Skilled researcher, familiar with both qualitative and quantitative methods, with extensive experience of conducting fieldwork in African countries. High level writing skills in both short-format policy documents and longer-format academic publications. Strong grasp of practitioner and academic literature on governance, politics, electoral integrity, election observation, and social media. Track record of creating and sustaining practical engagement with major organisations in the democracy promotion field. Holder of a PhD in African Studies from the University of Edinburgh.
