Mitte Scheldeman Email & Phone Number

Uganda

Gulu, Uganda

- Design of SMS Support system to increase teacher's intrinsic motivation and wellbeing, and build capacity in areas with poor connectivity e.g., refugee host communities. The Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) programme is funded by UNICEF, LEGO Foundation and Hempel Foundation.- Developed 360° company tours to facilitate remote interactive visits for student-teachers to prepare for world of work/ internship opportunities.- Developed competence based assessment portfolio to support… Show more - Design of SMS Support system to increase teacher's intrinsic motivation and wellbeing, and build capacity in areas with poor connectivity e.g., refugee host communities. The Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) programme is funded by UNICEF, LEGO Foundation and Hempel Foundation.- Developed 360° company tours to facilitate remote interactive visits for student-teachers to prepare for world of work/ internship opportunities.- Developed competence based assessment portfolio to support skills development and practice. - Stakeholder mapping exercises to increase world-of-work partnerships and synergies- Development of database to enhance matching process between business internships and work-ready youth.- Facilitated digital trainings with interactive education tools.- Social media content manager (twitter account VVOB in Uganda) and website development“I value Mitte for her forward-looking perspective on ICT with regards to the next multiyear programme 21-26. She helped us envision what it could look like by sharing concrete examples. She is creative and has quick imaginations and visualization skills. I love her energy and her simulation exercises are great.” VVOB in Uganda, Stephen Okeny Show less

The Institute for Development Policy (IOB) - the University of Antwerp offers three advanced master’s programmes in international cooperation for development professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America with work experience at governments and NGOs. My key responsibility was quality assurance and innovation of education:- Ensuring continuous monitoring and evaluation through data collection via focus groups and surveys.- Stimulating constructive reflection… Show more The Institute for Development Policy (IOB) - the University of Antwerp offers three advanced master’s programmes in international cooperation for development professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America with work experience at governments and NGOs. My key responsibility was quality assurance and innovation of education:- Ensuring continuous monitoring and evaluation through data collection via focus groups and surveys.- Stimulating constructive reflection, continuous professional development, and innovation. - Trajectory on intercultural cooperation and deep democracy."Mitte is a colleague who is eager to learn, result-oriented and efficient. She identified problems, but also came up with solutions immediately. She is a team player and at the same time can work autonomously." - CIKO Staff member Applied Engineering, University of Antwerp, March 2020, Sophie Verfaillie. Show less

Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, België

The University Foundation for Development Cooperation (USOS) organizes awareness raising activities on global engagement. Key responsibilities:- Coordination of mobile app development "Buddy application" together with Australian start up GenSpeak. The tool facilitates the matching process between local and international students and -staff through an automated algorithm based on personal interests. After two years of product development (minimum viable product, proof-of-concept and UX… Show more The University Foundation for Development Cooperation (USOS) organizes awareness raising activities on global engagement. Key responsibilities:- Coordination of mobile app development "Buddy application" together with Australian start up GenSpeak. The tool facilitates the matching process between local and international students and -staff through an automated algorithm based on personal interests. After two years of product development (minimum viable product, proof-of-concept and UX iterations), the University adopted the application as a university-wide service for all international students and staff. - Coordination partnership and exposure visits between University of Antwerp and University of Oujda (Morocco).- Campus activities on Global engagement e.g., Fair trade breakfast.- Trainings on intercultural communication and cooperation.“I was really thrilled with the creative exercises Mitte prepared. It was much beyond the formal and mainstream way of teaching tolerance for diversity. Plus, I learned a lot on how to be less judgmental in communications and more open to diversity in language, value, and identity of individuals. I will definitely use the techniques back home.” – Sustainable Justice International Training Programme – Faculty of Law, University of Antwerp, February 2020, Anonymous student. Show less

Luik En Omgeving, België

I coordinated the creation of the promotion video for the VRT campaign "Hou ons niet aan het Lijntje". In the video, "Katholieke Vereniging voor mensen met een handicap" calls for more accessible transportation from bus company "De Lijn" for wheel chair users. At the time of creation, wheel chair users had to book their bus 24h in advance leading to less flexibility, frustration when missing the bus, some bus drivers not stopping when no reservation was made etc. Through the campaign, more… Show more I coordinated the creation of the promotion video for the VRT campaign "Hou ons niet aan het Lijntje". In the video, "Katholieke Vereniging voor mensen met een handicap" calls for more accessible transportation from bus company "De Lijn" for wheel chair users. At the time of creation, wheel chair users had to book their bus 24h in advance leading to less flexibility, frustration when missing the bus, some bus drivers not stopping when no reservation was made etc. Through the campaign, more awareness was created and some actions by "De Lijn" where taken to improve accessibility. Show less

Leuven, Vlaanderen, België

I was technically trained by the Leuven Institute for Media and Learning (LIMEL) to be an audiovisual videographer on the University campus of KU Leuven. We learnt all phases in the process from shooting to editing and post-production. We were hired as job-students by University staff (researchers, professors, communication staff, event staff etc.) to make videos on class lectures, interviews, research topics, socio-cultural events etc. I did this part-time job during my master-studies… Show more I was technically trained by the Leuven Institute for Media and Learning (LIMEL) to be an audiovisual videographer on the University campus of KU Leuven. We learnt all phases in the process from shooting to editing and post-production. We were hired as job-students by University staff (researchers, professors, communication staff, event staff etc.) to make videos on class lectures, interviews, research topics, socio-cultural events etc. I did this part-time job during my master-studies Socio-Cultural Anthropology. Show less

Benin

My agronomic interest grew during my master’s programme of Social and Cultural anthropology. In cooperation with the NGO Rikolto, regional Beninese rice farmer groups and the private organization Colruyt, I conducted qualitative research on knowledge transmission and innovation in the rice value chain. The anthropological research aimed to complement the quantitative PhD of Bioengineer Katrien Vande Velde.“The results of the master’s thesis have been very helpful in improving the rice… Show more My agronomic interest grew during my master’s programme of Social and Cultural anthropology. In cooperation with the NGO Rikolto, regional Beninese rice farmer groups and the private organization Colruyt, I conducted qualitative research on knowledge transmission and innovation in the rice value chain. The anthropological research aimed to complement the quantitative PhD of Bioengineer Katrien Vande Velde.“The results of the master’s thesis have been very helpful in improving the rice project. I would rank Mitte as one of the most integer and promising young professionals I’ve worked with, especially on issues related to create solutions within the market that are compatible with smallholder farmer perspectives and expectations.” - Executive Director Rikolto, June 2017, Chris Claes. Show less

Wallonië, België

The Ardennes (Dutch: D'Ardennen) is a 2015 Belgian drama film directed by Robin Pront with Kevin Janssens, Veerle Baetens and Jeroen Perceval. It was screened in the Discovery section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and received the Magritte Award for Best Flemish Film. As a production runner, I was involved in anything from crowd control to arranging lunches, dinners and transport, building set and decors, driving for logistics or actors, acting as a courier… Show more The Ardennes (Dutch: D'Ardennen) is a 2015 Belgian drama film directed by Robin Pront with Kevin Janssens, Veerle Baetens and Jeroen Perceval. It was screened in the Discovery section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and received the Magritte Award for Best Flemish Film. As a production runner, I was involved in anything from crowd control to arranging lunches, dinners and transport, building set and decors, driving for logistics or actors, acting as a courier, coordinating extras etc. The work was extremely varied. During this experience, I learnt how to cope under extreme pressure from clients and colleagues, responding quickly and appropriately to requests, being pro-active and in control. The runner role offers an opportunity to learn about every aspect of film production, providing a good entry-level role into the film and television industry. Show less

Master Social And Cultural Anthropology, Cum Laude, Social Sciences

Decolonization And Creating Culture Responsive Pedagogy, Equity Diversity And Inclusion Programme

• Expand understandings of decolonialization in terms of both theory and practice • Develop new strategies and skills that center.

Master Social And Cultural Anthropology, Cum Laude, Social Sciences

Erasmus exchange with focus on audio visual anthropology. One of our end products was a documentary about "The Floating City/Flydende By"

Master Specifieke Lerarenopleiding, Specifieke Lerarenopleiding Gedrag- En Cultuurwetenschappen, Cum Laude

Bachelor Na Bachelor, Post-Graduate International Research Journalism

Bachelor Social Work, Art And Culture Mediation, Cum Laude