Catherine Chazaly
About Catherine Chazaly
Catherine Chazaly is a Social Protection Specialist with extensive experience in humanitarian and social protection projects. She holds multiple degrees in Economics and Media and has worked with various organizations, including UNICEF and the World Food Programme, focusing on anticipatory action and multi-stakeholder coordination.
Work at World Food Programme
Catherine Chazaly has been serving as a Social Protection Specialist at the World Food Programme since 2020. In this role, she focuses on integrating social protection measures into food security initiatives. Her work aims to enhance the resilience of vulnerable populations by ensuring they have access to necessary resources during crises.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Chazaly studied at multiple institutions, earning a DEUG in Economics from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, a Master's in Industrial Organisation from Université Paris 13, and a DESS in European Economics and International Finances from the same university. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Media and Mass Communication from the University of Leicester. Her expertise includes anticipatory action, multi-stakeholder coordination, and social protection strategies.
Background
Catherine Chazaly has a diverse professional background in social protection and humanitarian assistance. She has held various roles, including Senior Researcher at UNICEF and Humanitarian Needs Analyst at the Joint Intersectoral Analysis Framework in Brussels. Her experience spans multiple countries, including work in Djibouti, Somalia, and Mauritania.
Achievements
Catherine Chazaly contributed to the UNHCR RBWCA study, which focused on the social protection inclusion of refugees and internally displaced persons in regions affected by crises in the Sahel, Lake Chad, and Central African Republic. She has also organized and facilitated numerous events and training sessions aimed at capacity building and knowledge sharing in the field of social protection.
Previous Work Experience
Catherine Chazaly has held various positions in organizations such as the British Red Cross, UNDP, and IRAM. Her roles included conducting studies on shock-responsive social protection and evaluating social protection programs in different contexts. This experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the field of social protection.