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Tom Schieber

STRASBOURG

Summary

Dynamic Project Assistant with a proven track record at the Council of Europe, specializing in human rights research and report drafting in the post-Soviet space. Excels in multilingual communication (Russian, Chinese, Kazakh) and event coordination. Brings in-depth field experience and a blend of analytical prowess and organizational skills to drive impactful projects.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Assistant

Council of Europe
Strasbourg
03.2024 - Current
  • Conducted research on specific topics related to international relations and human rights in the former USSR (Caucasus, Moldova, and Ukraine).
  • Assisted in editing, formatting, and drafting officially published reports on human rights.
  • Provided administrative support to the Directorate General's Policy Advisor by disseminating contributions, centralizing correspondence, and coordinating events (invitations, background papers, travel arrangements).

Integration Associate

CASAS Strasbourg (NGO)
Strasbourg
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Conducted research on human rights violation and nationalism-related tensions in the South Caucasus and Central Asia
  • Provided support to the NGO by undertaking various clerical tasks (drafting questionnaires, liaising with authorities)

Education

Ph.D. - International Relations

School For Advanced Social Studies (EHESS)
Paris
06-2026

Master of Arts - International Relations

Institute of Political Sciences (SciencesPo)
Strasbourg
02-2023

Bachelor of Arts - International Law

University of Quebec
Montreal
07-2020

Skills

  • Outstanding research and analysis skills
  • Advanced Russian (B2), Chinese (B2, HSK 4), and working knowledge of Kazakh
  • Excellent drafting skills in English
  • Communication in various languages
  • In-depth expertise of the Cold War, Soviet Union and post-Soviet space, with an emphasis on Kazakhstan and China
  • Organizational and event-planning skills
  • Data cleaning and processing
  • Field experience in Central Asia, China, and international organizations (Council of Europe)

Languages

French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Kazakh
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Project Assistant

Council of Europe
03.2024 - Current

Integration Associate

CASAS Strasbourg (NGO)
09.2022 - 07.2023

Ph.D. - International Relations

School For Advanced Social Studies (EHESS)

Master of Arts - International Relations

Institute of Political Sciences (SciencesPo)

Bachelor of Arts - International Law

University of Quebec

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