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Oliver Foster

Oliver Foster

Student Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chargé Developpement Ola Radio

  • Education

    • Universidad Diego Portales

      2015 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree Study Abroad International / Latin American Relations

      Exchange Semester in Santiago de Chile

    • Institut d'études du développement de la Sorbonne

      2019 - 2020
      Master's degree Agricultural Development and Economic Policies

      A wide range of modules covering topics such as: -Agronomics-Agricultural Policy-Agronomy / Zootechny-Data Processing (STATA; R Studio)-Project Development and Management-Political Economy of Resource Extraction-Cartography (QGIS)-Financial MonitoringCourse taught in FrenchThesis : "Towards an Interdisciplinary Understanding of Carbon Sequestration in DSCATT: Exploring Methodological Approaches to Participatory Research in a Context of Limited… Show more A wide range of modules covering topics such as: -Agronomics-Agricultural Policy-Agronomy / Zootechny-Data Processing (STATA; R Studio)-Project Development and Management-Political Economy of Resource Extraction-Cartography (QGIS)-Financial MonitoringCourse taught in FrenchThesis : "Towards an Interdisciplinary Understanding of Carbon Sequestration in DSCATT: Exploring Methodological Approaches to Participatory Research in a Context of Limited Field Interaction." Show less

    • King's College London

      2018 - 2019
      Master's degree Development Economics and International Development Distinction

      Msc Latin American DevelopmentCourses:-Project Management-Evaluation Sustainable Development -Latin American History and Politics -Political Economy of Market Reform -Development Theory-Portuguese-Social JusticeDissertation: "When Peace Fuels Conflict: Pax Extractiva and Socio-Environmental Conflict in Post-Conflict Colombia"

    • Leiden University

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree International/Global Studies 2:1 Hons

      International Relations with a focus on Latin American Affairs. Thesis: "Norm Subsidiarity as an Ideational Basis for Regional Security General: UNASUR and the Securitisation of Strategic Natural Resources in South America"

    • Lycée Saint-Vincent de Senlis

      2010 - 2013
      High School Baccalauréat L

  • Experience

    • Transparency International

      Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
      Student Consultant

      Student consultancy project in partnership with Leiden University and Transparency International (NL). Our objective was to give recommendations to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs on how it should support Dutch SMEs with regards to corruption when these wish to enter the Colombian market.

    • Restaurant Bistrot de la Place

      Sept 2016 - Jan 2017
      Kitchen Assistant

    • Tiara Chateau Mont-Royal

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Chef de Rang

    • IVF Couriers

      Oct 2017 - Sept 2018
      Medical Courier

      Full-time medical courier, responsible for the safe and secure international hand carry of all types of human reproductive and stem cells, between laboratories in a cryogenic transport container. Specialised handling of often irreplaceable samples; negotiating with airport security officials to avoid exposing cells to harmful x-rays, with airlines to carry cryogenic containers onboard, plus Customs and Immigration at destination. Flexibility, tenacity and resourcefulness to adapt to any situation and overcome bureaucratic or operational hurdles. Show less

    • Sutton Community Farm

      Jun 2019 - Jun 2019
      Volunteer

    • CIRAD

      May 2020 - Nov 2020
      Chargé Mission

      Research focused on the socio-ecological dimensions of carbon sequestration strategies in Murehwa, Zimbabwe. Part of the Agricultural Intensification and Soil Carbon Sequestration in Tropical and Temperate Farming Systems (DSCATT). Responsible for animating workshops and interviews involving experts as way to identify socially acceptable and effective paths to enhanced carbon sequestration. Focus on socio-economic dimensions of soil dynamics, namely : social stratification among local farmers and implications for carbon fluxes. Show less

    • Ola Radio

      Jan 2021 - now
      Chargé Développement

      Online radio focused on expermiental, alternative and independent (electronic) musical scenes - based in Marseille, France. Activities include : marseille branch development, label/press/radio relations, admin and financial tasks such as , searching subsidies, radio programming, event management, responsible for setting up and developing the label side of the radio, artist monitoring, technical skills (broadcasting, Logic Pro X) website management, digital communication, interviews with french and foreign artists during festivals, project coordinator (radiophonic workshops in collaboration with social centres), set up a separate label : Olga Productions, with so far two releases. Show less

    • Centre Social Flamants Iris

      Jan 2023 - now
      Chargé Vie Locale / Vie Associative

      Animation et co-construction de projets de potagers urbains en lien avec fermes locales et partenaires. Création partenariats locaux autours de projets (ex boites à livres, fablab). Recherche de financements publics (région, métropole, département, prefecture...) et privés (bailleurs...), recherche foncier, rédaction projets, recherche subventions. Organisation d'événements dans les quartiers et coordination avec les habitants et associations du territoire.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IELTS