Executive Associate to the Resident Representative, ensuring the front office of the Resident Representative runs smoothly.More...
Geraldine Itana
Sustainable Development Expert@UNDP Namibia
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As a seasoned development professional and Portfolio Program Analyst at UNDP Namibia, I lead a dynamic team for the Governance, Responsive Institutions, and Civic Engagement (GRICE) portfolio. In this role, I have provided strategic programme management, results oversight, and multi‑stakeholder coordination to advance inclusive governance and sustainable development priorities in Namibia.
With over a decade of experience across governance reform, policy and legislative design, anti‑corruption programming, digital transformation, and institutional capacity‑building, I have contributed to high‑impact national policy processes, including UNDP Country Programme Documents (2019–2024 and 2025–2030), national anti‑corruption strategies, disability policy, and inclusion initiatives. Additionally, I have facilitated and led information integrity coalitions and media monitoring initiatives. My work spans public sector innovation, risk management, donor coordination, and oversight of complex development portfolios.
Previously, I served as the Head of Exploration at the UNDP Namibia Accelerator Lab, where I pioneered systems innovation, horizon scanning, experimentation, and cross‑sector learning to address emerging development challenges. My skills as a Management Partner with AMP Health, have been honed into supporting leadership development, programme design, policy dialogue, and capacity strengthening across multiple sectors. I am widely recognized for my commitment to inclusion, having advanced programming for women, youth, LGBTI+ communities, and persons with disabilities. My ability to transfer knowledge is clear through my role as an active lecturer and speaker, contributing to academic and policy discussions on the SDGs, governance, and civic engagement. I hold an MBA in Sustainable Development from the University of Bradford and a BA (Honours) in Sociology and Industrial Psychology from the University of Namibia. My academic and professional journey reflects a deep passion for strengthening systems, empowering unMore...