Cécile Cherrier
About Cécile Cherrier
Cécile Cherrier is a Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute, specializing in equity and social policy. She has extensive experience in social protection systems and humanitarian assistance, having worked with various international organizations across multiple regions.
Current Role at ODI
Cécile Cherrier serves as a Research Associate in the Equity and Social Policy Programme at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). She has held this position since 2018, contributing to research and policy development in social protection and equity. Her work focuses on addressing social policy issues and providing insights that inform equitable development strategies.
Previous Experience in Humanitarian and Development Sectors
Cherrier has extensive experience in the humanitarian and development sectors, having worked with various organizations. She was a Consultant for the World Food Programme in Malawi, focusing on shock-sensitive targeting. Additionally, she held roles at UNICEF, Save the Children, and the World Bank, where she contributed to social safety net programs and humanitarian cash responses. Her work spans multiple regions, including sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Cécile Cherrier earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Governance and Policy Analysis from Maastricht University, where she studied from 2010 to 2016. She also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Agronomy from Montpellier SupAgro, completed between 1995 and 1998. Her academic background supports her expertise in social protection and policy analysis.
Research and Technical Assistance Contributions
Cherrier has provided research and technical assistance services across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. She co-initiated an online community of practice on Social Protection in Crisis Contexts, which has over 300 members. She has facilitated learning workshops, training more than 500 staff in both online and in-person formats, enhancing capacity in social protection strategies.
Consultancy and Advisory Roles
Throughout her career, Cherrier has held various consultancy and advisory roles. She worked as a Technical Team Leader at Oxford Policy Management, focusing on shock-responsive social protection systems. Her consultancy work includes evaluations and assessments for organizations such as Public Administration International and HTSPE, contributing to food security and nutrition programs.