Geo-politics
JOEL KASSIM TABARARA
Legal Professional/ Journalist/ Independent Scholar/ Aspiring Diplomat
Chitungwiza,Unit P, Seke
Summary
I am currently looking for a position that will allow me to continue producing high-quality legal, journalistic, diplomatic, or academic discourse and professional output through diplomatic and fieldwork-driven research and policy formulation while also engaging in advisory duties in the public sector or a related setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
International Affairs & Sports Reporter
The Social Talks
Dehli, India
01.2022 - Current
- Collect,verify and analyse thoroughly newsworthy information.
- Assemble findings into a stable story.
- Write & deliver news stories with the readers' perspective in mind
- Publish news stories.
- Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips
- Contact,interview and research sources
- Keep up with global happenings
- Cooperate with reporters and Chief Editor
- Verify information
- Conduct & schedule interviews
Professional Translations
Freelance
Shanghai, China
02.2016 - Current
- Replicat flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
- Confer with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts.
- Provide verbal summaries of non-English documents to diverse audiences.
- Listen to recordings and translate confidential information.
- Translate business websites to support international expansions.
- Review final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Update existing translations to meet contemporary trends in communication.
- Translate documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting
- Consult specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.
- Prepare detailed notes per client specifications, assisting in business meetings and proposal presentations.
Legal Associate
Landing Law Offices
Shanghai, China
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Monitored regulations to keep the Senior partner in our Famil law division up to date with changing laws.
- Developed compliance best practices for the firm.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case.
- Advised clients on legal matters such as trusts and family laws.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Legal Intern
Landing Law Offices
Shanghai, China
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Writing and filing with minimal supervision Building coalitions of by contacting counsel with original drafts
- Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Provided assistance on compliance projects.
- Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
- Obtaining broad support for the briefing
- Duties included client contact, translation, daily clerical work Responsible for case management
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency
- Prepared written correspondence for attorneys
- Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with family law.
Legal Intern
Shanghai Young Bakers
Shanghai, China
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Participated in and took notes during meetings.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
- Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
- Chinese-English,English-Chinese translation
- Providing technical legal assistance, including preparing comments/recommendations to be addressed to government, NGO representatives and other interested parties on issues to do with NGO laws
- Perform administrative duties
Reporter
Always CNNU
Wuhan, Hubei
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Collect, verify, and analyze thoroughly newsworthy information around campus
- Cover a wide variety of stories
- Conduct and schedule interviews
- Track influencers' work
- Plan, edit, and write stories and articles to be broadcasted
- Verify the information provided by interviewees
- Finalize news content.
Volunteer
Justice For Children Trust
Belvedere, Harare
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Lobby for the constitutionalization of children's rights
- Publish print media articles to sensitize young people about their rights
- Offer consultation to victims of child abuse
- Work hand-in-glove with other child-centered organizations
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events.
- Helped program leadership with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
- Helped organize and manage events and projects.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Helped program leaders with administrative support duties.
- Engaged in community outreach to support program mission.
- Spoke with community organizations to further drive outreach efforts and highlight program successes.
Junior Legislator
Ministry Of Youth Development Indigenisation
Harare
07.2012 - 08.2013
- E, Harare South, Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Indigenization
- Framing Youth empowerment policies
- Lobbying and advocating for the constitutionalizing of the rights of young people and children's rights
- Working with the senior Member of Parliament on constituency projects Working with the Zimbabwe Youth Council on Indigenization and Youth Empowerment projects.
Education
Associate of Arts - Chinese Language
Central China Normal University
Hubei,Wuhan,PRC 08.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Laws - International Law, International Economic Law
East China University Of Political Science And Law
05.2016 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Journalism, Media & Communication
Shanghai University of Sports
Shanghai,China 06.2021 - Current
Communication & Public Diplomacy in Global Context
China Center For International People-People Excha
Beijing,China 06.2022 - 12.2022
International Diplomacy & Protocol Masterclass
Udem Academy
San Francisco 09.2021 - 12.2022
International Political Economy
Udemy
San Francisco, CA 04.2001 -
PR: How To Be A Government/PIO Spokesperson
Udemy
San Francisco, CA Remote 04.2022 - 06.2022
Level 1 Intelligence Analyst Certification
Udemy
San Francisco, CA Remote 07.2022 - 09.2022
Intellectual Property
World Intellectual Property Organization
Shanghai, China 10.2020 - 12.2020
Skills
Productive and efficient work habits without supervision
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with The ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet goals
PresentingProblem-solving skillsResearchTranslationLegal documentationPolicy and procedure adherenceLitigation reviewAnalytical and Critical Thinking
Conflict resolution
Cross-cultural communication
Attention to detail
Interests
Cricket
Crossword
Puzzles
Reading
Travelling
Quiz
References
Regis Chikowore
Permanent Secretary for Presidential Communications
Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services
76 Samora Machel Avenue. Corner 1st/S.Machel,.
Harare ,Zimbabwe
Mobile Phone: +263712804048
Email: rchikowore@yahoo.com
Dr Will Connor
Senior Teacher
School of International Education
East China University of Political Science and Law
No.1575, Wan Hang Du Road, Shanghai, P. R. China, 200042
Email:seesarmusic@163.com
Zhang Lei
Professor & PhD
School of International Law
East China University of Political Science and Law
No.1575, Wan Hang Du Road, Shanghai, P. R. China, 200042
Mobile Phone: (86)13916071178
Email: chinalawman@163.com
Additional Information
Additional Skills
- Process/ Program Analysis/Electoral/ Political Processes
- Technical Writing/ Research
- System Trainer/ Facilitator
- Institutional Development
- Security Operations/ Administration
- Program/ Project Management
- Problem Analysis/ Resolution
- Coordination/ Collaboration
- Rule of Law/ Justice
- International Relations
- Mediation/ Negotiation
- Public Affairs/ Media Relations
- Strategic Assessments/ Reports
Timeline
Level 1 Intelligence Analyst Certification
Udemy
07.2022 - 09.2022
Communication & Public Diplomacy in Global Context
China Center For International People-People Excha
06.2022 - 12.2022
PR: How To Be A Government/PIO Spokesperson
Udemy
04.2022 - 06.2022
International Affairs & Sports Reporter
The Social Talks
01.2022 - Current
International Diplomacy & Protocol Masterclass
Udem Academy
09.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Journalism, Media & Communication
Shanghai University of Sports
06.2021 - Current
Intellectual Property
World Intellectual Property Organization
10.2020 - 12.2020
Legal Associate
Landing Law Offices
07.2019 - 10.2020
Legal Intern
Landing Law Offices
06.2018 - 06.2019
Legal Intern
Shanghai Young Bakers
02.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Laws - International Law, International Economic Law
East China University Of Political Science And Law
05.2016 - 05.2020
Professional Translations
Freelance
02.2016 - Current
Reporter
Always CNNU
08.2015 - 08.2016
Associate of Arts - Chinese Language
Central China Normal University
08.2015 - 07.2016
Volunteer
Justice For Children Trust
02.2014 - 11.2014
Junior Legislator
Ministry Of Youth Development Indigenisation
07.2012 - 08.2013
International Political Economy
Udemy
04.2001 -