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Ratna Tesalonika Tondang

Rostock,Germany

Summary

Strategic communications and stakeholder engagement expert with expertise in leading multi-country outreach and integrated communication strategies for EU-funded and international development projects. Proficient in creating high-quality communication materials that enhance digital presence and foster cross-sector partnerships. Background includes managing EU Horizon and Interreg projects, as well as UNFCCC and GIZ international services, supported by strong research and project management skills.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Work history

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor - European Union/International Affairs

Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e. V. (Agency for Renewable Resources)

Gülzow

2025.03 - 2026.02

Lead the development and implementation of the Communication and Dissemination Strategy in accordance with Horizon Europe
Coordinate and develop content production across websites, newsletters, social media, reports, and policy-oriented communication materials.
Establish synergies with related EU projects and international initiatives to maximise knowledge transfer and visibility.
Map, prioritise, and engage stakeholders across the bioeconomy, forestry, and environmental innovation sectors, ensuring GDPR compliance and strategic targeting.
Liaise with embassies, government agencies, research organisations, and international stakeholders to support outreach and strategic partnerships.
Plan and coordinate international stakeholder workshops, including the Typha Cultivation Workshop (Netherlands, 2026) and Reed Cultivation Workshop (Romania, 2026).
Design participatory formats such as World Café, value-chain mapping, and co-creation sessions to facilitate knowledge exchange and innovation uptake.
Coordinate logistics, procurement, and administrative processes in compliance with German federal and EU funding rules.

Operational Division of International Services (InS) of GIZ - Anglophone Africa Region Intern

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ)

Eschborn

2024.03 - 2024.09

Supported project acquisition preparation for international client such as the European Commission and the World Bank in sector such as renewable energy, sustainable natural resource management, education, digital regulation, economic and trade and in countries such as Malawi, The Gambia, and across Africa.
Provided support with early intelligence and competitor analysis to identify strategic advantages for project acquisition.
Supported for technical proposals development, incl. technical background information and the development of the backstopping section, as well as elaboration of the Expression of Interest (EOI)
Project data analysis of the GIZ InS Anglophone Africa Unit (AA) to facilitate market assessment as well as the AA Unit’s strategic development.
Assisted recruitment managers with expert research, including CV tailoring.
Delivered administrative project support, including preparing factsheets and organizing documentation.
Carried on the onboarding program of the new intern of the Anglophone Africa Team, incl. training on reference tailoring, EU tender cycle, and use of knowledge management tools.

Means of Implementation - Capacity building sub-division Intern

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Bonn

2023.02 - 2023.07

Successfully researched and organised over 120 capacity-building information resource such as tools, case studies, projects, platforms, courses, webinar, and podcast. Keeping internal record of changes and developments of the portal.
Revamped the portal to a user-friendly format and collaborated with cross-functional teams for enhancing the subprogramme’s knowledge and information management
Assisted in organizing and supporting capacity-building events, including youth4capacity, the Durban Forum, and Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB) negotiations and network meetings during the 58th UNFCCC subsidiary bodies meeting.
Provided administrative support, including the preparation meeting note, communication materials, events reports and documentation.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF)

Palangka Raya

2019.01 - 2021.10

Designed and implemented systematic monitoring frameworks for 19 diverse conservation projects in topic area such orangutan rehabilitation, community-based natural resource management, forest protection, agroforestry, human and wildlife conflict management, indigenous people advocacy, and ecosystem restoration financed by international development agency donors such as DANIDA, GIZ, and USAID.
Supported project evaluation for microfinance programs that on empowering women in orangutan conservation areas.
Provided project administrative support, including meeting notes, event organization, and donor field visit organization.
Provided editorial support for project reports and documentation including translating between English and Indonesian.
Engaged in regular communication and coordination with project team and partners including government agencies, donor organizations, and research institutions, ensuring project alignment and smooth implementation.
Ensured effective tracking and data management for projects, including recording, compiling, and managing internal databases.
Synthesized collected monitoring data for data-driven decision-making.

Event Support and Interpreter (Consultant, Contract-based)

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Indonesia

Jakarta

2018.03 - 2018.09

Assisted in organizing and managing the WWF Indonesia booth for the Dugong and Sea Grass Project at the Deep and Extreme Indonesia Exhibition, engaging with over 100 participants at the Jakarta Convention Centre.
Supported the setup and coordination of the 'I am Flying Vet' booth at the IndoPet Exhibition at ICE BSD Tangerang, ensuring smooth operations and visitor engagement for over 1,000 participants.
Managed event-related logistics, prepared communication materials, and facilitated participant engagement and education at both events.
Facilitated communication between international experts and government agency as English-Indonesian interpreter for the Dugong and Sea Grass Project in Central Kalimantan.

Education

Master of Science - Landscape Ecology & Nature Conservation

Greifswald University

Greifswald, Germany

2021.10 - 2023.12

Bachelor of Engineering - Forestry

Bandung Institute of Technology

Bandung, Indonesia

2014.08 - 2018.07