Wilson Obomanu is an experienced lecturer, consultant, and development professional with a strong background in international relations, migration and development, security studies, and governance. His work bridges academic teaching, applied research, and professional practice, with a particular focus on conflict, migration, and development dynamics in Europe and Africa.
He brings extensive international experience and a deep understanding of cross-cultural, political, and institutional contexts to his teaching and consultancy work.
Academic Appointments
Wilson Obomanu has been a Lecturer in International Relations at the International Business School The Hague since 2018. He teaches courses in:
- International Conflicts and Cooperation
- Terrorism and Security
- Peace and Conflict Studies
In addition, he serves as a Guest Lecturer at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, where he contributes to programmes on Migration and Development CV WOBOMS.
Professional Experience
Alongside his academic work, Wilson Obomanu has extensive professional experience in consultancy, development cooperation, and international business.
Since 2008, he has worked as a Development Investment Consultant with Trendfore Org in The Hague. His responsibilities include capacity-building training for local NGOs, coordination of diaspora organisations, research on migration, microfinance and remittances, and project monitoring and evaluation. His work has taken him to numerous countries across Africa, North Africa, and Europe.
Earlier in his career, he worked as a Consultant with Trinity Business / Financial Management in Almere, where he focused on social entrepreneurship, business development, regulatory advisory services, and training. Prior to this, he held senior roles in international procurement, business development, and regional operations in both Europe and West Africa.
Education
- MSc International Crisis and Security Management, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Master’s Degree in European Law and Policy, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Management Studies,
Higher School for Economic Studies Amsterdam & University of Paisley, United Kingdom
Professional Training
Wilson Obomanu has completed extensive professional training in areas including:
- Project Cycle Management and Planning
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation
- Development Cooperation and Budgeting
- Managing International Partnerships
- Financial Literacy and Microfinance
- International Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict
These programmes were delivered by organisations such as MDF Training & Consultancy, Oxfam Novib partners, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the College of Europe CV WOBOMS.
Community Engagement and Leadership
Wilson Obomanu has been actively involved in diaspora and community-based organisations, holding leadership roles in several initiatives focused on political participation, development, and migrant engagement. These include roles as convener, board chair, secretary, legal adviser, and relationship officer for diaspora platforms and organisations operating in the Netherlands and Europe.
Areas of Expertise
- International Relations and Security Studies
- Migration and Development
- Peace and Conflict Analysis
- Governance and Public Policy
- Diaspora Engagement and Development Cooperation