Staff Profiles: Faculty of Education

STAFF PROFILES: FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Mrs. Immaculate Sechogele

Department: Lifelong Learning and Community Education

1. Name: (Title , First, Last Names)	Mrs. Immaculate Sechogele
2. Tertiary Qualifications (High to Low) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	Masters of Arts (Women in Development Studies) Institute of Social Studies. The Hague, the Netherlands, 1998 Bachelors of Arts (Social Work and Community Development) University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia. 1996.
3. Current Position	Lecturer
4. Campus Address (Postal, Room No, Block/Unit)	Main Campus, Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Windhoek Block G, Room G116
5. Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone (optional)	+264 61 206 3485 (w) +264 61 206 3980 (f)
6. Email Address	imogotsi@unam.na
7. Short Biography (maximum 150 words)	(Mrs. Immaculate Sechogele has vast experience in the field of gender studies, women’s studies and reproductive health. She is offering gender courses in the Department of Lifelong Learning and Community Education and she is also teaching gender courses across faculties. Her latest research interest is in the area of HIV/AIDS, Gender Based Violence, Women and Child Traffic for sexual exploitation. Her written books cover the abovementioned themes. Mrs. Sechogele has been in the education sector for the past 12 years. She has built networking relations with Universities in Southern Africa and in the Netherlands.
8. Resume/Vita	Post resume/vita document
9. Recently Taught Courses (last 2 years- include course codes)	Social Contemporary Issues (Gender )(UCI 3429) Gender and Adult Education (EAGA 3602) Youth and Family Life Education (EAYF 2512) Health Education (EAHE 2501) Social Issues in non formal education (EAD 3412 ) Population Education (EAPE 2601) Gender and Adult Education (EAD 3411) Education for Marginalised Discourse (EAMD 3712) Adult Education and Social Change (EASC 3812) Gender Issues in Adult Education (EAD 2280)
10. Academic interest/ expertise	Gender Research Methodologies Conduct research in gender issues, HIV/AIDS and reproductive health Strengthen existing policies, programmes and material on gender mainstreaming
11. Research and Publications List of references/citations: Title, year, place& publisher (includes links to abstracts& UNAM Press) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	Publications 2008. Investigating sexual exploitation “and trafficking of women and children at the Oshikango Border Post.. NaSoMa and UNICEF. 2000. Adolescent Reproductive Health and Rights” presented at the Sociology Conference, University of Namibia, May 1998. Formal Education and Pregnancy Among Learners in Namibia. Master’s Degree Thesis, Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, December 2000. National Gender Study, contributed chapters: “Demographic Characteristics and Child care”, Gender Training and Research Program, University of Namibia, 2000 “Male Involvement in Reproductive Health” report, United Nations Population Fund-Namibia, 2001. “Women’s advancement in Namibia: the concept of Empowerment reconsidered” Sociology Reader of Namibia, Sociology Department at the University of Namibia, Research Activities 2006.Mapping of organizations/networks/groups working with youth and to asses their potential for (a) delivering My Future is My Choice to out of school youth and for (b) supporting AIDS Awareness Clubs in 5 regions (Omaheke, Kavango, Caprivi, Omusati and Ohangwena). UNICEF, 2005.Reviewed the National Gender Policy and National Gender Plan of Action for Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare. 2004. Conducted a Behavioral Surveillance Survey on Condom Use and Condom Needs in Namibia for NASOMA, 2004. Conducted research on the Impact of HIV/AIDS Epidemic on Agriculture and Land Tenure Systems for Permanent Technical Team on Land Reform, 2000 Conducted research at the Northwest Health Directorate on the Male involvement in reproductive health project, sponsored by UNFPA, 1999 Conducted research in Gobabis on Community Attitude towards HIV/AIDS orphans and will writing under the auspices of CASS-University of Namibia, 1999. Levels of Living Survey, Field supervisor of the Otjozondjupa region team. National Planning Commission.
12. Recent Professional Activities (last 2 years): Training, Presentations, University Committees, Community Outreach, Professional Associations, Bodies &Public Lectures Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	Consultancies: National Consultant: UNAIDS (Namibia Office), 2007 United Nations Secretary General’s Task Force on Women, Girls and HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa The purpose of the consultancy was to identify how Namibia is addressing the challenges facing women and girls in relations to HIV/AIDS; The Consultancy was done in conjunction with the UNAIDS-Geneva Office and the UNAIDS-Pretoria Office. Small Grant Fund Administrator: UNAIDS (Namibia Office) 2008 Trained Small Grant Funds recipients on project management. Visited various Small Grant Funds recipients on the ground for capacity building and needs identification. National Consultant: Family Health International (FHI) and Change of Lifestyle (COLS) 2007 Supporting Faith Based Organizations and Churches to Implement HIV/AIDS prevention programs for Younger Youth Board of Directors at Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) August 2007 to present Advice NTB on operational matters Provide guidance on aspects pertaining to cultural tourism. Board of Trustee at Labour Resource and Research Institute (LaRRI) February 2006 to Present Advice on the day-to-day matters pertaining to LaRRI. Advice Government and Namibian Workers Unions on labour policies. Offer a course on Integrating Gender in labour issues Advisor to the Batswana Chief and Batswana Traditional Authority Council June 2004 to present Advice the Batswana Chief and the Batswana Traditional Authority Council on matters pertaining to Development, HIV/AIDS, Gender, Education and any other issues relating to government policies.