Kabelo Thabiso Seadimo
National Manager
Gaborone
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished National Manager with over 22 years of robust experience in social work and organizational leadership. Holding a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor’s in Social Work, I bring a comprehensive skill set in project management, organizational development, and strategic human resource management. Expertise in program design, monitoring and evaluation, social marketing, and construction management. Proven track record of effective leadership, training and facilitation, coupled with strong capabilities in budgeting and financial oversight. Adept at driving impactful programs, particularly in OVC programming, and fostering collaborative environments to achieve organizational objectives. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4013
4013
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
National Manager
Gold Youth Development Agency
08.2021 - Current
- Played a pivotal role in the growth and development of the organisation as a key member of the senior leadership team.
- Developed and implemented organizational policies, procedures, and systems to enhance operational efficiency while supporting risk mitigation strategies.
- Represented gold-youth development Agency at national and regional meetings and conferences, effectively advocating for the organisation’s mission and objectives.
- Established and facilitated cross-learning and exchange opportunities among partners to foster collaboration and innovation.
- Contributed to the resource mobilization strategy and actively participated in proposal writing to secure funding and partnerships.
- Managed relationships with strategic partners, stakeholders, donors, and beneficiaries to ensure alignment and support for the organization’s goals.
- Operated within budgetary constraints, participated in development of annual budget forecasts and reconciled operating budget.
- Complied with policies and quality standards to maintain consistency in quality of services.
- Collaborated with business development managers in partner planning process to develop mutual performance objectives, financial targets and critical milestones.
- Identified staff requirements and worked with human resource department to initiate recruitment and training processes.
- Provided analytical rationale to identify, develop and implement activities within allocated account base.
Program Manager
Stepping Stone International
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Manage internal communication and planning among and between various project teams.
- Establish cross-learning and sharing exchange opportunities among the programs.
- Assist in developing monitoring and evaluation tools aligned to M&E framework.
- Oversee project donor visits on relevant centre programs.
- Contribute to the organization’s growth and development as a member of the senior leadership team.
- Institute organizational policies, procedures and systems and support risk mitigation.
- Provide technical and management support to improve SSI’s programs.
- Develop and manage project scope, budget and timelines to ensure all deliverables are met.
- Create quarterly and annual work plans to guide programme implementation and direction linked to the M&E frameworks.
- Support the implementation of SSI’s M&E systems and research projects to enhance evidence-based programming.
- Review, enhance, adapt, or redevelop SSI program curricula to ensure high quality programming.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
Acting Executive Director
Botswana Society for the Deaf
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Ensuring that health, safety, and HIV/AIDS policies are fully functional in the Head office and the two centers.
- Responsible for the development of organizational budget and external audit arrangement.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the organizational strategic plan.
- Aligning programs with the needs of the Deaf community across the country.
- Responsible for the hiring and training of staff.
- Supporting the board to develop policies.
- Member of the CCM (Country Coordinating Mechanism) a coordinating body for Global Fund funding - Aug 2017 - Jul 2019.
- Securing first-ever funding for Deaf friendly HIV Testing Services project from ACHAP in - April 2018.
Program Manager
Botswana Society for the Deaf
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Ensuring that health, safety, and HIV/AIDS policies are fully functional in the Head office and the two centres.
- Ensuring projects/programs have the resources they need by establishing budgets and allocating people and technical resources.
- Aligning programs with the needs of the Deaf community across the country.
- Setting up monitoring and evaluation tools and quality standards.
- Implementing and managing policies laid down by the Board.
Managing Director
Munash Enterprises
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Overseeing the financial situation both cash flow and management.
- Developing sales methodologies in conjunction with the team.
- Managing a team of 5 staff in marketing the company's products.
- Increased sales from P1 million to P4.5 million - Dec 2013.
- Doubled sales per representative - Aug 2013.
- Suggested new products that increased earnings by 100% - Aug 2013.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
National Director
Habitat for Humanity Botswana
12.2006 - 12.2011
- Overseeing the management and timely reporting for all major partnership projects.
- Leading in the development and management of the organization's annual budget.
- Handled strategic planning, performance management, change management.
- Managing the development of a work plan for senior staff.
- Managing a mortgage portfolio worth $1.5 million.
- Resource Mobilization for the organization.
- Board member for HFHB - Dec 2006 - Dec 2011.
- Secured the first-ever partnership with Botswana Government worth $3 million - Dec 2009.
- Being the deputy leader in the national evaluation of the Malawi Habitat program - Jan 2006.
- Participated in OVC program development training in Uganda - May 2009.
- External leader in the evaluation of Mozambique OVC program - Sep 2008.
- Coordinated the design of the OVC program for HFHB - Aug- Sep 2010.
- Implemented staff development strategy which increased productivity month year.
Program Manager
Habitat for Humanity Botswana
05.2003 - 11.2006
- Managing a mortgage portfolio amounting to $1,000,000.
- Leading program staff in program design and review.
- Managing a team of program staff and volunteers.
- Providing outreach to partner communities.
- HFHB spokesperson.
Youth and HIV/AIDS Program Officer/ Social Worker (Volunteer)
Botswana National Youth Centre
05.2002 - 04.2003
- Developing - Out of School campaigns to educate them on different life opportunities relevant to them.
- Working with youth to identify potential educational and job opportunities for them.
- Providing counseling to all Youth Centre clients.
- Developing HIV/AIDS youth education strategy.
- Our program was selected as the best youth HIV/AIDS program by SADC - Sep 2002.
- Increased awareness about youth center activities - Jan 2002.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Eastern University
United States Of America05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana08.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Strategic Human Resources
- Project Management
- Community Building and Development
- Program Design and Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Social welfare and Counseling
- Training and Facilitation
- HIV/AIDS at the Workplace
- Exceptional Listener and Communicator
- Results-oriented and dedicated
- Good Interpersonal Relations
- Ability To Work Long Hours
Interests
Helping the Most Needy
Reading History
Travelling
Leadership Roles
- Board Vice-Chairperson, Botswana Watch, 03/01/18 - Current
- Ex-officio Board Member, Botswana Society for the Deaf, 09/01/15 - 08/31/17
- Member of CCM (Country Coordinating Mechanism- Global Fund), 04/01/15 - 08/31/17
- Board Member, Habitat for Humanity Botswana, 12/01/06 - 12/31/11
- President, Social Work Society at the University of Botswana, 08/01/01 - 04/30/03
- Deputy President, Social Work Society at the University of Botswana, 08/01/00 - 08/31/01
- Chairperson, University of Botswana Clubs Association, 08/01/01 - 04/30/03
Driving Permits
Class B Driver's License
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/01/77
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Motswana
Professional Courses
- PCI Leading Impact Program (Leadership development), Global Communities, Botswana, 08/31/22
- OVC monitoring and Design Training, Habitat for Humanity Training, Kampala, Uganda, 01/31/09
- Finance for Non-Finance Manager, Mango - UK, Mango-Lilongwe, Malawi, 01/31/08
- Fundamentals of Project Management, Institute of Development Management (IDM), Gaborone, Botswana, 01/31/06
- Principal and Practices of Microenterprise Development in the 2/3 World, Chalmers Centre of Economic Development, Pretoria, South Africa, 03/31/06
Timeline
National Manager
Gold Youth Development Agency
08.2021 - Current
Program Manager
Stepping Stone International
08.2019 - 07.2021
Acting Executive Director
Botswana Society for the Deaf
09.2017 - 07.2019
Program Manager
Botswana Society for the Deaf
02.2016 - 09.2017
Managing Director
Munash Enterprises
01.2012 - 12.2015
National Director
Habitat for Humanity Botswana
12.2006 - 12.2011
Program Manager
Habitat for Humanity Botswana
05.2003 - 11.2006
Youth and HIV/AIDS Program Officer/ Social Worker (Volunteer)
Botswana National Youth Centre
05.2002 - 04.2003
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Botswana
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