Department of Politics and International Studies
Jennifer Ayoade
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- Subject
- Politics
- Email address
- 694194@soas.ac.uk
- Thesis title
- Decolonising International Aid: To What Extent can International Aid NGOs be 'Decolonised'?
- Internal Supervisors
- Dr Althea-Maria Rivas
Biography
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Jennifer’s research explores the enduring impact of colonial legacies on African development, with a particular focus on the international aid sector.
Her doctoral research project critically examines the concept and praxis of ‘decolonising’ within the aid sector. Specifically, she analyses how UK-based international aid NGOs conceptualise and implement decolonisation initiatives in sub-Saharan African contexts.
Her work also explores the challenges and limitations faced by these actors in attempting to decolonise their practices, contributing to wider academic discussions on power dynamics, structural inequality, and the future of foreign aid and international development. Since beginning her doctoral studies, Jennifer has worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at SOAS, University of London.
She has taught undergraduate and postgraduate seminars across multiple departments, including Politics and International Studies, Development Studies, and Linguistics, as well as within the CoDEF College. The modules she has taught include Decolonising World Politics, Aid and Development, Introduction to Research Methods, Languages of the World, and Methodology of the Social Sciences, among others.
Her teaching draws on her research expertise and academic background, supporting students in engaging critically with topics related to power, identity, and justice in international politics and development. Jennifer brings a multidisciplinary academic foundation to her research. She holds an MA in International Security and Development and graduated with a First Class BA (Hons) degree in Modern Languages, Translation, and Interpreting, both from Swansea University.
In addition to her academic work, Jennifer has professional experience in the international aid sector, where she has worked with several international NGOs. She has also held roles as a health and medical translator, and as a Data Analyst in the pharmaceuticals industry. Her work combines academic research, teaching, and professional practice to engage with critical questions about development and decolonisation in post-colonial contexts.
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