Katharina Ahrens
About Katharina Ahrens
Katharina Ahrens is a Program Manager and Strategic Development Lead at Proximity International, with a background in program management and quality assurance in humanitarian contexts. She has held various roles in organizations such as ADRA Denmark, Vision Hope International, and Mercy Corps, and has extensive educational qualifications in International Humanitarian Action and Health Care Management.
Current Role at Proximity International
Katharina Ahrens serves as the Program Manager – Strategic Development Lead at Proximity International. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she focuses on strategic development initiatives within the organization, leveraging her extensive experience in program management and development.
Previous Experience at Violet Organization
Before her current role, Ahrens worked at violet organization as the Programs Quality Director from 2020 to 2022. She also held several other positions within the same organization, including Consultant for Southern Syria and Business Development and Partnership Advisor, contributing to various projects in the region.
Professional Background in International Development
Ahrens has a diverse background in international development, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She served as the MEAL Advisor at ADRA Denmark for 10 months in 2019 and as the Country Representative for Vision Hope International e.V. in Jordan from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Qualifications
Katharina Ahrens has pursued higher education in International Humanitarian Action and Health Care Management. She achieved her Master's degree in International Humanitarian Action from Uniwersytet Warszawski from 2015 to 2017 and is currently studying for another Master's degree at Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
Internships and Early Career
Ahrens began her career with internships that provided foundational experience in the field. She interned at Mercy Corps in 2016, focusing on the Maternal and Child Health Program, and at PwC as a Research Intern from 2014 to 2015. These roles contributed to her professional development in humanitarian and health sectors.