Jenny Cotton
About Jenny Cotton
Jenny Cotton serves as a MEAL Officer in the Evidence & Learning Department at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a BA in Law and Criminology from Sheffield Hallam University and a Master's degree in Applied Human Rights from the University of York.
Current Role at Save the Children
Jenny Cotton currently serves as a MEAL Officer in the Evidence & Learning Department at Save the Children UK. She has held this position since 2019, working remotely. In her role, she co-leads evidence syntheses on various topics, including the protection of children in conflict, utilizing NVivo software for data analysis. Additionally, she moderates a network of research staff, facilitating communication regarding evidence, training, and skill-sharing within the organization.
Previous Experience at Save the Children
Prior to her current role, Jenny Cotton worked at Save the Children UK in several capacities. From 2016 to 2019, she was a MEAL Officer focused on Hunger Reduction & Livelihoods. Before that, she served as a Team Coordinator from 2014 to 2016. Her experience within the organization has contributed to her expertise in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
Education and Qualifications
Jenny Cotton holds a Bachelor's degree in Law and Criminology from Sheffield Hallam University, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. She furthered her education at the University of York, obtaining a Master's degree in Applied Human Rights from 2011 to 2012. Her academic background supports her work in research and evaluation within the humanitarian sector.
Research Experience
Before joining Save the Children, Jenny Cotton gained research experience as a Research Intern at Freedom from Torture from 2012 to 2013. This role provided her with foundational skills in research methodologies and ethics, which she applies in her current position, particularly as the focal point for Save the Children UK's Research and Evaluation Ethics Committee.