Sudipta Mohanty
About Sudipta Mohanty
Sudipta Mohanty serves as the Area Director for India East at Sightsavers, a position he has held since 2015. With extensive experience in program management and development planning, he has previously worked with organizations such as Catholic Relief Services and the University of Dortmund.
Current Role at Sightsavers
Sudipta Mohanty serves as the Area Director for India East at Sightsavers, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he independently manages an office, overseeing finance, administrative, and human resource functions. He has been instrumental in generating significant revenue from corporate donors, amounting to 150 million. His responsibilities include strategic planning and optimizing organizational processes to enhance program impacts in various sectors.
Previous Experience at Sightsavers
Prior to his current position, Sudipta Mohanty worked at Sightsavers as a Regional Programme Manager from 2008 to 2014 in Kolkata. During this six-year tenure, he focused on program management and development initiatives, contributing to the organization's mission of improving lives through health and education programs.
Professional Background
Sudipta Mohanty has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He served as the Deputy State Representative at Catholic Relief Services from 2006 to 2008. He also held positions at Alternative for India Development in the UK and Council for Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology (CAPART). His early career included a role as a Young Professional at CAPART in Orissa.
Educational Qualifications
Sudipta Mohanty has an extensive educational background in development planning and management. He achieved an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management and Strategic Leadership from the Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi, from 2012 to 2014. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Regional Development Planning from the University of Dortmund, and an MS in Regional Development Planning and Management from the University of the Philippines. Additionally, he earned an MBA in Rural Development from Xavier Institute of Social Service.
Skills and Expertise
Sudipta Mohanty possesses advanced skills in various areas critical to organizational success. His expertise includes project life cycle management, strategic planning, team training and mentoring, and organizational development. He is proficient in grant writing, fundraising, community outreach, and managing key partner relationships. He has led a team of six professionals and has a strong focus on inclusion and diversity management.