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Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Work: Peace and conflict, migration, international development
Biographical: Contact details: tarapolzer@gmail.com, Mobile/Cell: +27 83 3795295, skype: tarapolzer Working languages: English, German, French Skills: Research: designing, conducting and analysing primary field-based research (quantitative and qualitative); desk-top, internet and telephonic research Advocacy and Advisory: international agencies, governments, civil society; network building, stakeholder coordination, policy development, policy and practice monitoring and review, formal and off-record strategic advice and advocacy Public Presentations: conference presentations (academic and policy), media interviews/references since 2009 on TV (8 international, 8 national); radio (16 international, 11 national); print/online (18 international, 20 national) Project Management: strategic conceptualisation and advice, strategic planning and project design, fundraising, financial management and reporting, staff management and training, timeline and output; effective meeting management (organisation, chairing, follow-up) Writing: finding an effective and appropriate form and language for a variety of audiences, incl. policy, academic and popular; clearly structuring complex information; detailed editing and formatting Interpersonal Skills: experience working and advocating with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds Thematic Specialisations: migration (especially Zimbabwean migration in Southern Africa and migrant/refugee integration), xenophobia, civil conflict and social cohesion, borders, humanitarian assistance. Also general political analysis, peace and conflict Regional Specialisations: South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa Languages: English and German (mother tongues); French (spoken, read and written working proficiency); xiTsonga, isiZulu, seTswana (very basic knowledge) Computing: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, Access, email, and internet researching. Statistical analysis of survey data with data analysis packages SPSS, STATA, JMP and Access Education: London School of Economics and Political Science, UK, PhD Candidate (part time): Negotiating Belonging; the integration of Mozambican refugees in South Africa. Submitted for examination in December 2011, expected examination by March 2012 London School of Economics and Political Science, UK MSc in Development Studies with Distinction (joint first in class) Cambridge University, UK, BA in Social and Political Sciences
Work: Peace and conflict, migration, international development
Biographical: Contact details: tarapolzer@gmail.com, Mobile/Cell: +27 83 3795295, skype: tarapolzer Working languages: English, German, French Skills: Research: designing, conducting and analysing primary field-based research (quantitative and qualitative); desk-top, internet and telephonic research Advocacy and Advisory: international agencies, governments, civil society; network building, stakeholder coordination, policy development, policy and practice monitoring and review, formal and off-record strategic advice and advocacy Public Presentations: conference presentations (academic and policy), media interviews/references since 2009 on TV (8 international, 8 national); radio (16 international, 11 national); print/online (18 international, 20 national) Project Management: strategic conceptualisation and advice, strategic planning and project design, fundraising, financial management and reporting, staff management and training, timeline and output; effective meeting management (organisation, chairing, follow-up) Writing: finding an effective and appropriate form and language for a variety of audiences, incl. policy, academic and popular; clearly structuring complex information; detailed editing and formatting Interpersonal Skills: experience working and advocating with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds Thematic Specialisations: migration (especially Zimbabwean migration in Southern Africa and migrant/refugee integration), xenophobia, civil conflict and social cohesion, borders, humanitarian assistance. Also general political analysis, peace and conflict Regional Specialisations: South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa Languages: English and German (mother tongues); French (spoken, read and written working proficiency); xiTsonga, isiZulu, seTswana (very basic knowledge) Computing: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, Access, email, and internet researching. Statistical analysis of survey data with data analysis packages SPSS, STATA, JMP and Access Education: London School of Economics and Political Science, UK, PhD Candidate (part time): Negotiating Belonging; the integration of Mozambican refugees in South Africa. Submitted for examination in December 2011, expected examination by March 2012 London School of Economics and Political Science, UK MSc in Development Studies with Distinction (joint first in class) Cambridge University, UK, BA in Social and Political Sciences
