Budani Bulayani
E-mail:-www.linkedin.com/in/budanibulayani
§ Phone:-/- Tawana, Gaborone
Modise Ward, Matobo
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oriental Global Consultant
Sep 2021 — June 2022
Research assistant
-Maintained research database -Conducted literature reviews -Wrote research proposals
-Coordinated research projects -Presented research findings
-Data Collection on support for female entrepreneurs through the improvement of digital services
-Streamlining the research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
-Conducted interviews and sites visits to over 20 farmers and female entrepreneurs
Botswana Climate Change
Sept 2020 — Feb 2021
Researcher
-Carried out study on assessment of progress in implementation of Paris agreement and SDGs...
-Detailed analysis of integration of Paris agreement into SDGs process and reporting i.e., coordination mechanisms within
departments, policy coherence etc.
-Produced document with detailed analysis on progress of Botswana in implementation of Paris Agreement and SDGs.
Youth Alliance for Leadership and
Development in Africa
Jan 2022 — Present
Volunteer (Operations Director)
YALDA is a non-profit international organisation that was established in order to create a resourceful networking database for those
with a strong interest in Africa. The network is centered around YALDA branches, primarily at African universities, and serves to
increase the capacity of youth in Africa for developing positive leadership skills and to espouse an honest work ethic.
Humanitarian Volunteers Network
Jan 2019 — Present
Service volunteer (Mentoring Coordinator
The Humanitarian Volunteer Network (HVN) is a global network of Christian social and development experts, practitioners, and
students committed to delivering psychosocial solutions to indigent children and families in nations in crisis and deprived
communities around the world.
The aim of the network is to pool and utilize skills in Humanitarian Aid, Social work, public service and other fields to achieve the
goal of the InnerCity Mission for Children to reach indigent children and families globally.
Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Mentored over 54 children.
IAVE
Feb 2022 — Present
Youth Advisory Group Board Member
The Youth Advisory Group is responsible for co-producing the conference with IAVE. This group will ensure that all planning and
development is taken forward with a youth-led approach and with a global perspective. The group is involved in developing the
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theme, program and activities of the Summit and involved in all key decisions around the shape, feel and look of the event. The
group also have volunteering roles during the Summit.
EDUCATION
Masters in Business Administration
Jan 2022 — Dec 2023
Botho University
I'm a final year distance learning Master in Business Administration student major at Botho University.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Health
Information Management
July 2015 — June 2019
Botho University
A BSc Honours degree graduate with a CGPA of 3.20/4.0. Graduated with upper second class.
Challenge Driven Education (Ergonomics in
Product Development
August 2019 — Jan 2020
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Challenge Driven Education is a learning approach where students collaborate in projects that are addressing societal challenges
related to sustainable development. The objective with CDE is to create conditions for active, experiential, and transdisciplinary,
learning where students’, in addition to applying and deepening disciplinary knowledge and professional skills, get opportunities to
develop key competencies for sustainability.
QUALIFICATIONS
Foundation For Professional Development
1. Management and Leadership Short Course Package: Managing Stakeholders
2. Management and Leadership Short Course Package: Managing Others
3. Management and Leadership Short Course Package: Managing Self
4. Management and Leadership Short Course Package: Managing the Organisation
International Trade Centre
1. Adding Value to the Origin of Products Through Geographical Indications (GIs)
2. Engaging with the Diaspora for Trade
3. Embarking on a Lean Digital Transformation for Organisations
Botho University
1.
Certificate of excellence in academics (Sir Seretse Khama Spirit of Botho Award) 2019
2.
Certificate of Appreciation (Botho Ambassador of the Year 2018
3.
Certificate of Appreciation Well Rounded Student of the Year 2018
4.
Certificate of Achievement (Dean's Award) 2015
5.
Certificate of Achievement (Dean's Award) 2016
6.
Certificate of Appreciation (Diacore Gaborone Marathon) 2016
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Certificate of Achievement attaining top 10 position in the Creative Business Cup national finals 2021
8.
Certificate of Attendance Speak like a Pro Public Speaking Training 2017
9.
Certificate of Participation Youth in Trade Challenge Masterclass: Exploring Intra-African Markets 2022
10. Certificate of Completion Continental Bootcamp Training on AfCFTA for Africa’s Under 40 CEOs and Entrepreneurs 2022
11. Certificate of Membership Resident Entrepreneur with the Botho University Entrepreneurship Lab-
SKILLS
Microsoft Office pack
Communication and Collaboration
Emotional Self-regulation And Wellbeing
Digital Literacies
Creativity and Critical Thinking
Intercultural Competence And Citizenship
STRENGTHS
Networking Responsible Adaptable Friendly
Tolerant
Initiative
Leadership
Precise
INTERESTS
Listening to music
Reading
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
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