Nelson Lwanga
Alken
Summary
Passionate public policy analyst and urban mobility enthusiast, with experience in sustainable transportation, and Urban planning. Focused on growing a solid foundation in policy analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Seeking to leverage my expertise and enthusiasm for EU public policy to contribute effectively as an Intern in the EU Department at UITP.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
MOBILITY EXPERT (INTERIM)
Department of Mobility - City of Genk. Stadsplein 1, 3600 Genk
Hasselt
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Successfully led Genk's involvement with POLIS, thereby increasing the city's recognition in EU transport policy exchanges and making significant contributions to sustainable urban mobility initiatives.
- Developed and implemented communication strategies
for projects including the integration of renewable
energy in urban transport hubs (Hoppin points),
positioning Genk as a leader in sustainable mobility. - Monitored EU policy developments, providing timely analysis and recommendations that shaped local policy alignment with EU directives, particularly in the sectors of environment, transport, and public health.
- Coordinated with a range of 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.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Project Coördinator
Transportation Sciences Network (TSN), IMOB
HASSELT
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated the 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 in relation to 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.
Objective 3: Advocate for the implementation of the recommendations of the project Safer Roads Now.
The coordination team had to:
‑ Coordinate youth leaders, designers and the team for effective program content dissemination.
‑ Reach out to the corresponding stakeholders and decision makers.
‑ Monitor and increase the impact of the project through effective engagements and communication.
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 behavior studies for traffic improvement programs in the city of Kampala.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science: EU & INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM10-2024
Master in Transportation Sciences - Sustainable Transportation policy planning and Traffic safety
Hasselt University
DIEPENBEEK 07.2021
Bachelor of Development studies - Energy, Environment and Development Urbanization and Development Project planning and Management
Makerere University Kampala, Uganda
01-2019
Skills
- Expert Mobility
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Project management
- Time management
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: B
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Luganda
- Dutch
- Swahili
- French
References
- Mevr. Marjan Frederix, 0473791346, Marjan.Frederix@genk.be, City of Genk
- Prof. dr. Elke HERMANS, +3211269141, elke.hermans@uhasselt.be, Hasselt University
- Ms. Linda Nekesa, +32477082233, lindanekesa.masibo@uhasselt.be, Transportation Sciences Network
Timeline
MOBILITY EXPERT (INTERIM)
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 Arts - Political Science: EU & 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 and Development Urbanization and Development Project planning and Management
Makerere University Kampala, Uganda
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