Jana Zilkova holds a Master of Sciences in European Studies from Aalborg University in Denmark. At the Hertie School, she studied public administration, specialising in global governance frontiers as well as sustainability and climate policies. Jana works as Country Representative at the Caritas Czech Republic in Mongolia. She leads a team of 15 professionals and manages and oversees international projects in the environmental and civil society sectors. Her other professional experience includes management positions at various non-governmental organisations in Belgium, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Jana is particularly interested in opportunities in public administration, international relations and not-for-profits at the European and global levels.
Master's thesis title:
Policy responses to the air pollution crisis in Mongolia
Recent professional experience:
July 2018–present: Head of Mission in Mongolia, Caritas Czech Republic in Mongolia
October 2017–July 2018: Quality Services Coordinator, EFMD
January 2015–December 2016: Program Director, Research Fellow, GLOBSEC
October 2013–December 2014: English Language Teacher, Volunteer, The English School of Mongolia
July 2013–September 2013: Researcher, Institute for Strategic Studies, National Security Council
