Wayne Kalika

Results-driven early career researcher with a Master's in International Relations (Diplomacy and Foreign Policy) and a Bachelor's in Disaster Management and International Diplomacy. Over five years of experience in qualitative research, data analysis, and project coordination within social sciences and international relations. Skilled in literature reviews, proposal development, and stakeholder engagement, eager to contribute to Academia and social sciences and humanitarian work.

Research Assistant, African Sociology (DFG Project) at The University of Bayreuth (2023-09 – 2024-12)

Conducted qualitative research and literature reviews for the DFG-funded project on China – Africa research. Coordinated departmental activities, ensuring timely delivery of research tasks. Managed research data, maintaining organized databases and hard files.

• Conducted qualitative research and literature reviews for the DFG-funded project on China – Africa research
• Coordinated departmental activities, ensuring timely delivery of research tasks
• Managed research data, maintaining organized databases and hard files
• Mapped 15 case studies, enhancing project data comprehensiveness by 20%
• Streamlined literature review processes, reducing preparation time by 15%

Volunteer Coordinator at Support Our Vulnerable Children (2021-10 – Present)

Identified potential partners to secure funding for community development projects. Advised on project implementation methodologies to align with organizational goals. Supported fieldwork for education and health initiatives targeting vulnerable populations.

• Identified potential partners to secure funding for community development projects
• Advised on project implementation methodologies to align with organizational goals
• Supported fieldwork for education and health initiatives targeting vulnerable populations
• Secured 3 NGO partnerships, increasing project funding by 25%
• Improved project delivery timelines by 10% through effective coordination

Volunteer at The Kenya Red Cross Movement (2021-07 – 2021-09)

Delivered humanitarian aid, focusing on health and safety for vulnerable communities. Conducted training on first aid and risk sensitization.

• Delivered humanitarian aid, focusing on health and safety for vulnerable communities
• Conducted training on first aid and risk sensitization
• Trained 200 community members in first aid, reducing local risk exposure
• Facilitated aid delivery to 50 households, improving access to essential services

Project Officer at Kazi Mashambani Development Programme (KAMADEP) (2021-02 – 2021-05)

Developed project proposals and managed donor funds for rural development. Monitored and evaluated projects to ensure compliance with objectives.

• Developed project proposals and managed donor funds for rural development
• Monitored and evaluated projects to ensure compliance with objectives
• Secured $1,000 in donor funding through a successful proposal
• Achieved 95% project completion rate through effective monitoring

Graduate Assistant at United States International University (USIU-Africa) (2018-01 – 2019-04)

Conducted data analysis and literature reviews for international relations research. Proposed thematic research topics, supporting faculty research initiatives.

• Conducted data analysis and literature reviews for international relations research
• Proposed thematic research topics, supporting faculty research initiatives
• Published a book review in Africa at LSE, enhancing academic visibility
• Contributed to a research project cited in 5 peer-reviewed articles
• Participated in the Organization of ASAA Biennial conference and presented a research paper

Intern Coordinator at African Canadian Continuing Education Society (ACCESS Kenya) (2015-06 – 2015-11)

Planned de-jiggering projects to promote community hygiene. Developed curricula on child rights and entrepreneurship for local schools.

• Planned de-jiggering projects to promote community hygiene
• Developed curricula on child rights and entrepreneurship for local schools
• Reduced jigger infestation by 30% through sustainable hygiene practices
• Trained 150 community members in child rights advocacy

Master of Arts in International Relations (Diplomacy and Foreign Policy) – United States International University (USIU-Africa) (2017-08 – 2019-09)

Bachelor of Science in Disaster Management and International Diplomacy – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (2013-05 – 2016-04)