Masechache Sechache

A seasoned Community Development Professional with 20 years of experience in public health programming, livelihoods recovery, operational and managerial oversight, policy research, and advocacy. Expertise includes program design and implementation, gender analysis and inclusion, and community-based social protection. Recently, provided strategic and technical leadership for USAID-funded OVC and DREAMS programs in Lesotho, fostering integrated service delivery and sustainable support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), Adolescent Girls, and Young Women (AGYW) in collaboration with the Government of Lesotho. Thrives in multicultural environments, demonstrating sensitivity and respect for diversity while maintaining a results-oriented focus. Proficient in leveraging advanced Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet-based solutions for program management and decision-making.

Dedicated professional prepared to bring extensive expertise and results-oriented approach to Specialist role. Known for effectively managing tasks and supporting organizational goals through collaborative efforts and adaptive strategies. Recognized for excellent communication and analytical skills, ensuring seamless operations and consistent outcomes.

I have managed large development program and have superseded the expected results

• Diplomatic Communication
• Cross-Cultural Competence
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Problem Solving and Resourcefulness
• Leadership and Team Management
• Collaboration and Partnership Building
• Negotiation and Influence
• Strategic Planning and Vision
• Project Management and Execution
• Interpersonal Skills and Relationship

• Co-authored this paper: Differential associations of violence and mental health outcomes by HIV status among adolescent girls and young women aged 15-24 years in 5 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, 01/01/19
• PEPFAR-USG inter-agency OVC, Adolescent and young Women (AGYW) and HIV prevention Focal Point, 09/01/08
• Gender focal Person for Lesotho USAID
• Activity Manager for 3 centrally funded OVC, AGYW and Prevention programs.
• PEPFAR-USG inter-agency OVC wraparounds Focal Point – Food and Nutrition, Education, and Youth Employment.
• Certified Technical Officer (CTO) for a $60 Million, 5-year community-based Social Services for OVC and AGYW project.
• Certified Technical Officer (CTO) for a $60 Million, 5 years Social behavioral for general population projects.
• Presented a paper titled 'From condoms to cabbages' at Durban IFRI HIV/AIDS and Food and Nutrition Security International Conference.
• Pioneered Key –whole gardens in Lesotho with Catholic Relief Services under Care –International project called: Livelihood Recovery through Agriculture Project.

• Project Financial Management for project Managers
• Leadership and Management dynamics
• Grants management
• Conflict Management
• Change Management
• Positive living training (comprehensive training on HIV/AIDS -8 modules)
• Monitoring and Evaluation capacity Building
• CTO training course (Contract management)
• Programming Foreign Assistance (PFA) course
• SOTA Training

• Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
• i have been certified as an Assistance Officer Representative(AOR) for the USAID programs for more than twelve years. This certification was issuing me with certain levels of power to manage USG funding going to projects.
• I was also certified a a gender focal person for all USG programs that were being implemented under the PEPFAR program in Lesotho

The program that i was managing had many challenges as the it was the first time US government was issuing funding directly to a Lesotho based local NGO. So adhering to all requirements and performing to the expected standards proved to be a challenge. I had to dedicate my time to hand hold the local NGO, setting weekly targets for them and pushing hard that they improve and they are seen to be weathy to have received that funding. They improved significantly and finally became the best and biggest local implementing patner