Zjos Vlaminck is a Belgian research consultant living in Chile.
From market vendors in Ghana, to domestic workers in Peru, Zjos Vlaminck has studied the representation practices of marginalised groups and how international organisations can support them. Zjos practices grounded research, starting from the realities and perceptions of local actors but never losing sight of the bigger, global picture and structural inequalities.
Qualitative research methods are her forte and she has ample experience in comparative analysis and synthesis report writing. Leading an international research team is something Zjos enjoys but she also flourishes when working independently. Now more than ever, Zjos believes in action research that works towards transformative social change. In this respect, the link between policy and research is vital and translating, often complex, research findings into policy recommendations and news outlets for the wider public is something she finds exhilarating.
As a research consultant she has conducted studies commissioned by FNV Mondiaal, WSM, ILO, Amnesty International, HIVA KU LEUVEN and INCLUDE among others.
