Ria Lewis
About Ria Lewis
Ria Lewis is a CBT Programme Officer currently working at the World Food Programme in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. She has extensive experience in cash programmes, particularly in emergency situations, and has worked in various roles across multiple organizations in complex environments.
Work at World Food Programme
Ria Lewis currently serves as a CBT Programme Officer at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she worked as a Cash Coordinator for WFP in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, from 2021 to 2022, and as a Programme Policy Officer focusing on Cash-Based Transfers in the Rome Area, Italy, from 2019 to 2021. Her work at WFP emphasizes her specialization in cash programmes, particularly in emergency contexts.
Education and Expertise
Ria Lewis has a solid educational background in political science and conflict studies. She earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Violence, Conflict and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, from 2013 to 2014. She also holds a Master of Arts (Hons) in French and Politics from The University of Edinburgh, completed between 2009 and 2013. Her academic focus complements her professional expertise in cash-based transfers and emergency response.
Background
Ria Lewis has accumulated over eight years of experience in cash-based transfer programmes, working in complex and conflict-affected environments. Her career includes various roles in humanitarian organizations, where she has contributed to food security and livelihoods initiatives. She has worked in diverse locations, including Mongolia, the Central African Republic, and various roving positions, showcasing her adaptability and commitment to humanitarian work.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at the World Food Programme, Ria Lewis held several significant positions. She worked as a Household Economy Approach Specialist at Food Economy Group from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Household Economy Approach Consultant for People in Need in Mongolia for one month in 2017, and as a Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor for Save the Children International in the Central African Republic in 2016. Her freelance experience includes a role as a Transcriber for Language Insight in Edinburgh in 2013.
Contributions to Humanitarian Efforts
Ria Lewis has made substantial contributions to various humanitarian programmes through her extensive experience in cash-based transfers. Her roles have involved supporting emergency food security and livelihoods initiatives, particularly during crises. She has worked with organizations such as the British Red Cross and Save the Children US, where she was part of the Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator team, emphasizing her dedication to improving the lives of those affected by conflict and disaster.