Staff profiles
Beruk Kabtamu, Programme Manager, Khartoum, Sudan
Beruk has been employed by RedR UK since January 2009. After 10 months
spent as a Training Team Leader for the Sudan Country Programme, Beruk was promoted to Programme Manager for the Staff Safety Programme. He is responsible for coordinating RedR’s large scale training and learning support programme in staff safety and security. His previous experience has given him substantial knowledge of the needs and security context of Darfur and an understanding of RedR’s approach, allowing him to take the programme forward during 2010.
What he says
“It gives me a great sense of satisfaction to be part of an initiative that contributes to the safety and security of humanitarian agency staff working in Darfur, an unstable area where many factors threaten aid workers’ well-being. The humanitarian community really appreciates RedR’s response to their needs, and know me as a Trainer on a subject that’s very important to them. Working with RedR is hugely rewarding and one of my greatest achievements.”
Educational and sector background
Beruk has a Master’s Degree and has worked in Ethiopia, Sudan and Afghanistan with many International NGOs in senior and mid-level positions related to programme management, monitoring and evaluation, partnerships, training and other capacity building areas in development and emergency programmes.
Claire Privett, Marketing Officer, UK
Claire is a Marketing Officer at RedR. She is responsible for marketing and raising awareness about RedR’s training courses. This includes developing relationships with participants, institutions and universities.
She also looks for media opportunities to share information about the organisation, develops marketing materials and works with other teams to promote RedR’s work.
What she says
"I applied for a role at RedR because I wanted to apply my experience and knowledge directly to a charity. I really enjoy the diversity of the organisation, in terms of the type and number of courses conducted globally, as well as the knowledge, experience and skills that other staff members have.
"I feel that RedR offers a unique and essential service to the sector, which is not available elsewhere. It has an excellent reputation which I am proud to be a part of."
Educational and sector background
With an educational background in Environment and Development, Claire spent some time teaching before working for 8 years for different communications and advertising agencies. During this time, she often worked with client organisations from the charity sector, which allowed her to maintain her interest in international development and humanitarian issues. She also undertook volunteer work in South America.
"I feel that RedR offers a unique and essential service to the sector, which is not available elsewhere. It has an excellent reputation which I am proud to be a part of."
Claire Privett, Marketing Officer, UK Office
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