Dimpho Deleglise
Montpellier,Herault
Summary
Results-driven specialist in peacebuilding and conflict management with over 16 years of experience localizing interventions across Africa, managing and evaluating high-impact programs in fragile, conflict-prone settings. Expertise in intersectional research, peace-development nexus approaches, policy analysis, strategic planning, and conflict-sensitive programming. Extensive experience addressing unconventional security threats and building resilience in volatile regions through gender-responsive and inclusive strategies. Proven track record of providing technical support and strategic advice to donors and multilateral organizations, including the AU, SADC, and UN agencies, to enhance inclusion, sustainability, and empowerment. Skilled in coordinating multinational projects, leading geographically dispersed teams, and conducting high-level evaluations, alongside facilitating capacity-building workshops, resource mobilization, and effective communications and outreach, driving policy impact from community to international levels.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
International consultant
United Nations Development Program
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Strengthening implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda in Madagascar, through capacity building for women peacebuilders in conflict prevention during elections, and training modules on conflict-sensitive practices
09.2022 - 09.2024
- L’institut français des affaires internationales et stratégiques (, lecturer Geopolitics, African conflicts & International Humanitarian Law
Senior Researcher
Peace Research Institute, PRIF
Frankfurt
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Research project on the nexus between peace, security, and resilience within African Special Envoys' intervention practices in the Horn of Africa, specifically examining the Tigray conflict in Northern Ethiopia and the implementation of South Sudan’s Revitalized Peace Agreement..
Associate Research Fellow
The United Nations University Institute
11.2020 - 06.2024
- Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS), Academic study to systematically document the perspectives of African regional organisations towards the EU’s Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument to understand the interplay between global policies and local realities .
International consultant
Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung, FES
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Formulation of strategies for systematic civil society partnerships in the development of mandates of International Peace Support Operations (IPSOs) in Mali, Mozambique, the DRC, Cameron and South Sudan, and integration of unconventional threats, such as climate-related risks, and resource-based conflicts, into mission strategies.
11.2022 - 06.2023
- European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)/ Trans European Studies Association International
- Comprehensive review of EU-Africa relations focusing on the African political integration process and its impact on EU-AU relations in the field of foreign and security policy, leveraging the principles of adaptive management.
AU
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Liaison Office: Africa Peace, and Security ProgrammeStart of year Retreat for the AU’s Governance and Conflict Prevention Directorate (GCPD) and drafting of the 5-year Implementation strategy.2022 GIZ AU Liaison Office: Programme on Strengthening Good Governance and Human Rights in Africa – African Governance Architecture
- Designing strategies to combat democratic reversals and unconstitutional changes of government (UCGs) in African countries.
The World Bank Group
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Impact evaluation of the capacity building program of the African Mining Legislation Atlas (AMLA) project.
Lead
08.2021 - 12.2021
- The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)/GIZ/ACCORD, Consultant Development of 5 regional studies on the impact of COVID-19 on the drivers of conflicts and structural vulnerabilities in Africa.
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) Development of Governance baseline studies for the 2019 Global State of Democracy (GSoD) report.
Southern Africa Development Community
07.2018 - 11.2018
- (SADC)/Southern Crafting of the Draft SADC institutional mechanism for engagement with non-state actors.
ACCORD
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Monograph on Coalition Politics in Southern Africa.
Senior Researcher
Institute for Security Studies
10.2010 - 03.2018
- Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis program focusing on SADC, COMESA, and the Great Lakes regions.
Editor
FES Maputo
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Compilation and contribution to the Southern Africa Security Review volumes published in 2016 and 2020.
Regional Coordinator
European Centre, ECES
10.2016 - 11.2017
- For the Prevention of electoral conflicts and violence in southern Africa (PEV-SADC) project.
International Institute
10.2016 - 12.2016
- For Democracy and Electoral Assistance Drafting of the Gender and social Inclusive Policy (GSIP) and integration into Lesotho’s electoral law.
Secretariat
GIZ
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Year evaluation of SADC’s Strategic Indicative Plan of the Organ (SIPO) on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.
International Institute
04.2015 - 02.2016
- A research study on Removing barriers to youth participation in electoral processes: Entry points for electoral management bodies (EMBs) in Kenya and Namibia.
GIZ
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Comprehensive Review of GIZ’s Peace Security and Good Governance (PSGG) program with SADC.
Consultant
COMESA Secretariat
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Research study on Strengthening COMESA’s WAR Economy Component of the Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution Strategy (CPMR) for the Eastern and Southern Africa regions
Peacebuilding Consultant
GIZ
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Facilitation of the launch of SADC’s Strategic Indicative Plan of the Organ (SIPO) on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation framework document.
Consultant
UNDP
10.2010 - 11.2010
- Workshop on South African diplomacy and partnerships within the United Nations system of governance.
Researcher
10.2007 - 11.2010
- For Global Dialogue, Research initiative on enhancing South Africa’s peace diplomacy in Africa through collaboration with its defence and foreign affairs ministries.
Consultant
Electoral Institute of Southern Africa
10.2009 - 11.2009
- Th annual symposium on ‘Preventing and Managing Violent Election-Related Conflicts in Africa: Exploring Constructive Alternatives, 17-18 November 2009
Consultant
Zambia IDEA
06.2015
- A research study on Electoral reform in Africa: Insights into Zambia’s electoral reform Technical Committee (ERTC) and law reform process.
Education
PhD - Political Science
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2018
Master of Arts - Research Methodology
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2013
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2008
Honors - International Relations
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2007
Bachelor of Arts -
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2003
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/15/83
Firstnames
Dimpho
Othertrainingscourses
- Diploma in Violent Extremism Management and Strategies, 2021, Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Switzerland
- Certificate of Leadership in Conflict Management, Training of trainers, 2016, European Centre for Electoral Support, Brussels
Timeline
International consultant
United Nations Development Program
08.2024 - 09.2024
International consultant
Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung, FES
08.2023 - 02.2024
11.2022 - 06.2023
AU
11.2022 - 02.2023
The World Bank Group
10.2022 - 02.2023
09.2022 - 09.2024
Senior Researcher
Peace Research Institute, PRIF
09.2022 - 06.2024
Lead
08.2021 - 12.2021
Associate Research Fellow
The United Nations University Institute
11.2020 - 06.2024
10.2018 - 12.2018
Southern Africa Development Community
07.2018 - 11.2018
ACCORD
04.2018 - 06.2018
Regional Coordinator
European Centre, ECES
10.2016 - 11.2017
International Institute
10.2016 - 12.2016
Secretariat
GIZ
03.2016 - 11.2016
Editor
FES Maputo
01.2016 - 01.2018
Consultant
Zambia IDEA
06.2015
International Institute
04.2015 - 02.2016
GIZ
10.2013 - 02.2014
Consultant
COMESA Secretariat
01.2013 - 02.2014
Peacebuilding Consultant
GIZ
09.2012 - 12.2012
Senior Researcher
Institute for Security Studies
10.2010 - 03.2018
Consultant
UNDP
10.2010 - 11.2010
Consultant
Electoral Institute of Southern Africa
10.2009 - 11.2009
Researcher
10.2007 - 11.2010
PhD - Political Science
University of the Witwatersrand
Master of Arts - Research Methodology
University of the Witwatersrand
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of the Witwatersrand
Honors - International Relations
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Arts -
University of the Witwatersrand
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