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Ebenezer Swan

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Policy advisory consultant at Swan Consulting, shaping policy proposals and stakeholder buy-in.

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a permanent Consultant position at CIFOR-ICRAF where I can use my stakeholder engagement and knowledge translation skills to support sustainable forest management and the livelihoods of communities dependent on forest resources. I value a supportive team and manager, career growth, and flexibility for personal appointments and family commitments.

At Swan Consulting, I author policy analyses and proposals, conduct organisational and sector research, and produce recommendations for clients. I also engage stakeholders to refine proposals and support policy implementation.

At Mental Health Australia, I organised a national psychosocial disability roundtable attended by over 100 senior stakeholders and contributed to work that influenced policy reforms affecting over 500,000 individuals. I also presented at federal parliamentary hearings and directed two national programmes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Policy Advisory Consultant

Current

Swan Consulting

Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Authored policy analyses, proposals, and documentation for diverse clients, engaging stakeholders to secure buy-in. Conducted research, produced reports, coordinated training webinars, and developed implementation roadmaps.

Policy Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Research Quantitative Analysis Report Writing Training regulatory knowledge Strategic Planning Communication Skills Monitoring and Evaluation

Senior Policy & Project Officer

Mental Health Australia

Oct 2022 - Jun 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Directed national programmes, launched working groups, and presented at federal parliamentary hearings. Organised a national roundtable with over 100 senior stakeholders and contributed to strategic planning and budgeting.

Policy Development Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Budgeting Executive Briefings Proposals Contract Management Reporting Communication Skills

International Research Officer

Antenor

Apr 2022 - Sep 2022 (5 months)

Supported executive recruitment consultants in the life sciences industry, managing stakeholder engagement and documentation in French and English. Directed relationship management and facilitated stakeholder interactions.

Stakeholder Engagement Documentation French English Relationship Management Project Organisation

Research Officer

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)

May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)

Analysed qualitative research, generated reports for stakeholders, and used strategic communication to frame implications. Recruited and interviewed research participants, and transcribed, translated, and summarised interviews in French and English.

Qualitative Research Report Writing Strategic Communications Interviewing Transcription Translation French English

Policy Officer

Justice Action

Nov 2015 - Apr 2016 (5 months)

Compiled government submissions, briefing papers, and reports, and supervised programme coordination. Authored a submission to a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry and oversaw the policy team.

Policy Analysis Report Writing Stakeholder Communication Program Coordination Team Leadership Advocacy

Recruitment Consultant & Key Account Manager

Hahn iHCP

Apr 2009 - Jul 2014 (5 years 3 months)

Managed seven pharmaceutical key accounts, owning service delivery and retention while running office administration. Achieved ranking of #2 annual biller from 2011-2014 and consistently achieved 110-130% of annual targets.

Key Account Management Customer Relationship Management CRM Systems Recruitment 360 Degree Recruitment Research Design Consultation Office Administration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sciences Po

Master of Public Affairs, Public Policy & Politics

2019 - 2021

Grade: 15.2/20

Master of Public Affairs with a focus on Public Policy & Politics. Completed a research internship with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique on generational differences in civil disobedience within environmental social movements.

Griffith University

Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Public Policy

2014 - 2018

Grade: 6.65/7

Activities and societies: Griffith Academic Excellence Award (2014–2017); Golden Key Society member

Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice with a focus on Public Policy. Received the Griffith Academic Excellence Award from 2014 to 2017 and was a Golden Key Society member.