Emma O’Hara is a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist working with CARE in Timor-Leste, one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. She supports the design, implementation and learning of disaster resilience and climate adaptation programs, with a focus on strengthening community preparedness, early warning systems, anticipatory action and inclusive approaches to disaster risk reduction. Her work places a strong emphasis on translating data and evidence into actionable learning to improve program quality, effectiveness and accountability.
A core part of Emma’s role is supporting localisation and inclusion within disaster resilience programming. She works closely with partners to embed gender equality, disability inclusion and safeguarding into program design and measurement, ensuring resilience initiatives are accessible, equitable and responsive to diverse community needs.
Emma is particularly interested in how evaluation findings and community-level evidence can inform stronger program practice and policy dialogue, contributing to more effective and inclusive disaster resilience outcomes for communities most at risk.
