UNHCR
- Sarah-Jane Savage
Sarah-Jane Savage
Senior Protection Officer at UNHCR
Sarah-Jane Savage is currently the Senior Protection Officer and Head of Asylum, Policy and Law Unit at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Sarah-Jane has extensive experience in refugee protection, asylum systems, and policy development in various countries in Africa. Prior to their current role, Sarah-Jane served as an Advisor to UNHCR Operations in Refugee Status Determination and Asylum Systems. Sarah-Jane has also worked as a Psychotherapist with refugee populations and as a volunteer providing support to field volunteers in refugee camps. Sarah-Jane holds a Master's degree in Psychodynamic Theory & Practice and a Master of Science in Forced Migration.
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Timeline
Senior Protection Officer
January 1, 2024 - present
Head Of Asylum, Policy And Law Unit
January, 2020
Asylum Systems And RSD Officer
October, 2018
Advisor To Unhcr Operations In Refugee Status Determination (rsd) & Asylum Systems
September, 2016
Consultant In Child Protection And Mhpss (mental Health & Psychosocial Support)
November, 2014
Senior Protection Associate - Rsd/child Prot/gbv/mhpss
May, 2007
Refugee Protection Intern
May, 2006