Paramjyoti Chattopadhyay
About Paramjyoti Chattopadhyay
Paramjyoti Chattopadhyay serves as the Head of Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) and Evaluation at the World Food Programme since 2023. He has an extensive background in research and evaluation, with previous roles at NITI Aayog, Deloitte Consulting, and Villgro Innovations Foundation.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Paramjyoti Chattopadhyay serves as the Head of Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) and Evaluation at the World Food Programme. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the organization's efforts in evaluating and monitoring various programs aimed at combating hunger and improving food security worldwide. His role involves overseeing research initiatives and ensuring that assessments align with the organization's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
Before joining the World Food Programme, Paramjyoti Chattopadhyay worked as an M&E Specialist at NITI Aayog from 2021 to 2023. In this role, he focused on monitoring and evaluation strategies for various government initiatives. He also served as the INVENT Program Leader at Villgro Innovations Foundation from 2016 to 2017, where he led efforts to support social enterprises through innovation and evaluation methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Paramjyoti Chattopadhyay has a diverse educational background. He completed the Executive Education Programme at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore in 2010. He also participated in the Chevening Rolls-Royce Science and Innovation Leadership Programme at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2015. Additionally, he holds a PGDFM from the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, focusing on Sustainable Development and related fields, and an M.Sc. in Ecology and Environment from Sikkim Manipal University.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Paramjyoti Chattopadhyay has held various significant roles. He worked as an Associate Director at Deloitte Consulting from 2017 to 2021, where he contributed to consulting projects. Prior to that, he was a Senior Manager at IL&FS Cluster Development Initiative Ltd. from 2008 to 2016, focusing on cluster development initiatives. His extensive experience spans over a decade in the fields of research, assessment, and monitoring.