Francesco Salesio Schiavi
Bologna
Profilo professionale
Researcher, analyst, and communication consultant with extensive experience on Euro-Mediterranean and Middle Eastern affairs, with a particular focus on energy geopolitics, sustainability, and international economic dynamics. Skilled in policy-oriented research, strategic communication, media engagement, and the coordination of international projects, events, and editorial initiatives. Proven ability to translate complex geopolitical, economic, and energy-related issues into clear communication outputs for media, institutional stakeholders, and specialised audiences. Regular contributor to international media and research outlets, with experience in stakeholder engagement, editorial production, public speaking, and support to senior leadership in high-visibility policy and communication contexts.
Panoramica
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Esperienza lavorativa
Non-Resident Fellow
Middle East Institute Of Switzerland (MEIS)
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Writing and editing research reports and projects for publication in cooperation with professionals, partners, and scholars.
- Drafted and revised policy-oriented research papers, with a focus on dissemination and outreach to institutional (e.g., World Economic Forum) and media partners.
- Supporting regional dialogue initiatives and policy papers with global relevance.
- Collaborated on the design of regional dialogue initiatives and multilateral strategic assessments.
Analyst and Consultant
Independent
05.2024 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with editorial teams (e.g., Al-Monitor, TRENDS Research & Advisory, NATO Defense College Foundation) on publications, newsletters, media outputs, and dissemination strategies.
- Developed editorial content, press briefings, and analytical outputs for specialised media (e.g., Sapient Insight, Lau China Institute) and institutional stakeholders (e.g., Italian Parliament).
- Provided communication advisory and media positioning support to research organisations and consulting clients.
- Coordinates end-to-end large-scale events (e.g., IEMed, SAIS Europe), including agenda development, media and communication management, speaker engagement, preparation of background materials, and post-event reporting.
- Designs and coordinates policy workshops with academic and institutional partners (e.g. Anna Lindh Foundation), supporting structured dialogue and knowledge-sharing.
- Regular media contributor and interviewee on international energy, geopolitical, and economic issues (SkyNews; Al-Jazeera, The National News).
Advisor to the Steering Committee
European Institute For The Mediterranean (IEMed)
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Advised the Steering Committee on agenda design, stakeholder engagement, and content planning for the EuroMeSCo Annual Conference (2023–2024), co-organised with the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Supported coordination between institutional partners, ministries, and EU actors for Euro-Mediterranean research and policy initiatives.
- Coordinated two editions of the EuroMed Young Researchers Forum as part of the Lab Board, contributing to programme structure and mentoring activities.
- Worked with academic and policy partners to ensure intellectual coherence across panels, workshops, and plenary sessions, supporting high-level participation from regional institutions and diplomatic actors.
Researcher and Scientific Coordinator
Italian Institute or International Political Studies (ISPI)
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Performed policy-oriented research and analysis on Euro-Mediterranean policies for policymakers, think tanks, institutional entities, and civil-society associations.
- Served as a member of the Scientific Team for five editions of the Rome MED Mediterranean Dialogues conference, co-organised with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, contributing to agenda design, research inputs, and the intellectual coherence of the conference.
- Coordinated institutional and stakeholder outreach involving ministries, international organisations, diplomatic missions, and major policy actors.
- Managed relations with academic institutions (e.g., Sciences Po, University of Oxford), think tanks, and private-sector partners (e.g., ENI, Boston Consulting Group) to secure high-level participation and thematic alignment.
- Oversaw five editions of the Rome MED Youth Forum, in collaboration with partners such as UNIDO ITPO Italy, the European Commission Representation in Italy, the OECD, and BCG.
- Produced communication materials, briefing notes, and analytical content supporting high-visibility policy events and media outreach.
- Engaged corporate partners (e.g. ENI, BCG) and institutional stakeholders in public events and communication initiatives.
- Supported press engagement, dissemination, and editorial visibility of policy conferences and research outputs.
Head of the Middle East & North Africa Section
Pandora Rivista
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Oversaw editorial strategy and media positioning of the MENA section.
- Wrote and edited analytical articles, interviews, and reviews for a multidisciplinary academic and policy-oriented audience.
- Contributed to public communication initiatives, social media engagement, and outreach activities.
- Organised three editions (2019-21) of the Dialoghi di Pandora conference in Bologna, in collaboration with local institutions, media, universities, and think tanks.
Istruzione
Post-Graduate - International Relations of The Middle East
Catholic University of The Sacred Heart
Milan, Italy12.2019
Master of Arts - Global History And Oriental Sciences
University of Bologna
03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Modern And Contemporary History
University of Bologna
07.2015
Competenze
- Cross-cultural communication & partnership development
- Media relations & press engagement
- Corporate and institutional communication
- Editorial production & newsletters
- Crisis communication support (puoi dirlo tranquillamente per eventi/forum)
- Social media strategy
Lingue
English
Avanzato
C1
French
Intermedio
B1
Arabic
Principiante
A1
Certificazioni
- EU Funding and Strategic Design – EuroMeSCO Workout, IEMed (2023), Barcellona, Spain - Certificated.
- Strategic Foresight & Policy Analysis – EuroMeSCO Workout, IEMed (2022), Barcellona, Spain - Certificated.
Cronologia
Non-Resident Fellow
Middle East Institute Of Switzerland (MEIS)
01.2025 - 02.2026
Analyst and Consultant
Independent
05.2024 - 02.2026
Advisor to the Steering Committee
European Institute For The Mediterranean (IEMed)
07.2023 - 12.2024
Researcher and Scientific Coordinator
Italian Institute or International Political Studies (ISPI)
06.2019 - 06.2023
Head of the Middle East & North Africa Section
Pandora Rivista
02.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Global History And Oriental Sciences
University of Bologna
Bachelor of Arts - Modern And Contemporary History
University of Bologna
Post-Graduate - International Relations of The Middle East
Catholic University of The Sacred Heart