KISABILE SIKULO
Khomasdal
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in data analysis and visualisation, ecological monitoring, and community outreach. Proficient in Microsoft Office, QGIS, and EarthRanger, with a strong background in research communication and reporting. Demonstrates leadership and team coordination skills, fostering effective team building and public relations. Committed to leveraging resourcefulness to drive impactful environmental initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research Coordinator
Naankuse Wildlife Experience
Windhoek, Khomas
04.2024 - 04.2026
- Coordinate research on sustainable community development and human–wildlife conflict mitigation. Manage ecological data collection, analysis, and reporting. Lead community engagement and support stakeholder communication.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Survey Supervisor
Future Rural Africa (CRC 228)
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Led farm household survey teams using electronic data collection tools. Managed survey logistics, data quality, and team coordination.
Research Assistant
Future Rural Africa (A01 Project)
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Collected land-use and carbon storage data with Zambezi farmers. Assisted in socio-ecological surveys and environmental monitoring.
Research Methodology Intern
Gobabeb Research & Training Institute
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Trained in climate change research and fieldwork methodologies. Conducted surveys, analysed data, and presented research results.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Wildlife & Ecotourism Management
University of Namibia
01.2017 - 01.2020
Grade 12 Certificate -
Max Makushe Senior Secondary School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Skills
- Data analysis and visualization
- Microsoft Office and data management
- Leadership and team coordination
- Ecological monitoring and surveys
- Community outreach and engagement
- Research communication and reporting
- QGIS and EarthRanger expertise
- Resourcefulness
- Public Relations
- Team building
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Timeline
Research Coordinator
Naankuse Wildlife Experience
04.2024 - 04.2026
Survey Supervisor
Future Rural Africa (CRC 228)
07.2023 - 10.2023
Research Assistant
Future Rural Africa (A01 Project)
08.2022 - 11.2022
Research Methodology Intern
Gobabeb Research & Training Institute
01.2021 - 04.2021
BSc (Hons) - Wildlife & Ecotourism Management
University of Namibia
01.2017 - 01.2020
Grade 12 Certificate -
Max Makushe Senior Secondary School
01.2014 - 01.2015