Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Experience Highlights
Certifications And Awards
Conferences And Accomplishments
Projects Accomplishments
Personal Information
Qualifications - Summary
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Software
Timeline

Charles Murata

Migration And Development Researcher
Oldenburg (Oldb),NI

Summary

Goal-focused migration and development research professional with a proven track record of successfully implementing development projects in Africa. Extensive experience in conducting research on topics such as education, climate change, and displacement. Research background spans disability, child rights, and refugee advocacy, with a focus on promoting access to social protection, inclusion, integration, human rights, and gender equality. Equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in challenging roles within the academia and development sectors.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Logistics Assistant

Ganter Vertrieb Und Logistik
06.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily inventory counts to maintain data accuracy.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
  • Documented received materials into Pastel system.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by coordinating efficient transportation routes and carrier schedules.

Volunteer

Platform for the Undocumented
01.2024 - Current
  • Working on a Newsgathering project on Criminalization of solidarity and Access to housing for the undocumented migrants
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.

EMMIR Student Assistant

Oldenburg University
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Conducting rigorous eligibility assessments for prospective students seeking enrollment in the forthcoming EMMIR program cohort
  • Spearheaded the initial stage of meticulous system checks to ensure the submission of all required documents and evaluated applicants' demonstrated expertise in the dynamic realm of migration and intercultural relations
  • Offering valuable support in addressing administrative challenges within the vibrant office of EMMIR

Internship: Events and Partnership Coordination

UNICEF
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Supported organizational goals by collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives in the field.
  • Improved field operations efficiency by implementing innovative data collection and reporting techniques.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive event planning and execution.
  • Increased attendee satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing exceptional customer service.

Census Enumerator

Zimbabwe Statistical Office
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Participated in Data collection and reporting of results during Zimbabwe Census 2022
  • Attended team meetings to develop job knowledge.
  • Ensured accurate geographic coverage by thoroughly reviewing maps and address listings before beginning enumeration activities.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions, continuously updating knowledge on census policies and procedures to maintain optimal job performance.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive personal information, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Volunteer Programmes Co-ordinator

Chikukwa Research Trust
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Orchestrated holistic programs promoting indigenous practices, cultural rights, disaster resilience, and education
  • Enhanced water access, facilitated monthly food support, and spearheaded efficient programming
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.

Project Officer-Flood Resilience

Practical Action
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducting field research (qualitative and quantitative data collection), analysis and reporting of the results to the management and funding partners
  • Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective collaboration tools.

Volunteer-Disaster Risk Reduction Officer

Tsuro Trust
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: STEPS South Africa & Voluntary Service Overseas
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Provided guidance and support to participants to promote memorable experiences.
  • Participated in session wrap up to provide feedback for continuous improvement of program.

Project Assistant Researcher

Muthengo Development Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2021

Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.

Evaluating the Impact of Covid-19 on Food Markets among rural subsistence framers

  • Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations

Field Officer-Cyclone Idai Resilience Building

Chikukwa ECOLOGICAL Land Use Community Trust
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Responding to cyclone and build community resilience through Sustainable Agriculture and Peace building projects
  • Developed comprehensive sustainability reports for management, highlighting progress and recommending improvements.
  • Improved water conservation measures within facilities by conducting audits and recommending upgrades.

Project Officer

GOAL Zimbabwe & Plan International
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Implementing development projects which includes resilience building after cyclone Idai in Chimanimani
  • Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.

Student Assistant

Catholic University of Zimbabwe
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Offering project management lectures and tutorials to students doing an Executive certificate in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Provided excellent customer service to students and staff at the front desk, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.

Education

Master of Arts - Migration And Interculral Relations

Carl Von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
04.2001 -

Grade: A

European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations


  • Recipient of Most Innovative Thesis Award, 2024
  • Erasmus+ Scholarship, 2022-2024 from EMMIR
  • Thesis Statement: Transnational Social Protection and Displacement: Experiences of Ukrainian Refugee Families of Children Living with Disabilities in the Czech Republic

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies

Midlands State University, Gweru
01.2018 - 12.2018

Grade: Distinction

  • Recipient of Midlands State University Book Prize Award, 2018
  • Dissertation: Effectiveness of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Enhancing Rural Communities Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change

No Degree - Certificate in Project Monitoring And Evaluation

Catholic University of Zimbabwe, Mutare
04.2019 - 12.2019

Skills

Team Leadership

Certification

Executive Certificate in Project Management, Monitoring, & Evaluation, Catholic University of Zimbabwe, Mutare, Zimbabwe, 2019

Experience Highlights

  • EMMIR Student Assistant, Oldenburg University, 01/01/24, 06/30/24, Conducting rigorous eligibility assessments for prospective students seeking enrollment in the forthcoming EMMIR program cohort., Spearheaded the initial stage of meticulous system checks to ensure the submission of all required documents., Evaluated applicants' demonstrated expertise in the dynamic realm of migration and intercultural relations., Offering valuable support in addressing administrative challenges within the vibrant office of EMMIR.
  • Volunteer Programmes Co-ordinator, Chikukwa Research Trust, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Orchestrated holistic programs promoting indigenous practices, cultural rights, disaster resilience, and education., Enhanced water access, facilitated monthly food support, and spearheaded efficient programming.
  • Volunteer, Platform for the Undocumented, 01/01/24, Present, Working on a Newsgathering project on Criminalization of solidarity and Access to housing for the undocumented.
  • Enumerator, Zimbabwe Statistical Office, ZimStats, 01/01/22, 12/31/22, Participated in Data collection and reporting of results during Zimbabwe Census 2022.
  • Field Officer, Cyclone Idai Resilience Building, Chikukwa ECOLOGICAL Land Use Community Trust, 01/01/19, 12/31/21, Responding to cyclone and build community resilience through Sustainable Agriculture and Peace building projects.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Catholic University of Zimbabwe, 01/01/19, 12/31/21, Offering project management lectures and tutorials to students doing an Executive certificate in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • Project Assistant Researcher, Muthengo Development Solutions With FAO, 01/01/20, 12/31/21, Evaluating the Impact of Covid on Food Markets.
  • Project Officer, Practical Action, 01/01/21, 12/31/21, Conducting field research (qualitative and quantitative data collection), analysis and reporting of the results to the management and funding partners.
  • Volunteer-Disaster Risk Reduction Officer, Tsuro Trust, STEPs South Africa & Voluntary Service Overseas, 01/01/20, 12/31/21, Goal-focused migration and development research professional with hands-on experience implementing development projects in Africa on research, education, climate change and displacement.
  • Project Officer, GOAL Zimbabwe & Plan International, 01/01/20, 12/31/20, Implementing development projects which includes resilience building after cyclone Idai in Chimanimani.

Certifications And Awards

  • Most Innovative Thesis Award, EMMIR, 09/01/24
  • Internship Certificate, UNICEF Prague, 09/30/23
  • Scholarship-EMMIR Erasmus+ scholarship, 09/01/22 - 08/31/24
  • Midlands State University-Book Prize Award, 12/01/18
  • Certificate of participation in TSURO project Evaluation as a Field Data Enumerator, 2017
  • Certificate of Excellence in leadership under the department of chaplaincy at MSU, 2016

Conferences And Accomplishments

  • Master's thesis titled 'Transnational Social Protection and Displacement: Experiences of Ukrainian Refugee Families Caring for Children with Disabilities in the Czech Republic.', 06/01/24
  • Paper Presentation at the Eighth Annual Research and Orientation Conference and Workshop on Global Protection of Refugees and Migrants, Calcutta Research Group, 11/17/23 - 11/22/23, Altered Mobilities in Climate Disasters: Experiences of Cyclone Idai-Impacted Communities in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe.
  • Paper Presentation at the EMMIR Conference YoungAfricansOnTheMove, Entebbe, Uganda, 11/28/23 - 11/30/23, Transnational Networks and Undocumented Migrants: Lived Experiences of Young Zimbabwean Men Engaged in Unregulated Gold Mining Activities in South Africa.

Projects Accomplishments

  • Storytelling after a climate disaster, Professor Sam Spiegel from Edinburgh University, 2021-2022
  • Improving disaster communication after a cyclone in Chimanimani, PhD student Everjoy Grace Chiimba from the University of Bonn, 2019-2020

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/04/93
  • Nationality: Zimbabwean

Qualifications - Summary

Adept at planning, scheduling, and delivering development projects/programs within budget and time constraints., Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and professionals to attain set goals., Excellent leadership, Field research, Communication, Relations building, Marketing, Time management, Analytical thinking, Data collection/analysis skills

Accomplishments

  • Assisted with Data collection for Dr E Chiimba on her project on Disaster communication after the cyclone in 2020.
  • Collaborated with team of Prof S. Spiegel in the development of Storytelling after the cyclone Idai Project in 2021.

Affiliations

European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR) department at University of Oldenburg

Software

Project tracking and management

Timeline

Logistics Assistant - Ganter Vertrieb Und Logistik
06.2024 - Current
Volunteer - Platform for the Undocumented
01.2024 - Current
EMMIR Student Assistant - Oldenburg University
01.2024 - 06.2024
Internship: Events and Partnership Coordination - UNICEF
07.2023 - 09.2023
Census Enumerator - Zimbabwe Statistical Office
03.2022 - 05.2022
Volunteer Programmes Co-ordinator - Chikukwa Research Trust
01.2021 - 01.2022
Project Officer-Flood Resilience - Practical Action
01.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer-Disaster Risk Reduction Officer - Tsuro Trust
01.2020 - 12.2021
Project Assistant Researcher - Muthengo Development Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2021
Project Officer - GOAL Zimbabwe & Plan International
01.2020 - 12.2020
Catholic University of Zimbabwe - No Degree, Certificate in Project Monitoring And Evaluation
04.2019 - 12.2019
Field Officer-Cyclone Idai Resilience Building - Chikukwa ECOLOGICAL Land Use Community Trust
01.2019 - 01.2021
Student Assistant - Catholic University of Zimbabwe
01.2019 - 12.2019
Midlands State University - Bachelor of Arts, Development Studies
01.2018 - 12.2018
Carl Von Ossietzky University Oldenburg - Master of Arts, Migration And Interculral Relations
04.2001 -
Charles MurataMigration And Development Researcher