Anella Vokes
About Anella Vokes
Anella Vokes is a Humanitarian Operations Officer at Save the Children UK, where she manages operational support for emergency responses. She has a background in Global Development and Gender Studies, holding a Master’s Degree from the University of Leeds and has extensive volunteer and professional experience in humanitarian organizations.
Work at Save the Children
Anella Vokes has been serving as a Humanitarian Operations Officer at Save the Children UK since 2021. In this role, she manages operational support to ensure high-quality programming and effective communication management during emergency responses. Her responsibilities include ensuring sufficient resourcing and donor-compliant fund management for these responses. Vokes collaborates with various stakeholders, including Save the Children movement members, headquarters offices, and regional offices, to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts.
Education and Expertise
Anella Vokes holds a Master's Degree in Global Development and Gender Studies from the University of Leeds, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in International Development from the same university, studying from 2013 to 2016. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in development issues, gender studies, and humanitarian operations, contributing to her effectiveness in her current role.
Background
Anella Vokes has a diverse background in humanitarian work and volunteering. She began her volunteer journey in 2007 with Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation in Manila. She continued to volunteer at Isabel Hospice in 2010 and later at HDF Mercy Centre in Bangkok in 2013. In 2017, she volunteered with the Wonder Foundation in London. Her early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent professional roles in humanitarian organizations.
Professional Experience
Before her current position at Save the Children, Anella Vokes gained extensive experience at the British Red Cross. She worked as an Events and Community Fundraising Intern in 2017 and later held roles as a Programmes and Partnerships Support Officer and Programme Strategy Officer. Additionally, she served as the Asia Team Coordinator from 2018 to 2020. Vokes also worked at Elrha as a Programme Officer for the Humanitarian Innovation Fund, focusing on issues such as gender-based violence and localization.
Volunteer Work
Anella Vokes has engaged in various volunteer roles throughout her career, contributing to multiple organizations. Her volunteer work includes positions at HDF Mercy Centre, Wonder Foundation, and Isabel Hospice. These experiences have provided her with practical insights into humanitarian operations and community support, complementing her formal education and professional roles.