Senesie James
About Senesie James
Senesie James is an Emergency Response Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in WASH program management and has held various positions in organizations such as ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM, Save the Children International, and UNICEF.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Senesie James has served as the Emergency Response Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services since 2020. In this role, he has focused on addressing challenges related to emergency responses, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been instrumental in shaping the organization's emergency response strategies and has provided leadership to ensure timely responses to crises. His work includes developing the capacities of staff and partners to effectively manage emergencies.
Previous Experience in Humanitarian Aid
Prior to his current role, Senesie James held several positions in humanitarian organizations. He worked at ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM as a WASH Program Manager from 2012 to 2015 in Moyamba, Sierra Leone, and later in Monrovia, Liberia, from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a WASH and Construction Technical Adviser at Save the Children International from 2017 to 2020 in Freetown. Additionally, he worked as a WASH Officer at UNICEF for eight months in 2016 and as a Senior Project Manager at Street Child for four months in the same year.
Education and Expertise
Senesie James has a strong educational background in engineering and sustainable development. He studied Civil Engineering at the University of Sierra Leone, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 2006 to 2010. He later pursued a Master of Arts in Sustainable Development at the University of Makeni, completing the program in 2020. His education has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in emergency response and WASH programs.
Impact During COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senesie James has played a crucial role in shaping emergency response strategies at Catholic Relief Services. He has focused on addressing the unique challenges posed by the pandemic and has worked to develop the capacities of staff and partners to respond effectively to emergencies. His leadership has been vital in ensuring that the organization meets the needs of affected communities during this critical time.