Senior Research And Project Manager, Emergencies Specialist
• Managed New York operations, leading collaboration with London, D.C. & Abu Dhabi offices and inputting to global strategy• Conducted field visits & co-authored, researched & designed in-depth reports on refugees & education in nine countries• Developed presentations, situation briefs, data analysis, served as point of contact & penned articles for Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Sarah Brown, and Directors• Managed Education in Emergencies Portfolio, actively monitoring current and at-risk situations, conducting background research & engaging partners at international & local levels in the advancement of technical plans to provide education in emergencies• Team lead on emergencies, developing policy recommendations, devising & helping lead policy & advocacy efforts •Led private sector consultation of $90m education in emergencies fund & represented on the Technical Strategy Group• Coordinated & represented at high-level bilateral meetings & roundtables with heads of state & senior ministry, UN & NGO officials• Conducted field visits to assess programming, develop & expand strategy, coordinate stakeholder analysis & create a network of partners