Sylvain Platevoet

International Development and Advocacy Manager at Cartooning For Peace
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Contact Information
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Paris, Île-de-France, France, FR
Languages
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Dutch Limited working proficiency
  • Polish Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • France
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • International Development and Advocacy Manager
      • Mar 2018 - Present

      Responsible for the set up of international programmes and advocacy work for an organization whose mission is to 1) promote the profession of press cartoonist and raise awareness of societal issues through press cartoons 2) promote freedom of expression and defend press cartoonists at risk due to their work 3) use press cartoons as a tool for Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and education for citizenship and international solidarity. a) In charge of coordinating international education and awareness programmes funded by bilateral and multilateral agencies (EU, AFD - up to EUR 1m); b) In charge of Institutional advocacy and monitoring of attacks against cartoonists as well as awareness-raising towards the general audience; c) Development of international partnerships and programmes - preparation of proposals and response to calls for projects; d) Participation in the organization of events and round tables on freedom of expression, MIL, etc. Show less

    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Programme Officer
      • Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

      Internews is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard. Responsible for Programme management support. Work closely with business managers, Senior management and regional directors to ensure coordination of programme support to field offices in Africa: a) Programme support (monitoring and capacity building; planning, budget forecasting), Grant management (monitoring of compliance with contracts and internal policies, expenditures control), sub-grant management (contractual arrangements and monitoring), and liaison with donors and partners (reporting, negotiation); b) Development of new opportunities and partnerships, participation to proposals preparation. Show less

    • Belgium
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Project Coordinator
      • Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

      Tempora is a major player in the design, delivery, promotion and management of (cultural, historical or scientific) museums, exhibitions as well as of heritage sites. In charge of leading and coordinating the development of projects in Europe and in the U.S.A. a) Answer to published calls for proposals and management of awarded contracts; b) Leading and coordinating the design and delivery of self-produced creations following direct order or Tempora’s initiative: appointment and coordination of teams of in-house and external specialists, development monitoring of schedules/budgets/contracts, fundraising and grant management, procurement, artistic direction, management of loaned collections, marketing and communication; c) Participation to scientific and creative design of projects; d) Strategic development of projects and partnerships with actors from the cultural field; Sample of projects: - "Planète vivante" (Museum of Natural History, Brussels - opening in 2020); - "From Texas to Bastogne, Texas Aggies go to war" (May 2014 & December 2014 in Bastogne - Texas A&M University, city of Bastogne); - "Islam, it's also our History!" (EACEA - on going); - "Bastogne 1944, The Battle of the Ardennes" (2016, Airborne Museum); - Renewal of the visitor's tour at the Villers-la-Ville abbey (2016); - "Behind the Numbers, discover the Stock exchange world" (2015); - "European Development Days 2013" (DG DEVCO) - Logistics assistant. Show less

    • Civil Engineering
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • International Project Manager
      • Jul 2008 - Jun 2013

      COWI Belgium, located in Brussels, is a consultancy company specialising in technical assistance services and performing studies (including impact assessments and evaluations) for the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Luxembourg. Responsible for managing European Union DG DEVCO Beneficiary Framework Contract 2009-2013 Lot 7 (Governance and Home Affairs) and DG DEVCO Commission Framework Contract 2011-2015 Lot 1 (studies and technical assistance in all domains). a) Management of Cultural heritage and Governance projects; b) Business development: identification and review of opportunities; coordination of proposals preparation. Show less

    • Belgium
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant PM
      • Mar 2008 - May 2008

      Cecoforma Events & Communication is a global communication agency with 30 years of experience in delivering quality and costeffective results to a variety of institutional and corporate clients in more than 100 countries. Member of project management team in charge of the preparation of a tender proposal for a technical Assistance project in Algeria. Cecoforma Events & Communication is a global communication agency with 30 years of experience in delivering quality and costeffective results to a variety of institutional and corporate clients in more than 100 countries. Member of project management team in charge of the preparation of a tender proposal for a technical Assistance project in Algeria.

    • Internship
      • Sep 2007 - Nov 2007

      Assistant in the field of Mergers and Acquisitions Assistant in the field of Mergers and Acquisitions

    • Belgium
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Commercial Manager
      • Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

      Commercial activities in the field of Bank and Insurance Commercial activities in the field of Bank and Insurance

Education

  • Université libre de Bruxelles
    Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs
    2004 - 2005
  • Université libre de Bruxelles
    Master's degree, Cultural Anthropology
    2000 - 2004
  • City, University of London
    Certificate in Curating and Exhibition Project Management, Curating and Exhibition Project Management
    2017 - 2017
  • ACODEV
    Certificate, PCM - monitoring of projects
    2008 - 2008
  • CTB-BTC
    Certificate, development cooperation
    2008 - 2008
  • Bruxelles formation
    Certificate in creation and management of SMEs, Business Administration and Management, General
    2007 - 2007

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