Dibyayan Datta

Dibyayan Datta has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Dibyayan has held various roles in different organizations, showcasing their expertise in programs, strategy, partnerships, and policy advocacy.

In their most recent position at Learning Links Foundation, Dibyayan serves as the Vice President - Programs, Strategy & Partnerships, and as the Senior Principal Consultant - Programs, Strategy & Partnerships. Prior to this, they worked as the Senior Manager - Institutional Partnerships at Magic Bus India Foundation, where they managed international portfolios and key accounts.

Before that, Dibyayan was a Senior Manager Consultant - Policy Advocacy at CRY - Child Rights and You, where they contributed to the organization's knowledge on policy analysis and prepared various knowledge products.

Dibyayan also gained experience in program management at Magic Bus India Foundation, where they served as the Manager - Programs, overseeing planning, implementation, monitoring, and team development for multiple CSR grants.

Dibyayan has been involved in multiple projects and initiatives throughout their career. Dibyayan served as an Assistant Manager - Programs and Sr. Project Officer - mMitra at ARMMAN, contributing to the expansion and scaling-up of the mMitra program in various locations.

Additionally, Dibyayan worked as a Programme Officer - Research at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, focusing on socially excluded communities and designing livelihood opportunities for them. Dibyayan was also a Research Intern at UNICEF, where they focused on the issue of malnutrition in tribal areas.

Early in their career, Dibyayan gained experience as an intern in various organizations, including Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA), Apnalaya, and Children's Aid Society.

Overall, Dibyayan Datta has a rich and diverse work experience, with a strong focus on program management, strategy, partnerships, policy advocacy, and research, centered around social development and child rights.

Dibyayan Datta has a diverse educational background in the field of social work. Dibyayan completed their Bachelor's Degree (B.S.W) in Social Work from the College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan 38 New Marine Lines Mumbai - 400 020. Dibyayan then pursued a Master of Arts in Social Work (M.A. SW) with a specialization in Children and Family Welfare at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Dibyayan later enrolled in the same institute as a PhD scholar, focusing on Social Work.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Dibyayan obtained several certifications and participated in various seminars and conferences related to their field. Dibyayan presented papers on topics such as Right to Education, Child Neglect, and Surrogacy and Reproductive Health in prominent institutions like the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) and the NALSAR Law University. Dibyayan also received appreciation certificates from the College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan for their valuable contributions in organizing field-based extension activities and participating in talks on Human Rights Education. Furthermore, Dibyayan represented India as a delegate at the international conference on Alcohol/Drug Abuse, HIV/AIDS, Environment, Population, and Human Rights organized by DAIRRC & UN ECOSOC.