Helen Hynes
About Helen Hynes
Helen Hynes is a Programme Officer at the Overseas Development Institute, where she has worked since 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Dublin City University and has previous experience in fundraising and office management.
Work at ODI
Helen Hynes has been employed at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) as a Programme Officer since 2011. In this role, she has contributed to various projects and initiatives focused on international development. Her tenure at ODI spans over 13 years, during which she has gained extensive experience in program management and development policy.
Previous Experience
Before joining ODI, Helen Hynes worked at the British Red Cross as a Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser for one month in 2011. Her responsibilities included securing funding through trusts and statutory bodies. Additionally, she spent four years at Goal Global from 2007 to 2011, where she was involved in fundraising and office management.
Education and Expertise
Helen Hynes studied at Dublin City University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1999 to 2003 and a Master of Arts degree from 2004 to 2006. She also studied at the Universidad de Granada for one year in 2001 to 2002. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in the principles of international development and fundraising.
Career Timeline
Helen Hynes began her career in the field of fundraising and program management after completing her education. Her professional journey includes significant roles at Goal Global and the British Red Cross before her long-term position at ODI. This timeline reflects her commitment to international development and her growth in the sector.