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Jakob Winzer

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Dedicated Research Analyst with expertise in humanitarian contexts.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration and innovation in research.

I am a dedicated and highly organized Research Analyst with extensive experience in humanitarian and development contexts across Africa and the Middle East. My proven expertise lies in implementing and managing qualitative and mixed-methods research projects, data analysis, and research reporting. I excel at synthesizing complex data and contextual information to deliver actionable insights, ensuring the quality of research products while adhering to high academic and ethical standards.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to significant projects, such as the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability for USAID in Papua New Guinea and the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus in the Middle East. My ability to conduct in-depth analyses and develop strategic recommendations has been instrumental in informing policy and programming decisions. I am passionate about enhancing collaboration between humanitarian actors and local governments to create effective response strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Analyst

Management Systems International

Nov 2024 - Dec 2024 (1 month)

Contributed to the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability through qualitative data gathering and outcome mapping for USAID/PIMMELA in Papua New Guinea, enhancing security sector outcomes.

Outcome Mapping Qualitative Research Data Analysis Reporting Project Management

Analyst

Center for Operational Analysis and Research

Oct 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Leveraged field networks to provide risk assessments and sectoral research in Syria, improving project impact through contextualized planning.

Stakeholder Analysis Risk Assessment Contextual Planning Data Synthesis

Junior Researcher

UNDP

Apr 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Conducted analyses on the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus in multiple countries, developing policy briefs and action plans to improve integration and resource mobilization.

Research Design Data Synthesis

Project Assistant

Refugio München

Sep 2021 - Oct 2021 (1 month)

Supported project management for initiatives aiding migrants, focusing on trauma support and societal acclimatization.

Project Management Trauma Support Community Engagement Administrative Support Event Coordination

Research Intern

UNDP

Oct 2021 - May 2021 (-1 years 7 months)

Led the development of a research paper on the Syrian crisis, analyzing coordination structures and deriving strategic recommendations for future humanitarian efforts.

Coordination Strategic Recommendations Data Management Knowledge Sharing

Event Assistant

No Junk! Gastronomie GmbH

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Managed logistics and administration for corporate and public events, ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement.

Event Management Logistics Coordination Administrative Support Communication Skills Team Collaboration

Project Assistant

ICY Africa

Jan 2017 - Nov 2017 (10 months)

Planned and monitored a community engagement project focused on education and healthcare, ensuring alignment with local needs and effective reporting.

Community Engagement Monitoring Data Analysis Fundraising Stakeholder Management

Project Management Intern

ProAfrika e.V

Sep 2015 - Nov 2015 (2 months)

Assisted in planning and monitoring WASH activities, ensuring community involvement and compliance with safety standards.

Project Planning WASH Activities Data Reporting Fundraising

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Witwatersrand

Master of Arts, Development Studies

2020 - 2021

Grade: 71% - First Class Honours

Focused on institutions, governance and violence in Africa; development research methods; economics and sociology of development. Research topic: Xenophobia and the migration of Nigerians to South Africa.

University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Honours, Development Studies

2019 - 2019

Grade: 71% – First Class Honours

Focused on preventing deadly conflict in Africa; development theories, issues, problems and strategies; collective action and social movements, history of economic thought. Research topic: The role of ethnic identity in the migration of Zimbabweans to South Africa.

Akkon University for Humanities

Bachelor, International Emergency and Disaster Relief

2013 - 2017

Grade: 2,5 - Second Class Honours, Upper Division

Focused on development policy and cooperation; emergency and disaster psychology and sociology; conflict studies; intercultural understanding; business economics; international medicine; project management and fundraising; quality management; safety and security. Research topic: The disaster risk and vulnerability in Somalia.