Dr. Ottis mubaiwa, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Dr. Ottis Mubaiwa is a seasoned researcher and educator specializing in gender studies, social inequality, and international development. With a PhD (2018) and an MRes in International Relations and Politics (2015) from the University of Portsmouth, he has over 10 years of experience across Nigeria, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and beyond. His expertise spans violence prevention, FGM, policy analysis, and impact evaluation. He has led major FCDO and DFID-funded projects, authored The Dynamics of Bride Price (2020), and published extensively on gender-based violence. A Fellow of Advance HE (UK), he actively contributes to research and policy dialogues. 🌍✍️
Publication Profile
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🎓 Academic Qualifications
Dr. Ottis Mubaiwa holds a PhD in International Development from the University of Portsmouth, UK (2018) 🎓, where his research focused on gender, social inequality, and policy evaluation. He earned an MRes in International Relations and Politics (2015) 🌍, deepening his expertise in global development and political frameworks. Additionally, he completed a BA in International Development (2014) 📖, laying the foundation for his impactful work in qualitative research and programme evaluations. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing gender equality, policy research, and international development through rigorous scholarship and applied research. ✍️🔍
🔍 Technical Expertise
Dr. Ottis Mubaiwa specializes in theory-based evaluations 📊, impact assessment 📉, and programme evaluations ✅, utilizing qualitative research methods 📝 and participatory techniques 🤝. His expertise extends to robust evaluation design 📑, sampling strategies 🎯, and experimental methods ⚗️. With a strong foundation in primary and secondary data collection 📡, data analysis 📈, and ethical field protocols 🛡️, he ensures high research standards. His skills contribute to designing and implementing effective, ethical, and impactful development programs, fostering evidence-based decision-making in gender, social inequality, and policy research. 🌍💡
🌍 Professional Experience
Dr. Ottis Mubaiwa is a Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth 🎓, where he leads courses on Applied Research Methods, Gender for Development Cooperation, and Global Health 📚. He supervises research projects and manages the MSc International Development programme. As a Research Associate on the Africa-Led Movement to End FGM ✂️🚫, he oversees monitoring, evaluation, and policy recommendations. His expertise extends to programme evaluation 📊, working with DFID-funded projects on preventing violence. He also serves as a Link Tutor 🌏 and has previously led global engagement initiatives, enhancing student mobility and international partnerships. 🤝✨
🏛️ Research Focus
Dr. Ottis Mubaiwa’s research focuses on gender, social norms, and cultural transformation 🔍⚖️. His work on The Implications of the Securitisation of Mosques for Transformative Masculine Attitudes Towards Harmful Cultural Practices in the UK 🕌🛡️ explores how security policies affect male perspectives on gender-based violence and social change. His research intersects religion, masculinity, and policy impact 📜👨👩👦, particularly in addressing harmful cultural practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and gender inequality 🚺✂️. His contributions inform policy dialogue, empowerment strategies, and behaviour change 🗣️💡, making a significant impact in international development and human rights 🌍⚖️.
Publication Top Notes
- “The Implications of the Securitisation of Mosques for Transformative Masculine Attitudes Towards Harmful Cultural Practices in the UK” (Year not specified) 🕌
- “The Gendered Impact of COVID-19 on FGM” (2022) 🦠
- “Culture and Domestic Violence Amongst Ever-Married Women in Malawi: An Analysis of Emotional, Sexual, Less-Severe Physical and Severe Physical Violence” (2020) 📊