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Management Team

The management team at NNF is composed of dedicated staff members committed to advancing conservation efforts. Their combined expertise and passion drive the organisation’s initiatives, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes.

Management Team

Disney Andreas
Ms. Disney Andreas
Communications Manager
Mareike Voigts
Ms. Mareike Voigts
Project Lead: Sustainable Agriculture
Nabot Mbeeli
Mr. Nabot Mbeeli
Project Lead: Community-Based Organisation Strengthening
Christa Katjiruru
Ms. Christa-Katjiruru
Finance Manager
Rachel Futter
Ms. Rachel Futter
Project Lead: Combatting Wildlife Crime
Samantha Matjila
Ms. Samantha Matjila
Project Lead: Marine & Coastal Conservation
Sharon Kahunda
Ms. Sharon Kahunda
Grants Manager
Ulrica Abrahams
Ms. Ulrica Abrahams
Contracts & Compliance Manager
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Ms. Jessica Nowotes
Peoples Manager
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Ms. Priscilla Mundilo
Senior Technical Advisor ESMS
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Ms. Britta Hackenberg
Senior Technical Advisor for Freshwater & inland Fisheries
Frances Chase
Ms. Frances Chase
Project Lead: Sustainable Forestry

Projects Team

Sunnypo Imalwa
Ms. Sunnypo Imalwa
Communications Support Officer
Allen Jiji
Mr. Allen Jiji
Senior Regional Project Coordinator: Freshwater & Inland Fisheries
Vera Corry
Ms. Vera Corry
Project Support Officer: Sustainable Agriculture
Bethold Malyata
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Davies
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Emily
Ms. Emily Mbeha
Field Instructor: Sustainable Agriculture
Johannes Katjana
Mr. Johannes Katjana
Project Trainee: Sustainable Agriculture
Mpule Kamwi
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Phillip
Mr. Phillip Geuse
Assistant Project Coordinator: Sustainable Agriculture
Markfaren Mushabati
Mr. Markfaren Mushabati
Assistant Regional Project Coordinator: Freshwater & Inland Fisheries
Rakel Johannes
Ms. Rakel Johannes
Project Trainee: Sustainable Agriculture
Robert Mukuya
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Sarlotte Kalenga
Ms. Sarlotte Kalenga
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer: Sustainable Agriculture
Vasco Samwaka
Mr. Vasco Samwaka
Field Coordinator : Sustainable Agriculture
Oscar Dambe
Mr. Oscar Dambe
Inland Fisheries Development Officer
Tessa Iiyambula
Ms. Ailla-Tessa Iiyambula
Assistant Project Coordinator: CBO Strengthing
Soini Shatilue
Ms. Soini Shatilue
Assistant Project Coordinator: CBO Strengthing
Alice Poniso
Ms. Alice Limani Poniso
Assistant Project Coordinator: Sustainable Forestry
Mukoya Nyangana
Mr. Eberhard Mukoya
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Ms. Kaino Shilume Temapo
Ms. Kaino Shilume Temapo
Field Coordinator: Sustainable Forestry
Victor Uulumbu
Mr. Victor Uulumbu
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Werner Mbongo
Mr. Werner Mbongo
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Silvanus Nuuyuni
Mr. Silvanus Nuuyuni
Project Trainee: Freshwater & Inland Fisheries
Thomas Neema
Mr. Thomas Neema
Senior Regional Project Coordinator: Freshwater & Inland Fisheries
Eddy Shiimi
Mr. Eddy Shiimi
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Tega Shivute
Ms. Tega Shivute
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Finance

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Ms. Bia Kotze
Bookkeeper
Jasmine Kapuuo
Ms. Jasmine Kapuuo
Accountant
Jolene Botha
Ms. Jolene Botha
Assistant Accountant
Natenda Paulo-Mbaiwa
Ms. Natende Paulo-Mbaiwa
Senior Project Accountant
Petrina Aitembu
Ms. Petrina Aitembu
Senior Project Accountant
Salom Johannes
Ms. Salom Johannes
Project Procurement Officer
Shirley Zamuee
Ms. Shirley Zamuee
Finance Clerk
Vistorina Kamati
Ms. Vistorina Kamati
Assistant accountant
Yvonne Ntema
Ms. Yvonne Ntema
Senior Accountant
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Ms. Maggy Imbili
Assistant Accountant
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Mr. Frans Elias
Project Accountant

Administration

Tina Siririka
Ms. Tina Siririka
Cleaner
Iyaloo Hailombe
Ms. Iyaloo Hailombe
Admin & Procurement Assistant
Rejoice Handura
Ms. Rejoice Handura
Receptionist
Jafet Tjiramba
Mr. Jafet “Barney” Tjiramba
Driver
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Mr. Melvin Gariseb
Gardener

Technical Advisors

John Hazam
Mr. John Hazam
Senior Technical Advisor: CBO Strengthening
Carolin Mutorwa
Ms. Carolin Mutorwa
Senior Technical Advisor: Marine & Coastal Conservation
Gabrielle Thomas
Ms. Gabrielle Thomas
Technical Services
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Mr. Peter Erb
Senior Technical Advisor: Combatting Wildlife Crime

    Support the NNF

    Thank you for your interest in supporting our mission. There are several meaningful ways you can make a difference:

    • Buy Local & Organic: Support local communities by purchasing locally-produced and organic food whenever possible.
    • Support Local Conservation Efforts: Learn about and contribute to the work of Namibian communities who are dedicated to environmental conservation.
    • Respect Community Land Rights: Show respect for the rights of communities on communal land and support joint ventures in tourism and nature-based enterprises.
    • Embrace the Complexity of Conservation: Conservation is often more complex than it seems, but by working together, we can achieve positive, lasting change.
    • Get Involved: If you have a specific interest or passion, let us know. We'll connect you with one of our amazing partners who are leading impactful initiatives.
    If you would like to support us through monetary value, feel free to reach out to us directly by sending us an email to info@nnf.org.na. Subject line: NNF Supporter