//Kharas Region: ECSO Project Workshops in Keetmanshoop (24–27 February 2026)
Building stronger CSOs, healthier communities, and more sustainable local businesses through digital skills and dialogue
//Kharas Region: ECSO Project Workshops in Keetmanshoop (24–27 February 2026) The ECSO Project will host a series of workshops in Keetmanshoop from 24–27 February 2026, aimed at strengthening the knowledge and skills of project beneficiaries. On 24 February 2026, the 5th CSO Meeting will take place under the theme “Social Media and Cyber Security Use as a CSO.” The session will focus on helping CSOs improve their use of social media to increase visibility for their organisations and activities, while also highlighting the importance of strong cyber security practices in their work. On 25 February 2026, the project will hold the 3rd Community Dialogue on “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.” This dialogue will bring together stakeholders, CSO members, and community members to address a key challenge currently affecting the community. From 26–27 February 2026, the 3rd Economic Strengthening Workshop will be hosted under the theme “Digital Marketing for Business Promotion.” This workshop will support business owners in learning how to promote their businesses effectively across various social media platforms, with the goal of improving sustainability and growth.
ECSO Capacity Building Workshops in Kunene Region
Outjo | 17–20 February 2026
The ECSO project will be hosting the following workshops in Outjo targeted at expanding the knowledge of project beneficiaries. These activities will be taking place the week of 17 – 20 February 2026. The fifth CSO meeting taking place 17 February 2026, will focus on the topic “Social Media and Cyber Security use as a CSO”, these topics will specifically focus on improving CSOs capacity on using social media to bring visibility to their organisations and activities as well as the importance of cyber security provisions in their work. The third Community Dialogue taking place 18 February 2026 focusing on bringing together stakeholders, CSO members and members of the community on the topic “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention” in an effort to address this very specific challenge experienced in their community. The third Economic Strengthening Workshop taking place 19 – 20 February 2026, on the topic “Digital Marketing for business promotion”. Focusing on business owners’ promotion of their businesses on various social media platforms to grow their businesses and become more sustainable.
ECSO Project Concludes Impactful Engagements in Erongo Region
Strengthening Civil Society, Promoting Mental Health Awareness, and Empowering Local Entrepreneurs in the Erongo Region (10–13 February 2026)
From 10–13 February 2026, the ECSO Project successfully hosted a series of impactful engagements in the Erongo Region, marking the conclusion of key activities under the initiative. The week featured the 5th and final CSO Meeting, the 3rd Community Dialogue, and the 3rd Economic Strengthening Workshop, bringing together civil society representatives, community members, and local entrepreneurs. On Tuesday, 10 February, 18 CSO representatives convened for the final CSO Meeting under the theme “Social Media Use and Cyber Security for CSOs.” The session emphasized the importance of strategically using social media platforms to promote advocacy campaigns, while safeguarding organizational data and strengthening cyber security practices. The following day, Wednesday, 11 February, 36 participants—including civil society actors, community members, and key stakeholders—attended the 3rd and final Community Dialogue. The discussion focused on “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention,” highlighting mental health as a critical social issue affecting communities across the Erongo Region. Participants engaged in meaningful dialogue aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and strengthening collective responses to mental health challenges.
Strengthening CSOs Through Social Media and Cyber Security in Erongo Region
A CSO-focused workshop taking place in Swakopmund on 10 February 2026
The ECSO project will be hosting the following workshops in Swakopmund targeted at expanding the knowledge of project beneficiaries. These activities will be taking place the week of 10 – 13 February 2026. The fifth CSO meeting taking place 10 February 2026, will focus on the topic “Social Media and Cyber Security use as a CSO”, these topics will specifically focus on improving CSOs capacity on using social media to bring visibility to their organisations and activities as well as the importance of cyber security provisions in their work. The third Community Dialogue taking place 11 February 2026 focusing on bringing together stakeholders, CSO members and members of the community on the topic “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention” in an effort to address this very specific challenge experienced in their community. The third Economic Strengthening Workshop taking place 12 – 13 February 2026, on the topic “Digital Marketing for business promotion”. Focusing on business owners’ promotion of their businesses on various social media platforms to grow their businesses and become more sustainable.
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: Accountant/Admin Manager
POSITION: Accountant/Admin Manager
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Namibia/Angola is inviting applications for the position of Accountant/Admin Manager based in Windhoek, Namibia. As an independent, non-profit German political foundation, KAS promotes democracy and good governance, and is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented professional to strengthen its financial and administrative operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial administration, reporting and compliance, financial planning and budgeting, bookkeeping in KAS’s digital booking system (fav2), reconciliations, and procurement oversight. The role also includes providing support to programme staff and partner organisations, coordinating audits, ensuring adherence to both KAS internal regulations and Namibian financial regulations, handling general office administration, and managing payroll. Applicants should have a degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field, a minimum of five years’ relevant experience (preferably within an NGO or donor-funded organisation), strong integrity, accuracy, and excellent organisational skills. Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel is essential, and the ability to speak German will be an added advantage. Interested candidates should submit one PDF containing a cover letter, CV, certified qualifications, and two references to info.namibia@kas.de , with the subject line: Finance Manager – KAS Namibia. Closing date: 20 February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KAS Talent Empowerment Programme – Intake 2026!
Ready to grow your leadership impact?
Applications are now open for the KAS Talent Empowerment Programme – Intake 2026! If you’re a young civil society leader in Namibia, this is your chance to build skills, connect, and lead change. Deadline: 21 February 2026
Request for Proposals Production of a video on the ECSO Project
ECSO Project
The ECSO project has been supporting Civil Society Organisations in three regions of Namibia since July 2023 by strengthening their organisational, financial and technical capacity to enforce their roles as agents of change and development. As the project nears completion, a video is an opportunity to increase the visibility of the ECSO Project, its achievements and impacts both locally and internationally. Suitable video production companies are hereby invited to submit proposals for a short-term consultancy for the production of a video on the ECSO Project. Terms of Reference available from charlemaine.husselmann@kas.de Closing date: 21 January 2026 @ 17h00
ECSO Project Public Participation and Influencing Skills Workshop
Final Workshop
The final Public Participation and Influencing Skills workshop is hosted by the ECSO project over five days with selected CSOs from the Kunene and //Kharas regions in Windhoek. With 20 participants in attendance, this initiative aims to improve CSOs' skills to better engage with stakeholders and partners. Ultimately, the training provides CSOs with the necessary skills to contribute to and influence decision-making processes within their communities at local and regional levels, allowing them to effectively communicate the needs of their beneficiaries.
KAS Namibia-Angola Scholars
Meet & Greet
The annual KAS Namibia-Angola Scholars Meet & Greet 2025 hosted for three hours in Windhoek, offers our Namibian and Angolan scholars from diverse academic and professional backgrounds in media, politics, economics and law an opportunity to network and reflect on their academic path, and how their connection with KAS has shaped their civic or professional development over the years. As part of the informal Roundtable Discussion the scholars also have a platform to share their insights on current and future African affairs & solutions to employment, security, trade, energy, climate change, political participation and press freedom as these topics relate to their academic field and area of expertise.
Book Launch: Namibia Land of Many Cultures
Celebrating 40 Years of Kuiseb Publishers
In celebration of Kuiseb Publishers’ 40-year anniversary, the Namibia Scientific Society (NNS) in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Namibia Library and Archive Services (NSAL), are launching the Publication titled "Namibia Land of Many Cultures" at the Namibia Scientific Society. With over 100 invited guests, this celebratory evening aims to merge culture, and community and reflect on four decades of publishing whilst the editors will share an overview of this the new book which highlight the richness and diversity of the Namibian nation. Dress Code: Traditional Attire Refreshments will be served
Ministry of Justice & Labour Relations – Leadership Training Workshop
Capacity Building for Middle-Management Legal Officers
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations (MoJLR) in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Namibia-Angola office, is hosting a 4-day Leadership Training Initiative in Windhoek, aimed at strengthening leadership, management, and professional competencies of 36 middle-management legal officers within the Ministry. The fully funded capacity building initiative forms part of a three-phase strategic internal capacity-building programme aimed at enhancing institutional capability and improving service delivery in support of the rule of law and justice sector development. Phase one facilitated by the Saki Nikodemus Institute for Practical Leadership and Hermien Speaks, targets Chief Legal Officers and Deputy Chief Legal Officers in the Directorates of Legislative Drafting, Legal Services, Law Reform, and the Master of the High Court to strengthen skills pertaining to Leadership, Management and Supervisory Skills; High-Performance Organisational Culture; Change Management; Inter-personal and Communication Skills; Emotional Intelligence; Team Cohesion. Ultimately, the partnership is geared toward strengthening the Ministry's institutional leadership capacity, whilst enhancing professional excellence within the legal cadre to support a high performance and service delivery orientated culture.
