Bibi Deflander
Rotterdam,Netherlands
Summary
A bachelor student focused on international relations, alongside experience in developing partnerships in different organisations; extensive exposure to multicultural work and life environments. Relevant expertise in project development, crafting fundraising proposals and pitches, designing promotional materials, crisis management, multi-media communication tools, online awareness campaigns, and event organisation. I’m driven by a passion for innovative Afro-European synergies, storytelling that connects communities, and creating collaborative opportunities that empower diverse voices.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Member/Partnership Officer
Association of Students of African Heritage
Rotterdam
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Lead external relations, fundraising, and foster strategic and sustainable partnership development
- Secured 20+ partnerships spanning resources, education, and collective initiatives, enhancing visibility within the professional community
- Drove successful fundraising creating additional revenue streams, and enhanced team productivity through clear processes
External Relations Coordinator
Equal Trade Alliance
The Hague
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Lead outreach to internal and external stakeholders, distributing key messages and campaign materials
- Organized 5+ high-impact events—panels, workshops, and campaigns—under tight deadlines
- Maintained communication with Equality Leaders Networks across the Global South to ensure global collaboration
- Developed and executed online awareness campaigns, including professionally edited videos to boost local engagement on sustainable and ecological strategies
Intern
International Radio Station of France RFI Kiswahili
Nairobi
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated in the production of a Kenyan cultural magazine segment, from research through video editing to deliver a polished multimedia feature
Environmental & Marine Resources Intern
Kenya Marine Mammal Research & Conservation
Watamu, Kenya
- Supported marine conservation research, data entry, and marketing-proposal drafting and delivery
- Created more than 20 social-media content outlets that increased public awareness of Watamu’s ecological initiatives
Social media marketing intern
EcoWorld Recycling
Watamu
- Crafted and edited promotional videos, managed online marketing channels, and boosted organizational productivity
Development Volunteer
Olepangi, Eco-Lodge
Nanyuki
- Supported lodge operations and hospitality, served as horseback-riding instructor
- Introduced innovative HR processes that improved volunteer coordination
Student Intern
Kenya Red Cross
Nairobi
- Assisted in disaster-relief security operations and developed basic crisis-management protocols
Co-founder
Safisha
Nairobi
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Co-founder with aim to reduce litter in Nairobi through coaction in clean up operations, carried out 10 cleaning operations with reliable recycling outputs
Ambassador
Lion's Pride
Nairobi
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Experience in leadership, collaborative work, communication, planning & management for events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management of International Social Challenges
Erasmus University
Rotterdam, Netherlands /2022 - /2025
International Baccalaureate (IB) Bilingual Diploma - High school Diploma
International School of Kenya
Nairobi /2019 - /2021
Exchange Bachelor Program - Political Science
ISCTE
Lisboa, Portugal Skills
- Multi-Cultural Capacity
- Creative
- Adaptability
- Strategic Problem Solving - conflict mitigation
- Emotional Intelligence
- Open Communicator
- Collaborative Leadership
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Dutch
Native
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Italian
Beginner (A1)
Swahili
Beginner (A1)
Certification
- Jury certificate European Capital of Democracy, ECOD
- Rotterdam Model United Nations Conference 2024
- Economic Development, OxfordX
- Communication for Development, UNICEF
- Industrial Policy Africa, EDX
- Marketing certificate Erasmus University
- First Aid Certificate, Red Cross
Hard Skills
- Project Development (fundraising, organization, implementation, monitoring)
- Software proficiency (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Excel)
- Design & multimedia (Canva, DaVinci Resolve, social media management platforms)
- Research & literature review methods (Qualitative strengths)
Timeline
Board Member/Partnership Officer
Association of Students of African Heritage
08.2024 - 04.2025
External Relations Coordinator
Equal Trade Alliance
08.2024 - 04.2025
Intern
International Radio Station of France RFI Kiswahili
08.2023 - 08.2023
Co-founder
Safisha
09.2019 - 03.2021
Ambassador
Lion's Pride
01.2019 - 03.2021
Environmental & Marine Resources Intern
Kenya Marine Mammal Research & Conservation
Social media marketing intern
EcoWorld Recycling
Development Volunteer
Olepangi, Eco-Lodge
Student Intern
Kenya Red Cross
Bachelor of Science - Management of International Social Challenges
Erasmus University
/2022 - /2025
International Baccalaureate (IB) Bilingual Diploma - High school Diploma
International School of Kenya
/2019 - /2021
Exchange Bachelor Program - Political Science
ISCTE
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