Alexandra Spencer
About Alexandra Spencer
Alexandra Spencer is a Research Officer at the Humanitarian Policy Group of the Overseas Development Institute in London, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in economics and international development, with previous roles at Development Initiatives and experience in field research and policy analysis.
Work at ODI
Alexandra Spencer has served as a Research Officer at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2019. In this role, she focuses on humanitarian policy development, contributing to research and analysis related to international development and humanitarian issues. Her work involves engaging in field research to gather data and insights that inform policy decisions. Spencer has also participated in collaborative projects with various international organizations, enhancing the impact of her research within the humanitarian sector.
Previous Experience
Before joining ODI, Alexandra Spencer worked at Development Initiatives as an Analyst from 2016 to 2018. She also held the position of Research Assistant for the Global Humanitarian Assistance Programme at the same organization from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as an Independent Consultant at Independent Sector from 2018 to 2019. Her early career included a role as a Student Ambassador at the University of Bath and as an Activity Instructor at Acorn Adventure in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Spencer holds a Master of Arts degree from Maastricht University, which she completed from 2018 to 2019. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and International Development from the University of Bath, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in economic principles and international development, which she applies in her research and policy work.
Research Contributions
At the Humanitarian Policy Group, Alexandra Spencer has contributed to significant policy research and analysis. She co-authored a publication focused on reducing the chilling effects of regulation and de-risking on humanitarian financing. Her involvement extends to international dialogues aimed at addressing financial access challenges faced by humanitarian actors, demonstrating her commitment to improving humanitarian financing and policy frameworks.
Field Research Engagement
Alexandra Spencer's role at the Humanitarian Policy Group includes engaging in field research to collect data that informs humanitarian policy development. This hands-on approach allows her to gather insights directly from the field, which enhances the relevance and applicability of her research findings in addressing real-world humanitarian challenges.