Kudzai Tamuka moyo
Researcher
Salary / Daily rate
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
Work experience
Junior Project Officer
DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
Sep 2022 - Oct 2023
1 year 2 months
Geneva, Switzerland · Hybrid
Supported team lead in designing, and implementing the evidence-based learning series and knowledge sharing project Assisted in the development of a report on counter-corruption in security sector governance Prepared literature reviews, background summaries, talking points, and other documents Compiled notes during consultations meeting with external partners: European Union, African Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, United Nations Security Sector Reform Unit. Contributed to delivering administrative, budget, and logistics support, including hosting knowledge-sharing events
Geneva Graduate Institute
Sep 2018 - Jul 2023
4 years 11 months
Geneva, Switzerland · Hybrid
Teaching Assistant. Applied Research Projects
Feb 2019 - Jul 2023
4 years 6 months
Geneva, Switzerland · Hybrid
• Provided administrative and logistical support • Assisted the convener with reformulating the structure and content of the module • Managed the learning management system • Coordinated communication between students, supervisors, teaching team, and partners • Organised online lectures, meetings and workshops • Provided research support for projects commissioned by Geneva based NGOs, United Nations Organisations and other partners in North America and Africa, dealing with humanitarianism, conflict and security • Assisted with the allocation of projects to research teams • Guided students in refining research questions and establishment of the project methodology • Monitored student progress to ensure substantive advancement in research aims • Provided feedback on research outputs • Organised a well-attended session titled “Fresh Perspectives on Peace and Security” at Palais des Nations (2019) and online (2020) during Geneva Peace Week, where students presented their research findings
Teaching Assistant. Global Governance
Sep 2018 - Mar 2019
7 months
Geneva, Switzerland · Hybrid
Prepared the reading material (compiling book chapters, articles and other documents) Administered and managed the learning management system (Moodle) Maintained weekly office hours for consultations Guided students on the clarification assignment questions Assessed essay assignments
Political Economy Southern Africa
Jun 2017 - Aug 2019
2 years 3 months
Pretoria, South Africa
Research Associate
Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
1 year 1 month
Pretoria, South Africa
Contributed to the regional integration monitor report and conducted political economy research across various sectors related to the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) regional integration Contributed to an Oxfam funded research project on alternative rural livelihoods in South Africa
Regional Analyst
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
1 year 2 months
Pretoria, South Africa
Produced regular editorial articles covering two SADC countries Oversaw the production of editorial articles by 4 Regional Analysts on SADC regional integration
Research Assistant
SM and Associates
Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
6 months
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Remote
Conducted research for the development of The African Land Barometer Publication • Drafted the report and assisted with developing and testing indicators for assessing the quality of African land laws. Identified consulting opportunities and collaborated with the managing associate to draft and finalise proposals.
Tutor. International Relations
University of the Witwatersrand
Feb 2013 - Aug 2014
1 year 7 months
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site
Conducted weekly tutorials and maintained weekly consultation hours Marked assignments and invigilated final exams
Research Intern
SM and Associates
Nov 2013 - Jul 2014
9 months
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Remote
Provided research support to the coordinator and facilitator responsible for developing the Guiding Principles on Large Scale Land Based Investments in Africa. Conducted research and analysis on topics such as reproductive and child health and land reform
Education
Geneva Graduate Institute
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2017 - 2024
7 years 2 months
University of the Witwatersrand
Master of Arts (M.A.)
2014 - 2016
2 years 11 months
SOAS University of London
Master of Science (MSc)
2014 - 2015
1 year 4 months
University of the Witwatersrand
BA Joint Honours
2013 - 2014
1 year 6 months
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor’s Degree
2010 - 2013
3 years 2 months