Area of Expertise

Sociology/Community Development.

Work Experience

Emmanuel Amon Kikwale works in the Department of Population Studies of the Institute of Rural Development Planning as an assistant lecturer. He is a community development expert with over 10 years of experience in governmental organizations. He has a solid background in Sociology and Community Development, with specific skills in planning and management of community development projects.

Professional Skills

• Enormous knowledge in application of participatory tools in data collection and preparation of Community Development Plans.
• Organizing community members to find solutions of existing problems and participate in different community development projects 
• Experienced in the use and applications of statistical packages such as SPSS.
• Wide knowledge in working with community members in formulating, monitoring and evaluating development projects 
• Community-based project planning and management
• Capacity building to Community Based Organizations 
• Conducting both qualitative and quantitative research 
• Designing and using online mobile data collection - goggle forms and Kobo toolbox.
• Fundraising for community development projects 
• Report writing and presentation skills.
   

Research and academic Interests

Community development, community participation, community empowerment, community management, youth development, community-based organizations, human rights, youth, women, child violence, rural development, gender and development.