Intercultural competence
I am used to working in international and intercultural teams and environments on location as well as remotely, with the ability constructively to adapt to different styles and mentalities. My direct working experience encompasses the whole of Europe (European Union and EFTA, Western Balkans, Russia, Ukraine), the Middle East, as well as countries in North America, Africa, and Asia.
Organisation/management
My clients can expect a frictionless, predictable cooperation with a self-sufficient and self-organizing consultant, who, however, has the experience to appreciate, and blend into, the organisational requirements and structures of organisations of all sizes.
Writing
Excellent multi-purpose writing skills in English and German, resulting in clear, well-structured, and sophisticated grant proposals, tender applications, strategy papers, policy documents, scientific papers, and articles.
Digital literacy
Fully proficient at digital skills across devices and operating systems, with a critical understanding of the underlying infrastructures, strategies, business models, privacy issues, and practical requirements. Fundamental knowledge of ICT development processes, methods, and software architecture.
Languages
Native German speaker, excellent English (C2). Basic French (A1-B1).
Special qualifications
Writing Winning Proposals, Shipley MENA, May 2022
Building a Major Donor Pipeline, Lenfest News Philanthropy Network, Lenfest Institute, Philadelphia, January-March 2021
Specialized course for media professionals on Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Robotics, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and Clingendael, Netherlands Institute of International Relations, The Hague, March 2016
The new relationship with our neighbours: A practical guide to European Neighbourhood Policy, European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA), Maastricht, June 2008