Demet Arpacik-Schweizer

Career changer with 10 years of academic experience, transitioning to the international NGO sector

Professional experience : Expert in education policy, multilingual education, and refugee education

Key competencies :

  • Expert in education policy, multilingual education, and refugee education.
  • Excellent writing skills with a proven publication record.
  • Skilled in program coordination, supervision, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Leadership in cross-functional collaboration and grant-funded projects.
  • Strong in project planning, research methodologies, and qualitative analysis.
  • Critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Experienced lecturer and mentor in higher education.
  • Proficient in LMS, multilingual communication, and academic writing.
  • Adaptability to diverse cultural and professional environments.
  • Ethical commitment and professionalism.

Languages : English (C2), French (B2), Kurdish (mother tongue), Turkish (fluent)

Place of residence : Fribourg (open to travel within and beyond the country).