Josephine Chikwana

Experience

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  Saint Andrew's International High School

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2018

  Teacher Assistant

  Demonstrated wide array of teaching and classroom management skills in Business Studies and Entrepreneurship aimed at “A” level and “O” level students. Successfully lead Key-stage 4 students to high academic achievement and personal development.• Led mentorship and coaching programme for boarding students that increased performance as well as mental well-being of students• Effectively organized charity fundraisers in collaboration with students to raise funds for orphans and promote volunteering culture amongst students. Show less

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  Nyasa Junior Academy

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  Teacher

  I worked as an Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Mathematics teacher. I was in charge of classes from Reception (Under 5) to Year 6 (Ages 11-12). My duties included: • Working hand in hand with the head teacher in developing the computing curriculum from scratch. • Preparing, planning and delivering schemes of work and lesson plans for all year groups. • Compiling resources such as PowerPoint presentations, worksheets and interactive activities that enhance learning. • Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.• Providing training and necessary assistance for members of staff on computer literacy such as compiling presentations, posters and flyers for events. Show less

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  CLN- Corredor Logístico Intergrado de Nacala

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  Full Communications Analyst

  Effectively constructed and implemented a communication strategic plan in Malawi in sync with Mozambique and Brazil communication plan. Spearheaded internal activities and external stakeholder engagements across all offices in Malawi.• Significantly improved two-way communication channels, transparency, and speed of information between top-level management and all non-management staff• Steered the creation of networking workshop in the company which attracted involvement from Board of Directors and consequently led to the decrease in staff-turnover. Show less

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  Sir Harry Johnston International School

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Business Studies Teacher

  Worked on part time basis as a business studies teacher. My main duties included: • Planning and administering classes and assessment to Years 10 and 11 using the curriculum objectives including end of term examinations and weekly assignments. • Engaging learners of all abilities including SEN students. • Acting as a mentor for student teachers by assisting in lesson planning and efficient work schemes according to the curriculum. • Proving career guidance and mentorship to the Year 11 students. • Communicating and consulting with appropriate stakeholders including parents/guardians on student-related issues. Show less

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  Saint Andrew's International High School

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2020

  Economics Teacher

  Part Time Cover Teacher. Main Duties included;* Teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Economics lessons* Reporting Progress to Head of Department* Liaising with other members of staff in the department.* Teaching BTech Business Studies to Year 12 and Year 13 classes

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  Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at the University of Edinburgh

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2022

  • Delivered a programme of activities supporting career development. Included identifying needs of students and using continent-wide networks to invite appropriate guest speakers.• Promote Worked with colleagues to deliver a series of activities for 54 students based around the ‘Edinburgh Award’, a structured programme of leadership development. Involved delivering training, organising guest speakers, and providing guidance based on students’ written submissions. • Led post graduate scholars in meetings and arranged well-being activities to foster creation of partnerships in transformative leadership.

  • Research Assistant

    Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Special Projects Officer

    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Postgraduate Scholars Student Representative

    Oct 2020 - Sept 2021
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  University of Edinburgh Business School

  Nov 2020 - Sept 2021

  Student Ambassador

  Fulfilled part-time role involving the successful organization and facilitation of student development induction webinars. Conducted first-edition student led roundtable panel discussion on the experiences and challenges faced by international students.• Spearheaded engaging social media takeovers that extended to 5000 followers worldwide.• Key contributor to incoming students onboarding strategy planning and activity line -up.

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  Move To Improve (Malawi)

  Jan 2021 - now

  Co-Founder
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  Scotland Malawi Partnership

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Youth Festival Organizer and Speaker

  • Showcased brilliant organization skills as I directed a 10-member Youth Festival Planning Committee and hosted a live webinar and podcast on race & equality that had over 500,000 people reach worldwide. • I developed stakeholder engagement and management skills by collaborating with various stakeholders and key players in the field inequality and racism eradication which led to the formation strategic coalitions after the youth festival.• Successfully drew up pain points and issues faced by Scotland-Malawi youth by researching and critical analysing the results. I later championed the development of a solution-based action plan to be used by SMP youth. Show less

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  Crossreach, Church of Scotland Social Care Council

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Innovation Consultant

  Worked as an innovation consultant as part of my coursework for my MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Edinburgh. My main duties include: • Understanding client’s needs and harbouring innovation culture to problem solving strategy.• Conducting activities to address problems identified by customer.• Reporting progress through weekly update meetings and planning future activities based on results as well as making recommendations for implementation plan and innovation change in the company Show less

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  Link Education International

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Project Team Lead (TEAM Girl Malawi Transition Task)

  • Led the TEAM Girl transition taskforce team comprised of various consortium members.• Reviewing documents and plans for the enterprise transition pathway in the project.• Keeping track of active projects and their requirements as well as following up with responsible parties to ensure tasks are completed in time.

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  Cranfield School of Management

  Jan 2022 - now

  Researcher (Teaching Assistant)
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  The Sustainable Procurement Pledge

  Sept 2023 - now

  Sustainable Procurement Ambassador
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  University of Buckingham School of Business

  Apr 2024 - now

  Visiting Lecturer
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  ESCP Business School

  Sept 2024 - now

  Visiting Assistant Professor