Ndaindila Haindongo (MCIEH, UK)

Food Systems Manager at WFP Namibia
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia, NA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency
  • Oshiwambo Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Member
    The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
    Oct, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel
    Rice University - Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies
    Jul, 2020
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • WFP Namibia
    • Namibia
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Food Systems Manager
      • Nov 2022 - Present

      Responsible for managing the food systems programme team and coordinating the implementation of market- based integrated food systems projects in all 14 regions in Namibia. Responsible for managing the food systems programme team and coordinating the implementation of market- based integrated food systems projects in all 14 regions in Namibia.

  • FAO
    • France
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Food Safety Specialist and Bioeconomy Consultant
      • Jun 2020 - Nov 2022

      • Conduct an in-depth assessments of how various novel food proteins impact human and animal health (microbial, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards)• Establish an evidence-based literature on the environmental issues, economic viability and policy intervention associated with novel food proteins• Provide facilitative support to the FAO’s work on the application of plastics in food and agricultural systems.

    • Bioeconomy Intern
      • Nov 2019 - May 2020

      • Conduct depth assessments of how various novel food proteins impact human and animal health (microbial, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards)• Establish an evidence-based literature on the environmental issues, economic viability and policy intervention associated with novel food proteins.

  • STEM Ambassadors
    • United Kingdom
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • STEM Ambassador
      • Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

      *Giving careers talks or helping at careers fairs * Providing technical advice or practical support to STEM projects in the classroom * Supporting projects in after-school STEM clubs * Devising or delivering practical STEM experiments or demonstrations *Giving careers talks or helping at careers fairs * Providing technical advice or practical support to STEM projects in the classroom * Supporting projects in after-school STEM clubs * Devising or delivering practical STEM experiments or demonstrations

  • Namibia Dairies
    • Namibia
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Supervisor: Quality Control & Systems
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Coordinated internal and external audits • Managed non-conforming products • Facilitated Food Safety programs • Trained quality team on food safety & quality • Supervised quality and laboratory team • Facilitated effective implementation of Pre-requisite Programs • Drafted and reviewed food safety policies, programs and checklists • Ensured compliance to standards and regulations Achievements: • Passed Food Safety Management System Audit • Passed theISO 9001:2008 to 9001:2015 Gap Audit • Certification of ISO 9001:2015 Show less

  • Natural Namibian Meat Producers
    • Quality Manager
      • Dec 2016 - May 2018

      • Spearheaded quality management department • Managed food safety team • Implemented Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points • Collaborated with external stakeholders • Acted as the company’s spokesperson • Evaluated company policies and procedure • Trained about 60 employees on Food hygiene and safety • Conducted risk assessments Achievements: • Restored company’s export certification • Achieved less than 10 non-conformances on laboratory analysis • Drafted and effectively implemented HACCP program Show less

  • HACO AG Switzerland
    • Laboratory Technologist
      • Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

      • Preparation of samples • Microbiology & Chemical analysis • Interpreting results • Allergen analysis – ELISA • Nutritional analysis • Laboratory waste management Achievements: • Local Newspaper feature (Berner Zeitung) discussing Food Safety in Namibia • Preparation of samples • Microbiology & Chemical analysis • Interpreting results • Allergen analysis – ELISA • Nutritional analysis • Laboratory waste management Achievements: • Local Newspaper feature (Berner Zeitung) discussing Food Safety in Namibia

  • Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry
    • Farming
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Researcher
      • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

      Conducted a study on the presence of Shiga-Toxin Producing E.coli (STEC) in game meat using the Real Time PCR. Conducted a study on the presence of Shiga-Toxin Producing E.coli (STEC) in game meat using the Real Time PCR.

Education

  • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Food Science
    2022 - 2025
  • Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town
    Postgraduate Diploma, Management Practice, Specialising in Business Administration
    2021 - 2022
  • University of Birmingham
    Master of Science, Food Safety; Hygiene and Management
    2018 - 2019
  • NUST Namibia
    B.Sc (Hon), Environmental Health Science
    2013 - 2016
  • Dawid Bezuidenhout High School
    2008 - 2012

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