Conflict Resolution and Governance
Career
As a Conflict Resolution and Governance graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and practical skills to work on complex conflicts in a range of settings. Your experience with negotiation, mediation, conflict analysis and research can prepare you for roles in international organisations, government, NGOs, peacebuilding and other organisations working on conflict and governance.
Where do our graduates work?
Specific career examples from alumni of the Conflict Resolution and Governance programme are:
- Policy adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Mediator at Public Mediation
- Coordinator at Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy
- Project manager at VNG International
- Self-employed social entrepreneur
- Policy adviser International Cooperation at Ministry of the Interior & Kingdom Relations
- Advocacy specialist at War Child
- PhD candidate at various universities across the globe
- Independent researcher on climate change and migration
- Business Development Manager at Cordaid Urban Matters
- Lecturer, tutor and thesis supervisor at UvA’s College of Social Sciences
- Assistant at Stichting Bescherming Burgerrechten, a civil rights organisation
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I got a job as a political advisor in the European Parliament, where I work and negotiate with people from all kinds of backgrounds. Together we work on solutions to the challenges of today.Rosa, alumna
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I wrote my thesis on the activism of the Argentine government in the media realm and now I’m about to start an internship at the Dutch embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Tobias, alumnus
Your diploma is not a farewell
After graduating, you don't have to say goodbye to the University of Amsterdam! We are happy to help you develop your career. You can join the young alumni programme, which will assist you in mapping out your career. And you can also still use the Student Careers Centre up to one year after graduating.
UvA Student Careers Centre
The Student Careers Centre is there to help with your career development. You can contact them to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies.