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Chad And Niger

Research current DDRR practice in Chad and Niger and explore opportunities to integrate gender transformation into policy and programmes

Nigeria

Research and write a briefing on key security and protection trends in Konduga LGA in northeast Nigeria

United Kingdom

Lead on campaigning and policy influencing work, focused on Greater Manchester (UK) local government, on rights of migrant gender-based violence survivors to protection and safety

Identify and map critical macroeconomic spaces, processes and instruments at African and global levels and the activists, think tanks and organisations engaging in policy influencing

Support, mentor, and accompany African women’s funds and networks on safeguarding

Nigeria

Research and document COVID-19 impacts on gender relations in briefing papers Co-develop a strategy for and engage in advocacy

Mali

Conduct research and write papers on climate change and security in Mali

Contributed to papers analysing and summarising current knowledge on and approaches to climate security

Nigeria

Conduct research on realities, challenges, and resilience of people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) in conflict-affected northeast Nigeria

Nigeria

Assessed the impact of COVID-19 on conflict dynamics in northeast Nigeria and produced a research report

Ghana

Led qualitative aspects of the evaluation of this women’s economic empowerment projectLed and oversee the evaluation of ActionAid’s work in Ghana

Nigeria, Pakistan, And Sri Lanka

Conducted research on Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and co-wrote briefing

Nigeria

Analysed COVID-19’s implications for conflict, gender, livelihoods, and social inclusionSupported adaptation in light of impacts of COVID-19 and related government measuresSupported women’s rights organisations to adapt VAWG services given the pandemic

Drafted report on trends and patterns, current responses, key needs, gaps and barriers, and entry points around VAWG during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria

Nigeria

Identified drivers, patterns and impacts of violence and wider implications for the northwest Presented possible entry points and options for promoting peace, public safety and security

Nigeria

Synthesised key WPS issues in Nigeria, mapped existing work, and identified opportunities

Camerron, Chad, Niger, And Nigeria

Designed and conducted a climate security assessment of the Lake Chad BasinBriefed policy makers to inform diplomacy, policy and programming

Nigeria

Evaluated impacts on economic empowerment, gender-based violence, and women’s voice Analysed gender dynamics in northeast Nigeria and their interaction with violent conflict

Nigeria

Provided technical advice and oversight to programme strategies on women’s empowermentDeveloped a strategy to integrate trauma and safeguarding into health systems strengthening

Iraq & Nigeria

Developed case studies on implementation of the UK National Action Plan on WPS in Iraq and Nigeria, based on document review, in-country data collection and analysis

Nigeria

Supported a disability audit of DFID Nigeria’s programming Developed a programme options paper for better disability inclusion

Nigeria

Led a study on how intra-pastoralist relations affect wider conflict dynamics

Nigeria

Set up CIVIC’s office and managed programmes Conducted research studies and analysis on civil-military relations and civilian protectionRan workshops on civilian protection for security actors, community militias and civiliansFacilitated dialogue between civilians and security actors on human rights and protectionServed as Country Representative while.

Nigeria

Led a study to deepen understanding on young people associated with violent jihadi groups in northeast Nigeria

Nigeria

Facilitated workshops on elections conflict analysis and plans for violence mitigation Wrote briefing paper and briefed donors, embassies and humanitarian leadership on trends

Provided strategic input, actor mapping and expert analysis

Nigeria

Led a 33-person team in conflict analysis, developing methodology and tools, collecting and analysing data, writing up conflict analysis, and facilitating conflict sensitivity workshops

Nigeria

Conducted inception research in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states to inform a gender assessment summarising the experiences of women and girls, evaluating (potential) roles in peacebuilding and rebuilding communities and mapping trends of violence against women and girls for the British Council’s new conflict management programme

Myanmar

Engaged in inception strategic thinking and leadership on inclusion and responsible business

Nigeria

Provided strategic leadership and technical advice as part of senior management teamEnsured all advocacy and programming work was informed by intersectional conflict analysis Trained the team and government officials on conflict sensitivity, gender and social inclusion

Sierra Leone

Managed and conducted policy, advocacy, and campaigning on women, peace and security, focused on the UK government

Supported peacebuilding projects in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and São Tomé and Príncipe

Beijing, China

Supported grants for women’s rights research and advocacy

Msc Social Research Skills With Specialism In Researching Social Inequality And Exclusion

Llm, Human Rights, Conflict And Justice

Llb (Hons), Law With American Law

Law