Dominic Courage
About Dominic Courage
Dominic Courage is the SCUK Director for Common Humanitarian Platform Design at Save the Children UK, where he has worked since 2020. With a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in humanitarian leadership, he has led initiatives to integrate capabilities across global humanitarian teams.
Current Role at Save the Children
Dominic Courage currently serves as the SCUK Director for Common Humanitarian Platform Design at Save the Children UK. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's humanitarian efforts from London, England. In this role, he focuses on designing and implementing strategies that enhance collaboration among humanitarian actors.
Previous Experience at Save the Children
Before his current role, Dominic Courage worked at Save the Children UK as the Senior Shelter and Construction Advisor from 2012 to 2018. He also served as the Head of Emergency Cash and Economic Programming Unit from 2018 to 2020. His work involved leading initiatives that improved shelter and construction strategies in humanitarian contexts.
Professional Background in Engineering
Dominic Courage has a solid engineering background, having worked at Arup as a Senior Project Manager from 2003 to 2013 and as a Civil and Structural Engineer from 2003 to 2006 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. His engineering expertise supports his work in humanitarian projects, particularly in infrastructure and construction.
Educational Qualifications
Dominic Courage holds an Executive MBA from Cranfield University, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian Leadership from Deakin University in 2016. Additionally, he has two MEng degrees in Civil Engineering, one from The University of Edinburgh (2001-2003) and another from Loughborough University (1998-2000).
Leadership in Humanitarian Initiatives
Dominic Courage has played a significant role in humanitarian initiatives, notably leading a visioning workshop that led to the formation of a global humanitarian team at Save the Children. This initiative integrated capabilities from 42 member organizations, showcasing his ability to convene diverse groups and foster innovative thinking in the humanitarian sector.