Andrew Butali
About Andrew Butali
Andrew Butali is a humanitarian and emergency team leader with over two decades of experience in disaster response and management. He has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Save the Children, World Vision, and World Concern, focusing on non-food and shelter evaluations in fragile contexts.
Current Role at Save the Children
Andrew Butali serves as the Humanitarian and Emergency Team Leader at Save the Children, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he provides strategic direction and manages country-wide or regional responses in collaboration with Country and Regional Directors. His work focuses on coordinating humanitarian efforts in disaster-affected areas, ensuring effective response strategies are implemented.
Previous Experience at Save the Children
Before his current position, Andrew Butali worked at Save the Children as an Area Program Manager for eight months in 2012. His responsibilities included overseeing program implementation and ensuring that humanitarian aid reached those in need. This role contributed to his extensive experience in managing humanitarian initiatives.
Professional Background in Humanitarian Work
Andrew Butali has a diverse background in humanitarian work, having held various positions in organizations such as World Vision and World Concern. He served as a Country Director at World Concern for one year and as a Regional Coordinator at World Vision for two years. His roles have involved managing disaster risk and humanitarian affairs, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Consultancy and Specialization
Andrew specializes in non-food and shelter evaluations as a senior consultant at Lynda Butt training and consultancy firm. His consultancy work includes evaluating disaster responses and livelihoods in several countries, including Kenya, Somalia, DRC, Pakistan, and Mozambique. This specialization enhances his ability to assess and improve humanitarian interventions.
International Experience and Deployments
Andrew Butali has extensive international experience, having worked in fragile contexts such as Sudan, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He has been seconded to various disaster-affected countries, including Darfur, Mozambique, DRC, and Northern Uganda, where he has contributed to emergency response efforts and strategic planning.