Lucile Brethes
About Lucile Brethes
Lucile Brethes serves as the Deputy Head and Technical Adviser for the Pneumonia Support Hub at Save the Children UK, bringing over ten years of experience in international development across various sectors. She has worked extensively in West and Central Africa and holds advanced degrees in Development Economics and Public Health.
Work at Save the Children
Lucile Brethes has held multiple roles at Save the Children UK, starting as a Corporate Grant Officer from 2016 to 2017. She then served as a Senior Programme Manager for West and Central Africa from 2017 to 2019. Following this, she worked as a Humanitarian Operation Advisor from 2018 to 2019. Currently, she is the Deputy Head and Technical Adviser for the Pneumonia Support Hub, a position she has held since 2021. Her work involves managing complex programs and providing technical support in the health sector.
Education and Expertise
Lucile Brethes has a strong educational background in development economics and public health. She studied at Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV, earning a Master 1 in Economie Appliquée with a focus on Development Economics from 2008 to 2009. She furthered her studies at CERDI, obtaining a Master's in International Development from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she completed an MSc in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine from 2020 to 2022. This educational foundation supports her extensive experience in international development.
Background
Lucile Brethes has over ten years of experience in international development, with significant field experience in West and Central Africa. She has worked with various organizations, including French and UK NGOs, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an international development think tank. Her roles have spanned sectors such as health, WASH, food security, and emergency response, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to social development.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Lucile Brethes has managed high-value programs and contributed to various initiatives in international development. Her experience includes serving as the Head of Start Funds at Start Network from 2019 to 2021 and working as a Civil Society Officer at the French Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire from 2013 to 2015. She has also held positions at ACTED, where she managed WASH and food security programs. Her diverse roles reflect her ability to address complex challenges in development.