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Biography
Dr. Tomy Ncube is a multidisciplinary researcher with an interest in climate change, social policy (particularly social protection in its broad sense), the just transition, and sustainable development. He holds a BSc degree in Politics and Public Management (2013-2016) from Midlands State University-Zimbabwe; an MSc in Disaster Management (2018-2020) from the National University of Science and Technology-Zimbabwe; and an MSc in International Development (2020-2021) from University College Dublin, Ireland.
He has 5 years experience in humanitarian programming in Africa (Zimbabwe) across disaster response, social protection, and child safeguarding, focusing on Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC). He has held short stints with UN agencies, namely ITCILO/ILO and UNICEF.
His research has been published in renowned outlets such as the International Social Security Review; Climate and Development, World Development Perspectives, and the Communications of the Association for Information Systems. He has presented at leading international migration, climate change, and social protection conferences.
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External positions
Guest Researcher, German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
11 Jan 2026 → 31 Jan 2026
External Collaborator/Consultant, ILO
14 Nov 2024 → 18 Nov 2024
Research Intern, UNICEF
1 Mar 2023 → 30 Sept 2023
Associate/Program Officer, Higherlife Foundation
1 Nov 2019 → 1 Sept 2020
Research Assistant , JF Kapnek Trust
1 Nov 2019 → 30 Nov 2019
Project Support Officer (Education and Skills Support Deparment), Higherlife Foundation
1 May 2019 → 31 Oct 2019
Research Assistant, University College Dublin
1 Mar 2019 → 31 May 2019
Project Ambassador (Ruzivo Digital E-Learning), Higherlife Foundation
3 Jan 2017 → 28 Apr 2019
Temporary/Relief Teacher, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE)
1 Sept 2012 → 22 Dec 2012
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- Climate change
- Just transitions
- Social protection
- Migration
- Internal displacements
- Green economy
- Green skills
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Building social cohesion through livelihood support in climate-related internal displacement settings: evidence from Zimbabwe and Mozambique
Ncube , T. & Ekoh, S., 20 Apr 2026, 8 p. Bonn : German Institute of Development and Sustainability.Research output: Other contribution (Published) › Policy Contribution › peer-review
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Enabling capabilities: the role of social capital in human mobility in Ethiopia
Ncube, T., Smith, D., Admasu, Y., Ayalew, T., Girma, B. & Murray, U., 31 Mar 2026, In: Development In Practice.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Rethinking planned relocation as social protection in an era of increasing climate change risks
Ncube, T. & Murray, U., 12 Mar 2026, Researching Internal Displacement.Research output: Working paper
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Managing two locations: Relocation, resettlement and negotiated immobility of climate-displaced communities in Zimbabwe
Ncube , T. & Murray, U., 3 Apr 2025, In: World Development Perspectives. 38, p. 1-12 12 p., 100676 .Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Political Succession Via Military Coup d’etat in Africa: The Case of Niger
Chikerema, A. F., Chakunda, V. & Ncube , T., 6 Jun 2025, The Palgrave Handbook of (In)security and Transnational Crime in Africa. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 101-125 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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International Workshop on Social Protection and Climate Change
Ncube , T. (Speaker)
26 Nov 2025 → 28 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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2025 International Annual SASPEN Conference
Ncube , T. (Oral Presentation)
25 Nov 2025 → 27 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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2025 Centre for African Studies Annual (CAS) Conference
Ncube , T. (Oral Presentation)
24 Apr 2025 → 25 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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2024 Annual International Southern African Social Protection Experts Network (SASPEN) Conference
Ncube , T. (Oral Presentation)
20 Nov 2024 → 22 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Development Studies Association of Ireland (DSAI) Annual Conference 2024
Ncube , T. (Oral Presentation)
30 Oct 2024 → 31 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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