Rukia Nzibo, PhD
Nairobi
Summary
Qualitative Analyst whose area of expertise is conducting and managing qualitative and mixed methods research on varying challenges in the African context. Strong ability to translate analytical research, converting interpretive approaches into actionable insights for various audiences and to engage and educate different stakeholders. Skilled at drawing on the complexity of social, cultural, historical, political, and systemic factors in the African context and finding African solutions to African problems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
American University
Nairobi
09.2021 - Current
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans, and syllabi.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional, and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Managed student performance using automated reporting systems, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
- Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
- Used exams, quizzes, and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Taught International Relations courses, providing instruction to up to 20 undergraduate students
Senior Research Consultant (Contract)
Melian Dialogue Research, United Kingdom
Nairobi
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed and implemented research plans, including recruitment, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by training and mentoring 10 Junior research consultants in project management, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, research analysis, and collaboration skills.
- Independently and collaboratively conducted research projects from ideation to delivery with cross-functional teams.
- Designed and implemented research methodologies, such as surveys, interviews, and concept evaluations.
- Effectively communicated research insights and recommendations to various stakeholders.
- Contributed to developing research-oriented cultures.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Gained extensive knowledge and skills in data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environments.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution before submitting to clients.
Adjunct Professor
Department of International Relations, United States International University – Africa,
Nairobi
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations for classes ranging from 4 - 40 students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans, and syllabi.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional, and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Managed student performance using automated reporting systems, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
Early Career Researcher/ PhD Candidate
Department of Media, The University of Adelaide
Adelaide
03.2017 - 02.2021
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish for 4 years.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and strong work ethic.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Remained current with new research trends, methods, and tools to achieve research objectives and generate valuable insight.
- Generated and executed research and data collection plans, which included travel, budgeting, grant writing, acquiring research permits, and ethics approval applications in two different countries.
- Conducted and transcribed interviews, interpreted textual analysis and framing analysis, categorized, and coded qualitative data, and interpreted and compared results.
- Developed bi-weekly reports.
- Presented research strategies and results to different stakeholders at national conferences, research competitions, and guest lectures.
Education
Ph.D. - PhD, Media And Communications
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia04.2021
Master of Security Studies - Security And Strategy
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Political Science
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English, History, Sociology And Politics
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 12.2010
Skills
Understanding Research Needs
Research Design, Tools and Methods
Data Collection, Analysis and Management
Team Leadership
Critical Thinking
Creative Problem-solving
Report and Research Proposal Writing
Professional Conduct
Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
Effective Public Speaking
Leadership Skills,
Self-management and Work Ethic
Strong Collaboration Skills
Stakeholder Engagement
Context Analysis
Accomplishments
- Awarded a Dean’s Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence from The University of Adelaide (2021) for my PhD Dissertation.
- Won a 3 Minute Thesis competition at the departmental level at the University of Adelaide, Australia (2019) discussing the media and Terrorism in Kenya.
- Provided qualitative expertise to various research projects with the overarching objective to improve public services and product delivery on behalf of different stakeholders in the UK.
- Remotely led a research team of about 10 researchers in developing research proposals, preparing budgets, designing research methodology to bid for different research projects in the UK.
- Co-led reviewing research projects and outlining alternative mixed-method study designs and data collection/analysis techniques
Research:
Project Management:
Languages
English, Swahili
Native language
Timeline
Senior Research Consultant (Contract)
Melian Dialogue Research, United Kingdom
01.2023 - 05.2023
Adjunct Professor
Department of International Relations, United States International University – Africa,
01.2022 - 08.2022
Adjunct Professor
American University
09.2021 - Current
Early Career Researcher/ PhD Candidate
Department of Media, The University of Adelaide
03.2017 - 02.2021
Ph.D. - PhD, Media And Communications
The University of Adelaide
Master of Security Studies - Security And Strategy
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Political Science
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Arts - English, History, Sociology And Politics
University of Cape Town
References
Available Upon Request
Referee(s)
Available Upon Request
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