Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Certification
Interests
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Timeline
Selected Publications
Hobbies
References

Christer Adelaide Anditi

Innovation Researcher and Development Strategist
Nairobi

Summary

I am an innovation researcher passionate about inclusive development. I leverage over seven years as an established social scientist who applies pragmatic human centered approaches in demystifying ill defined societal challenges. As a researcher and development strategist I commit to exceeding my clients expectations and working within the defined timelines to deliver adept and quality results. I have excellent talent in managing complex project dynamics and problem solving, exhibiting excellent ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. With my servant leader and collaborative approach I engage productively and in a friendly manner with colleagues to manage quality, key milestones and deliverables. I am diligent, forward thinking, adaptable to dynamic company, customer and project needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
3
3
Languages

Work History

Mentor- Future 17 Programme

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with multinational students.
  • Provided guidance and supervision for students from multiple Universities across the world.
  • Managed engagement of students with industry professionals to deliver on project goals.

Postdoctoral Fellow- Consolidoc Programme

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning the role of gender consciousness in energy innovation adoption and highlighted possible applications of findings.
  • Worked independently for six months period.

Collaborating Researcher

GENS SARChI Project- Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
  • Conducted trans-disciplinary research using pragmatic, participatory approaches
  • Performed research on mainstreaming gender for Energy security towards the implementation of living labs in informal urban settlements in Kenya and South Africa.
  • Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding the role of gender in innovation adoption in informal urban settlements.

Partnership Strategy Consultant

World Resources Institute
Nairobi
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed diverse multi-continental teams to determine suitable and innovative partnership approaches and collaborations that would drive innovations in energy, food, land and water, cities, and equity systems
  • Researched, analyzed and solved partnership strategy concerns through personalized approach.
  • Boosted accountability and growth by enhancing processes based on performance reporting, benchmarks and objectives.
  • Offered expert leadership in improving internal and external partnerships.

Gender Strategy Consultant

Practical Action
Nairobi
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Developed a gender analysis framework for implementing and monitoring the African Biogas project- gender component implemented by SNV Netherlands

Session Lecturer

Columbia University
New York
02.2022 - 02.2022

Gave a lecture on Human-centered design in digital development.

Class Assistant

African Doctoral Academy- Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
07.2021 - 08.2021


  • Assisted lecturers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Partnered with lecturers to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Supported classroom activities

Gender Strategy Consultant

National Commission For Science, Technology And Innovation (NACOSTI)
Nairobi
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Advised on gender mainstreaming approaches in the implementation of the Solar for Households and Businesses Project

Part-time Lecturer

Machakos University
Machakos
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate student presentations.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Set and invigilated examinations for students to gauge their capabilities

Part-time Lecturer

Maseno University
Kisumu
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate student presentations.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Set and invigilated examinations for students to gauge their capabilities

Project Lead

University Of Nairobi Living Lab
Nairobi
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
  • Oversaw implementation of energy communities with energy poor women and youth.
  • Facilitated multi-stakeholder convening and conversations towards implementation of energy communities for informal urban settlements applying design thinking tools and principles.
  • Lead trans-disciplinary research, employing qualitative and quantitative research skills.
  • Developed reports, and policy brief to propose electricity subsidies for informal urban settlements.
  • Co-authored publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • Met with Principal Investigator weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.

Tutorial assistant

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Assisted Lectures with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Partnered with lecturers to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Intern

UNESCO
Nairobi
07.2013 - 09.2013
  • Applied design methods and tools to organize and oversee cultural events involving the youth.

Education

Ph.D. - Public And Development Management

Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch
01.2020 - 03.2023

Funded by the DAAD and NRF in South Africa. The study also contributed to the objectives of the Gender Mainstreaming for Energy Security project under the SARChI Trilateral Research.

Master of Arts - Design

University of Nairobi, Nairobi
09.2016 - 09.2018

Sponsored by the University of Nairobi Masters' scholarship programme.

Beneficiary of the Co-designing Energy Communities with Energy poor women project under the LIRA 2030 programme.

Bachelor of Arts - Design

University of Nairobi, Nairobi
10.2009 - 09.2013

High School Diploma -

Loreto High School Limuru, Kiambu, Kenya
01.2004 - 11.2007

Skills

    Strategy management skills

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Software

Atas Ti

SPSS

Microsoft Office

Certification

Certificate- Future 17 Sustainable Development Goals Challenge Program.

Interests

Diversity, Gender and Inclusion

Strategy development

Academic dissemination and discussions

Qualitative and Quantitative research

Human centered Design

Design Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Post doctoral fellowship award: Stellenbosch University
  • DAAD doctoral scholarship award no. 57511377
  • NRF doctoral scholarship award no.MND200629538073
  • University of Nairobi postgraduate scholarship

Additional Information

Panelist

· 3rd Conference on National Urban Policy UN-Habitat 2019

Trainer and Facilitator

· Training workshop on becoming energy community intermediaries 2021

Facilitator and presenter

· Transformations conference session: Approaches for integrating diverse knowledge systems in urban transformation 2021

· Energy, policy, and innovation in Kenya 2021

· Co-creating energy solutions between residents, experts, and policymakers in Mathare 2021

· CoDEC Dissemination Seminar for Co-DEC project 2019

· Policy seminar: User-centered policy formulations on (CoDEC) 2019

· Human-Centered Design Workshop on Co-designing systems for sustainable energy technologies for households in informal settlements in Nairobi. 2019

Conference Participant

· Driving development in Africa through research-informed policy and practice 2020

· Regulatory impact of net metering in Kenya 2022

· Digitalization: Support or Restriction 2022

Organizing secretary

· Nairobi International Design Conference 2017 (NIDEC).

Timeline

Mentor- Future 17 Programme - Stellenbosch University
10.2023 - 12.2023

Certificate- Future 17 Sustainable Development Goals Challenge Program.

05-2023
Postdoctoral Fellow- Consolidoc Programme - Stellenbosch University
04.2023 - 09.2023
Partnership Strategy Consultant - World Resources Institute
10.2022 - 02.2023
Gender Strategy Consultant - Practical Action
08.2022 - 08.2022
Session Lecturer - Columbia University
02.2022 - 02.2022

Diploma in Water Energy and Food-Nexus Summer School, University of Applied Sciences Cologne, Germany.

10-2021

Certificate- Electronic Research Resources, Information Training & Outreach Centre for Africa

08-2021

Data analysis and reporting

08-2021
Class Assistant - African Doctoral Academy- Stellenbosch
07.2021 - 08.2021
Gender Strategy Consultant - National Commission For Science, Technology And Innovation (NACOSTI)
11.2020 - 07.2021
Collaborating Researcher - GENS SARChI Project- Stellenbosch University
01.2020 - 03.2023
Stellenbosch University - Ph.D., Public And Development Management
01.2020 - 03.2023
Part-time Lecturer - Machakos University
02.2019 - 06.2019
Part-time Lecturer - Maseno University
09.2018 - 07.2019
Tutorial assistant - University of Nairobi
09.2017 - 09.2018
Project Lead - University Of Nairobi Living Lab
01.2017 - 07.2019
University of Nairobi - Master of Arts, Design
09.2016 - 09.2018
Intern - UNESCO
07.2013 - 09.2013
University of Nairobi - Bachelor of Arts, Design
10.2009 - 09.2013
Loreto High School Limuru - High School Diploma,
01.2004 - 11.2007

Selected Publications

Anditi, C., Musango, J.K., Smit, S. and Ceschin, F., 2022. Addressing gender dimensions in energy innovations: A gender analysis framework for informal urban settlements in Africa. Energy Research & Social Science, 88, p.102476.


Ambole, A., Musango, J.K., Buyana, K., Ogot, M., Anditi, C., Mwau, B., Kovacic, Z., Smit, S., Lwasa, S., Nsangi, G. and Sseviiri, H., 2019. Mediating household energy transitions through co-design in urban Kenya, Uganda and South Africa. Energy Research & Social Science, 55, pp.208-217.


Morgner, C., Ambole, A., Anditi, C. and Githira, D., 2020, December. Exploring the dynamics of social networks in urban informal settlements: the case of Mathare Valley, Kenya. In Urban Forum (Vol. 31, No. 4, pp. 489-512). Springer Netherlands.


For full list of publications kindly visit:  ‪Christer Anditi‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬

Hobbies

Singing and song writing


Public speaking


Afro-Latino dancing


Cycling

References

Prof Zwelinzima Ndevu,

Director School of Public Leadership,

Stellenbosch University,

Private bag, Matieland,

7600 Stellenbosch,

South Africa.

zwelinzima@spl.sun.ac.za


Dr Amollo Ambole,

Big Win Philanthropy,

10 Queen Street Place,

London EC4R 1BE .

amollo.ambole@gmail.com


Wanjira Mathai,

Managing Director, Africa and Global Partnerships,

World Resources Institute,
10 G Street NE,
Suite 800,
Washington DC 20002.
+1 (202) 729-7600

Wanjira.Mathai@wri.org

Christer Adelaide AnditiInnovation Researcher and Development Strategist