Borja Santos

Madrid, Community of MadridNationality Spain
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Work experience

  • Vice-Dean

    IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs
    2024.09-Current(a year)
  • Professor and Academic Coordinator of the Sustainable Development and Management Skills

    IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs
    2017.09-Current(8 years)
    • Coordinated the academic area in Sustainable Development & Management Skills (more than 50 courses) • Taught different courses on: - Design and Evaluation of projects and public policies; Public speaking, Public narrative and Speech Writing; Aid and Development; Managing a Humanitarian Crisis Response; Leadership.• I write Op-ed and articles in The Conversation, El País, IE Insights and Ethic (more than 75,000 readings per year) and develop case studies
  • President Harvard Kennedy School Spain Alumni Network

    Harvard Kennedy School
    2019.03-Current(7 years)
    Improving public policy and public leadership across Spain2021 HKS Alumni Network Engagement AwardStrengthening community of +200 HKS Spain Alumni
  • Acumen Fellow Spain

    Acumen
    2021.01-Current(5 years)
    Leadership development program designed to connect and cultivate social changemakers who are committed to tackling poverty and injustice in their communities
  • Director of International Expansion

    IMFAHE
    2017.06-Current(8 years)
    - Expand an international network that catalyse intellectual capital and human resources globally, opening development opportunities and frontiers for young talent and developing socio-economic impact on the society.- Check here www.imfahe.org or here: https://www.esglobal.org/las-redes-asesoramiento-talento-movil/
  • Senior International Consultant (Public Policy, International Development & Innovation)

    Freelance consultant & program-/projectmanager
    2009.07-Current(16 years)
    •United Nations FAO (2021): Senior Executive training Results-Based Management•Center for the Governance of Change (2020): Advisory panel Policy Paper for the G20 Framework for Inclusive Community Development through Tourism•DT Global Business Consulting (2019-2021): Decentralization of Disaster Risk Management in Ethiopia (35 mill €)•Scio Network GbR - Advisory Services for International Cooperation 2.0 (From 2019): Board advisory member•Government of Argentina (2019): Labor policies in the context of globalization (Educational sector)•Inter-American Development Bank - Belize (2018-2019): Mid-term Evaluation Sustainable Tourism Program (15 mill $)•World Bank - Perú (J2017-2018): Impact evaluation of a WB/IFC Business Improvement Project •YesEuropeLab (2018): Coach on public narrative and community organizing to European youth leaders•European Commission (2017-2018): Facilitator and trainer in EU AID volunteer Initiative•San Sebastian city (2017-2018): Study of the capabilities of the city to create a better ecosystem of innovation and economic development. Policy advice to Fomento San Sebastian, Economic and Innovation Agency of the City Mayor Office•University of Valladolid (2017): Advice to the University Strategic Plan 2018-2022. •Harvard Center for International Development (2016): Participated in the development of the national economic growth strategy and developed a growth analysis of the tourism informal sector•World Bank - Ecuador (Sept-Nov 2009): Development of nine urban emergency plans and vulnerability analysis
  • Professional speaker & op-ed Writer

    Public speaker and freelance writer
    2008.08-Current(17 years)
    I write OP-ED in media (El País, The Conversation, Agenda Pública, Esglobal) and provide conferences about issues with regard to International Development, Public Policy and innovation. See more here: www.borjasantosporras.org
  • Associate Vice Dean for Learning Innovation

    IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs
    2022.09-2024.09(2 years)
    • Improved the student experience through numerous extracurricular initiatives, leading the school to win five international education awards in differente categories in 2023 and 2024 (QS, APSIA and Merit).• Developed pedagogical innovation initiatives.• Enhanced educational quality and adjunct faculty coordination.• Strengthed the portfolio of skills in sustainable development and management.
  • Executive Director Undergraduate Programs

    IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs
    2018.09-2024.09(6 years)
    • Coordination the strategic planning and operational management of the Bachelor Programs in International Relations, Bachelor in Economics and Duals with Business Administration and Law• Increased by more than 350% (from 500 to 1,800) the number of students• Led the development of new academic Bachelor programs at the School • Led the development of unique new educational experiences at the University
  • International Consultant

    The World Bank
    2017.07-2018.03(9 months)
    Impact evaluation of a World Bank Project and the IFC with the government of Perú
  • Trainer IECAH Humanitarian Affairs - EU Aid Initiative

    European Commission
    2017.11-2018.02(4 months)
    Facilitator and trainer in EU AID volunteer Initiative: It is an initiative that brings together organisations from different countries, providing practical support to humanitarian aid projects and contributing to strengthening the local capacity and resilience of disaster-affected communities
  • Associate seconded to the new Agency for Development (attached to the Prime Minister Office)

    Center for International Development at Harvard University
    2016.05-2016.08(4 months)
    •Participated in the development of the CID economic growth strategy and advised the SL Tourism Vision 2025.•Developed a growth analysis of the tourism informal sector (evaluation and recommendations of the current regulation); 2 case studies of tourism development zones and an analysis of the capabilities government offices.•Designed research instruments for a tourism survey in Kalpitiya tourism zoneDeveloped 4 case studies for positive deviances and innovative improvements in public government offices.
  • Adviser (seconded to the Government of Ethiopia)

    World Food Programme
    2012.01-2015.06(3 years)
    •Designed, coordinated and implemented the strategic programme between World Food Programme and Government of Ethiopia for 2013-2015 for Disaster Risk Management Activities (budget ~$3 million).•Managed a program with 6 WFP experts and more than 20 government civil servants to provide every district of the country (more than 700) with a new and innovative disaster risk profile (with 100 socio-economic indicators), a disaster risk reduction and recover plan, and an emergency plan that help to better manage disasters.•Designed a methodology and coordinated a training of trainers in 9 regions (300 government experts).•Supported the government with the design of the new five-year plan, new DRM law and its strategic framework
  • Programme Manager

    AGENCIA ESPAÑOLA DE COOPERACION INTERNACIONAL - AECID
    2010.01-2012.01(2 years)
    - During 2011, identified, monitored and evaluated more than 20 projects, funded to Ethiopian Government, UN Agencies, International and Local NGOs and Universities, related to business development, disaster risk management, social protection, refugees and water and sanitation (~ €10 million).- Developed the Spanish Development Assistance Framework with the Ethiopian government for 2011-2016.- Coordinated the Spanish Humanitarian policy in Ethiopia with other EU and other implementing partners- Coordinated the emergency response of the Spanish NGOs due to the emergency drought of 2011.- During 2010, monitored and evaluated aid projects financed by the Humanitarian Aid Office for Africa, Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean and South-East Asia (Annual budget of the Office was €120 million)- Logistic organization of the Spanish humanitarian response (Haiti Earthquake, Pakistan Floods, and others)- Developed the application guide for Spanish NGO emergency programs
  • International Consultant

    The World Bank
    2009.09-2009.11(3 months)
    - Developed training workshops for Emergency Preparedness Mechanisms for the eight districts of Quito- Supported 30 local experts to develop innovative vulnerability analysis in the poorest communities of Quito
  • Governance (DRM) specialist

    UNDP
    2008.06-2009.09(a year)
    - Coordinated two projects with the Ecuador Ministry of the Coastal regions- Developed publications and one book for raising awareness to government authorities about natural disasters- Trained more than 200 government authorities in communications in emergency situations- Design a methodology for Municipal Contingency Plans.- Development of information technology innovations to improve availability of disaster risk information.- Strengthen inter-agency coordination of the UNETE Team (United Nations Emergencies Team), working with relevant focal points of UN Agencies (WFP, UNDP, UNICEF…).- Promote and strengthen volunteer work in Disaster Risk Reduction and humanitarian responses.
  • Technical Coordinator

    World Food Programme
    2007.10-2008.05(8 months)
    - Performed as secretary coordination of the Emergency coordination team of UN agencies, EU and NGO actions in emergency situations (Tungurahua Volcano and Ecuador Floods) - Managed and analyzed emergency Information (Development of more than 10 UN Situation Reports) - Assisted OCHA in the development of the UN Inter-agency contingency plan- Fund raising ($350.000)
  • Strategic Planning Business Development

    Sprachenatelier Berlin - Institute for Art and Culture
    2007.01-2007.06(6 months)
    - Developed international partnerships and alliances- Improved ICT of the Institute and developed innovative media tools

Educational experience

  • Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

    Public administration in international development master’s degree
  • Instituto de Empresa

    advanced management program
  • Harvard Kennedy School

    certificate in management, leadership, and decision sciences
  • European institute Campus stellae

    International Relations and Development Studies masters degree
  • Deggendorf Institute of Technology

    Engineering masters degree
  • Universidad de Valladolid

    Engineering master of engineering (meng)
  • Professional Music School of Valladolid

    Música piano teacher
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