Wendy Nkosi

Wendy Nkosi

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  • About me

    GSOC Senior Associate @ Arcfyre International | International Relations, Risk Consulting

  • Education

    • M.L. Sultan Secondary School(PMB)

      2012 - 2016

      Activities and Societies: Debate,Speech competitions and Deputy Head girl

    • George Cato Primary School

      2005 - 2011

      Activities and Societies: Top 10 in Spelling Bee competition,Prefect and Top 12 in Grade 6 and 7

    • University of Johannesburg

      2021 - 2023
      Master's degree Politics and International Relations

      This proposed study will contribute to this by analysing the APRM as a case study in the implementation of pan-Africanism. The study will address the research question: Has the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) been a critical component of implementing pan-Africanism within the continent?The study aims to analyse the African Peer Review Mechanism and the extent to which it epitomises the implementation of pan-Africanism in Africa

    • University of Johannesburg

      2020 - 2020
      Honours African Studies
    • University of Johannesburg

      2019 - 2019
      Certificate in Organisational Leadership

      UJ Young Leaders Development Programme (UJYLDP)

    • University of Johannesburg

      2017 - 2019
      BA in Politics and International Relations Politics
  • Experience

    • Impumelelo Ladies Residence,University of johannesburg

      Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
      Student Mentor

      mentoring of female first years who moved in the residence and ensuring that they are adjusting to campus life.

    • University of Johannesburg

      Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
      Student Representative Council

      As a UJ APK SRC Social and Welfare Officer:* Organize awareness campaigns.* Working with House Committees from residences and day-houses.*Promotion of welfare on-campus:- Coffee Night program: distribution of coffee and exam packages to students studying at the various study centres.- Cancer Awareness event: One of the guest speakers was the Minister of Basic Education,Mrs Angie Motshekga to speak to students about the importance of testing for various cancers.

    • University of Johannesburg

      Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
      UJ SRC Secretary-General

      *Member of Council.*Custodian of all SRC minutes and resolutions.*Member of the Covid-19 Coordination Committee.*The administrator of the SRC.

    • Institute of pan-african thought and conversation

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
      Research Intern
    • South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA)

      May 2022 - Jan 2024
      Project coordinator

      Bilateral projects aim to strengthen youth relations between South Africa and individual BRICS nations.Projects in this portfolio are aligned with existing priorities in the relations between SA and each respective BRICS nation.

    • Arcfyre International | Protective, Risk Consulting and Journey Management services

      Dec 2022 - now

      *To ensure the safety and security of all clients worldwide by providing pro-active support function,identifying early warning risks related to possible threat or environment change in areas where clients travel to or stay/operate.*Monitor real-time events in the region, prioritize situations of potential concern to clients,assets and draft a well-writtrn,tactically focused report.* Repsonsible for providing timely,accurate and relevant information to critical decision-makers through formal reporting channels and provide situational awareness reports. Show less

      • GSOC Senior Associate

        Aug 2023 - now
      • Analyst

        Dec 2022 - Jul 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Academic Researcher

      University of Carlifornia
      Feb 2023
    • Academic Researcher

      African Association of Political Science
      Oct 2023
    • African Insights

      University of Johannesburg
      Dec 2017
    • Cybersecurity

      Arcfyre International | Protective, Risk Consulting and Journey Management services
      Jan 2023
    • Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals

      University of Johannesburg
      Jan 2023
    • Artificial Intelligence in the 4IR

      University of Johannesburg
      Dec 2022