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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Professional ​
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Dr. Madzivire is an early career researcher who is  driven by a passion to explore and tackle social issues affecting young people’s lives, particularly around the areas  of religion, identity formation, family life, marriage and sexual and reproductive health.

 

Dr Madzivire recently completed her PhD at Rhodes University (South Africa), with her research exploring  child marriages in the Zimbabwean context. In the recent past she has provided consultative services to Sonke Gender Justice in Johannesburg as well as Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) under the Spotlight Initiative. She has over 4 years' experience working with communities and non-governmental organisations. 

 

Dr. Madzivire is currently a lecturer at the Midlands State University (MSU) in Gweru, Zimbabwe. 

Skills

Data analysis & interrogation

Report Writing

Teaching

Research Methods

Microsoft Office

Team Leadership

Work​
experience​

Sociology Lecturer, Midlands State University (Zimbabwe)

March 2019 – Current

  • Development of modules, instructional and student assessment material for allocated classes

  • Student evaluation

  • Department representative in the Faculty Counselling Committee

 

Independent Consultant, Sonke Gender Justice (South Africa)

July 2015 - Current

  • Editorial interventions including proof reading, editing and standardization of publications and reports prior to issuance.

  • Evaluation of implemented projects and events hosted by the company.

  • Preparation of reports for project engagements and events hosted by the company.

  • Co-planning and coordination of conferences and training held by the company.

  • Co-Principle Investigator for a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights needs assessment project

 

Consultant, Artivisim Zimbabwe

February 2018 – June 2018

  • Preparation of project proposals for distribution to donors.

  • Coordination and implementation of fundraising events including liaising with donors and service providers.

  • Assisting in the compilation of budgets for fundraising events and projects.

  • Social media management on various platforms.

Voluntary Projects

Co-founder, Holding Hands in Africa

December 2014 - current

  • Coordination and facilitation of youth activation sessions on SRHR issues

  • Fundraising for various projects

Mentor, Nompumelelo High School (South Africa)

January 2017 - December 2017

  • Academic mentoring of matric learners

Volunteer, Studet Volunteer Programmes (South Africa)

  • Mentoring of primary and high school students

  • Experience interacting with victims of sexual abuse

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