Social Policy Specialist

• Aug 2022 - Present

Social Policy Officer

• Sep 2019 - Aug 2022

In my role as Social Policy Officer at Development Pathways I supported the delivery of social policy projects by providing background literature searches and reviews, desk-based research and data collection, analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, active participation in consultations on field missions and write-ups of reports. I supported the development of funding proposals, including background research and drafting of technical sections. I engaged in Pathways’ research on social policy, either in support of senior members of staff or by leading on specific areas. I authored blogs and other publications to influence international thinking on social policy and supported the drafting and publication of materials authored by senior members of staff. I led in developing and maintaining core knowledge centres on Pathways’ website and collaborated with the communications team to develop communications products. I also supported the development and delivery of training programmes.

Trusts and Foundations Intern

• Dec 2018 - Jul 2019

As a Trusts and Foundations Intern I assisted in researching and identifying new funding sources and grant opportunities, and writing bids to grant-making trusts and foundations to help fund Retrak's life-changing projects in Uganda and Ethiopia. I identified suitable programmes and projects to present to donors in consultation with the relevant staff, prepared grant applications and assist with the administration of grants. I also supported the strategic partnerships team with with various information management tasks, such as donor reporting.