International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
ISS is an international graduate school of policy-oriented critical social science. It brings together students and teachers from the Global South and the North in a European environment. More than 55 nationalities are represented in the student body. ISS is part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. ISS offers an MA and PhD programme in Development Studies as well as a number of short courses.
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam Alumni
Mauricio O Ugalde
Researcher on Economics of Transitional Energy Systems
Oil & Energy
Education
The University of Edinburgh 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of East Anglia 2009 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2003 — 2004
Master's degree
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México 1991 — 1996
Licentiate degree
Experience
El Colegio de México July 2005 - March 2009
The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico (SEMARNAT) September 2001 - September 2003
The National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico (INEGI) August 2000 - September 2001
El Colegio de México August 1996 - August 2000
Aeroméxico Airlines October 1994 - August 1996
Skills
Macroeconomic Policy..., Macroeconomics, Energy Policy, Energy Modelling, Research, GAMS, Quantitative Research, General Equilibrium..., Industrial..., Computational Economics, Strategic Planning, Sustainability..., Economics of energy, Renewable Energy, Economic Development, Technological..., Applied Economics
May Phyo
Attended International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam
Education
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2014 — 2015
Megan G. Kennedy-Chouane
Development Evaluation Expert
Philanthropy
Education
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey 2007 — 2008
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Development Economics and International Development
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2006 — 2006
Post Graduate Diploma, Children, Youth & Development Studies
Earlham College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Economics and Peace & Global Studies, 3.8
Experience
Children's Investment Fund Foundation December 2014 - Present
OECD 2007 - 2014
Thomas J. Watson Fellowship July 2004 - December 2005
Skills
International..., International Relations, Child Development, Community Outreach, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Research, Nonprofits, Policy, NGOs, Program Evaluation, Public Policy
Michael Alford
Independent Consultant
Human Resources
Education
Deakin University 2002 — 2004
PG Diploma, Workplace Learning
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 1976 — 1979
Master of Social Studies, Development Studies
University of Auckland 1970 — 1974
BA, Politics
Experience
- Self employed December 2011 - Present
UNHCR February 2009 - December 2011
UNHCR July 2008 - January 2009
United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) July 2006 - June 2008
ILO July 2004 - June 2006
UNHCR March 1999 - June 2004
UNHCR July 1979 - 1999
Skills
Human Resources, Executive Coaching, Management, Staff Development, Recruiting, Talent Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership Development, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Performance Management, Organizational..., Staff Training, Organizational Design, HR Consulting, Training of Trainers, International..., Employee Training, International..., Management and..., Capacity Development
Michele Wilks
Graphic and web designer
Media Production
Education
College of Multimedia Amsterdam 2004 — 2005
Multimedia engineering diploma
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 1991 — 1992
MA Development Studies
University of Kent 1984 — 1988
BA European Studies
Sciences Po Paris 1986 — 1987
Certificat d'Etudes Politiques
Experience
Eurojust December 2007 - Present
RedWeb Design April 2005 - December 2007
International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR) 1994 - 2003
Skills
Nonprofits, Copywriting, Video Editing, Web Design, Social Media, Proofreading, Translation, Project Planning, Change Management, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Management, Advertising, SharePoint, Research, Web Development, Editing, CSS, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Public Relations
Mona Shrestha Adhikari
International Consultant, Women and Trade Programme at International Trade Centre
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
University of Warwick 2008 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Centre for the study on Women and Gender, Department of Sociology
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2000 — 2001
Master of Arts (M.A.), Women, Gender and Development
University of Pune 1995 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Experience
International Trade Centre June 2014 - Present
South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics & Environment December 2013 - Present
International Trade Centre April 2014 - May 2014
ActionAid October 2005 - December 2005
ActionAid 2003 - 2005
South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE) December 2002 - March 2003
Forum for Protection of Public Interest (Pro Public) 2000 - 2001
Skills
Grant Writing, Labour Market Research, Gender Equality, Grants, Empowerment, Program Evaluation, Proposal Writing, Gender Studies, Project Management, Policy, Community Development, Gender and Trade, Organizational..., Report Writing, Program Monitoring, International..., Program Management, Training, Gender Mainstreaming, Qualitative Research, Social Research, Civil Society, Private Sector..., NGOs, Disability Rights, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Change, Research, Children's Rights, Gender Analysis, Poverty Reduction, Program Development, Climate Change, Capacity Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, LGBT rights, Capacity Building, Human Rights
Monica Velasquez
Director Centro de Información PROCOLOMBIA at Universidad Gran Colombia Armenia
International Trade and Development
Education
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2010 — 2012
MA, Development Economics and International Development
Texas A&M University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics
Experience
Universidad Gran Colombia- Armenia July 2013 - Present
Skills
Economics of Development, Negotiation, English, Nonprofits, Analysis, International Relations, Policy Analysis, International..., NGOs, Leadership, Economics, Qualitative Research, Public Policy, Policy, Research
NIKOS VASILAKIS
Executive Director bij Oil shipping & offshore works as head of the Boards
International Trade and Development
Education
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2015 — 2020
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Steam Turbines Systems
Greek mercant engineering 1974 — 1983
Diploma -Certificate Lanquage - Commercial Management, Engineering Shipping especial MEK/Steam Turbines, 19
Experience
Stability Legend S/A PANAMA April 2015 - Present
International Steam Turbines April 2015 - Present
SALES PRODUCTS for the follow, Turbines Spare Parts, Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines, February 2015 - Present
China Copper Factory by Engireening February 2015 - Present
steam - gas - turbines spare February 2015 - Present
www.stabilitylegend.com October 2014 - Present
Stability Legend s/a (agency) October 2014 - Present
Stability Legend s/a Panama April 2014 - Present
STABILITY LEGEND S/A April 2014 - Present
stability legend s/a January 2014 - Present
Skills
Operations Management, advice use t/c hoses..., Management, fumigations systems for..., Project Planning, speaking different..., Tank Cleaning, Maritime, production of special..., Navigation, Transportation, Maritime Operations, production of pure..., Microsoft Office, International Shipping, Shipping
Noel O'Regan
Owner, PMI Software
Computer Software
Education
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 1992 — 1993
Associate's Degree, Politics and Economics, 1st Class Honours
Experience
PMI Software September 2012 - Present
PMI Software January 2009 - Present
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Leadership, Team Building
Olufemi, Olalekan Adebajo
Budget/Policy Analyst/Research Fellow at Justice Development and Peace Commission
Research
Education
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam 2009 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Poverty Studies and Policy Analysis, B
Olabisi Onabanjo University 1993 — 1997
B Sc, Economics, Second Class Upper
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam
Experience
Justice Development and Peace Commission January 2011 - Present
Gateway ICT Polytechnic Itori Ewekoro. 2007 - 2009
Skills
Budget, ITIL, Governance and Public..., Budgets, Community Development, Project Planning, Public Policy, Project Management, Proposal Writing, Policy, Policy Analysis, Research
Paola Andrea Delgado Ángel
Master's student
Public Policy
Education
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2014 — 2015
Master in Development Studies, Social Policy for Development
Universidad Externado de Colombia 2004 — 2008
Profesional en Gobierno y Relaciones Internacionales, Ciencias políticas y gobierno
Experience
Universidad Nacional de Colombia May 2014 - August 2014
Conexión Colombia August 2011 - May 2014
Constructora Bolivar S.A. July 2010 - March 2011
Skills
Relaciones públicas, English, Trabajo en equipo, Estrategia, Inglés, Microsoft Excel, Gestión de proyectos, Planificación..., Español, Estrategia empresarial, Relaciones..., Negociación, Investigación y..., Cooperación..., Liderazgo de equipos
Paola Rozo
Social Learning and Change (Visual) Facilitator Participatory, Systems Thinking and Process Approach
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
International Development Evaluation Association-IDEAS Global Assembly Johannesburg, South Africa 2009 — 2009
International certificate, Getting to Results: Evaluation Capacity Building and Development.
Carleton University - Ottawa, Canada. 2007 — 2007
International Training course, Building Skills to Evaluate Development Interventions.
Wageningen University 2007 — 2007
International Certificate, Facilitating multi stakeholder processes and social learning
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 1998 — 1999
Master's degree, Development-Gender
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas / PUCCAMP 1989 — 1992
Licenciatura, Arte Educación
Experience
Civil Peace Service/ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH-GIZ Bolivia July 2015 - Present
Freelance International Development Consultant January 2000 - Present
VSO Horn and East Africa August 2015 - August 2015
VSO July 2015 - July 2015
MISEREOR March 2015 - May 2015
Oxfam-Québec March 2015 - March 2015
VSO February 2015 - March 2015
Liechtenstein Development Service - LED November 2014 - February 2015
Civil Peace Service/GIZ Bolivia June 2014 - November 2014
VSO October 2014 - October 2014
Skills
Corporate Social..., Facilitación de..., Planificación..., Action Learning, International Relations, Facilitación visual, Sustainable Development, Management Consulting, Policy, Participatory evaluation, Evaluación de programas..., Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Enfoques y perspectivas..., NGOs, Visual facilitation and..., Sustainability, International..., Research, Organizational..., Sistematización visual, Strategic Planning, Rural Development, Capacity Building, Planificación..., Terorías de cambio ToC
Pauline van der Haagen
Government Administration
Education
University of Amsterdam 2006 — 2007
Master of Science
Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch 2005 — 2006
Leiden University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor
Technische Universiteit Delft 1999 — 2003
Propedeuse
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam
Master's Degree
Experience
Provincie Noord-Holland September 2010 - Present
Skills
Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Dutch, English, Policy Analysis, Policy, Non-profit Volunteer, International Relations, Politics, Government
Rashmi Thapa
European Affairs and Partnerships Manager at Search for Common Ground
International Affairs
Education
University of Nottingham 2012 — 2012
Diploma, International Human Rights Law
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2009 — 2010
MA (Research), Development Studies
The Manchester Metropolitan University 2002 — 2005
BA (honors), Business Management- Economics
Reading College and School of Arts and Design 2000 — 2002
National Diploma, Economics
Experience
Search for Common Ground October 2014 - Present
Handicap International April 2011 - October 2014
Search for Common Ground February 2011 - 2012
Search for Common Ground March 2010 - April 2011
Search for Common Ground August 2008 - August 2009
Search for Common Ground 2007 - 2008
UNESCO August 2006 - August 2007
Family Planning Association of Nepal, part of International Planned Parenthood Federation June 1999 - September 2002
René Kolkman
Architectuur en ruimtelijke ordening professional
Architecture & Planning
Education
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 1999 — 1999
Certicaat, Propadeuse Bouwkunde
Hogeschool Utrecht 1985 — 1988
Ruimtelijke Ordening @ Planologie
Experience
Dorpshuis Rheden January 2014 - Present
ROC RijnIJssel 2009 - 2010
Vitae Nederland 2008 - 2009
Toorman Architecten 1998 - 2008
Centraal Wonen Vlaardingen 1998 - 2007
Skills
Architectural Design, Financial Calculations, Construction
Ronald de Waard
Bassist bij The Cosmic Carnival
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Education
E&R Opleidingen 2010 — 2010
Beroepschauffeur, Personenvervoer
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Biologische & Cognitieve Psychologie
Experience
Arriva June 2013 - Present
RET 2012 - Present
The Cosmic Carnival September 2007 - Present
Skills
Music, Microsoft Office, Logistics
Saif Ullah Khalid
Strategic Planning Expert at USAID
Higher Education
Education
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Public Administration and Governance Studies
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2007 — 2008
Master's degree, Economics of Development
University of Peshawar 2000 — 2003
Master's degree, Economics
Experience
USAID October 2014 - Present
Centre for Governance and Public Accountability (CGPA) August 2014 - October 2014
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam May 2009 - July 2014
United Nations August 2013 - November 2013
Khushhali Bank Ltd August 2006 - October 2007
Khushhali Bank Ltd August 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Output Based Budgeting, Governance, Ethnography, Scientific Writing, Quantitative Research, SPSS, Statistics, Econometrics, Qualitative Research, Police Misconduct
Sanne van der Gaag
Beleidsmedewerker at Haagse Stadspartij
Political Organization
Education
Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS), Universiteit van Amsterdam 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Algemene Sociologie, 7.94
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam / Erasmus University Rotterdam 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Sociology
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2011 — 2011
Undergraduate minor (15 ECTS), 'Global poverty, local solutions'
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geschiedenis
Sara Lazzaroni
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research
Education
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore 2010 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economic Policy, Excellent; Awarded the label of 'Doctor Europaeus'
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (MA), Development Studies - Economics of Development, Distinction
Università degli Studi di Pavia 2007 — 2010
Master, International Economic Integration (Economics and Political Science), 110/110 cum laude
University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne 2008 — 2009
Erasmus, Economie Internationale
Università degli Studi di Pavia 2004 — 2007
Bachelor, Economics
Experience
University of Bologna September 2014 - Present
Overseas Development Institute August 2014 - January 2015
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam June 2012 - August 2012
Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale October 2009 - June 2010
Cariplo Programme March 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Econometrics, European Union, Research, Human Rights, SPSS, Natural Disasters, Macroeconomics, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, English, International..., NGOs, Quantative Analysis, development ec, Economic Policy, International Economics, International..., Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, Econometr, Stata, Statistics, International Relations, Economics, Development Economics, Politics
Sever Dzigurski
freelance consultant trainer, researcher, evaluator
Civic & Social Organization
Education
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA), Public Policy
LGI 2010 — 2011
fellowship, policy study - youth participation
Faculty for Media and Communication 2007 — 2010
BA, Communication
LSE 2005 — 2007
sociology, globalisation
Jönköping University 2001 — 2004
2 University Certificates, Leadership and developmental community youth work
Experience
IOM / ISC / SIPRU / FRNPSV / BOS / Hajde da... / Serbian Government / DILS / Group 484... December 2008 - Present
General Secretariat of the Republic of Serbia October 2008 - November 2012
Serbian Government, GOP Project August 2007 - October 2008
Forum Syd Balkans Program July 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Technical Assistance, Diplomacy, NGOs, Grants, Childcare, International..., Humanitarian Assistance, Community Development, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Government, Social Change, Strategic Communications, Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social..., Proposal Writing, Capacity Building, Project Planning, Youth Work, Conflict, Civil Society, Humanitarian, Report Writing, Qualitative Research, Public Administration, Training, Non-profits, Program Development, Political Science, Nonprofits, Conflict Resolution, Organizational..., European Union, Youth Development, Sustainable Development, International..., Community Engagement, Intercultural..., Public Policy, International Relations, Workshop Facilitation, Policy, Gender Equality, Research, Human Rights, Project Coordination, Program Evaluation, Governance, Economic Development
Tatiana Mora
Senior manager & communication strategist looking for new challenges
Management Consulting
Education
EAE Business School 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 1998 — 2000
Master of Arts (M.A.), Development Economics and International Development, Cum Laude
Universidad de Costa Rica 1992 — 1996
Licentiate degree, Economics
Lycée Français du Costa Rica 1986 — 1991
Baccalauréat
Experience
PAU Education July 2009 - March 2015
PAU Education February 2003 - June 2009
Intermon Oxfam May 2002 - 2003
United Nations Development Programme 2000 - 2003
Consejeros Económicos y Financieros S.A. - CEFSA March 1995 - July 1998
Central American Institute of Business Administration (INCAE-Harvard) November 1996 - June 1998
Universidad de Costa Rica February 1995 - December 1996
Skills
Humanitarian Assistance, Desarrollo sostenible, Strategy, Health, Public speaking, Ejecución de proyectos, Responsabilidad social..., Relaciones públicas, Análisis legislativo, Relationship building..., Sector público, Análisis, Gobernanza, Español, Sustainable Development, Liderazgo, Multilingüismo, Estrategia empresarial, Gestión de proyectos, Microsoft Office, Inglés, Multitasking, Sociedad civil, Administración y..., Public procurement, Sector privado, Public Relations, Team building, Social marketing, Human Rights, Competitive funding..., Investigación y..., Desarrollo de la..., Management, ONG, Communication campaigns, Relaciones..., Redes sociales, Policy Analysis, Intercultural..., Liderazgo de equipos..., Negotiation, Comunicación..., Cooperación..., Investigación..., Planificación..., Training, Estrategia, Education, Civil Society
Tomas Alberto Chang Pico
Research Trainee at Prince Claus Fund
Research
Education
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Public Policy, Political Economy and Development
The Hague Academy of International Law 2014 — 2014
Diploma, Public International Law, Private International Law
University for Peace 2012 — 2013
Master’s Degree, International Law and the Settlement of Disputes
Universidad Metropolitana 2006 — 2011
Juris Doctor (J.D.), International Law and Legal Studies
Universidad Metropolitana (VE) 2006 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Experience
Prince Claus Fund August 2015 - Present
Parliamentarians for Global Action November 2014 - May 2015
University for Peace December 2013 - August 2014
Baker & McKenzie March 2011 - February 2012
Universidad Metropolitana January 2010 - March 2011
Centro de Arbitraje de la Cámara de Caracas June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
International Political..., International Human..., Policy Analysis, International Law, Dispute Settlement, Negotiation, Public Policy, International Relations, Conflict Resolution, Research, Alternative Dispute..., Foreign Investment Law, International..., Conflict Analysis, Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation, Peace Studies, International..., Legal Research, International...
Zelalem Yilma Debebe
PhD fellow at the International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Research
Education
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2011 — 2015
PhD, Development Economics
Radboud University Nijmegen 2010 — 2011
Advanced Masters, International Development
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2008 — 2009
MA, Economics of Development
Jimma University 2004 — 2006
BA, Economics
Experience
International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam February 2011 - Present
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen January 2010 - February 2011
Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam September 2009 - December 2009
Jimma University 2006 - 2008
Skills
Economics, Rural Development, Statistics, International..., Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Capacity Building, NGOs, Stata, Economic Development, Research
Zuzana Novakova
Visiting Researcher at Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at the KyivMohyla Academy
Research
Education
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2014 — 2018
Doctorate, Political economy of transitions, Foreign policy
Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals, IBEI 2011 — 2012
MA, International Relations
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam 2010 — 2011
Master's degree, Development studies: Governance and Democracy
Comenius University in Bratislava 2007 — 2009
BA, European Studies
Universidade de Coimbra / University of Coimbra 2007 — 2008
Erasmus program, International Relations and Affairs
Experience
Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy September 2015 - Present
European Policy Centre June 2013 - August 2014
European Policy Centre September 2012 - June 2013
Center for the Research of Ethnicity and Culture January 2010 - August 2011
Verde Vida Oficina Socio-educativa October 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Foreign Policy, Human Rights, International Relations, International..., Diplomacy, Civil Society, Intercultural..., International Political..., Global Governance, European Integration, International Security, Public Policy, Informal Education, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, European Politics, European politics, European Studies, Political Science, European Union