Alban van der Straten

Author

Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Passionate about making the individual’s talents meet society’s needs. Extensive knowledge of the political, institutional and third sector dynamics and networks in Belgium and Europe. Strong strategic, communication and negotiation skills.

Experience

  • Author, translator and editor at Uitgeverij Lannoo
    Jan 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 7 mos

    Free-lance writing, translating and editing for Uitgeverij Lannoo, Editions Racine, Editions Mardaga, Editions Versaille and Editions Jourdan. Personal publications: "Les pirates de la mer du Nord" (Racine, 2020) / "Piraten van de Noordzee" (Lannoo, 2020); "Les Explorateurs Belges" (Mardaga, 2016) / "De Belgische Ontdekkingsreizigers" (Lannoo 2016)...

  • Advocacy officer at Citizen service network / Plateforme pour le Service Citoyen / Platform voor de Samenlevingsdienst
    Dec 2016 - Dec 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Political advocacy for the institutionalisation of a Citizen Service programme in Belgium and at European level. The Citizen Service gives the opportunity to youngsters aged 18-25 to engage 6 months full-time with peers from various backgrounds in community projects while benefiting from a citizenship training, an official recognition, insurance and an allowance.

  • Advocacy officer at CNCD-11.11.11
    Sep 2010 - 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Field research in Burkina Faso and advocacy in Europe. Contribution to the International Water Week in Amsterdam + publications for the UNESCO IHE and the CNCD 11.11.11 « Points Sud » series.

  • Consultant at Accenture
    Sep 2009 - Jun 2010 · 10 mos

    Consultancy for an European e-health scheme the framework of a joint venture between Accenture, the Lisbon Council think thank and the College of Europe. Won The Public Service Innovation Award.

  • EU Project Coordinator at Ecett Networks
    Jun 2006 - Jun 2009 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Managed a large-scale European peer-to-peer training project for a Therapeutic Community network and secured a new two-year EU grant for an international e-learning project