Bio

Janet Mundando has been a Lecturer of civic education at the University of Zambia since June 2016. She is ardent about human rights, especially women’s rights, a passion that has evolved out of 6 years of experience, helping to hone her skills and expertise in research, teaching, and consultancy. Her most recent project was a consultancy she undertook for the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR), “An Analysis of the Status of Women and Their Participation in Leadership in Zambia,” in November 2024. Janet is a British Institute for Eastern Africa fellow after being awarded the Annual Thematic Research Grant in 2024. In 2012, Janet received the University of Zambia Staff Development Fellowship Award after winning the Dean’s award for the best graduating female student in the School of Education and the Brighton Hangandu best graduating student in the Bachelor of Arts with Education Program, respectively.

Janet holds a Master of Arts degree in Gender Studies and a Bachelor of Arts with Education degree, both obtained from the University of Zambia in 2015 and 2011, respectively. Janet is a dedicated and driven individual who excels as a team player, consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic and self-motivation.