Philipp Johannes Krüger
Junior Development Policy Adviser
"I work at the intersection of digitalisation and sustainable urban development, supporting international partners in designing data-driven, inclusive policy solutions."
About me
I am a Junior Advisor at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), working on sustainable and people-centred urban development.My work focuses on aligning digital transformation with local needs in international cooperation contexts, particularly in the Global South. I contribute to project portfolios, policy analysis and collaboration with international partners such as KfW and UN-Habitat.
Profile
Focus Areas• Policy analysis and strategic advisory• Communication of complex topics (reports, briefings)• Stakeholder-oriented work in international contextsStrengths• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Clear and concise writing• Intercultural competenceLanguagesGerman (native), English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)
Double Master’s Degree (with distinction)
Spanish Cultural and European Identity StudiesInterdisciplinary focus on culture, politics and society in European and international contexts.Additional background in Social and Cultural Anthropology (Ethnology)
Education
Upcoming Events 2026
Digital Cities, Democratic Futures: Ethical Urban Planning in the age of surveillance technology and digital authoritarianism (Urban October at GIZ Oct 13)
Smart Cities Expo World Congress, Barcelona (Nov 3 - 5)
Contact
"Open to collaboration, research exchange and policy dialogue."
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