Anne Mitaru
About Anne Mitaru
Anne Mitaru is an Advocacy and Communications Manager specializing in humanitarian policy, particularly in conflict-affected regions. She has held various roles in organizations such as Oxfam, ActionAid International, and Save the Children, and currently teaches at the United States International University - Africa.
Work at Save the Children
Anne Mitaru worked at Save the Children International as the Syria Regional Response Humanitarian Advocacy Manager in 2013. Her role lasted for one month and took place in London, England, United Kingdom. During this time, she contributed to the organization's efforts in humanitarian advocacy, focusing on the complex needs arising from the Syrian conflict.
Current Role at Oxfam
Anne Mitaru currently serves as the Policy and Campaigns Manager at Oxfam, a position she has held since 2017. Based in Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, she plays a significant role in shaping humanitarian advocacy strategies. Her work leverages her extensive experience in international humanitarian law and focuses on addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
Education and Expertise
Anne Mitaru holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Nairobi, which she completed from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background supports her expertise in humanitarian policy, particularly in international contexts and conflict-affected regions. This foundation has been instrumental in her career in advocacy and communications management.
Previous Experience in Humanitarian Advocacy
Prior to her current role, Anne Mitaru held various positions that contributed to her expertise in humanitarian advocacy. She worked as the International Humanitarian Policy Manager at Actionaid International from 2015 to 2017 in Brussels, Belgium. Additionally, she served as a Thematic Team Member for the World Humanitarian Summit from 2014 to 2016, focusing on humanitarian effectiveness.
Academic Involvement
Since 2016, Anne Mitaru has been an Adjunct Faculty Member at the United States International University - Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. In this role, she engages with students and contributes to the academic community, drawing on her extensive experience in humanitarian policy and advocacy.