Teaching
Research
Publication
Intellectual Property
Community Services
Personal Development
Certification
Industry Sector
Achievement
Overview
Fernando Sihotang, M.A. is a Faculty Member of the International Trade Department at BINUS University, Medan Campus. With more than thirteen years of professional experience spanning sustainability, climate change, human rights, international development, and global governance, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to international trade education. His career has involved collaboration with international organizations, UN agencies, governments, businesses, and civil society organizations. Through his academic and professional engagements, he helps students understand the broader political, social, and sustainability dimensions that influence global trade and business environments.
Professional Engagement
- Faculty Member, International Trade Department, BINUS University Medan Campus
- International Mobility Academic Section Head, BINUS University Jakarta
- International Monitoring Consultant on Climate Change and Human Rights, ABA–ROLI
- National Consultant on Child Rights and Business, UNICEF Indonesia
- Senior International Affairs, Advocacy, and Fundraising Specialist, Indonesian Lutheran World Federation
- Junior Researcher, Kelompok Pelita Sejahtera (KPS), Medan
- Lecturer, University of HKBP Nommensen
- Lecturer, University of North Sumatra (USU)
- Co-Founder, HaRI Institute (Hutan Rakyat Institute)
Rewards & Grants
- International Internship Participant, United Nations Geneva, Switzerland
- Recipient and Facilitator of International Mobility and Grant Programs, including Temasek Foundation initiatives
- Panelist, United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF)
- Contributor to Indonesia’s SDG Assessments and UN Universal Periodic Review submissions
- Representative at international conferences, UN side events, and global policy forums
