In addition to his scientific and networking activities, Prof. Rode served during the periods 1998–2001 and 2005–2008 as vice-president in the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD) representing the WEOG states EU, USA, Canada and Australia.
Selain dari aktivitasnya di dunia ilmiah dan jaringan universitas, Prof. Rode menerima amanah menjadi wakil presiden dari United Nations Comission on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD) periode 1998-2001 dan 2005-2008, mewakili Uni Eropa, Amerika Serikat, Kanada dan Australia.