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Lohna Bonkat-Jonathan

North York,Canada

Summary

Scientific professional with a solid history of driving research initiatives and delivering impactful scientific insights. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic research environments. Possesses strong analytical skills and an inquisitive mindset that fosters innovative solutions.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Fellow

National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies
06.2019 - 09.2024

o Taught two postgraduate classes on Parliament in the Modern World: Contemporary Issues, Women and Political Participation
o Curriculum Development for students.
o Developed quizzes, exams, and homework
o Supervised student’s projects

Consultant

YIAGA AFRICA
01.2021
  • Reviewed and edited the Toolkit on Legislative Oversight and Handbook on the Rights of Women and Girls
  • Analysed the Toolkit to ensure it aligned with legislative standards and best practices in legislative oversight and the protection of the rights of women and girls
  • It also ensured it was gender-sensitive and promoted inclusivity, reflecting a commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls.

Project Officer

UN WOMEN
11.2020
  • Nigeria who organized training for Female Legislators of National and State Houses of Assembly, in partnership with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (25th-26th, )
  • Participated in the 2016 PhD Harmattan School, Reactivating Gender-Sensitive Research on Land, University of Cape Coast (27 Feb – 11 March 2016)
  • Participated in the 2014 Berlin Summer School in Social Sciences (July 20-August 2, 2014)
  • Workshop on participatory project planning and management organized by BIGSAS University of Bayreuth, 2011
  • Workshop on International negotiation skills organized by the University of Bayreuth 2011
  • Workshop/Course for didactics in Higher Education by University of Bayreuth 2011
  • Workshop organized by Medical Education Partnership Initiative in Nigeria (MEPIN), 2012
  • Participated in ‘Participatory Project Planning and Management’ organised by the University of Bayreuth (8-9 August 2011).

Bayreuth Summer School Academy
07.2010
  • Religion and Order in Africa, Bayreuth, Germany, (1-28, )
  • Attended a two-day intensive research training workshop, organised by the Nigerian Pentecostal & Charismatic Research Center, University of Jos (24-25, August 2010)
  • Participated in the workshop on Research Methodology, University of Jos (11-22 May 2009)

Youth Minister/Teacher

Family Worship Center
04.2016 - 09.2024
  • I created and developed lesson plans, taught biblical principles, and encouraged youth to participate in discussions
  • I led prayer meetings, Bible studies, and worship sessions for the youth
  • I served as a role model and offered moral and spiritual guidance to help youth navigate life's challenges from the Biblical perspective.

Research Lead/Plateau State

CENGAIN
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Service
  • Community, Institutional Strengthening Expert and Team Member for the GBV Mapping of Service Providers/Referral Pathways on the ‘Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project in 17 states in Nigeria
  • ACReSAL/World Bank 2023
  • Designed Inception Report for GBV Mapping/Referral Pathways
  • Designed GBV-specific GRM for the ACReSAL Project
  • Designed the GBV manual for training stakeholders in the 17 states in Nigeria
  • Facilitated training sessions, Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP), on “Empirical Review of Youth Employment Programmes/Policies in Nigeria”
  • Researching and assessing Youth Employment Programmes/Policies in Nigeria
  • Designed data collection tools and mapped out stakeholders
  • Analysed data on Youth Employment policies in Nigeria.

Research Fellow I

National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies
01.2021 - 09.2024
  • Democracy and Governance
  • Taught two postgraduate classes on Parliament in the Modern World: Contemporary Issues, Women and Political Participation
  • Curriculum development for students
  • Developed quizzes, exams, and homework
  • Supervised student’s projects

Project Manager/ Gender Desk Officer

UN WOMEN/NILDS
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Analysed policy on security legislation in Nigeria
  • Developed work-plan and managed the budget for activities
  • Prepared budgets for several projects
  • Planned and coordinated the implementation of the project activities belo
  • Developed a toolkit for the National Assembly towards Gender Responsive budgeting in Nigeria
  • Conducted and analyzed NEEDS assessment to support the Gender Commission in Plateau State
  • TRAINING ACQUIRED:
  • Training on the Digitisation of teaching methods organised by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (25-26 February 2021)
  • Train the Trainers workshop to build the capacity of trainees on using the Gender Equality and Social-Inclusion (GESI) approach in gender training, organised by the UN Women, Nigeria.

10.2020 - 11.2020

Lecturer

National Open University of Nigeria
09.2016 - 07.2020
  • Visiting)
  • Taught undergraduate courses averaging 130 students per semester, covering the following topics: Elements of Political Science, Organization of Government, Nigerian Government and Politics 1, Public Policy Analysis
  • Developed quizzes, exams, and homework
  • Coordinated grading and practical classes
  • Supervising student’s projects and long essays
  • Served as level coordinator for M.Sc
  • International Relations and Strategic Studies from 2016-2019, involved in day-to-day coordination of students' records and academic activities: teaching, researching.

Lecturer I

University of Jos
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Taught three postgraduate classes on Theories of International Conflict and International Security and Insurgency and Counter Insurgency, Women in Conflict
  • Taught undergraduate courses averaging 120 students per semester, covering the following topics: Introduction to Political Science, Introduction to International Relations, Political Inquiry, Introduction to International Economic Relations, Theories of International Relations, Methodology of Comparative Politics, Nigerian Foreign Policy
  • Curriculum development for students
  • Developed quizzes, exams, and homework
  • Revised the syllabus to meet accreditation standards
  • Coordinated grading and practical classes with a team of 3 teaching staff
  • Supervised student’s projects and long essays.

Lecturer

University of Jos
11.2005 - 03.2011
  • Understudied professors, organized tutorials, and graded scripts
  • Taught undergraduate courses averaging 130 students per semester, covering the following topics: Introduction to Political Science, Organisation of Government, Citizen and the State, and Introduction to International Relations
  • Developed quizzes, exams, and homework
  • Coordinated grading and practical classes
  • Supervised student’s projects and long essays
  • Served as level coordinator for 200 undergraduate students between 2009-2011 and 2018-2019, involved in day-to-day coordination of students' records and academic activities: teaching and researching.

Youth Teacher

Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Headquarters Church
11.2005 - 03.2011
  • I created and developed lesson plans, taught biblical principles, and encouraged youth to participate in discussions
  • I led prayer meetings, Bible studies, and worship sessions for the youth
  • I served as a role model and offered moral and spiritual guidance to help youth navigate life's challenges from the Biblical perspective
  • I built strong relationships with youth to understand their unique needs and aspirations
  • We organized culturally relevant youth programs, including retreats, community outreach, and skill-building workshops, to foster a sense of belonging
  • I encouraged and promoted active involvement in church and societal development through initiatives like evangelism, missions, and volunteer work
  • I collaborated with church leadership to align youth ministry goals with the church's overall mission
  • I maintained communication with parents and guardians to ensure holistic development
  • I managed resources, budgets, and logistics for youth programs.

Research Assistant

University of Jos
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Nigerian Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Center
  • Researching Pentecostalism in Africa, the case study of the Redeemed Christian Church of Nigeria’

Research Assistant

University of Jos
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Center for Conflict Management and Peace Studies
  • Researched and published a book chapter on ‘The effects of Conflict Escalation: The conflict in Langtang South LGA’.

Teacher

Kofa Kooper Secondary School Kuffen
10.2004 - 11.2005
  • Developed teaching notes for secondary school students
  • Taught Government to secondary school students
  • Taught History to Secondary school students
  • Taught civic eductaion to Secondary school students
  • Developed exams and homework
  • Graded student's scripts

Teacher

National Youth Service Corp, Government Secondary School
08.2003 - 08.2004
  • Developed teaching notes for secondary school students
  • Taught English to secondary school students
  • Taught History to Secondary school students
  • Developed exams and homework
  • Graded student's scripts
  • Voluntary

Sunday School Teacher

Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, State
08.2003 - 08.2004
  • I teach and guide children using Bible stories for their spiritual growth and development and lead activities
  • I create, develop and deliver engaging lesson plans that are aligned with the curriculum and the needs of the students
  • I prepare the room and materials and greet children upon arrival
  • I develop a relationship with the children to get to know them, share their concerns, and model the love of Christ
  • I communicate with parents and guardians by keeping them informed about their child's progress and any concerns
  • I attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions

Education

PhD - Political Science

University of Bayreuth
05.2015

MSc - International Relations and Strategic Studies

University of Jos
02.2010

BSC - Political Science

University of Jos
08.2003

Skills

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access)
  • Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
  • Spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets)
  • Email (mail merge, filters, folders, rules)
  • Presentations/Slideshows (PowerPoint, Google Slides, OpenOffice Impress, Tableau, Microsoft Bi)
  • Database Management (MS Access, Oracle)
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter)
  • Writing Skills (WordPress, technical writing, research)

Certification

  • Project Management Essentials Certificate, 07/03/23
  • The Project Management Course: From Beginner to PROject Manager Certification, 04/30/24
  • Certificate on Gender Mainstreaming, 05/09-10/24

Research

  • 2024, Research Fellow, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies
  • 2021-2024, Research Lead, Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP), Empirical Review of Youth Employment Programmes/Policies in Nigeria
  • 2008-2010, Research Assistant, University of Jos, Center for Conflict Management and Peace Studies
  • 2008-2011, Research Assistant, University of Jos, Nigerian Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Center

Honoursandawards

  • 06/13, Senior Fellow, African Good Governance Network
  • 04/11-05/15, DAAD Scholarship, 4-year scholarship supported PhD work and dissertation writing, received a grant of 1,000 Euros monthly.

Publications

Surviving in a Conflict Environment: Market Women and Changing Socioeconomic Relations in Jos Nigeria, 2001 – 2010, under-review, Bonkat-Jonathan, L., 2024, Akanji O, Bonkat-Jonathan, L, Ngara, C, Legislating in hard times: Covid-19 and the Federal Legislature in Nigeria, International Journal of Parliamentary Studies, 2022, Bonkat-Jonathan, L, Market Women in a Post-Conflict Environment: Agency and Empowerment for Women in Jos, Nigeria, African and Global Quarterly Journal, 2021, Bonkat-Jonathan, L., Women in Peacebuilding, Journal of Democratic Studies NILDS, 1, 1, 2020

Volunteer Experience

  • 08/03-08/04, Sunday School Teacher, Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Gokaru Bauchi State
  • 11/05-03/11, Youth Teacher, Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Headquarters Church
  • 04/16-09/24, Youth Minister/Teacher, Family Worship Center, Abuja

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Singing
  • Cooking
  • Dancing
  • Swimming
  • Traveling

Personal Information

Citizenship: Nigerian

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Consultant

YIAGA AFRICA
01.2021

Research Lead/Plateau State

CENGAIN
01.2021 - 01.2024

Research Fellow I

National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies
01.2021 - 09.2024

Project Officer

UN WOMEN
11.2020

10.2020 - 11.2020

Research Fellow

National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies
06.2019 - 09.2024

Project Manager/ Gender Desk Officer

UN WOMEN/NILDS
01.2019 - 01.2024

Lecturer I

University of Jos
08.2018 - 05.2019

Lecturer

National Open University of Nigeria
09.2016 - 07.2020

Youth Minister/Teacher

Family Worship Center
04.2016 - 09.2024

Bayreuth Summer School Academy
07.2010

Research Assistant

University of Jos
01.2008 - 01.2011

Research Assistant

University of Jos
01.2008 - 01.2010

Lecturer

University of Jos
11.2005 - 03.2011

Youth Teacher

Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Headquarters Church
11.2005 - 03.2011

Teacher

Kofa Kooper Secondary School Kuffen
10.2004 - 11.2005

Teacher

National Youth Service Corp, Government Secondary School
08.2003 - 08.2004

Sunday School Teacher

Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, State
08.2003 - 08.2004

MSc - International Relations and Strategic Studies

University of Jos

BSC - Political Science

University of Jos
  • Project Management Essentials Certificate, 07/03/23
  • The Project Management Course: From Beginner to PROject Manager Certification, 04/30/24
  • Certificate on Gender Mainstreaming, 05/09-10/24

PhD - Political Science

University of Bayreuth
Lohna Bonkat-Jonathan