Shedrack Best

Professor , University of Jos, Nigeria

Jos, Nigeria

An academic, strategic planner, conflict researcher and analyst, peacebuilding consultant, capacity builder, conflict and peace adviser, a human and resource manager, project manager, with microfinance stint, with 19 years post doctorate experience, seeking a challenging position in peace and development in Africa or beyond. Available within a month's notice.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
Professional Experience:

1. Academic with experience in teaching, research, theses supervision, application for grants and managing research and project grants, report writing as well as gender equity and gender and institutional development.
2. Civil society experience in advocacy, conflict research and intervention, capacity building, community advocacy and negotiations, management of projects with timelines, monitoring and evaluation, writing and presenting reports and gender equity.
3. In government as Special Adviser Peacebuilding and Secretary of State, managing peace and security, coordinating intergovernmental relations and donor partners, implemeting government policy, council decicions, documentation,public relations, and general administration.

Education:

Ph.D Peace Studies (University of Bradford, UK, 1996), M.Sc International Relations and Strategic Studies (Jos, 1990), B.Sc International Studies (with first class hons., Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1986.

Available for:

  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English, Hausa, with a possibility to build on French.

Nationality:

Nigeria

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