Alexandra Pirola
About Alexandra Pirola
Alexandra Pirola is an Evaluation Officer at the World Food Programme, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master's degree in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies from the London School of Economics and has extensive experience in humanitarian programs across various organizations.
Work at World Food Programme
Alexandra Pirola currently serves as an Evaluation Officer at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Dakar, Senegal. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's mission of combating hunger and improving food security. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Programme Policy Officer focusing on nutrition and gender-sensitive approaches from 2016 to 2017, and as a UN DESA Fellow in 2015. Her experience at WFP spans multiple years and locations, highlighting her expertise in program evaluation and policy development.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Pirola has a strong academic background in international relations and humanitarian studies. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Università degli Studi di Pavia from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies from the London School of Economics and Political Science from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she studied Vulnerability and Social Protection at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences in 2017. Her educational qualifications support her expertise in humanitarian response and program evaluation.
Previous Experience in Humanitarian Sector
Before her current role at the World Food Programme, Alexandra Pirola gained extensive experience in the humanitarian sector. She worked as a Humanitarian Programme Coordinator at Oxfam in Dakar, Senegal, for seven months in 2018. She also served as a Deputy Regional Programme Manager at Oxfam in Nairobi, Kenya, for eight months in 2018. Her earlier roles include positions at Islamic Relief Worldwide, CARE, and the Disasters Emergency Committee, where she contributed to various humanitarian initiatives and gained practical insights into emergency response.
International Study Experience
Alexandra Pirola has participated in international study programs that have enriched her understanding of global humanitarian issues. She studied as an exchange student at San Francisco State University from 2010 to 2011. This experience, along with her studies in the United Kingdom and Germany, has provided her with a diverse perspective on international relations and humanitarian emergencies, enhancing her ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.