Diego Sanges
Rue Bagolet 58, 4000 Liège
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Office
City of Herstal General Directorate
Herstal
07.2024 - Current
- Analyzing the legal framework, quantitative and qualitative data, to guide decision-making.
- Preparing and attending high-level strategic discussions and negotiations.
- Writing policy notes, briefings, and reports for the General Directorate and relevant authorities.
- Auditing and controlling internal procedures and legal obligations.
Advisor to the Minister of the Budget
Wallonia-Brussels Federation Government
Brussels
11.2019 - 07.2024
- Providing the Minister with well-researched policy recommendations investments, and expenditure prioritization.
- Preparing speeches, press releases, and other communication materials to explain complex budgetary policies to the public, media, and other stakeholders effectively.
Head of Cabinet to the Mayor
City of Herstal
Herstal
09.2019 - 07.2024
- Managing the technical and political expertise of the Mayor's Office and Administration, particularly in the preparation of strategic dossiers (including the ERDF and ESF-funded programs).
- Supervising the organisation of decision-making bodies, advising the elected representatives or the executives in their decisions.
- Managing crisis situations and crisis communication.
- Designing new public policies and supervising their implementation and evaluation.
- Representing the Mayor.
Parliamentary Attaché
Belgian Federal Parliament
Brussels
12.2015 - 10.2019
- Preparing legislative work on European affairs and Social policies.
- Meeting and negociating with key stakeholders and various interest groups.
Press and Media Officer
City of Herstal
Herstal
07.2015 - 09.2019
- Responding to enquiries from journalists,
- Preparing press releases, speeches and interviews.
- Organising press conferences.
Education
Master of Science - Public Policy and Human Development
United Nations University / Maastricht Graduate School of Governance
Netherlands12-2013
Master of Arts - Political Science (International Relations)
University of Liège
Belgium09-2012
Skills
- Policy Formulation and Advisory
- Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Crisis Management and Communication
- Project-management
- Problem-solving
Languages
French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Italian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Affiliations
- Board member of the Walloon Water Management Company and Public Water Management Company (since january 2024)
Timeline
Head of Office
City of Herstal General Directorate
07.2024 - Current
Advisor to the Minister of the Budget
Wallonia-Brussels Federation Government
11.2019 - 07.2024
Head of Cabinet to the Mayor
City of Herstal
09.2019 - 07.2024
Parliamentary Attaché
Belgian Federal Parliament
12.2015 - 10.2019
Press and Media Officer
City of Herstal
07.2015 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Public Policy and Human Development
United Nations University / Maastricht Graduate School of Governance
Master of Arts - Political Science (International Relations)
University of Liège
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