Tanja Loncar
About Tanja Loncar
Tanja Loncar serves as the Head of England South at Save the Children UK, where she leads initiatives to improve outcomes for children and families. With a background in youth and community studies, she has extensive experience in program management and policy influence within the organization since 2010.
Work at Save the Children
Tanja Loncar currently serves as the Head of England South at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads the development of local area strategies aimed at influencing systemic change to improve outcomes for children and families. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Programmes Manager for the North of England from 2014 to 2020, where she managed various programs. She also held the position of FAST Coordinator for the North of England from 2010 to 2014, and worked as a Project Officer from 2005 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Tanja Loncar has an extensive educational background. She studied at The Manchester Metropolitan University, where she earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Youth and Community from 2002 to 2003. She also completed a Bachelor's degree in Indology and Russian Language at Sveuèilište u Zagrebu from 1983 to 1988. Additionally, she studied Leadership and Supervision at Middlesex University, achieving a Post Graduate qualification from 2013 to 2014.
Background
Tanja Loncar has a diverse professional background, primarily focused on child welfare and community development. Her career at Save the Children UK spans over 15 years, during which she has held various roles that contributed to her expertise in program management and strategy development. Her work has involved collaborating with practitioners, children, and families to co-develop local strategies and implement projects effectively.
Achievements
In her current role, Tanja Loncar is accountable for allocating budget and resources to ensure the timely delivery of programs. She manages a high-performing multi-disciplinary team and focuses on evidencing learning to inform donor reporting and policy influence. Her leadership in developing local area strategies has aimed to create systemic change that benefits children and families across England.