Jessica Saulle
About Jessica Saulle
Jessica Saulle is the Founder and Co-lead of the Collaborative Cash Delivery Network at Save the Children, where she has successfully led the initiative to secure $42 million through four pilots since 2018. With a background in humanitarian efforts and experience at various organizations, she focuses on improving the network's business model and environmental sustainability.
Work at Save the Children
Jessica Saulle has worked at Save the Children in various capacities since 2011. She served as an Advisor from 2011 to 2015, focusing on humanitarian efforts. Following this role, she was the Head of the Humanitarian Food Security and Livelihoods Team from 2015 to 2018. In 2018, she became the Founder and Co-lead of the Collaborative Cash Delivery Network, where she has been instrumental in leading the initiative to the proof of concept phase, overseeing four successful pilots, and managing a collaborative approach with peer organizations.
Collaborative Cash Delivery Network
Jessica Saulle founded the Collaborative Cash Delivery Network in 2016. Under her leadership, the network has grown to include 15 organizations and has successfully leveraged $42 million in resources. She has focused on revising the business model, global governance, and resourcing strategies to support the network's growth. Saulle's efforts have led to the implementation of four successful pilots, demonstrating the network's potential impact in humanitarian cash delivery.
Previous Experience in Humanitarian Organizations
Prior to her current role, Jessica Saulle held various positions in notable humanitarian organizations. She worked at the American Refugee Committee as the Durable Solutions Programme Manager and Interim Head of Office in 2008. Additionally, she served as an Advisor at Oxfam from 2009 to 2011. Her experience also includes a role as an Intern Economic Analyst at the World Economic Forum in 2005. This diverse background has contributed to her expertise in humanitarian operations and program management.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Saulle studied Political Science at the University of Geneva, where she earned a Master of Arts degree from 2000 to 2004. She also studied at the University of Lausanne. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in humanitarian work, particularly in cash delivery and food security initiatives. Saulle's academic and professional journey reflects her commitment to improving humanitarian responses and reducing environmental impacts within the sector.
Focus on Environmental Sustainability
Jessica Saulle has initiated efforts aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of humanitarian operations. This focus indicates her commitment to integrating sustainability into humanitarian practices. By addressing environmental concerns, she aims to enhance the effectiveness and responsibility of humanitarian responses, aligning with broader global sustainability goals.