Ruth Mwikali Jonathan

Fellowship - Repair, Repose & Reparations

• Program reflected and addressed unfinished work of political and economic redress after apartheid and on significant forces of transitional justice, reconciliation, reparation and spaces for repose and solidarity.
• Actively participated in lectures and debates with consideration of repair and reparations as modes of action through which social world's are re-inhabited and new knowledge's and new forms of life are made possible.
• Effectively engaged with anthropological and activists materials specializing in repair and post/de-colonial studies in South Africa.
• Developed critical thinking and analytical skills through engagement with various perspectives and case studies.
• Established professional networks with fellow anthropologists, librarians and researchers for conducting inter-disciplinary research on social, political and economic issues of repair and reparations.

• Led successful projects from conception to completion, achieving objectives on time and within budget constraints.
• Actively participated and coordinated weekly internal team meetings.
• Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
• Planned and organized completion of high-quality grant reports and proposals.
• Produced and managed high-volume SharePoint content, collating and coordinating communications effectively.
• Managed logistics of workshops, webinars, training and lead on hosting.
• Conducted field and desktop research of projects.
• Monitored and reported project plans, aiding ongoing progress and success.
• Developed and facilitated positive team culture and well-being initiatives

• Collaborated in the development of a Toolkit for Cultural Heritage practitioners to facilitate their activities at both County and National levels.
• Employed qualitative and quantitative methods in assessing and synthesizing complex information into simple and clear insight.
• Used analytical tools and technologies to streamline data management, reducing complexity of large sets of data.
• Developed research materials on digitization and digital documentation.
• Grant research and report writing.
• Prepared donor and team presentations of research findings.
• Developed training programmes for new hires, harnessing expertise to create relevant materials and guides.
• Assisted various departments with clerical and administrative support.
• Sat in on meetings, hearings and conferences to document activities.
• Maintained organized calendar covering team meetings, trips and appointments.

• Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
• Conducted Qualitative and Quantitative research of library ecosystem in Kenya.
• Digitized cultural and historical collections of McMillan Memorial Library in Nairobi.
• Analyzed data gathered from interviews, sites and collections.
• Conducted desk review on grants.
• Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.

• Planned summer activities for children and teenagers such as Vocational Bible School, Christmas Musical, camps and other outdoor activities.
• Used attentive listening skills to establish, interpret and support students through various issues.
• Used exceptional interpersonal and relation-building abilities to develop and nurture positive, trusting student relationships.
• Organized arts, sports and craft activities to enable participants to learn new skills, develop independence and connect with people.
• Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
• Carefully managed personal information and data to establish optimal privacy for enhanced student trust.
• Worked closely with families and caregivers to aid emotional support in external settings.

• Conducted in-depth research utilizing various techniques, including qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Lead research project from conception to completion for consistency and continuity.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
• Produced accurate supporting documentation and materials for research activities, including presentations and reports.
• Managed research assistants by cross-checking work and providing support.
• Conducted daily admin duties to keep organized and on schedule.
• Presented oral and written analysis at meetings in Dignity and Aalborg University in Denmark to share research outcomes.
• Maintained comprehensive documentation of research activities and findings.
• Organized paperwork, including participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
• Managed large data, including workflow scheduling, data entry and accuracy verification.