Davina Jeffery
About Davina Jeffery
Davina Jeffery serves as the Head of Hunger Reduction and Livelihoods at Save the Children, where she has worked since 2018, and has extensive experience in food security and livelihoods across various organizations.
Current Role at Save the Children
Davina Jeffery serves as the Head of Hunger Reduction and Livelihoods at Save the Children, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on strategies to reduce hunger and improve livelihoods for vulnerable populations. She has also been the Deputy Head of Hunger Reduction and Livelihoods since 2016, contributing to program development and implementation aimed at enhancing food security.
Previous Experience at Oxfam
Prior to her current role, Davina worked at Oxfam as the Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods Regional Advisor for the Horn East and Central Africa region from 2011 to 2013. During her tenure in Oxford, she focused on emergency response initiatives that addressed food security challenges in the region.
Experience at Acted
Davina served as the Country Director at Acted from 2008 to 2011 in Paris, France. In this capacity, she oversaw operations and program implementation, contributing to the organization's mission in humanitarian assistance and development.
Education and Expertise
Davina Jeffery holds a Master's degree from SOAS University of London. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in food security and livelihoods, equipping her with the knowledge necessary for her roles in humanitarian and development sectors.
Training Program Development
At Save the Children, Davina has been involved in developing and implementing training programs for partner staff. These initiatives aim to enhance the capacity of local teams in addressing food security and improving livelihoods, ensuring effective program delivery.