Mendes Paolo Vinte, born on 23rd March 1984, in Namibia at a village next to the Kavango river called Kayengona in the Kavango East region, is currently employed as Projects Manager to oversee all IRDNC’s non-routine thematic programme activities, ranging from alternative livelihood options, environmental education to establishment of new protected areas. His highest qualification is a master’s degree (MSC) in Natural Resource Management obtained from the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST). Before his MSC, he completed a National Diploma and an Honours degree in the same field. Right after obtaining his diploma in 2007, he entered the job market. As a young professional in the natural sciences and community led conservation space, Mendes prides himself on 17 years of working experience in the field, ranging from Community Based Natural Resource Management, National and International Protected Areas, and Tourism Development and Management.
