Elisa Sibanda

Dr.

Elisa

Sibanda is a highly organized, results-oriented Independent Research Consultant and Academic with a PhD in Sociology and extensive experience addressing critical development challenges across the African continent. She combines an energetic, adaptable professional approach with a proven track record spanning teaching, instructional leadership, field research, project evaluation, and independent training consultancy. Driven by a commitment to actionable societal solutions, Dr.

Sibanda excels at translating complex socio-economic data into strategic interventions within both collaborative and autonomous environments.

Independent Consultant / Corporate Trainer - Self-Employed

(2015)

• Course Facilitator | South African Management Institute (SAMI) (Dec 2025): Delivered and facilitated the specialized Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Programme.
• Course Facilitator | Pan-African (Dec 2025): Spearheaded training on Performance Management Systems to improve institutional efficiency.
• Consultant | CoRMSA (Sep 2025): Managed data capturing processes and authored comprehensive analytical reports.
• Corporate Trainer | University of Business Excellence & Pan African Training (2015 – 2018): Facilitated high-impact professional development courses on Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Personal Mastery.
• Designed and delivered training modules on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Social Protection Programmes.
• Taught specialized workshops on Gender Issues for Sustainable Development and Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellness (OHS).

Curriculum Developer - Nutri & Flora / Save the Children South Africa - Johannesburg

(2024-04 - 2024-08)

• Designed and launched a comprehensive "Green Mindset" curriculum tailored to sustainable development goals.
• Collaborated with international stakeholders to align educational materials with organizational objectives.

National Consultant - UNESCO / UNDP - Namibia

(2022-04 - 2022-11)

• Cultivated strategic partnerships with local Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and National Dialogue Committees.
• Conducted rigorous desk reviews, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to gather qualitative data.
• Authored high-level synthesis reports, managing the end-to-end data analytics and writing process.
• Led cultural validation frameworks and facilitated capacity-building workshops to train local OPDs on tool administration.

Consultant (Curriculum Development) - Sunshine Private College - Namibia

(2019-08 - 2020-04)

• Spearheaded the design and structural overhaul of the college’s academic curriculum.
• Ensured curriculum frameworks met national educational standards and institutional goals.

Instructional Leader & Academic Tutor - University of Fort Hare - South Africa

(2010 - 2013)

• Co-supervised and mentored Master’s and Honours students through their academic research projects.
• Led tutorial sessions and practical demonstrations to improve student engagement and pass rates.

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Science (Sociology) - University of Fort Hare (2011 - 2014)

Master of Social Science - Development Studies - University of Fort Hare (2006 - 2007)

Honours in Development Studies - Development Studies - University of Fort Hare (2005)

Bachelor of Arts - University of Fort Hare (2002 - 2004)

A’ Levels - Geography (D), Divinity (C), Ndebele (C) [Cambridge in collaboration with ZIMSEC] - Secondary School

GCSE O’ Level - 8 grades A-C, including English and Mathematics. - Secondary School