Megan Henery

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As a politics student I have developed a number of theoretical and practical skills through my academic
projects, international volunteering, Project Manager experience, studying abroad and extra-curricular
activities. I hope to transfer these skills to my postgraduate study, and ultimately a career in the developing
world, focussing on Europes role in policy development in the global sphere.

Education and Qualifications

Sept 2011-[June 2015] MA (Hons) Politics at The University of Glasgow, UK
- Dissertation: Beyond Parity: Establishing a True Gender Equality Concept
- Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences
- Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (& Class Representative)
- The EU in International Relations and Development
- The Politics of Gender and Development
- Dutch Language Level 1 Centre for Life Long Learning
Skills Developed:
- Ability to research, source, examine and critically analyse information.
- Construct coherent arguments.
- Ability to work independently, autonomously and in a team.
Sept 2013-Jul 2014

Exchange Year at The University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China

- The Politics of Development / 71%
- Welfare States / 65%
- Global Environmental Governance / 64%
- War and Gender / 64%
- Drugs, Society and the State / 71%
- China and the World / 65%

Sept 2009-Jul 2011

A Levels at The London Oratory School, UK

- Economics (B), English Literature (A), Mathematics (A).
- Politics AS Level (A).

Sept 2005-Jul 2009

GCSEs at The Holy Cross School for Girls

- 13 GCSEs 3 at A*, 9 at A and 1 at C grade.

Work Experience
Oct 2014 Present

Research Coordinator at SVA UK

- Conduct desk based research into the efficiency, suitability and ethical status of
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
- Source and form partnerships with international and domestic NGOs.
- Connect with universities and alternative worldwide charitable organisations to
generate new relationships.
Skills Developed:
- Critically think and review information.
- Develop research methodologies used.
- Increase knowledge in the field of International Development
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Oct 2013 - Sept 2014

Project Manager at Waali e.V. NGO China

- Individually recruited and managed Managers from 15 countries across Africa.
- Organised and coordinated fundraising events.
- Lead a team in administrative practice, crowdsourcing efforts and social media.
- Write regular blog entries on Waalis activities and African Feature Articles.
Skills Developed:
- Leadership responsibility.
- Problem solving and decision making skills.
- Excellent written & oral communication.
- Time keeping skills.

Jun - Aug 2014

Summer Intern at Waali e.V. NGO Cte dIvoire

- Negotiated investment from large Ivoirian firms.
- Produced promotional materials.
- Conducted presentations for the UN and other International Organisations.
- Improved and increased partnerships between Waali and Host Universities.
Skills Developed:
- Interpersonal skills across various cultural barriers.
- Strategic planning.
- Written and oral communication, in difficult technological circumstances.

Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

Volunteer at SVA and Little Big Africa Uganda

- Organised fundraising events, generating over 8000.
- Adapted to living in a rural African village, residing in close proximity with
volunteer team.
- Built a safe-drinking water source, a water tank and a series of smokeless stoves.
- Taught WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) daily at local primary school and
conducted related adult classes.
- Formed and trained Water Source, Tank and Stove Committees for sustainability.
Skills Developed:
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Self-confidence.
- Team work and leadership skills.

Additional Skills
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SPSS and NVivo

Editing and Journalism skills Journalist and Editor at The International & Columnist at The Journal
Grade 8 Singing, Grade 7 Acting, Grade 6 Piano and Grade 5 Music Theory
Learning Dutch and French

Other Interests
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Member of Mensa since 2003.

Travelling
Blogging My blog can be seen at www.whatpeggywrote.weebly.com .
Singing I have been part of several choirs including the Madrigirls Choir at Glasgow University, and
the St Andrews Cathedral Choir.