Nelson Lwanga
Meedergatstraat 163
Summary
Motivated Junior Policy Analyst with expertise in sustainable transportation, renewable energy, and corporate responsibility. Growing experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards regulatory landscape. Skilled in using tools like Ms Office tools, Excel, SPSS, GIS, and Power BI for data analysis. Committed to contributing to policy changes for renewable energy as a core component of a sustainable and inclusive energy system.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobility Intern |
Department of Mobility - City of Genk. Stadsplein 1, 3600 Genk
GENK
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented communication strategies for Hoppin points projects, including the solar energy integration in mobility hubs, Cambio shared cars, and e-charging columns; positioning Genk as a leader in sustainable urban mobility.
- Successfully led Genk's involvement with POLIS (a network of European cities and regions working together to develop innovative technologies and policies for local transport), thereby increasing the city's recognition in EU transport policy exchanges and making significant contributions to sustainable urban mobility initiatives.
- Monitored European public transport policy developments, providing timely analysis and recommendations that shaped local procurement and policy alignment with EU directives, particularly in the environment, transport, and public health domains.
- Coordinated with different stakeholders from governmental bodies, industry associations, NGOs, and the media to advance Genk's sustainable transport and energy goals.
- Participated in conferences and seminars to expand personal networks and stay updated on the latest trends in urban mobility and EU policy.
Project Coördinator |
Transportation Sciences Network (TSN), IMOB
HASSELT
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated withthe project team members to achieve the objectives of the Safer Roads Now (SRN) project. This was a local action project created by students at Hasselt University, funded by the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety, and Total Energies Foundation. The SRN project had three objectives: Objective 1, Engage students from Hasselt University in the identification/prioritization of infrastructure and community targets with a high improvement potential for walking and cycling within Hasselt and Diepenbeek; Objective 2, Train road safety youth leaders who will spread knowledge on road safety for soft mobility users at the University by the end of April 2023.
Intern |
National Road Safety Council, Ministry of Works and Transport - Uganda
Uganda
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided support for the documentation of the Kampala Capital City traffic safety project under the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP)
- Participated in traffic safety audits and traffic safety behaviour studies for traffic improvement programs in Kampala City
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Education
Master of Political Science - European & International Governance
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM10-2024
Master in Transportation Sciences - Sustainable Transportation policy planning and Traffic safety
Hasselt University
DIEPENBEEK, BELGIUM 07.2021
Bachelor of Development studies - Energy, Environment, Urbanisation & Development
Makerere University Kampala
UGANDA01-2019
Skills
- Ms Office Tools
- Ms Teams Toolkit
- Ms Project
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Asana
- GIS
- SPSS
- Nvivo
- Miro board
- Power Bi
- Internet UX Design
SKILLS
- Policy analysis: analysing data & interpreting policy.
- Project Management: Teams project planning like Asana.
- Data analysis: using SPSS, GIS, and Excel for data manipulation and statistical analysis.
- Communication: developing and implementing effective campaign plans.
- Stakeholder engagement: coordinating with diverse stakeholders
- Technical writing: preparing detailed reports, briefs, and policy documents.
- Event coordination: organizing and participating in policy events, meetings, and conferences.
VOLUNTEER WORK
TEAM LEADER | VOLUNTARY SERVICES OVERSEAS (VSO) | May 2019 - August 2019
- Supported both national and international volunteers during the project and ensured compliance with VSO's safety and security policy.
- Assisted with volunteers' placements with suitable host home identification.
- Regularly communicated with VSO supervisors and effectively managed national and international volunteer welfare issues.
- Planned and coordinated weekly activities, events and social interactions in accordance with the VSO cycle targets.
Certification
- Post-Graduate Specialization in Managerial Economics and Business Analysis | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- EU Policy and Implementation: Making Europe Work! | Universiteit Leiden
- Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
- Renewable Energy Specialization Certificate | University of Colorado Boulder
- Global Energy and Climate Policy | University of London
Timeline
Mobility Intern |
Department of Mobility - City of Genk. Stadsplein 1, 3600 Genk
08.2022 - 08.2023
Project Coördinator |
Transportation Sciences Network (TSN), IMOB
05.2021 - 06.2022
Intern |
National Road Safety Council, Ministry of Works and Transport - Uganda
09.2020 - 03.2021
Master of Political Science - European & International Governance
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Master in Transportation Sciences - Sustainable Transportation policy planning and Traffic safety
Hasselt University
Bachelor of Development studies - Energy, Environment, Urbanisation & Development
Makerere University Kampala
- Post-Graduate Specialization in Managerial Economics and Business Analysis | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- EU Policy and Implementation: Making Europe Work! | Universiteit Leiden
- Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
- Renewable Energy Specialization Certificate | University of Colorado Boulder
- Global Energy and Climate Policy | University of London
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