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Bukelwa Maphanga

@bukelwamaphanga

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PhD student and content creator specializing in research-driven digital communications, marketing and copywriting.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for roles that combine research, content production, and stakeholder engagement in collaborative, impact-focused teams with opportunities to lead grant-funded projects.

I am a PhD student in New Media and Communications and a content creator with hands-on experience producing digital content, grant proposals, and project materials for academic and development contexts. I have supported film production funding efforts, scripted and edited short-form documentary content, and used Adobe Suite and Canva to deliver polished visual assets.

My background includes research and stakeholder engagement work at UNDP, where I supported project research, outreach, and knowledge products, and academic roles at Ibn Haldun University assisting with teaching, research, and data analysis. I have also worked in trade consulting and editorial roles that required B2B outreach, translation, and content management.

I bring strong grant-writing, project management, and communication skills, with proven ability to develop pitch decks, treatments, and reports that secure stakeholder interest and funding. I seek roles where I can combine research, content development, and stakeholder engagement to drive impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Graduate Teaching Fellow

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Ibn Haldun University

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Assisted in academic content development, proofreading, and research support including data analysis and structuring research reports while supporting undergraduate lectures and assessments.

Academic & Research Data Analysis Proofreading Reporting Teaching Assistance Microsoft Office Google Workspace

Assistant Producer

Ibn Haldun University Media Center

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)

Researched and sourced grant opportunities for film productions and developed project proposals, film treatments, and pitch decks to secure funding; scripted, edited, and presented digital content to enhance brand communication.

Video Editing Adobe Suite Canva Content Strategy Stakeholder Engagement

Innovation Unit Intern

United Nations Development Programme

Mar 2023 - Sep 2023 (6 months)

Conducted project research and stakeholder identification for the Slovak Transformation Fund, drafted content and reports for outreach initiatives, and managed stakeholder communications and meeting coordination.

Research Report Writing Outreach Airtable Google Workspace Microsoft Office

Trade Consultant

Tulpar Groups

May 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Performed B2B outreach and lead qualification for trade agreements, researched international partners in Southern Africa, mediated negotiations and edited/translated official trade documents, and created website content.

Lead Qualification Negotiation Translation (Turkish English)Content Editing CRM Market Research

Data Entry Officer

World Health Organization

Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 (3 months)

Collected, entered, and proofread field data for a national Bilharzia mapping survey in primary schools to support subsequent analysis and reporting.

Data Collection Data Entry Field Research Data Quality Assurance Microsoft Excel Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ibn Haldun University

Doctor of Philosophy, New Media and Communications

2023 -

Activities and societies: Graduate Teaching Fellow and Research Assistant; research and academic support, content development.

Enrolled in a PhD program in New Media and Communications, focusing on research in digital media, content development, and communications.

Ibn Haldun University

Master of Arts, Political Science and International Relations

2021 - 2023

Activities and societies: Graduate Teaching Fellow and Research Assistant; research, data analysis, and academic content development.

Completed a Master of Arts in Political Science and International Relations with coursework and research supporting academic teaching and research assistance.