Nicola Hypher
About Nicola Hypher
Nicola Hypher serves as the Head of Operations in London, England, with over six years of experience in international development policy, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South and East Asia.
Work at Save the Children
Nicola Hypher has served as the Head of Operations at Save the Children since 2020. In this role, she has led the social protection portfolio for five years, focusing on enhancing programming and policy engagement. Her leadership has contributed to significant growth in the organization's initiatives related to social protection.
Education and Expertise
Nicola Hypher possesses extensive knowledge in economics, social analysis, and social policy. Her expertise includes key issues in social protection and diverse country experiences, particularly in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Bangladesh. This background supports her work in international development policy and programs.
Background
Nicola Hypher has over six years of experience in international development policy and programs, with a specific focus on sub-Saharan Africa and South and East Asia. Prior to her current role, she held various positions that contributed to her expertise in social protection.
Previous Experience
Before joining Save the Children, Nicola Hypher worked as a Social Protection Policy Adviser from 2010 to 2014. She also served as Head of Programme Services from 2017 to 2020 and held the position of Deputy Head of Hunger and Livelihoods and Senior Social Protection Adviser for a brief period in 2017. Earlier in her career, she was a Research Analyst at UNRISD from 2008 to 2010.
Achievements in Social Protection
During her tenure at Save the Children, Nicola Hypher has overseen the social protection portfolio, which has experienced significant growth under her leadership. Her work has focused on enhancing programming and policy engagement in the field of social protection.