INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COACH – The Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) 22 views

A bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, international development, or a related field is commonly expected; postgraduate qualifications or certified coaching credentials (e.g., ICF-accredited training) strengthen applications. Experience with intercultural facilitation and project design in Southern African contexts — particularly Namibia — is highly valued by NGOs like MLI.

You’ll likely facilitate workshops with youth or community leaders across regions like Khomas or Oshana, co-design participatory projects, and adapt curricula to local languages and cultural norms. Administrative tasks include reporting to donors, coordinating with Ministry of Education or local CBOs, and documenting outcomes in line with Namibian NGO regulatory expectations.

Respect for hierarchy, communal decision-making, and relationship-first engagement are central — coaches are expected to invest time in building trust before initiating interventions. Punctuality is valued, but flexibility around community events or seasonal rhythms (e.g., harvest periods) is common, especially when working in rural areas.

With 3–5 years’ experience, professionals often advance to Senior Program Officer, Country Coordinator, or Technical Advisor roles — especially with demonstrated success in donor-funded initiatives aligned with Namibia’s NDP5 or Vision 2030. Some transition into policy advisory roles with government ministries or regional bodies like SADC, leveraging their intercultural leadership expertise.

Standard benefits usually include 22–30 days annual leave, basic medical aid coverage through a Namibian provider (e.g., NAMAF), and pension contributions under the Namibian Pension Funds Act. Some NGOs offer transport allowances or housing support depending on location — particularly for postings outside Windhoek — but these vary by funding and position level.

Applications are typically submitted via email or online portals with a tailored CV, cover letter referencing Namibian context, and certified copies of qualifications verified by the Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA). Employers prioritise evidence of cross-cultural facilitation in local settings, fluency in at least one Namibian language (e.g., Oshiwambo or Afrikaans), and alignment with national development priorities like youth empowerment or reconciliation.