Krishna Kumar Govindankutty
About Krishna Kumar Govindankutty
Krishna Kumar Govindankutty serves as the South Asia MEAL Manager at Catholic Relief Services, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in program management and monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) from his previous roles at Heifer International.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Krishna Kumar Govindankutty has been serving as the South Asia MEAL Manager at Catholic Relief Services since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning initiatives across South Asia. His work focuses on enhancing program effectiveness and ensuring that project outcomes align with organizational goals. He operates from South Delhi, Delhi, India, contributing to the organization's mission of alleviating poverty and promoting social justice.
Previous Experience at Heifer International
Prior to his current role, Govindankutty held several positions at Heifer International. He worked as a Program Officer - PME for five months in 2013, followed by a two-year tenure as Program Manager - PME from 2014 to 2016. He continued to advance in his career at Heifer International, serving as Senior Program Manager - PME from 2016 to 2018, and briefly as MELS Area Manager (Asia Program) in 2018. His roles involved program management and evaluation, contributing to the organization's development initiatives in the Noida and New Delhi areas.
Education and Expertise
Krishna Kumar Govindankutty holds a Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) from Pondicherry University, which he completed from 2001 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from PSG College of Arts & Sciences, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. His foundational education includes completing his 12th grade at Bhavan's Vidya Mandir in 1995. This educational background supports his expertise in program management and evaluation in the development sector.
Professional Background
Govindankutty's professional background spans over a decade in program management and evaluation within the non-profit sector. His experience includes significant roles at Heifer International, where he developed skills in monitoring and evaluation, program planning, and implementation. His current position at Catholic Relief Services further enhances his expertise in managing MEAL functions, focusing on improving program outcomes and accountability in South Asia.