Thudan James Gai

Thudan James Gai is a South Sudanese researcher and peacebuilding expert, currently working as a Peasebuilding Adviser with the Peacebuilding Opportunities Fund (POF) in South Sudan’s Unity State.

Previously, he worked as a research consultant at Saferworld and Amnesty International in 2019 and 2018 respectively, and as a Senior Program Officer and Field Manager for the National Democratic Institute (NDI) from 2009-2014. Thudan holds a Bachelor's Degree n Democracy and Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs University, a Masters in Public Administration and Management from St. Lawrence University, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Peace and Development Studies at the University of Juba.