Alicia Herbert OBE
Biography
Alicia Herbert OBE is the British High Commissioner to Jamaica, she assumed office the 25th of September 2025.
Alicia was Director of Education, Gender and Equalities and the UK’s Special Envoy for Gender Equality at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) from 2021 to 2025.
Previously, Alicia worked in academia, the World Bank, and represented the UK government in senior roles in Mozambique, Sudan and Nigeria.
Over the past 25 years, Alicia has played a leading role in shaping international development policy and improving programme delivery and policy reform in countries across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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British High Commissioner to Jamaica
The High Commissioner is the UK government’s representative in a Commonwealth nation. They are responsible for the direction and work of the High Commission and its Deputy High Commissions and/or Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.
Previous roles in government
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Special Envoy for Gender Equality
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Director of Education, Gender and Equality
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Head of DFID Mozambique