Sostina Spiwe Matina
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Indlela Growth Strategies
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Supported the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) with documentation, facilitation, research, and quality assurance for IKI funding proposals
- Conducted desk-based research and stakeholder engagements to align submissions with Gender Strategy and Safeguards Strategy
- Delivered polished, time-sensitive proposals that adhered to IKI Project Guidelines, ensuring comprehensive alignment with stakeholder expectations
Junior Researcher
Global Diet and Activity Research Group (GDAR)
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Led research on public health and environmental sustainability, focusing on diet and activity trends in marginalized communities
- Coordinated data collection and analysis for multi-country studies, ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with project goals
- Published findings in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to global health research
Consultant
Youth Empowerment and Transformation Trust (YETT)
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Designed and executed research on youth leadership and empowerment, including literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis
- Produced deliverables such as an annotated literature review, topline research findings, and a comprehensive final report
- Presented actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders, fostering informed decision-making
Mentor
Community Media Trust
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Mentored adolescent girls in urban South Africa on HIV/AIDS prevention and sexual and reproductive health
Fieldwork Supervisor
Khulisa Management Services
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Supervised data collection teams for large-scale public health projects
- Ensured data quality through rigorous oversight and real-time feedback mechanisms
Research Assistant
Wits University
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted in academic studies on migration, reproductive health, and urban development
- Contributed to qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis
Consultant
Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO)
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Conducted a baseline study on informal waste picking in Johannesburg, Sasolburg, and Pretoria
- Developed field instruments, coordinated site visits, and facilitated stakeholder interviews
- Delivered a final report with evidence-based recommendations for advocacy and policy development
Timeline
Consultant
Indlela Growth Strategies
02.2024 - 04.2024
Consultant
Youth Empowerment and Transformation Trust (YETT)
05.2020 - 09.2020
Fieldwork Supervisor
Khulisa Management Services
10.2019 - 11.2019
Junior Researcher
Global Diet and Activity Research Group (GDAR)
01.2019 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
Wits University
03.2018 - 05.2019
Consultant
Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO)
08.2017 - 09.2017
Mentor
Community Media Trust
05.2017 - 09.2020
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