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ERIK OLUOCH MANGA Institute for Development Studies (IDS), Mobile (for the Institute):+254-772114655 University of Nairobi Mobile (personal): +254-722417037 or P.O. Box 30197 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Nairobi 00100, KENYA Nationality: Kenyan Career Objective To work in an environment that requires knowledge and skills in development research and practice Educational Background 2015: PhD Programme in Development Studies: Resident Commonwealth Scholar at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex, Brighton, UK (Oct., 2009 – 2015). Manifestations and Effects of Parental Involvement in Schools: Experiences from Public Primary Schools in Rural Areas of Western Kenya. Thesis defended, Corrections completed and submitted for verification in 2018. The process of correction delayed. 2007: Master of Arts in Development Studies, University of Nairobi, Institute for Development Studies (IDS), Nairobi, Kenya. 2001: Post-Graduate Diploma in Planning and Management of Development Projects, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Nairobi, Kenya. 1999: Bachelor of Philosophy, Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome. Additional Trainings April, 24-28, 2017: Leaders in Urban Transport Program. Advance Training for SSATP Anglophone member countries, Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, Nairobi, Kenya. Sept. 2009-Sept 2010: Audited post graduate research courses: i) Social science research in a cross cultural context ii) qualitative research techniques. School of Global Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK. 26-20 June 2008: Capacity Building Training Workshop for Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods. A training workshop organised by the Centre for the Future State (CFS), Development Research Consortium (DRC), Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton, UK. 18-22 June 2007: Capacity Building Workshop for Comparative Research Techniques. A training workshop organised by the Centre for the Future State (CFS), Development Research Consortium (DRC), Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton, UK. 20-24 June 2006: Capacity Building Workshop on Scientific Writing and Network Analysis. A training workshop organised by the Centre for the Future State (CFS) Development Research Consortium (DRC), Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton, UK. 1-5 October 2005: Strategic Thinking and Strategy Building. A training workshop organised for the facilitators of strategy building for Constituency Development Fund (CDF). The training was organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Kenya and conducted by Maer Associates at Lukenya Gateway, Nairobi, Kenya 1 Professional Background August, 2009- 2019: Junior Research Fellow, Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi Key activities: Research, Teaching, Consultancy and Supervision of Masters of Arts Degree Project Papers Sept 2005 to Aug., 2009: Project Assistant at the Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi. Donor Proliferation, Coordination and State Capacity Research Project & African Clothing and Footwear Research Network. My tasks involved: Preparing of research proposals, data collection, analysis, report writing, dissemination of findings in collaboration with other team members. Coordination of various tasks and preparing of various administrative reports as outlined in the work plans. June 2001 –August 2003: Projects Director: Bega Kwa Bega (BkB) Korogocho Projects, Korogocho Slums, Nairobi. A project founded by the Comboni Missionaries in Kenya in collaboration with ACCRI (Associazione di Cooperazione Crisitana Internasionale) in Italy. Its overall goal was to eradicate poverty in the Slum through economic empowerment, human formation and skills development. My responsibilities included: Overseeing implementation of project activities in accordance with project work plans. Preparation of periodic reports, corresponding and networking with project partners (Fair trade companies in Germany, Italy and Japan). University Teaching (2015-2019) Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi: Masters in Development Studies Programme Course (CDS 502) : Development Management Practice Course (CDS 627) : Governance and Development Co-Supervision of Masters of Development Project Papers (2015-2019) Completed and on-going co-supervision of Project Papers in partial fulfillment of Masters of Arts Degree in Development Studies (Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi) Completed co-supervision: Edwin Rwigi Kibui (T50/80710/2015), Effects of Participatory Budgeting on Healthcare Services Delivery in Makueni Sub-County. Co-supervised with Prof. Winnie Mitullah and Dr. George Michuki. (Graduated in December, 2018) Lydia Midimo (T50/753032014), Research Topic: Assessing Teachers Response to Appraisal as a Tool for Improving Learning in Public Schools: A case Study of Public Secondary School Teachers in Nyeri County. Co-supervised with Dr. Mary Kinnyanjui and Dr. Godwin Murunga. (Graduated in December 2017). Elizabeth Ng’otho (T50/74544/2014), Research Topic: Small Holder Farmers and Adoption of Aflatoxin Reduction Interventions: A Case Study of Makueni County. Co-supervised with Dr. Rachel Musyoki. (Graduated in December 2017). 2 On-going co-supervision: Gathua J. Nyambura (T50/82237/2015), Formation, survival and performance of groups in Dagoretti North constituency. Co-supervision with Dr. Njeri Kinyanjui. Wandere Jane M. Wairimu (T51/86963/2016), Experiences of Paratransit SACCOS and Companies in Enhancing Compliance with Traffic Rules and Regulations by Matatu’s in Nairobi, Kenya. Co- supervision with Dr. Anne Kamua Sanga Jonesmus Kipkirui (T51/6745/2017), Determinants of Youth Access to Public Procurement Opportunities in Nandi County. Co-supervision with Prof. Patrick O. Alila. Chimwemwe Chifomboti (T51/90105/2017), Effects of NGO proliferation on Sustainable rural development in Kasungu district, Malawi. Co-supervision with Prof. Karuti Kanyinga Publications Dorothy McCormick, Manga, E., et al (forthcoming) Informality and Development in Africa. In Jacque charmes (edit) Informality . London: Routledge Manga, E. (forthcoming) Can Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations as Operational Arrangements for Paratransit Management Improve Quality of Public Transport? Case Study of Long- Distance Matatu Shuttles SACCOs in Kenya. Submitted for publication in World Transport Policy and Practice. Special issue 2019 Manga E. (forthcoming) Exploring the Implications of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) Introduction in Nairobi on Informal Workers in the Matatu Industry within the City Submitted for publication in World Transport Policy and Practice. Special issue 2019 Manga E. (2019) ‘Nairobi Bus Rapid Transit: Labour Impact Assessment’ Research Report. London: GLI Manga E. (2018) Nairobi Bus Rapid Transit: Labour Impact Assessment, Preliminary Research Report. London: GLI Manga, E. McCormick, D., and Mitullah, W. (2007) ‘Extent and Forms of Donor Proliferation and Coordination in Kenya: The Case of Inclusive Industrialisation and Governance Reform, 2000-2005’, IDS Working Paper No. 546. Nairobi: University of Nairobi, Institute for Development Studies. Manga, E. (2006) ‘Global Civil Society: Dimensions of the Non-Profit Sector’, East Africa Journal of Development Studies, 1(1) 66-71. Institutional Research Projects and Consultancy Services October 2017 – November 2018: Researcher: Assessment of Nairobi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Informal Matatu Workforce in Nairobi. (First and second stages of research). A project funded by Internal Federation of Transport Workers (ITF), London Office Building Union Influence and Campaigning in BRT in Nairobi, Kenya Research Project.” Key tasks included coming up with research design and survey instruments, actual data collection, analysis and preparation of the report. 3 September - October 2016: Assistant National Individual Consultant: Case Studies on African Experiences in Formulating and Implementing Plans for Emergence in Kenya. A research project being conducted for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Key tasks include: carrying out the research and preparation of the synthesis report to be reviewed by the UNDP technical team and the lead consultant. July - August 2016: Researcher: Assessing the Drivers and Barriers of Five (5) Risk Behaviours among Young People between 10-24 Years in Kibera, Nairobi. A formative research being conducted for Plan International under Young Health Programme (YHP) in Kibera, 2016. Dec. 2014 - 2016: Researcher: How do Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations as Operational Arrangements for Paratransit Management Affect Public Transport Users? Comparative Case Studies of Inter-City Shuttles in Kenya. This is part of an on-going research project on development and testing of paratransit regulatory and operational alternatives under the eagies of African Center of Excellence for Studies in Public and Non-Motorised Transport (ACET) based at the University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa. 2009-2015: Researcher: Manifestations and Effects of Parental Involvement in Schools: Experiences from Public Primary Schools in Rural Areas of Western Kenya. Doctoral Research Conducted at the Institute of Development Studies (2009-2015), University of Sussex, UK under Commonwealth Scholarship Programme. July 2014-July 2015: Researcher: Political Settlements and Security Reforms in Post Conflict Situations: Comparative Case Studies of Kenya and South Sudan. A research project funded by