Dakane Ahmed Bare

Dakane Ahmed Bare is an experienced education professional currently serving as an Assistant Education Officer at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, since August 2020. In this role, Dakane supports the implementation of the Refugee Education 2030 strategy and ensures alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4, by enhancing educational access for refugee and host community children and youth. Prior to joining UNHCR, Dakane held positions at the Norwegian Refugee Council from April 2014 to August 2020 as an Education Project Coordinator and Education Project Officer, where responsibilities included coordinating education program activities and monitoring project implementation. Earlier experience includes serving as an Education Officer with The Lutheran World Federation from March 2011 to April 2014, overseeing education operations in Dadaab Hagadera Camp, and beginning a teaching career with the Government of Kenya from August 2007 to March 2011. Dakane holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Bachelor of Arts (Education) with specializations in History and Religion from the University of Nairobi.