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Matumo Makara

@matumomakara

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Final-year HR Management student and qualified counsellor with 5+ years experience.

Lesotho

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, values collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being.

I am a final-year Human Resource Management student and a qualified counsellor with over five years of experience in delivering impactful support to individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds. My strong administrative skills and a people-first approach have consistently resulted in high client satisfaction, making me well-suited for HR administration roles.

In my current position as the Social Support Lead at Selemela Learning Network, I provide mental health support to bursary students and contractors, acting as a linking agent between abused bursary students and legal resources. My previous roles, including as a DREAMS Ambassador and Data Clerk, have honed my skills in mentorship, data collection, and conflict resolution, further enhancing my ability to contribute positively to any HR team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Psycho-Social Support Lead

Current

Selemela Learning Network

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Provided mental health support to bursary students and contractors, serving as a linking agent between abused students and legal resources. Contributed to in-house projects through HR support and collaboration.

Mental Health Support Collaboration Counselling Tutoring

DREAMS Ambassador

Lesotho Network of People With HIV/AIDS

Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 (6 months)

Mentored adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) on HIV/AIDS, safe coitus, skills transfer, gender-based violence, early child marriage, and unplanned pregnancies through the DREAMS program. Facilitated connections between AGYW and DREAMS package partners, and conducted data collection.

Mentorship Data Collection Reproductive Health Community Engagement

Data Clerk

Lesotho Inter-Religious AIDS Consortium

Jun 2020 - Jul 2020 (1 month)

Responsible for data sorting, filing, and capturing as a volunteer data clerk. Ensured accurate and organized record-keeping for the consortium.

Data Sorting Record keeping Administrative Support

Counsellor

Ha-Mabote Police Station

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (2 months)

Served as a counsellor and facilitator for reconciliation and conflict resolution through the Child Protection Unit (CPU). Supported child protection efforts through the Community Policing Unit (CGPU).

Counselling Conflict Resolution Reconciliations Child Protection Facilitation Community Policing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institution for Development Management

Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management

Currently pursuing a qualification in Human Resource Management, focusing on developing expertise in HR administration and support.

Lesotho High School

LGCSE, General Studies

Grade: first class pass

Achieved a first-class pass in the Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education.

National University of Lesotho

BA Spiritual Care & Counselling Studies, Spiritual Care & Counselling Studies

Grade: 2nd class 1st division pass

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Spiritual Care & Counselling Studies, earning a 2nd class 1st division pass. This program provided a strong foundation in counselling principles and spiritual support.

Roehampton University (Catherine of Siena College)

Global Leadership Program, Leadership

Participated in the Global Leadership Program, enhancing leadership skills and understanding of global challenges.

Roehampton University (Catherine of Siena College)

Sexual Reproductive health and rights: Theology, ethics & Sustainable Development, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights

Completed a short course on Sexual Reproductive health and rights, integrating theological and ethical perspectives with sustainable development goals.