ABOUT
I was first introduced to the field of sport for development and peace (SDP) in 2011 when I traveled to Eastern DRC as part of a sport for reconciliation project. I saw first-hand how sport can promote social cohesion and inclusion in a very challenging environment.
Since then I have worked in the field of SDP in various roles, as project manager of sportanddev.org, development advisor of GIZ's Sport for Development in Africa Regional Project and consultant with USAID, GIZ, and the Swiss Academy for Development.
I am enthusiastic about working in this field and would be happy to talk to you about your interest in getting involved. My favorite African proverb is:
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
SERVICES
I would be happy to offer the following services in either English or French.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
Do you need help developing, implementing or evaluating a SDP project? I can provide a range of services, including:
-
Supporting entrepreneurs and organizations develop fundraising and communication strategies
-
Conducting capacity assessments and stakeholder mappings
-
Developing project implementation strategies and frameworks
-
Providing overall project management and monitoring and evaluation support.
RESEARCH AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Are you looking for someone to conduct desk research, develop a concept note or assist with a product or manual? I am able to provide a unique perspective based on my first-hand knowledge and experience of SDP policy, research and practice.
WORKSHOP FACILITATION
Do you want to promote life skills through sport-based learning or learn more about how sport can promote positive social change? I would be happy to facilitate a workshop customized to your needs. I am also happy to participate in or provide input on SDP conferences.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
"Stephen's quality of work is excellent! He has outstanding personal and social skills, which enable him to fulfill tasks at a very high standard. He is highly appreciated by his colleagues, customers and partners."
Hannes Bickel - Project Manager 'Sport for Development in Africa' (S4DA)
"His knowledge of both theory and practice in the sport and development sector is evident. He understands the importance of context-specific content and target-group appropriate teaching practices."
Dr. Kathleen Woodhouse-Ledermann -
Senior Project Manager
PROJECTS
Inclusion of Refugees and Migrants through Sport, Morocco
German Development Cooperation (GIZ)
December 2018 - Present
Developed and co-facilitated training for coaches and social workers on sport for the inclusion of migrants at the 'Institut Royal de Formation des Cadres' in Salé. Also developing a manual on the inclusive management of sport infrastructure in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Migration and the city of Salé.
Sport Volunteerism and Sport for Social Change, Bahrain
Swiss Academy for Development (SAD)
July - August 2018
Developed and co-facilitated short course on sport volunteerism and sport for social change. The short course was offered as part of the Youth City 2030 conference in Manama, which is funded by the Bahraini Ministry of Youth and Sport.
Sport for Preventing Violent Extremism, Somalia
AECOM International (USAID-Funded)
November 2017 - November 2018
Provided input on sport as as a tool to mitigate conflict for USAID’s Transition Initiatives for Stabilisation Plus Project (TIS+) in Somalia. Conducted stakeholder mapping and capacity assessment and developed strategy and implementation framework on sport for preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE).
Authored related article on sportanddev.org
Sport for Good Governance and Civic Education, Togo
German Development Cooperation (GIZ)
September 2015 - July 2017
Advised the implementation of the Sport for Development in Africa (S4DA) Regional Project in collaboration with municipalities and civil society in Togo. Developed the project steering mechanism and implemented an M&E system. Coordinated the development of a coaches' training programme and a pedagogical SDP manual.
Manual on sport for civic education (in French)
