Robert Gehrke

Robert Gehrke

Weltwärts volunteer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    European power grid consultant

  • Education

    • The University of Winnipeg

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      Exchange Programme Political Science; Economics

      Exchange Programme with the University of Bamberg: Political Science; Economics

    • Universität Bayreuth

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      Master of Arts - MA International Economics and Governance

      Activities and Societies: Master Thesis: Currency pegs in the oil-rich Gulf CountriesA qualitative analysis of the implications, threats and alternatives for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman.Study focus: Governance & Public Management

    • Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science and Economics

      Bachelor Thesis: Policy Transfer in the Middle EastA qualitative analysis using the example of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.Study focus: International Relations & Policy Analysis

  • Experience

    • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
      Weltwärts volunteer

      basic accounting, medical follow-ups, implementation of a nursery school,organising workshops, research about history of Chipata.

    • The University of Winnipeg

      Jan 2016 - May 2016
      Teaching Assistant
    • BVK Bundesverband Deutscher Kapitalbeteiligungsgesellschaften

      Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
      Praktikant

      Assisted organising events, client management, assembling of morningnews briefings, research, contacting and acquisition of clients and speakersfor venues, representation of the association at trade fairs.

    • Infas Institut für angewandte Sozialwissenschaft GmbH

      Sept 2017 - Oct 2018
      Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewer (CATI)

      Collecting survey data for varying projects for governmental and non-governmental institutions.

    • German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO)

      Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
      Junior Consultant

      Organising and executing business trips for German companies interested inthe Saudi market, sector specific market research, Handling of importrequests regarding certain goods (SASO-Certification), Assisting in Saudi-German business mediations, Contacting and acquisition of businesses for B2Bs and speakers for venues.

    • German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO)

      Jun 2021 - Feb 2024

      Analysing macroeconomic key figures & trade statistics,e.g. UNComtrade, Eurostat, GaStatResearching & publishing compact market analysis (6000 characters+)In-depth sector analysis & briefings on trend-sectors in Saudi Arabia,e.g. Petrochemicals, Circular Economy, Renewable Energy (60 pages+) Preparing, submitting & winning tenders to German Government entities (BMWK, BMUV, BMEL)Identifying market trends in the GCCLead project manager: Organising & leading business delegations to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Consultiung and guiding clients through the business environment and facilitated their market entry Show less

      • Head of Market Research

        Sept 2023 - Feb 2024
      • DEinternational Consultant

        Jun 2021 - Nov 2023
    • Germany Trade & Invest

      Jun 2021 - Feb 2024
      Research Manager

      Analysing macroeconomic key figures and trade statistics, e.g. UNComtrade, Eurostat, GaStatResearching and publishing compact market analysis (6000 characters+) e.g. on renewables, energy sector, new sectors like EV, Smart City Solutions Identifying market trends in the GCC

    • Magnus Energy

      Feb 2024 - Feb 2025
      Senior Consultant

      Managing of project planning, logistics, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring timely delivery of milestonesProject management for German Transmission Systems operators (TSO) working groupsConducting strategic assessments for clients resulting in an actionable Roadmap and additional insights on processes for the clientsImproving team alignments and decision-making in TSO working groups.Contributing to business development, supporting client deliverables and internal effortsFostering effective client communication and collaboration, by proactively addressing project challenges and managing dependenciesEnsuring project hygiene by clear communication, structured presentations, and action point follow-ups. Show less

    • Buckstay

      Feb 2025 - now
      Consultant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bachelor of Arts Politikwissenschaften

      Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg
      Jan 2017
    • Excel Grundkurs (Office 365/Microsoft 365)

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Abitur

      Heinrich-Böll-Gymnasium Troisdorf
      Jun 2012
    • Rhetorik: Mit guten Argumenten überzeugen

      LinkedIn
      Dec 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Master of Arts International Economics and Governance

      Universität Bayreuth
      Nov 2020
    • TOEFL

      The TOEFL® test
      Nov 2014