Emily Forbes
About Emily Forbes
Emily Forbes is a Planning and Accountability Officer at Save the Children UK, with a background in humanitarian action and emergency response. She has held various roles at organizations such as the British Red Cross and has studied at several universities, including University College Dublin and Cardiff University.
Work at Save the Children
Emily Forbes serves as a Planning and Accountability Officer at Save the Children UK. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the Business Development Planning and Accountability team. Her responsibilities include ensuring effective planning and accountability measures are in place to support the organization's humanitarian efforts.
Education and Expertise
Emily Forbes holds a Master's degree in International Humanitarian Action, having studied at both University College Dublin and the University of Warsaw. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations/Politics and French from Cardiff University. Additionally, she completed the International Baccalaureate at Impington International Sixth Form.
Background
Emily Forbes has a diverse background in humanitarian work and education. She worked at Cardiff University as an Undergraduate Recruiter and Student Ambassador from 2011 to 2015. Her experience includes various roles at the British Red Cross, where she was involved in emergency response, youth leadership, and capacity-building initiatives.
Professional Experience at British Red Cross
Emily Forbes has extensive experience with the British Red Cross, where she held multiple positions from 2014 to 2021. Her roles included Senior Emergency Response Officer, Covid-19 Delivery Manager, and Acting Emergency Response Operations Manager. She also volunteered as an Emergency Response Volunteer and served on the Youth Leadership Team.
International Experience
Emily Forbes has international experience through her work with organizations such as Progressio UK and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. She served as an International Citizen Service Volunteer in Nicaragua and worked as a Cash Transfer Programme Rotating Delegate in Thessaloniki, Greece.