A highly motivated and enthusiatic development researcher and strategist with over seven years of experience working with NGOs in East Africa and here in Canada, with a predominant focus on education and community benefit.
Seeking challenging opportunities to work with local resources to develop strategies and plans which will incorporate and greatly benefit those directly impacted. |
 Contact Sarah Skett
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
I have been a Sessional Instructor at the University of Calgary since September 2010. During this time I was also a Research Assistant at University of Calgary (UofC) as well as the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO). My predominant research focus was on slum ecology in developing cities as well as Zimbabwe transnational migrants in South Africa. This position required much data analysis and the production of academic papers and educational material.
In 2005 I carried out a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) in the Yaroma Islands for a hotel chain with plans for resort in the region. They sought to learn the impacts of their resort on surrounding communities (from a social perspective). Furthermore, 25% per cent of profits from the resort were to be put forward for community development initiatives. For this I worked with local Chiefs and community members to put forward the proposal which was then accepted by the Native Land Trust Board (NLTB) of Fiji. I also facilitated a partnership with the National Australia Bank (NAB) to work with the community to foster further development initiatives.
I work with Calgary Immigrant womans Association (CIWA) as both a translater to new members, and was previously a member of their adult education program.
I also work with several NGOs and CBOs including The Real Uganda (TRU), Promotion of Education and Defence of Refugee Rights in Uganda (PEDRRU), Kaana, and Youth for Africa Foundation (YOFAFO).
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Education: |
Masters thesis was based in the Yasawa Islands, Fiji which studied the first secondary school recently constructed in the region. fieldwork was carried out in the region working with local Chiefs, community members, students, and the school owner.
PhD thesis assessed the role of private low-cost community schools in Mukono District, Uganda, and the role of community leaders with education provision. Furthermore, an assessment of the UPE government schools in the region was also carried out. Finally, exploration of the emerging Voluntourism industry and the impact of western volunteers in rural communities and schools was addressed. Fieldwork included ethnographic research, interviews, data collection and focus groups. This required working with community leaders, NGO directors, Headmasters, teachers, community members, parents, as well as academics at Makarere University.
I have my University Teaching Certificate. I was a Global Eductor for CHF (formerly Canadian Hunger Foundation), a primary five teacher for the African Child Foundation (ACF)in Uganda.
During my PhD I designed an educational board game entitled "At Home In My Slum" which has been implemented in the Geography Department at the University of Calgary for the last three years.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
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