Andrea Bigio

Andrea Bigio is a seasoned professional in program management and livelihoods interventions, currently serving as a Senior Programme CBI Officer at UNHCR since August 2021. Prior to this, Andrea held various leadership roles at Action Contre La Faim, including Deputy Country Director – Programs and Head of the Food Security and Livelihoods Department, where responsibilities encompassed strategic development, project oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Experience also includes serving as Livelihoods Regional Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean at The RET, where Andrea focused on monitoring and implementing livelihoods projects across multiple countries. Earlier roles included project management and research positions in microfinance and business analysis. Andrea holds a PhD in Business and Management and an MSc in Business Management from Università degli Studi di Torino.