I am looking for a research, academic, or development-focused role where I can apply my expertise in research, environmental management, climate change, sustainable development, data collection (focus group discussions, household surveys), data entry/cleaning, data analysis, and community-based research. I am particularly interested in opportunities that support my professional development.
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kweleka mwanza
@kwelekamwanza
I'm a researcher, lecturer & environmentalist with expertise in climate change, conservation, sustainable development, farming, geography & education.
ZambiaWhat I'm looking for
I have participated, led and contributed to research with the University of Zambia, IITA, INESOR, FSNET, ZEMA, and the University of Manchester on climate resilience, indigenous knowledge farming systems (crop & livestock), pesticide management, and maternal and child health systems.
My work centres on co-producing knowledge with smallholder farmers through focus groups, social learning laboratories, household surveys, data entry and cleaning, qualitative thematic analysis, and quantitative analysis. At IITA, I support farmer-led legume intercropping, community seed systems, and traditional knowledge practices that strengthen food security, soil fertility, and climate resilience in Eastern Zambia.
I've also taught natural resource management, geography, climate change and development, ecology, environmental impact assessment, and mathematics. I have published research articles on climate change adaptation, livestock, crops, pesticides, and indigenous and local knowledge in indexed journals such as Frontiers (Sustainable Food System) and PLOS Climate, with over 20 citations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Part-time Lecturer and Researcher
University of Zambia
Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)
Lectured Natural Resource Management and Geography courses to undergraduate and masters students. Prepared teaching materials, set and marked examinations, supervised research proposals, and conducted research.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Zambia
Doctor of Philosophy, Geography
2023 - 2027
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: Student
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography candidate at the University of Zambia, with thesis on decolonizing indigenous and local knowledge in Eastern Zambia's smallholder farming system.
University of Lusaka
Master of Science, Environmental Management
2017 - 2019
Grade: 3.04
Activities and societies: Selected courses covered: climate change and development, urban environmental management, fundamentals of environment management and sustainability, environmental earth science and natural hazards management, natural resource management, environmental toxicology.
Master of Science in Environmental Management from the University of Lusaka, with thesis on livelihood sustainability strategies among small-scale farmers in Luangwa District, Zambia.
Kwame Nkrumah University
Bachelor of Arts with Education, Geography and Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts with Education in Geography and Mathematics from Kwame Nkrumah University, Kabwe, Zambia.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
ZambiaAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
scholar.google.com/citationsSalary expectations
20k-25k USD
Social media
Job categories
Skills
Qualitative ResearchQuantitative ResearchEnvironmental ManagementNatural Resource ManagementIndigenous KnowledgeAgricultureClimate ResilienceData AnalysisThematic AnalysisDescriptive StatisticsSystematic Literature ReviewMeta AnalysisResearch WritingManuscript ReviewProposal DevelopmentFocus GroupsHousehold SurveysMicrosoft WordExcelPowerPointMinitabSPSSASReview LabKOBOToolboxLoziEnglishBembaTongaLoops
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