Yamina Himeur
About Yamina Himeur
Yamina Himeur serves as the Organisation Development Implementation Lead at Save the Children UK, where she focuses on organizational development initiatives. She has extensive experience in the humanitarian sector, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as Oxfam and Save the Children, and possesses advanced degrees in humanitarian assistance and politics.
Work at Save the Children
Yamina Himeur currently serves as the Organisation Development Implementation Lead for the Organisation of the Future at Save the Children UK. She began this role in 2023 and has been actively involved in implementing organizational development strategies. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Organisation Development Lead at Save the Children UK for three months in 2022. Her experience at Save the Children reflects her commitment to enhancing organizational effectiveness within the humanitarian sector.
Education and Expertise
Yamina Himeur holds a NOHA European Master in Humanitarian Assistance, which she obtained from Groningen University and Deusto Bilbao University from 2000 to 2001. She also earned a Master's degree in Politics from Strasbourg University in 2000. Additionally, she has pursued various certifications, including a Group Process Consultant certification from Sapience Organizational Consultants and a Human Systems Dynamics Professional Certification from HSD Institute, both achieved in 2014. She is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.
Background
Yamina Himeur has extensive experience in the humanitarian and development sectors, with a focus on organizational development and capacity building. She has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including Oxfam, where she held positions such as Head of Talent and Resourcing and Regional Humanitarian Coordinator. Her career spans over two decades, with significant experience in program management and human resources within international contexts.
Previous Roles at Oxfam
Yamina Himeur has held several key positions at Oxfam, contributing to various aspects of organizational development and humanitarian response. She served as Head of Talent and Resourcing from 2015 to 2018, and as Emergency Capacity Building Programme Manager from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she worked as Regional Human Resources Manager for the Middle East and CIS from 2013 to 2015, and as a Learning & Organisational Development Adviser in 2013. Her roles at Oxfam highlight her expertise in leadership development and human resource management.
Professional Development and Certifications
Yamina Himeur has engaged in continuous professional development throughout her career. She studied at Roffey Park, UK, completing the Organisation Development Practitioners Programme and Certificate from 2013 to 2014. She also achieved the NTL Global Organisation Development Certificate from 2017 to 2018. In 2023, she began studying Leadership Development with Global Leadership Associates, aiming to achieve GLP certified coach status. Her commitment to professional growth is evident through her diverse educational pursuits.