Daniel Winter Putan
About Daniel Winter Putan
Daniel Winter Putan serves as the Technical Coordinator for Social Protection Systems Strengthening at the World Food Programme in Kampala, Uganda. He has extensive experience in social protection, having held various roles in project management and social policy across multiple organizations since 2008.
Work at World Food Programme
Daniel Winter Putan serves as the Technical Coordinator for Social Protection Systems Strengthening at the World Food Programme. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's efforts in enhancing social protection frameworks in Kampala, Uganda. His role involves coordinating initiatives aimed at strengthening social protection systems to better serve vulnerable populations.
Previous Experience in Social Protection
Prior to his current role, Daniel Winter Putan worked in various capacities within the social protection sector. He was the National Registration Manager for the Expanding Social Protection Programme in Uganda for two months in 2017. He also served as a Project Consultant for Development Pathways Ltd for eight months in 2017 and as a National Consultant for DAI for one month in 2021. His experience includes a two-year tenure as a Programme/Operations Specialist at Development Alternatives Incorporated from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Winter Putan holds a Master of Science degree in Social Protection Financing from the University of Mauritius, where he graduated with distinction in 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration from Uganda Christian University in 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in social insurance and social care services, which enhances his contributions to social protection systems.
Background in Government and Non-Profit Sectors
Daniel Winter Putan has extensive experience in both government and non-profit sectors. He worked at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development as a Technical Officer and District Team Leader for the Social Assistance Grant For Empowerment (SAGE) from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he held roles at World Vision as a Monitoring and Evaluation/Humanitarian Accountability Assistant and Project Officer, gaining valuable insights into project management and social development.
Involvement in Child Sensitive Social Protection
As part of his role in Social Protection System Strengthening, Daniel Winter Putan contributed to the Child Sensitive Social Protection Programme. This initiative focuses on integrating child-sensitive approaches into social protection systems, ensuring that the needs of children are prioritized in social policies and interventions.