Divine Nkwelle
Waltham,USA
Summary
A dedicated conflict analyst, skilled in research and global power political analysis with demonstrated passion for peacebuilding and the drivers of violent conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Heller School, Brandeis University
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct in-depth research on updated electoral laws, processes, and procedures for the 2024 elections to prepare students for conversations around the election
- Act as a liaison between student organizations, faculty, and administration to ensure Heller student voices are heard and needs are met
- Facilitate student-led discussions, leadership workshops, and networks that promote academic collaboration and social bonding.
International Peace Fellow
American Friends Service Committee
01.2024 - Current
- Manage and coordinate the Dialogue and Exchange Program and organize learning sessions for Regional Coordinators on demilitarization, nonviolence, trauma healing and budget preparation for regional project proposals
- Conducts desk research, PESTLE analysis, and country briefers on digital Authoritarianism and restrictive laws on civic space and civil society organizations in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras
- Assist in developing the strategic plan for fiscal year 2025 and Theories of Change and Action for the Just Peace International Program, as well as support with Newsletters, concept notes and civic space global initiative program proposals.
Armaments Information Trainee and Assistant Coordinator
International Peace Bureau
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in coordinating the Global Campaign on Military Spending, the Africa Peace network, disarmament research programs and common security report sharing with UN officials
- Co-developed demilitarization project proposals and managed other joint researches with partner organizations, and summarizing reports on the global data on military spending and fundraising for nonviolent peace programs.
Human Rights Intern
Center for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Contributed in reporting and documenting of cases of sexual abuse, torture, arbitrary arrests and detentions, and property loss in the South West region of Cameroon
- Co-organized fundraising campaigns for internally displaced persons as well as participating in television debates on effective governance and sensitization workshops on basic civic rights and responsibilities
- Assists with event planning and workshops focusing on youth empowerment, accountability and transparency.
Education
MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence -
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA12.2024
MA in Intercultural Conflict Management -
Alice Salomon University
09.2021
B.Sc. in Political Sciences -
University of Buea
10.2017
Skills
- Public speaking
- Office Administration
- Budget preparation
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Research & writing
- Project management
- Conflict data analysis
- Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Infographics design
Languages
English
French
German
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Heller School, Brandeis University
08.2024 - Current
International Peace Fellow
American Friends Service Committee
01.2024 - Current
Armaments Information Trainee and Assistant Coordinator
International Peace Bureau
04.2022 - 04.2023
Human Rights Intern
Center for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa
05.2021 - 02.2022
MA in Intercultural Conflict Management -
Alice Salomon University
B.Sc. in Political Sciences -
University of Buea
MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence -
Brandeis University
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