25th July 2024
Thank you for everyone who joined us for our Humanitarian Careers webinar on 25 July to learn more about leadership in emergency settings. The session recording and slide deck is available to view below.
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Webinar description
What does it take to be a humanitarian leader?
In this webinar, hear from seasoned humanitarian practitioners with decades of accumulated leadership experience gained in fragile and emergency contexts.
Gain insights into panellists’ roles: hear about some of the highlights, complexities and challenges of this work, and learn about the key skills required from their personal perspectives. They will also share their advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in this field.
Panellists
Thomas Hill: Country Director Nigeria – Norwegian Refugee Council
Thomas Hill is a senior non-profit and NGO professional whose career has focused on supporting people and communities who have been displaced or impacted by disaster, armed conflict, war, and crisis. He has worked in leadership roles with Norwegian Refugee Council, American Red Cross, IFRC, Mercy Corps, Save the Children, and International Rescue Committee across three continents over the past two decades. He began his career as a Peace Corps volunteer and is a big believer in the power of BBQ to unite people.
Gita Modgil: Senior Humanitarian Aid Director – Independent
With almost two decades of experience in global humanitarian efforts, Gita Modgil has led emergency responses worldwide, from the tsunami in Aceh, Indonesia to the Beirut Blast in Lebanon. Her dedication to empowering communities in crisis remains steadfast. Gita has held senior leadership roles at organisations like Norwegian Refugee Council, Global Communities, and Canadian Red Cross, shaping the landscape of humanitarian aid.
Currently, she is embarking on a new venture by developing a thought-provoking podcast series challenging the existing aid paradigm and exploring ways to enhance humanitarian efforts. While managing her impactful career, Gita also embraces the role of a parent to two loving children, inspiring change from her current base in Jordan.
Hosted by Ka Man Parkinson, HLA Communications and Marketing Advisor