Olivia Burke
About Olivia Burke
Olivia Burke is a Monitoring and Learning Officer specializing in Disability Inclusive Development at Sightsavers, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in humanitarian response, having held positions at organizations such as the British Red Cross and Save the Children International.
Current Role at Sightsavers
Olivia Burke serves as a Monitoring and Learning Officer in the Disability Inclusive Development sector at Sightsavers. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's mission to promote disability inclusion in development programs. Her work involves monitoring project outcomes and ensuring that learning is integrated into program implementation. This role is based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience at British Red Cross
Olivia Burke has a significant background with the British Red Cross, where she worked in various roles. She served as a Crisis Response Coordinator for nine months in 2014, focusing on crisis management in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Following this, she worked as a Programme Implementation and Crisis Response Officer from 2015 to 2017, where she contributed to program delivery and response strategies.
Experience with Save the Children International
In 2019, Olivia Burke worked as a Humanitarian Deployment Manager at Save the Children International for four months. In this role, she was involved in deploying humanitarian responses and managing projects aimed at supporting children in crisis situations.
Volunteer Work with VSO
Olivia Burke volunteered with Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) in 2013 for three months in Delhi, India. During her time with VSO, she engaged in community development initiatives, gaining valuable experience in international development and humanitarian work.
Education and Academic Background
Olivia Burke studied at the University of Southampton, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2009 to 2012. This educational background has provided her with a foundation in scientific principles that support her work in monitoring and learning within the development sector.