Ellie Horrocks
About Ellie Horrocks
Ellie Horrocks is a Senior Manager in Research, Evidence & Engagement at Gatsby Africa, with a diverse background in policy and development across various organizations. She has held significant roles at UNDP, the House of Commons, and the World Bank, and holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oxford.
Current Role at Gatsby Africa
Ellie Horrocks serves as the Senior Manager for Research, Evidence & Engagement at Gatsby Africa. She has held this position since 2022, working from London, England. In her current role, she focuses on integrating research and evidence into organizational strategies to enhance engagement and impact.
Previous Experience in Tanzania
Prior to her current role, Ellie Horrocks worked at Gatsby Africa as the Senior Manager for Policy and Institutions from 2017 to 2019 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She also held the position of Senior Manager for Inclusive Growth at Adam Smith International from 2015 to 2017, contributing to development initiatives in the region.
Experience with UNDP
Ellie Horrocks worked as a Policy Specialist focused on Youth Employment at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Asia and the Pacific from 2019 to 2022. During her tenure in Bangkok City, Thailand, she addressed youth employment challenges and developed policy recommendations.
Educational Background
Ellie Horrocks studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Public and Economic Policy. She also holds a master's degree from the University of Oxford, further enhancing her expertise in public administration.
Early Career and Research Roles
Ellie Horrocks began her career with various research and policy roles. She worked as a Parliamentary Researcher at the House of Commons for eight months in 2013 and as a Consultant at the Overseas Development Institute for ten months. Additionally, she served as a Researcher in the Department of International Development at LSE for three months in 2015.