1. CURRICULUM VITAE
THEUNIS KEULDER
NAME : Theunis
SURNAME : Keulder
DATE OF BIRTH : 8 September 1967
PLACE OF BIRTH : Otjiwarongo, Namibia
SEX : Male
MARITAL STATUS : Married, two children
NATIONALITY : Namibian
ID No. : 670908 0004 0
ADDRESS : P.O.Box 2217
Swakopmund
Namibia
Tel. (264-64) 206891
Cell. (264) 81 124 1434
Fax +264-(0)88615582
e-mail: tkeulder@iway.na
LANGUAGES : German, English, Afrikaans
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS:
2000 – 2001: Securities Institute London, UK
Introduction to International Capital Markets
International Equity Markets
Futures, Options & Other Derivative Products
1996 - 1999: University of South Africa, School of Business Leadership (UNISA-SBL):
Master of Business Leadership (MBL)
Title of research thesis: An investigation into demand for Venture
Capital in Namibia
Title of group research project: A critical evaluation of the financial strategy followed by COMAV
Namibia (Pty) Ltd.
Final year specialization course: Advanced Financial Management
Final year working paper: An introduction to Share buy-backs in South Africa
1993 : University of Stellenbosch Business School:
Program in Entrepreneurship
1991 : Rand Afrikaans University:
M.A. (Communications)
1989 : B.A. (Honours)
1986 – 1988 : B.A. (Communications)

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WORK EXPERIENCE :
 Chairman at the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID), responsible for:
~ Setting up fundraising systems and conduct fundraising for a variety of developmental
projects and programs with a diverse range of donors and other funding entities.
~ Managing relationships with donors and development partners in Namibia and the
SADC region.
~ Designing and implementing development programs across the SADC region with a
variety of development partners and donors.
~ Complying with donor requirements and strategy development, which also includes the
preparation of proposals, budgets, workplans, logical frameworks and accounting
systems and adherence thereto.
~ Sourcing development partners for joint programs and managing relationships with
them.
~ Representing the NID on a number of national, regional and international fora.
 Anti-Corruption and M&E specialist currently conducting specific assignments on
consultancy basis for various institutions:
~ Chief compiler of the Namibian National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NAS), in
cooperation with the Anti-Corruption Commission. In this process, I also coordinate
and provide leadership to a team of experts who provide input. This project is funded
by UNDP.
~ Contributing, as part of an expert group, to the development of a Guide on Anti-
Corruption Strategies, coordinated by UNODC.
~ Supporting the Commonwealth Africa Anti-Corruption Center in compiling and writing
a comparative analysis of best anti-corruption practices by Anti-Corruption Agencies in
Commonwealth African countries. This project is funded by the UNODC.
~ Developing a logframe and M&E plan for a political party training program in Namibia,
funded by the Hanns Seidel Stiftung.
 August 1995 – December 2014:
Executive Director at the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) (www.nid.org.na)
specifically tasked with overall strategic guidance by objectives, high level negotiation
and liaison with government institutions, political parties, international donors, private
sector and Namibian civic organizations, fundraising, sourcing, design, planning and
implementation of a variety of multi-partner, multi-donor democracy and governance
programs with stakeholders on grassroots, government and civil society level in a results-
oriented manner.
Responsibilities include:
~ Strategic and Operational planning, co-ordination, supervision and control of all NID
projects, staff and their activities
~ Responsibility and control of all financial and legal aspects pertaining to requirements
of the Companies Act
~ Liaison and negotiation with various ministries and governmental departments,
regional and local authorities, the media, embassies, other NGO's, trade unions, the
private sector, rural communities and donors
~ Project proposals and fundraising with a variety of donors
~ Monitoring and Evaluation
~ Reporting to donors, stakeholders, development partners and Board
~ Research
Chief of Party for the following Cooperative Agreements with USAID:
 NID/USAID Cooperative Agreement No. 690-A-00-01-00105-00: Increasing the
interaction between civil society and government in Namibia (2001 – 2006)
 NID/USAID Cooperative Agreement No. 690-A-00-04-00267-00: Parliamentary
Support Program (2006 – 2008)

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 NID/USAID Cooperative Agreement No. 674-A-00-09-00021-00: Elections
Observation Program - Namibia 2009 Elections (2009 – 2011)
 NID/USAID Cooperative Agreement No. AID-673-A-14-00002: Strengthening
Youth participation in democracy in Namibia (2014 – 2015)
Major ongoing programs conducted in last two years:
~ Zero-Tolerance for Corruption Campaign and technical support to the Anti-Corruption
Commission, funded by USAID, Finland, UNDP and Sweden.
~ Decentralisation Support Program, funded by the EU, to strengthen Development
Committees, RACOCS and CACOCS
~ Election Support Program, funded by SIDA, Finland and USAID
~ Organisational management, ethics and M&E training and technical assistance to
various Non-Governmental Organisations throughout Namibia, funded by USAID and
Finland.
~ Technical support to Parliament to strengthen its outreach function, funded by USAID.
* January 1992 - August 1995:
Training Co-ordinator at the Namibia Institute for Democracy
(NID).
* January 1995 - December 1999:
Part-time lecturer in Communication Science at the Polytechnic of Namibia.
* February 1989 - November 1990:
Assistant-lecturer in the Department of Communications at
Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), responsible for lecturing practical aspects of pictorial
communication to students on pre- and postgraduate level.
PUBLICATIONS :
Author of the following publications:
 “Training Manual for Development Committees in Namibia” 2015
 “Running for political office: Training manual for women and political decision-makers” 2014
 “Governance and Legal Structures for Non-Governmental Organisations” 2013
 “Citizens, Elections and Democracy: Getting their vote’s worth?” 2011
 “Guide to the financial management of NGOs” 2011
 “Understanding Democracy” 2010
 “Guide to Civil Society in Namibia” 2010
 “Principles of Internal Management of NGOs” 2009
 “What is Corruption?” 2007
 “Your Anti-Corruption Commission” 2007
 “What are the elements of a corruption-free Namibia?” 2007
 “What are the causes and effects of corruption?” 2007
 “What can you do to fight corruption?” 2007
 “Stop Corruption: A Namibian Citizens Guide to Anti-Corruption” 2006
 “A Local Authority Resident’s Guide to Anti-Corruption” 2004
 “Citizen N and Democracy” 2003
 “Democracy and You: A Guide to Better Understanding” 1995, reprinted 1998.
Editor of the following publications:
 “Capacity Building Needs of Registered Political Parties in Namibia” 2015
 “Monitoring and Evaluation: Are we making a difference?” 2009
 "Options for Private Arbitration in Namibia" 2004
 "Wills, Testaments and Estates in Namibia" 2004
 “Namibia Labour Lexicon, Vol. 2” 2004

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 “Namibia Labour Lexicon, Vol. 1” 2003
 “What Every Voter Needs to Know” 2003
 “Go to the Ombudsman” 2002
 “The Labour Act in Practice” 2001
 “Implementing Affirmative Action” 2000
 “ARC Consultative Conference” 1997 & 1999
 "Association of Local Authorities in Namibia Congress" 2000
 “Basic Conditions of Employment and Termination of Service” 1999
 “Glossary of Electoral Terms” 1998
 “Government and Opposition in Namibia” 1997
 “Accountability and Corruption in Namibia” 1996
Articles published:
 “Elections and Democracy” in: Sims, B.M. and Koep, M. (ed’s) Unfinished Business:
Democracy in Namibia. Idasa, 2012.
 “NGOs in Namibia: Counterbalancing the Dominant Party State?” co-authored with Justine
Hunter, in: Hannam, M. & Wolff, J. (ed’s.) Southern Africa: 2020 Vision. Public Policy
Priorities for the next decade. E9 Publishing, 2010.
 “The role of civil society in achieving the millennium development goals” in: Tepebas, U. (ed.)
The role of civil society organisations in Turkish-African relations. TASAM, 2010.
 “Corruption – A challenge Civil Society cannot avoid” in: Hopwood, G. (ed.) Tackling
Corruption. Options on the way forward in Namibia. NID, 2007.
OTHER :
Since 2015 : Trustee of the Private School Swakopmund Trust
Since 2015 : Member of the School Board of the Private School Swakopmund
Since 2013 : Trustee of the Prinzessin Rupprecht Heim Foundation
Since 2012 : Member of the Civil Society Advisory Committee (CSAC) of the UK-
based Commonwealth Foundation
2013 : Under 25 Ton Skippers License
2008 : Private Pilots License (PPL)
1997 : Microlight Pilot License (MPL)
PERSONAL CORE COMPETENCIES :
1. Self-Motivation, timeliness and accuracy, with personal energy, enthusiasm and willingness for
professional development.
2. Organisation: The ability to review my own workload, setting of priorities, developing a work
schedule, monitoring progress towards set goals and developing solutions to any and all
anticipated difficulties.
3. Driving for results: Meeting or exceeding objectives, seeking better ways of doing things,
looking to improve on status quo and willingness to deal with difficult situations that affect output.
4. Decision making: Assessing situations and determining the importance, urgency, risks and the
timeliness of actions, assuming accountability for outcomes.
5. Teamwork: The ability and willingness to work co-operatively with others. I will recognise the
value of sharing ideas, knowledge and information with others and take personal responsibility for
doing so. I strive to working for a win-win outcome when resolving differences.
6. Ethical Behaviour: I am committed to ethical behaviour and ensure that my personal ethics and
business practices are beyond reproach.
7. Ability in selecting the appropriate approach for any situation in order to influence and motivate
others to achieve best possible results.
8. Building and managing relationships:
a) I can work effectively with people from all backgrounds, with dignity and respect;
b) I establish and develop productive, positive working relationships with others, both internally

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and externally;
c) I am sensitive to cultural, race, economic status and gender differences and respond
appropriately;
d) I show respect and understanding of diverse points of view.
e) I continually examine own biases and behaviours to avoid stereotypical responses.
9. Leading: I aim to show good listening skills, presenting my own view in a constructive manner,
whilst acknowledging different perspectives, feelings and concerns. I pursue decisive, inclusive
and motivational skills in the leadership of others.
REFERENCES :
Mr. Richard Messick
Consultant, Legal Develoment and Anti-Corruption
Former Senior Operations Specialist, The World Bank
messickrick@gmail.com
Mr. Tim Steele
Senior Advisor: Anti-Corruption
UNODC Southern and Eastern Africa
tim.steele@unodc.org
Mr. Paulus Noa
Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission
Republic of Namibia
Tel. +264 – 61 370601
pnoa@accnamibia.org
Her Excellency
Marianne Young
British High Commissioner to Namibia
Marianne.Young@fco.gov.uk
Hon. Prof. Peter H. Katjavivi, MP
Speaker of the National Assembly
Parliament of Namibia
Tel. +264 - 61 288 9111
+264 – 81 122 5494
peterhkatjavivi@yahoo.co.uk
Prof. GKH Tötemeyer
Former Director of Elections and
former Deputy Minister of Regional and Local Government and Housing
Tel. +27 (28) 3140353
+27 (72) 1638920
gerhardkh@africaonline.com.na
Mr. Sacky Shanghala
Attorney-General
Republic of Namibia
Tel. +264 - 811277442
+264 - 85 551 0028
sacky1@mac.com
Ms. Monica Koep
Democracy and Governance Specialist
Tel. +264 – 81 127 8495

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mkoep@mweb.com.na
Hon. Dr. Elia George Kaiyamo
Former Deputy Minister of Home Affairs
Tel. +264 – 61 292 2016
egkaiyamo@yahoo.co.uk