BRANDON BORECHA David
Port Moresby,Papua New Guinea
Summary
Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships whilst prioritizing commitment towards achieving organizational goals.
Professional with strong background in mentoring, skilled in guiding individuals towards personal and professional growth. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and adaptable to evolving needs. Expertise in communication, problem-solving, and leadership. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community-Based Mobiliser (CBM) Mentor
Maries Stopes Papua New Guinea
01.2022 - Current
- Managing Community-Based Mobilizer (CBM volunteers) database and network
- Reviewing and providing recommendations for CBM training materials, Content development for IEC materials especially targeting high-impact clients (adolescents & persons with special needs).
- Attending to community issues/concerns raised by Community Based Mobilizers (Volunteers)
- Working in collaboration with the Outreach Channel Managers in developing training materials for the Community Based Mobilisers.
- Collaborating with Outreach Coordinators and teams to identify and recruit Community Based Mobilisers.
- Planning, organizing, and facilitating CBM Training
- Compiling Monthly plans for training
- Developed CBM Database to share with MSPNG Outreach teams
- Working closely with the service delivery manager to increase demand generation through CBM activities
- Attending to other priority tasks assigned by the Outreach Channel Manager
- Providing site supervision to CBMs in outreach sites
- Liaising with implementing partners in coordinating outreach programs to minimize community entry costs.
- Major Roles
Caseworker
Applus Wokman Limited
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Supporting clients for employment by assisting them to identify skill sets and career opportunities
- Organizing Logistics for clients (refugees) and accommodation needs
- Relaying information on the settlement areas currently offered. Providing evidence of information about those areas. Recommend regular updates from the Employment Team.
- Providing support and documenting daily engagements with clients.
- Facilitating identities and travel documents for clients such as UNTD and Applying for any lost Minister Final Determination or Statement of Identity
- Establishing a course of action by exploring options; setting goals with the client and praising for reaching milestones
- Identifying the client’s settlement needs and providing support when required.
- Maintaining a record of case notes by documenting the clients' situation and the clients' actions, all direct or indirect conversations or meetings will need to be documented in case notes.
- Monitoring planned actions through periodic follow-ups.
- Utilizing referral pathways for client support
- High regard for confidentiality and organizational policies
- Major Roles
Telephone Crisis and Response Officer
1 Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain, ChildFund PNG
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Responding to emergency calls- Linking support services (Police, ambulance, safe houses) to distress callers.
- Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive record keeping using a database.
- Resolving client queries through effective communication and providing a step-by-step solution through psycho-social support.
- Working closely with Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, offering feedback from participants and improvement recommendations.
- Identifying service gaps and locating needed resources for individuals, including housing and welfare support.
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each client by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Public Awareness of GBV and Child Rights and Parenting
- Key contributions
- April 23, 2021 - Presented 3rd Quarter UNICEF Covid 19 Counselling report to 1 Tok Kaunselin
- Helpim Lain Senior Management team in a Reflection and Planning Meeting hosted at Investment Promotion Authority Conference Centre.
- April 29, 2021 – Officiated a skype training on Positive Parenting provided by UNICEF Child Protection Specialist Ms. Josephine Mill to 1 Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain Counselling Team.
Caseworker
Applus Wokman Limited
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Incident report writing and daily engagement client assessment reports - Created and implemented quarterly care plans for clients, ensuring goals and objectives were effectively set for support services required.
- Provide support to clients for appointments, events, and other activities such as job interviews and migration interviews, providing safety and support.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and sensitivity towards welfare needs, building trust with patients.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources, and other professionals, including Papua New Guinea Immigration Officers, Security Officers, and Medical Officers to meet patient needs.
- Helped clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Conducted welfare checks and case note assessments and based treatment on the needs of clients.
- Resolved customer queries through effective communication and provided a step-by-step solution.
- Created and implemented Welfare care plans for patients, ensuring goals and objectives were effectively set.
- Attend to urgent client cases as directed by Case Work managers and Supervisors.
- Major Roles
Assistant Welfare Officer
NCD Family Welfare Services
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: NCDC Welfare Services office provides welfare support programs in and around Port Moresby and nearby provinces. It deals with domestic and international reported welfare cases.
- Interview of clients
- Providing consultation with complainants and defendants on general welfare programs provided by National Capital District Welfare Services
- Advocating on child welfare to complainants & Defendants
- Scheduling appointments for clients with Senior Child Protection Officers for casework purposes.
- Conducting mediation sessions with complainants and defendants
- Planning of welfare intervention for vulnerable reported clients i.e. writing Referral letters to respectable Papua New Guinea Royal Constabulary Officers for police support, Documentation of IPOs, POs, Restraining Orders, maintenance, and child custody
- Key responsibilities
Social Work Practice A
NCD Family Welfare Services
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Case Induction of Clients.
- File Management.
- Scheduling appointments for Senior Child protection officers
- Data Entry.
- Acting as Receptionist Officer.
- Semester One
Social Work Practice B
Cheshire Homes
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Welfare Check for patients and individuals with specific needs.
- Provide counseling and mediation to Cheshire Homes Clients.
- Conduct Induction for clients.
- Filling of clients’ files.
- Semester Two
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Papua New Guinea
01.2017
M.D. - Humanitarian And Development Studies
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW06-2025
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills are:
- Able to interpret and present reports to intended audiences and line managers
- Strong oral and written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Facilitating trainings and presenting to larger audience
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications:
- Use of Microsoft software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, word) in compiling reports
- Able to work in a Team Environment and Independently:
- Experienced interfacing with clients, communities, colleagues and facilitating dialogues
- Team collaboration
- Effective leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization
- Networking and partnership building
- Setting activities goals and priorities,
- Facilitating trainings
Australian Awards (Scholar)
Awarded Australian Awards scholarship in 2023 to study Masters Degree (coursework) in Humanitarian and Development Studies. The Prestigious scholarship is one of the development assistance the Australian Government through DFAT provides to the developing countries and Papua New Guinea is one of the recipient country.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Community-Based Mobiliser (CBM) Mentor
Maries Stopes Papua New Guinea
01.2022 - Current
Caseworker
Applus Wokman Limited
09.2021 - 12.2021
Telephone Crisis and Response Officer
1 Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain, ChildFund PNG
06.2020 - 09.2021
Caseworker
Applus Wokman Limited
09.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Welfare Officer
NCD Family Welfare Services
06.2017 - 11.2017
Social Work Practice A
NCD Family Welfare Services
01.2016 - 01.2016
Social Work Practice B
Cheshire Homes
01.2016 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Papua New Guinea
M.D. - Humanitarian And Development Studies
Western Sydney University
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