Team & Contact
Team of FES Namibia
We are always eager to get your feedback on our projects, activities and publications. Please feel free to contact us.
Freya Gruenhagen
Resident Director
As resident representative of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) in Namibia, Freya has been heading our two projects in Namibia, fesmedia Africa and the FES country office, since 2019. Besides officially representing FES, her areas of responsibility include the conceptualization of our working lines, reporting back to Headquarters in Berlin, team development and overall office and finance management.
Patrick Schneider
Deputy Representative
FES Namibia Country Office
patrick.schneider(at)fesnam.org.na
As Deputy Representative of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Namibia, Patrick Schneider coordinates various working lines and regional projects in Namibia. These include the cooperation with Trade Unions and with the Alumni Association of the Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP) in Namibia. He also coordinates all activities around Gender Justice, Informal Economy, and the Forum for Experts on Social Protection. Beyond these national duties, he is responsible for the coordination of the regional Project “Just City” of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Africa in Namibia.
Karen Dietzel
Administration and Finance Manager
FES Namibia Country Office
Tel: +264 61 417 516 / karen(at)fesnam.org.na
As the Administrative and Financial Manager at the FES Namibia, Karen is responsible for managing project funds, managing human resources, maintaining of FES buildings, representing the Resident Representative during her absence and managing the daily operations of the office.
Anethe Mtambanengwe
Regional Communications Coordinator: FES Africa
Tel: +264 61 417 522 / rcc(at)fesmedia.org
Anethe coordinates regional communication initiatives for FES country offices and competence centers in Africa. Her roles are planning, designing, implementing and monitoring communication activities in collaboration with the communication focal points, to ensure enhanced visibility of the Foundation in the region and globally. She further coordinates and cooperates with the communication team at FES headquarters in Germany and on a global level. On the national level, she oversees public relations functions of both offices.
Sylvia Mundjindi
Project Manager
FES Namibia Country Office
As Project Manager, Sylvia is responsible for Party and Parliamentary Cooperation, Reconciliation, Gender Justice and Labor Relations in partnership with the National Assembly, Political Parties and Civil Society Organizations. Her roles and responsibilities include conceptualizing and implementing activities such as planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, networking with partner organizations, facilitation and moderation of meetings.
Inge Neunda
Project Manager
FES Namibia Country Office
As Project Manager, Inge is responsible for three projects, namely Youth Development and Activism, Social Protection, and Urbanization. Her roles and responsibilities include conceptualizing and implementing activities such as planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, networking with partner organizations, facilitation and moderation of meetings.
Cheryl Kahambea
Office Manager
FES Namibia Country Office
Tel: +264 61 417 500 / office(at)fesnam.org.na
As Office Manager, Cheryl`s responsibilities include organizing, managing, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the office. She oversees the administrative staff members, and is responsible for clerical/administrative duties, drafts correspondences or messages, receives and directs visitors to the respective offices. She further handles or delegates basic office tasks.
Reginald Von Reginald Von Luttichou
Driver/Technical Assistant
FES Namibia Country Office and fesmedia Africa
Tel: +264 61 417 517 / technical(at)fesnam.org.na
Reggie serves as the contact person for IT related matters such as zoom meetings, technical set ups and he is responsible for maintaining the organization`s vehicles. He is in charge of the surveillance of the building and assists with event management and administration duties.
Johanna Schroder
Cleaner
Johanna is responsible for supporting the smooth running of the office by keeping the premises in a clean and orderly condition.
David Edward
Security Guard and Gardener
Secures premises and personnel by patrolling the property. Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing visitors of policies and procedures and restraining trespassers if need be.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Namibia Office
95 John Meinert Street
Windhoek-West
Postal Address:
P.O Box 23652
Windhoek / Namibia
