Gerson Shikukumwa

Aspiring political analyst with a strong academic background in political science, seeking a four-month research placement at the South African Parliament to enhance my understanding of parliamentary processes and contribute to policy development.

• Public Policy Analysis
• Governance
• Democracy
• African Politics
• Comparative Politics

• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Qualitative and Quantitative Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills

• Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarship (2024) for postgraduate studies in South Africa at the University of the Free State
• I have been selected for the Research Methods Program 2024 by the Leaders of Africa Institute
• Aspire Leaders Program (2024), equipping low-income, first-generation college students globally with leadership skills
• Shortlisted for the Southern Africa Public Leadership Fellowship Program (2021) by Futurelect, Johannesburg, South Africa

• Certificates of Appreciation (2020, 2021, 2022) by the Directorate of Student Affairs for service under the Students’ Representative Council at the University of Namibia
• Best Faculty Representative (April and August 2020)
• Certificate of Completion for POL101 Introduction to Political Science by Saylor.org Academy (2020)
• Certificate of Achievement in History Grade 12 for achieving 82% in the Social Science Department at Haimbili Haufiku Senior Secondary School (2015)

• Secretary General and Acting Vice President, University of Namibia, Main Campus, 01/01/2022, 12/31/2022, Oversaw the Students’ Representative Council, supervising over 80 members., Issued press releases, maintained Council minutes, and ensured accountability., Successfully advocated for the integration of work-integrated learning into the revised curriculum.
• Secretary for External Affairs, University of Namibia, Main Campus, 01/01/2021, 12/31/2021, Promoted and established links with student unions within and outside Namibia., Facilitated scholarship and internship applications for students.
• Faculty Representative, University of Namibia, Main Campus, 01/01/2020, 12/31/2020, Examined student academic concerns and presented findings to university committees., Recognized as the top faculty representative in April and August 2020.

• Certificates from the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in 2020:
• Developing, Mentoring and Supporting Youth Leadership
• Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance
• Strengthening Public Sector Service
• Advancing the Role of Women in Politics, Peace and Security, and Economic Institutions

• Communication
• Decisiveness
• Strategic Thinking
• Empathy
• Teamwork
• Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity
• Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• High Standard of Moral
• Confidentiality

• Playing Soccer
• Watching Television (international news, documentaries, and soccer)
• Reading Newspapers
• Travelling

• Election Observer at the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) for Presidential and National Assembly elections (2019) and Regional and Local Authority elections (2020)
• Rural electrification project volunteer in Oshuuli village (2016)