Elena Saccà
About Elena Saccà
Elena Saccà is a Junior Technical Expert specializing in Migration, Gender, and Social Protection at the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in Cairo. She has a diverse background in international development, having held various positions in organizations such as CEFA and the European Commission, and holds an MPhil from the University of Oxford.
Current Role at Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Cairo Office
Elena Saccà currently serves as a Junior Technical Expert specializing in Migration, Gender, and Social Protection at the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in Cairo, Egypt. She has held this position since 2021 and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. Her work focuses on developing and implementing strategies that address migration issues, gender equality, and social protection initiatives.
Previous Experience at Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Cairo Office
Prior to her current role, Elena Saccà worked at the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in Cairo as a Programme Officer under the UNDESA Fellowship program in 2020. During her 11-month tenure, she contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing social development and cooperation in the region.
Experience at CEFA Il seme della solidarietà
In 2019, Elena Saccà worked as a Project Manager Assistant at CEFA Il seme della solidarietà in Rabat, Morocco. Her role lasted for 10 months and involved supporting project management activities focused on social development and humanitarian assistance.
Education and Academic Background
Elena Saccà holds an MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford, where she studied from 2014 to 2016 and achieved her degree with Distinction. She also completed a Graduate Exchange Programme at Peking University in 2015. Additionally, she earned a Diploma in International Development and Cooperation from ISPI School between 2017 and 2018. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Foreign Languages from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano, where she graduated with honors in 2013.
Experience at European Commission
Elena Saccà served as a Policy Assistant (Blue Book trainee) at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, for four months in 2017. This role provided her with insights into European policies and governance, contributing to her expertise in international relations.