Benjamin Hill
About Benjamin Hill
Benjamin Hill serves as a Senior Humanitarian Education Adviser at Save the Children UK, bringing expertise in educational assessment in emergency contexts. His background includes teaching, humanitarian roles, and advanced studies in education, conflict, and development.
Work at Save the Children
Benjamin Hill serves as a Senior Humanitarian Education Adviser at Save the Children UK since 2020. In this role, he focuses on educational assessment in emergency contexts. His responsibilities include developing curricula that address the unique needs of children affected by crises. He emphasizes inclusion and aims to ensure that educational opportunities are accessible to all children, regardless of their circumstances.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Hill holds a Master's degree in Conflict, Security and Development from King's College London, completed in 2011. He also achieved a PGCE from the UCL Institute of Education in 2017, which qualifies him as a secondary school teacher. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in educational leadership and assessment, particularly in emergency situations.
Background
Benjamin Hill has a diverse professional background in education and humanitarian work. He began his career as a Project Development Officer at ACTED in Jordan and later worked as an Education in Emergencies Programme Manager at People in Need in Turkey. He has also held various roles in education, including teaching in secondary schools and serving as an Assistant Education Reporting Officer for UNHCR in Lebanon.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Benjamin Hill worked at Plan International UK as an Education in Emergencies Adviser from 2018 to 2020. His experience spans various countries, including the UK, Lebanon, Turkey, and Jordan. He has also contributed to educational initiatives at An Najah National University in the OPTs and has experience in educational reporting and project development.
Achievements in Humanitarian Education
Benjamin Hill brings a unique perspective to humanitarian education, informed by his background in history and politics. His expertise in curriculum development and focus on inclusion have been integral to his work in emergency education. He has contributed to improving educational outcomes for children in conflict zones through his various roles in the humanitarian sector.