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Multitalented professional specializing in social science research, policy research and advocacy, knowledge communication and management, strategy development, strategic partnerships, and relationship building. Has a PhD in Development Studies and a Master's degree in Public Policy. |
 Contact Sheila Siar
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Area of Expertise: |
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Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
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My strengths are in the field of knowledge communication and management, policy research, strategic partnerships, and relationship building. As a communication specialist, I have more than 15 years of experience, encompassing communication planning, branding and messaging, publication production, public awareness/public information, knowledge management, organization of fora/seminars, engaging with the media, developing strategic partnerships, and relationship building. As a researcher, I have conducted studies and written papers on migration and development issues, education, regional integration, inclusive growth, and information and communication technology. I have a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, where I specialized in human geography, particularly migration and mobility. I have a Master's degree in Public Policy from the International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan. My twin expertise in communication and research will be an asset to any organization. My background and competence in research, coupled with my expertise in knowledge communication and management, and building strategic partnerships, enable me to bridge research, policy, and practice effectively.
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Education: |
PhD in Development Studies, 2008-2012
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Research areas: population movements, migration and development, transnationalism, diaspora, knowledge circulation, social and economic remittances; policy research
Master of Arts in Public Policy, 2003-2005
International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan
Research areas: governance, public sector reforms, use of information and communication technology in governance
Master of Science in Rural Sociology (units), 1993-1995
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Bachelor of Science in Development Communication, 1990
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Laguna, Philippines
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Awards and Research Grants Received:
Asia-New Zealand Foundation Emerging Researcher Grant, 2009
University of Auckland Faculty of Arts Research Grant, 2009-2011
NZ International Doctoral Research Scholarship, 2008-2012
Professional Associations:
National Research Council of the Philippines, Division 8 (Social Sciences)
Sociological Association of New Zealand
Asian Studies Association of Australia
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
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Years of Experience:
More than 20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Doctorate |
Languages:
English, Japanese, Spanish |
Nationality:
Philippines
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