ANNA KHARUCHAS

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A self-motivated social science graduate skilled in sourcing, collating and communicating well-researched information via various media. Works well in team setting and independently. Seeking a conducive environment to build a career in international development with a focus on communication and project management.

EXPERIENCE

SEPTEMBER 2021 – PRESENT

TEMPORARY PROJECT AND PROGRAMME ASSISTANT, UNITED NATIONS RESIDENT COORDINATOR’S OFFICE NAMIBIA

Provide support on various projects such as the Buy Local Grow Namibia initiative, Joint Programme on Finance and UN SDG Book Club African Chapter

FEBRUARY 2021 – MAY 2021

PUBLIC INFORMATION INTERN, UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE WINDHOEK

- Acted as lead technical and administrative focal point for UN SGD Book Club African Chapter

- Lead educational outreach programme at 5 primary schools in Windhoek

- Updated project webpage, produced online and copy edited web content

- Prepared documents such as concept notes, action plans, memoranda of understanding and press releases during course of various projects

SEPTEMBER 2018 – NOVEMBER 2018

WITS WRITING FELLOW AND TUTOR, UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND Facilitated essay writing skills tutorials and marked essays for History 12 undergraduate students.

1 JULY 2014 – 12 JULY 2014

FESTIVAL TV JOURNALIST, CUETUBE (RHODES UNIVERSITY STANDARD BANK NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL TV COVERAGE)

Pitching, producing and editing audio-visual content uploaded on YouTube channel and as well as AfricaIsACountry website.

4 DECEMBER 2012 – 18 JANUARY 2013; 1 JULY 2013– 12 JULY 2013 NEWSROOM INTERN, NAMIBIA PRESS AGENCY (NAMPA)

Predominantly covered the education news desk. Pitching, producing and editing content for print and online media.

EDUCATION

DECEMBER 2020

MASTER OF ARTS IN MIGRATION AND DISPLACEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND

Thesis Topic: Helping, Struggling or Working? Exploring labour migration trajectories of street vendors at a Havana Street Market in Windhoek, Namibia

MARCH 2016

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS), RHODES UNIVERSITY

Distinction in Political and International Studies. Awards: Academic Colours (2015)

APRIL 2015

BACHELOR OF ARTS, RHODES UNIVERSITY

Majors: Drama, Journalism and Media Studies, Political and International Studies. Golden Key Honours Society South Africa (2013)

JANUARY 2012

NAMIBIAN SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE (NSSC), DELTA SECONDARY SCHOOL WINDHOEK

Higher Level: English 1st Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physical Science, Accounting. Ordinary Level: German Foreign Language. Awards: 16th in English First Language NSSC Examination

(2011).

SKILLS

MS Office

Adobe Audition and Adobe Premier Pro

Afrikaans – Intermediate

English – Proficient

Photography

Videography

Adaptable

Multi-task

ACTIVITIES

Stage Manager for Drama Departmental and Honours student productions (“The Treatment”, “Blue Moon”), 2014: Coordinating technical and practical aspects of theatre productions as outlined by directors and production manager. Managed and led technical teams.

Inkwenkwezi Treasurer and Volunteer, 2013 – 2014: Tutoring reading and spelling skills to primary school learners at disadvantaged school. Keeping track of society funds, writing invoices and dispensing funds for societal activities during year as treasurer.

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