Beckie Young
About Beckie Young
Beckie Young is a Senior Programme Manager at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in managing educational programs in conflict-affected regions and has held various roles in international development.
Work at Save the Children
Beckie Young has been a Senior Programme Manager at Save the Children UK since 2021. In this role, she oversees various programs aimed at improving children's lives and education in challenging environments. Prior to her current position, she served as Programme Manager for Ethiopia from 2019 to 2021 and as Acting Consortium Lead in Ethiopia for one month in 2019. Additionally, she worked as Humanitarian Programme Manager for the Global Health Cluster from 2018 to 2019. Her experience at Save the Children reflects a commitment to addressing educational needs in conflict-affected regions.
Education and Expertise
Beckie Young holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geography from The University of Sheffield, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts (MA) in International Development from the same university, completing her studies in 2012. Additionally, she studied at McMaster University, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Geography in 2010. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in program management, particularly in educational initiatives in conflict-affected areas.
Background
Beckie Young has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to program management and consultancy. Before joining Save the Children, she worked at Options Consultancy Services in multiple capacities, including Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager from 2016 to 2018. Her early career included internships and assistant roles, which provided her with valuable experience in program management. She also worked briefly as a Census Collector for the Office for National Statistics in 2011.
Achievements
In her current role, Beckie Young manages the Girls Education Challenge programming across three countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Mozambique, and Afghanistan. Her work focuses on enhancing educational opportunities for girls in these regions. Throughout her career, she has gained experience in managing educational programs specifically designed for conflict-affected regions, demonstrating her commitment to improving access to education for vulnerable populations.