Tsikoane Michael Peshoane
Maseru
Summary
Dynamic professional with over five years of experience in TRC Directorship and a strong background as Head of Social and Environmental Justice Programs. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, coupled with effective interpersonal abilities. Proven track record in providing leadership and supervision across all TRC departments, facilitating accountability and reporting, coordinating diverse activities, authorizing budgets in collaboration with the Head of Finance, and driving innovation in program execution. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that enhances organizational effectiveness and promotes sustainable practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Transformation Resource Centre
01.2017 - Current
- Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization
- Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization
- Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the TRC strategic direction
- Ensure that the operation of the Centre meets the expectations of the Board and Development partners
- Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's programs and services
- Initiate review, and updating of all organisational structure, policies, procedures, systems, and guidelines to ensure effective and efficient management
- Achievements
- Formulation of the new strategic plan 2025, programmes expansion as new project were introduced.
- Organisational stability, reputation in advocacy work and effective management of finances of the development partners.
Social & Environmental Justice Programme
Transformation Resource Centre
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervise the Social and Environmental Justice Programme Team (that is build, lead and maintain an effective Programme team)
- Ensure Programme Team’s accountability, reporting and reviews
- Identify synergies and complementarities of Programme work with the work of other TRC Programmes and recommend strategies for integration and coordination to Programmes Manager
- Manage Programme budget and equipment (in consultation with Programmes Manager and Finance and Administration)
- Design, plan and implement Programme activities (in line with Programme Master Plan and donor’s Contract/Agreement)
- Produce regular reports and updates on the activities undertaken by the Programme Team
- Ensure systematic and innovative output, including policy analysis, opinion and other publication by Programme Team
- Assist the Programmes Manager and Director in the preparation of donor reports
- Achievements
- Led proposal drafting team working on Bread for the World (TRC core-funder) and UNDP- Small Grants Projects funds in 2015 and 2017 respectively, both proposal were successful.
- Drafted proposals which received grants from Open Society Initiative in South Africa (OSISA), Amnesty International and South Africa Legal Centre (SALC) in support of detainees suspected of mutiny.
- Led proposal drafting and voter education project supported by Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for 2015 snap elections.
- Facilitated formation of Mining Affected Communities Committee (MACC) and Construction and Mineworkers’ Associations’ Union (CAMAU) for employees of mining companies.
- Led Bread for the World proposal drafting team 2018-2022 phase
Program Officer Democracy Education
Transformation Resource Centre
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Facilitate active public participation in electoral processes & enhance consolidation of good democratic governance in Lesotho
- Conduct public hearings on the roles and function of the state organs (legislature, executive and judiciary)
- Organise community dialogues on constitutional and policy issues
- Develop materials for broad based civic education (production of pamphlets, manuals, charts & posters)
- Organise national conferences on constitutional issues
- Facilitate critical topical debate on the constitution (e.g. the review of the constitution)
- Achievements
- Co-authored Voter Education projects proposal which received funding from IEC for 2012 and 2014 national assembly elections and local government elections respectively.
- Authored LG capacity building on girl-child inheritance rights that supported by Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2014-2015
Democracy & human rights Officer Assistant
Transformation Resource Centre
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Promote participatory democracy, a human rights culture & management of conflicts
- Capacitate communities to understand and practice principles of good governance
- Empower communities and schools with conflict resolution & management skills
- Strengthen TRC network and linkages with other like-minded bodies organisations locally & internationally
- To create a society that respects human rights and promote a culture of constitutional democracy
- Achievements
- Facilitated amendment of YCSL constitution.
- Established diverse partnerships with local & international development partners working on youth development.
- Secured and accounted $50,000.00 twice from Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA).
Democracy Research Officer (under exchange program based in Malawi)
Transformation Resource Centre & Norwegian Fredskorpset South-South Programme
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Research on cause of conflicts between chiefs and local councillors
- Investigate and identify strengths and weakness of local government Lesotho
- Research on presidential and parliamentary democracy government as used in Lesotho and Malawi respectively
- Achievements
- A comparative Analysis of the Impact electoral system on representation & vertical accountability
- A comparative analysis of strengths & weakness of presidential system and parliamentary system of government case study of Lesotho and Malawi.
- Evaluation of IPI programmes
Principal Investigator Indigenous language
Young Christian Students in Lesotho
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Undertake a language mapping survey with a view of determining the number of indigenous languages in Lesotho, where they are spoken and the number of speakers as well as degree of language loyalty and attachment.
- Document data collected from the field and facilitate data entry into the computer for statistical analysis
- Achievements
- Language Mapping Survey was successfully completed & report was printed for public consumption.
- YCSL and federation of persons with disability (LANFOD) had developed a joint-venture campaign for protection of the rights of disable persons;
- YCSL has launch a successful campaign for recognition of linguistic rights for use of sign language, Braille, & other indigenous languages
General Secretary
Young Christian Students in Lesotho
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Chief Administrator of the organization responsible for the supervision of the day to day duties and functions of the movement.
- In charge of the organizational correspondence and national affairs.
- Carry out duties of the organization directed by national team (executive committee).
- Convene and preside over meetings of the national team to discuss the routine administrative matters.
- Maintenance of administrative control records for commitments and expenditures
- Approve payment vouchers and requisitions in made.
- Achievements
- Facilitated amendment of YCSL constitution.
- Established diverse partnerships with local & international development partners working on youth development.
- Secured and accounted $50,000.00 twice from Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA).
Education
Masters of Management -
University of Witwatersrand (WITS)
01.2023
PGDip Management - undefined
University of Witwatersrand (WITS)
01.2018
Bachelors of Arts - undefined
National University of Lesotho
01.2006
Cambridge Overseas - undefined
Christ the King High School
01.2000
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team – building
- Public events planning, facilitation & organizing
- Good listening and analytical
- Community engagement
- Focused and organised
- Self-motivated & an innovator
- Fundraising
- Tech savvy and media savvy
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder relations
- Government relations
- Operational planning
- Crisis management
- Media relations
- Fundraising expertise
- Corporate governance
- Policy development
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 120 in the development of Voter Education ahead of 2015, 2017 and 2022 National Assembly Elections.
Certification
- Certificate of competency 2012 Successfully completed Executive Course Managing Regional and Global Governance (MRGG), International School of the Diplomatic Academy of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
- Diploma 2011 Successfully completed International Summer University in Federalism, Decentralisation & Conflict Resolution Institute of Federalism in Fribourg – Switzerland
- Certificate 2010 Ethical and Transformational Leadership Freedom House & Africa Institute for Governing with Integrity
- Certificate 2010 Developmental Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Centre for Developmental Practice
- Certificate of Competency 2007 Successfully completed Executive Course for NGOs leaders in Africa University of Botswana & Centre of Specialization in Public Administration & Management
References
- Lira, Theko, lira@trc.org.ls, +266 22314463, +266 58862350, Transformation Resource Centre, P O. Box 1388, Maseru 100, Lesotho, Office: +266 22314463, Cell: +266 58862350
- Mamolefe, Petlane, director@sesothomedia.org, +266 22321446, +266 5009-5631, Sesotho Media & Development, P.O. Box 7080, Maseru 100, Lesotho, Office: +266 22321446, Cell: +266 5009-5631
HOBBIES
Writing social and political analysis, Reading newspapers & listening current affairs, watching soccer.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Director
Transformation Resource Centre
01.2017 - Current
Social & Environmental Justice Programme
Transformation Resource Centre
01.2015 - 01.2017
Program Officer Democracy Education
Transformation Resource Centre
01.2012 - 01.2014
Democracy & human rights Officer Assistant
Transformation Resource Centre
01.2010 - 01.2011
Democracy Research Officer (under exchange program based in Malawi)
Transformation Resource Centre & Norwegian Fredskorpset South-South Programme
07.2009 - 06.2010
Principal Investigator Indigenous language
Young Christian Students in Lesotho
01.2008 - 01.2009
General Secretary
Young Christian Students in Lesotho
01.2008 - 01.2009
PGDip Management - undefined
University of Witwatersrand (WITS)
Bachelors of Arts - undefined
National University of Lesotho
Cambridge Overseas - undefined
Christ the King High School
Masters of Management -
University of Witwatersrand (WITS)