Bukelwa Maphanga
@bukelwamaphanga
PhD student and content creator specializing in research-driven digital communications, marketing and copywriting.
What I'm looking for
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
Graduate Teaching Fellow
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ankara University
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
2016 - 2021
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with studies completed between 2016 and 2021, covering international affairs and related research skills.
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