Zara XABA
Gender Researcher & Facilitator
Cape Town
Summary
Skilled researcher passionate about advancing SRHR and AGYW, healthcare access, promoting education on issues facing AGYW, advocating for women's rights, and supporting Sexual Reproductive Health Rights. I'm dedicated to increasing knowledge to drive growth and much-needed action steps towards improvements. With 7+ years of experience in research, program coordination, gender and health, and organizational development, I am ready to apply my expertise for your organisation. I have a strong track record of providing administrative support in NGO/NPO sectors, local and international, and am adept at handling multiple projects and prioritising tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Gender Workshop Facilitator
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Research Assistant
Prof. Sisa Ngabaza
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Public resistance to the teaching of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in SA Schools, WISE Developments: Review of South African NGOs funded for the SeViSSA (Sexual violence in Schools South Africa) program funded by Comic Relief
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Research Assistant
Prof. Sisa Ngabaza
Cape Town
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinating focus groups and individual interviews
- Conducting confidential individual interviews and surveys/questionnaires
- Grant review
- Review and prepare analyses of grantee reports for feedback
- Transcribing of interviews
- Translation of interviews
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Research Assistant
WISE Development, DAI Global Company
01.2018
- Review of grantees implementation of MAANDA designed programs in NGO grantees
- Researcher for a Women and Girls Empowerment project in South Africa
- Compiled and presented background information on a wide range of related issues including: community social norms, sexual violence in schools, women and girls‟ leadership, and uptake of high quality sexual and reproductive health services
- This furthermore included Women farmers‟ economic empowerment and Girls‟ access, retention and attainment in quality education
- Assisted in the development of country specific case studies
- Additional responsibilities included (but were not limited to);
- Attend all meetings / workshops
- Support manager with survey report write up
- Facilitating workshops, the Western Cape Women and Gender studies dpt
- Program Planning and coordinating Department Seminars for Postgraduate students (Hons - PhD)
Head Tutors coordinator and administrator
Women & Gender Studies, University of Western Cape
01.2018 - 10.2018
- University of the Western Cape Women and Gender studies dpt.
- Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
- Adapted to workflow changes and implemented continuous process improvements to overcome obstacles.
- Coordinated with human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases.
- Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
Gender Studies Teaching Assistant
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town
08.2017 - 10.2017
- University of the Western Cape: Women and gender studies academic instructor:
- Final year Gender and development
- Final year Embodiment of Gender
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Women And Gender Studies
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town 08.2017 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Demography
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 02.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & International relations
University of The Witwatersrand
02.2013 - 11.2015
Midstream College
Pretoria 01.2008 - 12.2012
Assessor -
Network For Career Development
Randburg 06.2022 - Current
Skills
Interviews
undefinedAccomplishments
- 2016 Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) Conference- Paternalabsence and teenage pregnancy in SA-Oral presentation-
- 2016 ASPHA Kenya conference - Paternal absence and teenage pregnancy in SA- Oral presentation-
- 2019 Feminist Research Alive Conference – Call Centres: Anonymous “safespaces” for women‟s experiences of abortion stigma?-
- 2021 Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) Conference – Safety behind the Telephone Call Centres: Anonymous safe spaces for women experiences of abortion stigma?
Timeline
Assessor -
Network For Career Development
06.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Prof. Sisa Ngabaza
08.2020 - 09.2020
Gender Workshop Facilitator
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
Research Assistant
WISE Development, DAI Global Company
01.2018
Head Tutors coordinator and administrator
Women & Gender Studies, University of Western Cape
01.2018 - 10.2018
Gender Studies Teaching Assistant
University of the Western Cape
08.2017 - 10.2017
Master of Arts - Women And Gender Studies
University of The Western Cape
08.2017 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
Prof. Sisa Ngabaza
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Demography
University of The Witwatersrand
02.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & International relations
University of The Witwatersrand
02.2013 - 11.2015
Midstream College
01.2008 - 12.2012
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