Tebello Mokupo

Maseru, Maseru District LSO

About

I am a holder of a Master’s Degree in Development Studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies and Historical Studies (Environmental History) with the National University of Lesotho, a Diploma in Sports Management obtained from the International Olympic Committee through its development arm, Olympic Solidarity in Switzerland. I attended c

Experience

Research Consultant

Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC)

Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

Undertook research on “The History of the Olympic Movement in Lesotho” which culminated in the production of a manuscript which is awaiting publication.

Sports and Lifeskills Consultant

Institute of Development Management (Lesotho)

Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

Pioneered the first ever sport and life skills lectures for 45 final year IDM students who were equipped with essential life skills in preparation for work situations. Here I used the sport for development concept to deliver the course content.

Head of Programmes

Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC)

Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

Part of the Management Team; Designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated key LNOC programs;(iii) Carried out research on LNOC strategies in mitigating HIV/AIDS, unemployment and destitution amongst the youth;(iv) Developed grant proposals; Facilitated governance framework for Ntaional Federations.

Olympafrica Youth Ambassador Programme Coordinator

Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC)

Sep 2011 - Feb 2015

Conducted research on OYAP and the findings resulted in the development of a volunteer policy; Established OYAP subsidiaries in 9 of the 10 districts in Lesotho; Developed grant proposals to donors such as UK Sport, Commonwealth Games Canada and International Olympic Committee; (v) Established youth programmes aimed at vulnerable youth.