Dirk Gebhardt

Edited on 18/05/2023

Dirk Gebhardt

  • Spain

  • German, Catalan, English, French, Spanish
Dirk Gebhardt
Availability :
Available for Lead Expert role and Ad-hoc expertise missions

Validated Expert info

Expert can perform the Lead expert role and Ad hoc expertise missions at network and programme level in relation to:

  1. The design and delivery of (transnational) exchange and learning activities
     
  2. Thematic expertise:
    > Equality, Diversity, Inclusion
    > Jobs and Skills
    > Housing
     
  3. Methods and tools for integrated and participatory approaches:
    > Integrated and participatory design of strategies
    > Monitoring and evaluation for effective implementation

Summary

  • More than 15 years of experience in facilitating transnational learning with city representatives in transnational peer learning projects funded by DG Migration & Home Affairs (AMIF), Regional Policy (UIA) and Justice (REC).
  • Core areas of expertise are migration & integration, labour market integration and housing policies
  • Experienced in using methods such as peer reviews, communities of practice, thematic benchmarking, mentoring and action learning in city-to-city exchanges.
  • Lived in 4 EU member states -  proficient in 5 EU languages.
  • Solid understanding of EU policy context in urban and a variety of sectoral policies.
  • Enjoys working with city council staff from across Europe in knowledge transfer, action planning and project design.
  • A strong believer in the value of well structured, managed and facilitated impact of transnational learning to trigger local change and innovation.