BONGANI NYATHI
JOHANNESBURG
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manger
African Global Diaspora Network
Johannesburg
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Took part in humanitarian and disaster relief projects
- Assisted asylum seekers to lodge asylum applications with the South African Department of Home affairs
- Investigated and documented migrant challenges in South Africa
- Coordinated social cohesion and integration programs for migrants and asylum seekers
- Networked with organisations representing immigrants to promote the rights of immigrants and asylum seekers in South Africa
- Designed and implemented human rights and advocacy campaigns for the African Global Diaspora Network.
Program Coordinator
African Democratic Institute
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Brought forth excellent creative thinking abilities and skills
- Sought to work through challenges and foster a positive team spirit
- Led teams with resourcefulness and strong leadership skills
- Responded positively to staff feedback, and adjusted strategies accordingly
- Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
Education
Doctor of Laws (Law) -
University of Pretoria
09-2026
Master of Arts in Human Rights -
University of London
London08.2021
Skills
- Strong understanding of theories surrounding migration, refuge, and asylum
- In-depth understanding of the ethics surrounding humanitarian aid and response
- Knowledge surrounding gender and cultural diversity
- Ability to clearly and concisely synthesize and communicate complex data
- Interdisciplinary and holistic understanding of human rights
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Report drafting, writing, and editing
- Data Analysis Proficiency
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Human Rights Research
- Funding Proposals
- Writing for Policy Audiences
- Legal Briefings
- Research Design and Implementation
- Humanitarian work
- Securing Human Rights in Development and Conflict
Languages
- English
- Isizulu
- Isixhosa
- Sesotho
- Swati
- IsiNdebele
- Shona
Awards
University of London Human Rights Convocation Fellowship
References
- Dr Trust Matsilele, African Democratic Institute, trust.matsilele@gmail.com, 0785655687
- Vusumuzi Sibanda, African Global Diaspora Network, vsibbs@gmail.com, +27814606572
Extracurricular Activities
Human, environmental rights and climatic justice activism.
Certification
- University of Pretoria course (2024): Introduction to block chain technologies, Impromptu public speaking, Religious and cultural literacy, Diversity and discrimination in the work place, Privilege, Power and Intersectionality, Introduction to artificial intelligence
- University of Pretoria Course (2024): Introduction to career planning, Your first CV, Your digital profile, Researching careers, Computational thinking, Presentation skills, Conversational intelligence
- University of Pretoria Course (2024): Learn unlearn relearn for 4IR, Workplace ethics, Organisational structures, Report writing, Email etiquette, Office protocol, Basic conditions of employment, Global citizenship
- University of Pretoria Course (2024): Emotional Intelligence, Stress management, Assertiveness, Critical thinking, Creative problem solving, Ethical reasoning skills, Time management, Time logs, Time management goals
- University of Pretoria Course (2024) : Basic financial literacy, The Gig economy
Timeline
Program Manger
African Global Diaspora Network
01.2022 - 12.2023
Program Coordinator
African Democratic Institute
01.2012 - 12.2018
Doctor of Laws (Law) -
University of Pretoria
Master of Arts in Human Rights -
University of London
- University of Pretoria course (2024): Introduction to block chain technologies, Impromptu public speaking, Religious and cultural literacy, Diversity and discrimination in the work place, Privilege, Power and Intersectionality, Introduction to artificial intelligence
- University of Pretoria Course (2024): Introduction to career planning, Your first CV, Your digital profile, Researching careers, Computational thinking, Presentation skills, Conversational intelligence
- University of Pretoria Course (2024): Learn unlearn relearn for 4IR, Workplace ethics, Organisational structures, Report writing, Email etiquette, Office protocol, Basic conditions of employment, Global citizenship
- University of Pretoria Course (2024): Emotional Intelligence, Stress management, Assertiveness, Critical thinking, Creative problem solving, Ethical reasoning skills, Time management, Time logs, Time management goals
- University of Pretoria Course (2024) : Basic financial literacy, The Gig economy
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