Ayobami Ojebode Email & Phone Number

I am Director, Research Systems Strengthening and Knowledge Mobilization at the Mastercard Foundation. Working with researchers, research networks and research organizations in as many as 15 countries, I lead a team of researchers and research managers who conduct and commission research to support the realization of the Foundation’s overall charitable objectives and operational strategy.I cast the strategic vision for my team and map out tactical moves towards the vision.Before joining the Mastercard, I was, for over 20 years, a lecturer in the Department of Communication and Language Arts at the University of Ibadan. There I rose to the position of full Professor of Applied Communication, and headed my Department for nine years. I successfully supervised 12 PhDs, consulted for local and international agencies including, the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research, African Digital Rights Network, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (formerly Department for International Development), UK and other international organizations, research institutes, and philanthropies. Published some fifty research work in reputable outlets. I have a comprehensive knowledge of the African research ecosystem having worked with the different segments of that ecosystem in the last 20+ years. Using innovative pedagogy and servant-leader mentoring, I have invested about twenty years in strengthening the research capacities of individual researchers, institutions, and networks in Africa. I have a strong mastery of new forms of research especially digital research methods including digital ethnography, and digital social network analysis. I have co-developed and taught modules on society engagement in research, critical policy-engaged research, and informed research consumption to some 550 participants in a period of seven years. My passion for knowledge mobilization arises from my encounters with the gulf between African researchers and policy actors including policymakers, street-level advocates, and ordinary citizens. As far back as 2008, I have been studying young people’s challenges and resilience including their migration aspirations and coping strategies. I have also studied if and how movements (powered by women) exact responses (accountability) from governments. Nearly all my scholarship has been driven by the desire to give the people a voice, especially young people, and indigenous peoples. I have articulated all my past research and experiences in my professional inaugural lecture titled “In search of muted voices …”

Listed skills include Research, Lecturing, University Teaching, Higher Education, and 12 others.

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  University Of Ibadan

  Development Communication