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​ EXPERIENCE
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Extensive experience conducting policy-oriented qualitative and quantitative research in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Central African Republic (CAR), Republic of Congo, and Uganda
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9 years' experience conducting qualitative community-based research on development, health and environmental issues
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Over 28 months of field-based research in western DRC​
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Extensive experience travelling and working in remote areas ​​
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Experience working with national, provincial and local actors and institutions (including national ministries for health and the environment, and local universities and technical colleges)
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Experience working with indigenous communities (Batwa, BaAka)
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EXPERTISE
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I have extensive expertise conducting policy-oriented research in central Africa (CAR, DRC, Republic of Congo, Uganda) on the following issues: access to and utilization of health services, indigenous rights, land rights issues, forest monitoring, community-based conservation, risk communication, epidemic preparedness, gender-based violence, community engagement, and free healthcare policies.
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Fluent in English, French, Lingala, and conversational in several Mongo-Nkundo dialects
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Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
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