Jorge Sanz Fuertes
About Jorge Sanz Fuertes
Jorge Sanz Fuertes is a Senior Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Specialist at Save the Children, where he has worked since 2012 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Maryland College Park and a Master of Science in Disasters, Adaptation and Development from King's College London.
Work at Save the Children
Jorge Sanz Fuertes has served as a Senior Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Specialist at Save the Children since 2012. Based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, he has been instrumental in promoting the sustainability of project activities. His role involves effective networking and capacity building for project staff and local implementing partners. He leads the design and facilitation of project kick-off workshops and oversees the establishment of provincial office start-ups. His contributions ensure that projects align with organizational goals and effectively address disaster risk reduction.
Education and Expertise
Jorge Sanz Fuertes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Maryland College Park. He furthered his education at King's College London, where he earned a Master of Science in Disasters, Adaptation, and Development. His academic background equips him with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex challenges in disaster risk reduction and resilience, enhancing his effectiveness in various roles throughout his career.
Background
Before joining Save the Children, Jorge Sanz Fuertes worked as a Consultant/Project Coordinator at the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, for five months in 2011 and 2012. He also held a position as a Young Scholar with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre in Indonesia for three months in 2011. Additionally, he interned at the Greater London Authority within the Climate Change Adaptation and Water Department for three months in 2011. These experiences contributed to his expertise in disaster risk management and climate adaptation.
Achievements
In his current role, Jorge Sanz Fuertes supports the integration of multi-sector USG Awards in various countries, including Somalia, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Guatemala. He is responsible for ensuring program quality and accountability across these initiatives. His oversight includes providing technical assistance for disaster risk reduction and resilience projects, developing Scopes of Work, and supervising consultants to ensure the successful implementation of project objectives.