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FCDO - Seconded to the SAFE (Stopping Female Abuse and Exploitation) ProgrammeSenior Gender and GBV Expert
Feb. 2021 - Nov. 2023ZimbabweAdviser to the SAFE programme and FCDO Zimbabwe on prevention of, and response to, gender-based violence. Key roles include leading on SAFE’s research uptake strategy, and providing technical advice to FCDO on GBV and wider gender justice issues.
Department for International Development (DFID) NigeriaSenior Social Development Adviser
Jul. 2018 - Aug. 2020NigeriaSenior manager and strategic lead on social development for DFID Nigeria. Oversight and leadership of social protection and modern slavery programming, and mainstreaming social inclusion across DFID Nigeria's portfolio with a strong focus on gender and disability. Led on DFID Nigeria’s cross-programme approach to safeguarding.
UNRWA and DFID OPTsSocial Development Adviser
Sep. 2015 - Jun. 2018Palestinian AuthorityCross-cutting social development advice across the DFID Palestinian Programme. Strategic and technical assistance to UNRWA's Planning, Relief and Social Services Departments.
DFID ZimbabweSocial Development Adviser
Apr. 2012 - Aug. 2015ZimbabweLead adviser on DFID programmes aimed at the poorest and most vulnerable groups in Zimbabwe: the Child Protection Fund and the Pro-Poor Growth Programme. Responsible for mainstreaming gender and social exclusion issues across the DFID Z programme portfolio and for gender programming.
The Scottish GovernmentHead of Tackling Poverty: Policy / Head of Employability and Tackling Poverty: Delivery
Nov. 2008 - Apr. 2012Edinburgh, United KingdomPolicy: development of national policy and strategy relating to poverty and social exclusion in Scotland, and provision of advice to Scottish Ministers. Delivery: supporting local partners in delivering key policies to reduce unemployment and poverty in Scotland.
International Voluntary ServiceChair/Deputy Chair
Sep. 2008 - Mar. 2012Edinburgh, United KingdomDeputy Chair (and interim Chair) of the Board of Directors, with particular focus on strategic planning, PR and marketing. IVS promotes peace and intercultural understanding whilst supporting the sustainable development of British and global communities. It is the British branch of Service Civil International, a world wide network of like-minded, not for profit voluntary organisations promoting peace and justice through voluntary work.
Scottish GovernmentPrincipal Researcher: Children, Young People and Social Care
Feb. 2005 - Oct. 2008Edinburgh
The Scottish GovernmentPrincipal Researcher: Substance Misuse
Sep. 2002 - Feb. 2005Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Scottish GovernmentSenior Researcher: Legal Studies
May. 2001 - Sep. 2002Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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