Fhumulani Kevin Khobo
Biodiversity Economic Projects Lead
Phalaborwa
Summary
A young driven and passionate researcher, economist, data analyst and academic who is always willing to learn new things and accept challenges. I have a keen interest in data analysis, Economics, finance, rural development, governance, business feasibility studies, education, social development health equity, public health, social security. Enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with proven leadership capabilities, who likes to take initiative and seek out new challenges, I take pride in good ethics, and I am passionate about everything I do. Professionalism, ethics, and integrity are in the center of my core principles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Biodiversity Economic Projects Lead
South African National Parks
9 2023 - Current
- As a Biodiversity Economic Projects Lead my duties includes the following: Implement the plan for socioeconomic activities and the workstreams that promote nodal biodiversity
- Manage projects with a defined scope that are different in size and stage
- Supervise the node's feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and business plans as they are being researched, analyzed, prepared, and presented
- Encourage the provision of transaction advice support services
- Facilitate SMME incubation and development linked to supply chains
- Investigate and mobilize alternative finance opportunities
- Provide CPPP (Community-Public-Private Partnership) oversight
- Support the implementation of the IFC Financing Plan outcomes, mentoring, funding, and training on business planning and expansion
- Control reporting for the Greater Kruger Socio-economic Impact assessment Serve as the main point of contact for engagement with GEF 7 partners in economic development, including local government, NGOs, private-sector company leaders, and community organizations and structures
- Participate in the Cooperative Agreement and Partner Platforms for the Greater Limpopo Trans frontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA)
Researcher
The Human Sciences Research Council
01.2022 - 08.2023
- As a researcher my duties include the following: Participate in training and briefing sessions in preparation for the fieldwork and in the Execution of the fieldwork
- Participating in the planning, undertaking and management of research fieldwork Administer questionnaires as per sampling framework in line with HSRC Research Ethics requirements and ensure the accurate authenticating and digital capturing of interviews
- Screen potential participants with respect to eligibility criteria and obtain consent
- Data capturing, cleaning and analyses Assist with the Managing, planning and coordinating of project meetings, dissemination workshops, policy roundtables and events
- Grant Proposal writing Stakeholder engagements
Project Assistant (INNOVATION CHAMPIONS FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (IC4LED) IN VHEMBE DISTRICT)
University of Venda
02.2021 - 12.2021
- As a project assistant my duties include the following: Working with the Project Secretariat in organizing and managing events Assisting with documentation of project activities, processes and outputs Providing support to teams implementing the project in nodal areas throughout the district Literature search and occasional data analysis Compiling personal reflections on processes and other activities of the project using the IC4LED outline Reporting to the Project Implementation Committee and stakeholders
- Data analyses and interpretation Literature review preparations
Research Data Analyst / Research Assistant
University of Venda
10.2019 - 04.2020
- As a Research Data Analyst my duties included the following: Data capturing Data analysis Report writing Data collection Data cleaning Spreadsheet management Data interpretation Literature review preparations Monitoring and evaluation Attend project meetings
- Administrative duties such as completing reports
- Feasibility studies
Language and Writing Consultant
University of Fort Hare
01.2016 - 12.2016
- As a consultant my duties included the following: Administrative duties Conducting academic writing workshops Promoting academic skills writing Developing thesis statements for students Reviewing and editing of student’s thesis/ dissertation
Economics Tutor
University of Fort Hare
01.2016 - 12.2016
- As an Economics tutor my duties included the following: Teaching and lecturing of Economics modules
- Providing academic support Promoting academic skills writing Curriculum development Marking of assessments (tutorial tests/assignments) Invigilating of tests and exams Administrative duties
Economics Supplemental Instructor
University of Fort Hare
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Data capturing and analysis
- Teaching/ lecturing of economics modules Providing academic support Teaching and lecturing economics subjects Conducting study skills workshops Training, and development
Education
PhD Candidate -
University of KwaZulu Natal
Current -
MSC Economic Analysis - undefined
Corvinus University of Budapest
01.2019 - undefined
BCom Hons Economics -
University of Fort Hare
01.2017 -
BCom Business Management and Economics - undefined
University of Fort Hare
01.2016 - undefined
Skills
Certification
Introduction to Research Ethics
Personality Traits
- Team Player
- Confident
- Communication Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Problem Solving
- Negotiation Skills
Core Technical Skills
- Data Collation
- Statistical Analysis (SPSS, GRETL, Eviews, etc.)
- Database Management
- Report Writing
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Monitoring & Evaluation
Achievements and Awards
- Awarded the first ever Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship to pursue a masters in Hungary, 2017
- Awarded NRF 2021 block grant.
- Awarded NRF 2020 block grant.
- Awarded National Skills Fund Masters research grant.
- Awarded NRF Honours research grant.
References
- Matume Maila, The Human Sciences Research Council- Senior Researcher, +27 72 476 4055, Mmaila@hsrc.ac.za
- Stanley Lesufi, University of Pretoria - Grants administrator -(NRF), +27 82 930 8412
- Mrs. Julia Sigama, University of Venda - Research Administrator, +27 79 884 5580, Julia.Sigama@univen.ac.za
- Dr Mushoni Bulagi, Human Sciences Research Council – Senior Research Specialist, +27 61 483 9806, bulagimb@gmail.com
Projects
A feasibility study on geophagic tendencies in Limpopo province. A feasibility study on geophagic tendencies amongst Limpopo Residents. The project registered an intellectual property of Geophagic tea and Geophagic bars. A project by the Human Sciences Research Council on behalf of National Development Agency on Covid-19 responses and the food and nutrition security of vulnerable population groups in South Africa. Monitoring and evaluation. A Scientific Writing Project at the Human Sciences Research Council A project led by the Human Sciences Research Council on behalf of National Development Agency titled Sustainable food value chains as a pathway out of poverty in South Africa. A project led by the Human Sciences Research Council on behalf of the Department of Science and Innovation titled Nurturing the growth of communities of practice for innovation-driven Local Economic Development
Timeline
PhD Candidate -
University of KwaZulu Natal
Current -
Researcher
The Human Sciences Research Council
01.2022 - 08.2023
Project Assistant (INNOVATION CHAMPIONS FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (IC4LED) IN VHEMBE DISTRICT)
University of Venda
02.2021 - 12.2021
Research Data Analyst / Research Assistant
University of Venda
10.2019 - 04.2020
MSC Economic Analysis - undefined
Corvinus University of Budapest
01.2019 - undefined
BCom Hons Economics -
University of Fort Hare
01.2017 -
Language and Writing Consultant
University of Fort Hare
01.2016 - 12.2016
Economics Tutor
University of Fort Hare
01.2016 - 12.2016
BCom Business Management and Economics - undefined
University of Fort Hare
01.2016 - undefined
Economics Supplemental Instructor
University of Fort Hare
01.2015 - 12.2015
Biodiversity Economic Projects Lead
South African National Parks
9 2023 - Current
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