Shiela Chikulo Email & Phone Number

Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe

- Qualitative research design with emphasis on impact evaluations, human-centred design approaches, value chain analysis and livelihoods analysis- Designing and Implementing the organisational communication strategy- Conduct research work on an ongoing basis (community mobilisation, field protocol adherence, community liaison)- Field Supervision and team coordination in surveys and field work activities- Represent organisation at local, national and international levels- Mentor undergraduate and graduate student interns placed within the organisation- Introduce and orient new staff members on organisational policies and procedures- Policy advocacy on women economic empowerment, livelihoods, agriculture value chains, smallholder producer inclusion in agro-value chains, renewable energy, biofuels, rural development- Coordinate skills and capacity development training at various levels- Compilation and Dissemination of Institutional Newsletter - Manage Institutional Social Media Platforms (Twitter: @RuzivoTrust I Facebook: Ruzivo Trust I You Tube: Ruzivo Trust Institute)

Harare, Zimbabwe

- Produce policy products for dissemination at local and regional level based on ongoing programming activities- Conduct research work in main programmes : Skills and Capacity Development; Livelihoods Innovation and Development; Access and Rights; Advocacy and Policy Engagement- Facilitate community capacity development sessions- Mentor undergraduate and graduate student interns placed within the organisation- Introduce and orient new staff members on organisational policies and procedures- Proposal Development and Resource Mobilisation- Results based Reporting and knowledge dissemination- Social Media Platform updates and website maintenance

Harare

- Coordinate network of Community Based Organisation and Non-governmental Organisations with a keen interest in Sustainable Livelihoods.- Proposal Development and Resource Mobilisation- Community Mobilisation and building stakeholder relationships- Results based Reporting- Website Administration and MaintenanceOther areas of focus: Livelihoods Mainstreaming, Rural Development, Land - Access and Rights, Food Security, Organisational Networking

Harare, Zimbabwe

- Reviewing, editing and proofreading all publications from the five programmes (Human Development., Regional Economic Development Information, Gender, Environment and Sustainable Democracy)- Print coordination including liaison with brokers, external clients to meet deadlines for production and distribution- Supporting new project development and resource mobilisation- Event organisation (workshops, seminars, programme meetings and publications displays)- Reporting (workshop reports, annual reports and strategic planning documents)

Harare, Zimbabwe

The internship was conducted as part of my Post-graduate diploma in Media and Communication Studies at the University of Zimbabwe. My role involved newsgathering and research, compilation of news articles, editorial assistance and other newsroom duties assigned by the Newsroom Editor.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd) - Sociology Of Development And Change, Rural Sociology, Agricultural Markets, Ru-Urban Livelihoods, Smallholder Farmers, Food Systems

Master Of Arts (M.A.) Communication And Media Studies, Social Sciences

Post-Graduate Diploma In Media And Communication Studies (Dmcs), Communication And Media Studies, Merit

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English And Linguistics (Majors) ; Religious Studies (Minor), Upper Second Class (2.1)