CINTHIA DE ROOVER
London
Summary
Experienced in political advocacy, EU development policy, and stakeholder engagement with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected contexts. Proven track record in negotiating funding strategies, conducting high-level analysis, and supporting public and private actors in complex environments. Dual expertise in research and operational advisory with a strong understanding of European institutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Lead analyst
STRATENA
04.2025 - Current
- Advise public and private actors' operations in fragile environments.
- Deliver geopolitical briefings and conflict sensitivity assessments.
- Produce of customized strategic deliverables: executive briefings, contextual due diligence, feasibility studies, market entry strategies, and social acceptability strategies for businesses
- Conduct market research to identify new opportunities for expansion.
Humanitarian aid and European Union support officer
ACODEV
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Lead lobbying and advocacy efforts targeting Belgian federal institutions and development policy stakeholders
- Provide administrative support to project teams and stakeholders at ACODEV.
- Monitor and analyze legislation on international cooperation in Belgium and internationally
- Monitor and analyze of European funding lines (DEVCO and ECHO)
Coordinator
M.A.K.S
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Responsible of the coordination and supervision of educational multimedia projects
- In charge of a team of 4 people
- Assist in the development of training materials and resources for new staff.
- Prepare application in response to calls for proposals
- Analyze project needs and coordinated logistics to support operational efficiency.
Research Assistant
George Washington University
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Support to the extremism programme as part of the research on right-wing extremism and radicalisation in Europe and the USA
- Conduct group and individual interviews
- Conduct literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Compilation and analysis of qualitative data
Education
Master - conflict prevention and peacebuilding
University of Durham
01-2021
Bachelor - international relations and development
University of Sussex
06.2019
Skills
- Political advocacy & EU policy analysis
- Geopolitical & conflict sensitivity assessments
- Strategic communications & stakeholder engagement
- Public affairs strategy & negotiation
- Research, reporting, and qualitative data analysis
- Fluent in French & English
Accomplishments
- Creation of Stratena, an independent advisory boutique for market analysis in fragile contexts
- Successful negotiations for an increase of 10% of government funding for humanitarian NGOs
- Positive responses to various social projects
- Designing and carrying out qualitative studies involving a large number of in-depth interviews and focus groups on the subject of radicalization, which produced exploitable data
Languages
French
First Language
Immigration status
EU citizen, relocating to England, UK pre-settlement status
Timeline
Founder & Lead analyst
STRATENA
04.2025 - Current
Humanitarian aid and European Union support officer
ACODEV
07.2023 - 03.2024
Coordinator
M.A.K.S
12.2021 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
George Washington University
09.2020 - 09.2021
Master - conflict prevention and peacebuilding
University of Durham
Bachelor - international relations and development
University of Sussex
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