Nomthetho Debbie Ngcobo
Durban, Ntuzuma,KwaZulu-Natal
Summary
Caring professional dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Well organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities simultaneously with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Field Worker and Research Intern
Association for Rural Advancement (AFRA)
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted in undertaking research within the AFRA program's (Land rights, Gender, and Food Systems)
- Conducted field surveys to collect, analyze and review data in order to produce reports
- Supported the Gender team in monitoring and evaluation of the project
- Worked with the Land Rights team to capture, update and analyze data in the AFRA Intervention database
- Assisted with sharing of creative outputs (documentary and radio drama series) of the project in public spaces
- Provided training and supported community partners to collect and refer data with regard to land rights on farms
- Contributed to the successful completion of research projects by collaborating effectively with team members.
- Organized and facilitated workshops with community members and stakeholders.
- Led the Women Express Project and facilitated the production of creative media
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of fieldwork activities.
Research Assistant
University of KwaZulu – Natal
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducting desktop research literature reviews
- Diligently collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
- Prepare interview questions for research study
- Conduct research and summarize findings
- Editing, academic writing and proof-reading.
Telephone Data Collector
The Triad Trust- Where to Care Initiative
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Created scenarios and questionnaires for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) data collection
- Collected SRH information through checklist, secret shopper, and reconciliation calls
- Verified data through reconciliation calls to ensure data collection sources are accurate
- Captured data points using an Open Data Kit (ODK) and Google verification forms
- Compiled short reports.
Student Research Assistant
University of KwaZulu – Natal
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Recruited and enrolled participants in the study
- Translated interview questions into participants' local language (IsiZulu)
- Collected qualitative data from field interviews conducted
- Transcribed and translated data findings.
Data Capturer
University of KwaZulu – Natal DSD Project
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Gathered and extracted information from files (hard copies)
- Transferring data from paper formats into computer files or database systems
- Used SPSS software tool for data capturing process
- Stored all hard copies files symmetrically as appeared on computer file formats
- Reviewed and corrected data errors
- Written reports on missing information.
Education
Master of Science - Population Studies
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College
Durban, South AfricaBachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminology
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College
Durban, South AfricaHigh School Diploma -
Mandlenkosi High School
Durban, South AfricaSkills
- Workshop facilitation
- Project management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Workshop facilitation
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsTimeline
Community Field Worker and Research Intern
Association for Rural Advancement (AFRA)
01.2022 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
University of KwaZulu – Natal
07.2021 - 12.2021
Telephone Data Collector
The Triad Trust- Where to Care Initiative
07.2020 - 12.2021
Student Research Assistant
University of KwaZulu – Natal
05.2019 - 11.2019
Data Capturer
University of KwaZulu – Natal DSD Project
02.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Population Studies
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminology
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College
High School Diploma -
Mandlenkosi High School
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