Khotso Mokoena Ndlovu
Postgraduate Student
Cape Town
Summary
Research Interest: Comparative Politics and International Relations. I am particularly interested in two research streams: The first being understanding how political institutions shape political outcomes in Africa. Secondly, Theorizing Africa's International Relations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Officer
National Peace & Reconciliation Commission(NPRC)
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in the initial planning of the commission & coordinating the process in a gender-sensitive manner
- Advised the NPRC in generating knowledge & evidence-based research and developed NPRC knowledge management systems
- Developed a shared Social Cohesion & Reconciliation Index for Zimbabwe
- Successfully conducted conflict mapping through desktop reviews & field baseline surveys on conflict themes in the southern region
Lead Census Enumerator
Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Supervised & monitored a team of enumerators collecting household census data
- Oversaw the identification, verification & updating of enumeration Areas, & Layout
- Actively participated in designing & field testing census questionnaire
- Successfully collected census data for 125 households & participated in Data consolidation & verification
- Attended team meetings to develop job knowledge.
Administrative Coordinator
World Food Program & Danish Church Aid
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Coordinated the baseline food vulnerability survey in Bulawayo province
- Actively participated in designing and field testing the urban social assistance questionnaire
- Successfully trained and supervised 100 local data collectors/enumerators using Open Data Kit Mobile application
- Coordinated & communicated with stakeholders (local government and Social welfare) within Bulawayo province
- Oversaw daily data consolidation and verification
Public Relations & Programs Clerk
Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Organized and hosted budget consultative & issue-based dialogues between Bulawayo City Council & local residents
- Oversaw quarterly state of service delivery surveys in Bulawayo suburbs
- Organized training workshops to facilitate residents' participation in local Government
Administrative Intern
Beitbridge Town Council
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Responsible for coordinating & consolidating weekly council progress reports
- Helped create a new electronic-backed filing system to improve
- Scheduled board meetings, created and proof-read PowerPoint presentations, & recorded minutes during council meetings
- Operated council switchboard, responded to emails and correspondences & Took care of support administrative functions
- Actively participated in HR functions including monthly salary preparation using Berlina Payroll System, recruitment & selection processes
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 02.2024 - Current
Graduate Certificate - International Political Economy
George Mason University
Mercatus Centre, United States Of America 04.2001 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Development And Governance
University of Duisburg-Essen
Duisburg, Germany 09.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Politics & Public Management
Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe 05.2012 - 06.2016
Research Assistant Experience
Research Assistant for Professor: Alicia Ndlovu, University of CapeTown - Botswana Case Study
Project: The 2024 to 2029 regional strategy for International IDEA’s Africa and West Asia (AWA) region includes critical initiatives to improve policy frameworks and governance mechanisms related to natural resource management. International IDEA is conducting a continental-wide study on resource governance to promote evidence-based and inclusive policy dialogue on natural resource governance (NRG) in Africa.
PI Email: alecia.ndlovu@uct.ac.za
Anticipated Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Student Tutor: African Politics and Comparative Politics - 2025 First and Second Semester, University of Cape Town Department of Politics
Honors/Awards
- Chancellor's Book Prize Award: Best Student in Political Science. Midlands State University- 2016
- African Leadership Award: UONGOZI Institute of Tanzania and Thabo Mbeki Institute of African Renaissance, South Africa- 2017
- Full Scholarship Award: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), University of Duisburg Essen Germany, 2020-2021
- Lavoie Fellowship Award. George Mason University, 2023
- Full Scholarship Award: MasterCard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Cape Town, 2024-2025
- Full Scholarship Award: Sciences Po Winter School International Affairs and International relations Program.Paris Institute of political Studies- January 2025
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Founder Mabuze Youth Society, Founded Mabuze Youth Society in Matabeleland province to improve rural education access and otcomes
- Volunteer: SAY-WHAT (Midlands State University), Volunteered as the events and programs manager at Midlands State University Gweru Campus for SAY-WHAT, a platform promoting Sexual & Reproductive Rights in tertiary institutions.
- Zimbabwe Election Network 2023 Volunteer: Voter awareness Campaigner.
- Committee Member: University of Cape Town Social Outreach Program, 2024-2025
References
Professor Christof Hartmann, University of Duisburg-Essen. Email: christof.hartmann@uni-due.de
Emeritus Professor Annett Seegers, University of Cape Town. Email: annette.seegers@uct.ac.za
Dr Alecia Ndlovu, University of Cape Town. Email: alecia.ndlovu@uct.ac.za
Timeline
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Cape Town
02.2024 - Current
Research Officer
National Peace & Reconciliation Commission(NPRC)
11.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Census Enumerator
Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency
03.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Development And Governance
University of Duisburg-Essen
09.2020 - 09.2021
Administrative Coordinator
World Food Program & Danish Church Aid
12.2019 - 08.2020
Public Relations & Programs Clerk
Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association
01.2018 - 02.2019
Administrative Intern
Beitbridge Town Council
01.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Politics & Public Management
Midlands State University
05.2012 - 06.2016
Graduate Certificate - International Political Economy
George Mason University
04.2001 - 12.2023
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