Pete Jones
About Pete Jones
Pete Jones serves as the Safety, Security & Business Continuity Lead at Save the Children UK, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in humanitarian roles, having worked with organizations such as the British Red Cross and Merlin in various capacities across multiple countries.
Current Role at Save the Children
Pete Jones serves as the Safety, Security & Business Continuity Lead at Save the Children UK. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's efforts in ensuring the safety and security of its operations in London, United Kingdom. His role involves developing and implementing strategies to manage risks and maintain business continuity in various challenging environments.
Previous Experience at British Red Cross
Prior to his current role, Pete Jones held multiple positions at the British Red Cross. He served as the Country Director in Kathmandu, Nepal, for four months in 2018. He also worked as the Ebola Response Lead in London and West Africa for ten months in 2015. His tenure included roles such as Operations Coordinator for Disaster Management from 2015 to 2018 and Bangladesh Refugee Response Lead from 2017 to 2018.
Experience at Merlin
Pete Jones has significant experience with Merlin, where he held various roles. He was the Programme Coordinator in Korahe, Somali Region, Ethiopia, for eleven months from 2012 to 2013. He later served as the Country Director for two months in Bangui, Central African Republic, in 2013 and as the Regional Programme Coordinator for one year in London and West Africa from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Pete Jones earned his Bachelor's degree from Birkbeck, University of London, studying from 2006 to 2009. He later pursued a Master's degree at SOAS University of London, completing his studies from 2010 to 2011. His educational background supports his extensive experience in humanitarian and disaster management.