Saumik de

Saumik De is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in workforce planning, crisis operations, and disaster risk reduction within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since November 2008. Currently serving as Programme Advisor for Workforce Planning and Crisis Operations (SURGE), Saumik De leads strategic methodologies to assess workforce capacities and implement capability mapping across a global workforce of 23,000. Previous roles include coordinating crisis response efforts for UNDP Yemen, talent management for crisis responders, and supporting emergency response deployments during major global crises. Prior experience at the United Nations included contributions to disaster risk reduction in South and South West Asia, and an interim role as Communications Officer for UNDP India. Saumik De's educational background includes a Master’s degree in Policy Analysis/Economics from the University of Bath and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Bradford.