Jolly Uday Shah

Jolly Uday Shah is an accomplished professional in humanitarian coordination and development with extensive experience in various leadership roles within the United Nations and other organizations. Currently serving as the Head of Coordination and Field Operations at United Nations OCHA since January 2020, Jolly has previously held positions such as Emergency Specialist at UNICEF and Humanitarian Affairs Officer at United Nations OCHA. Jolly has also worked as an International Humanitarian and Development Consultant, focusing on development planning, emergency management, and disaster risk reduction. Educational qualifications include a Post-graduate Diploma in Management from Melbourne Business School, an MSc in Development and Humanitarian Practice from Oxford Brookes University, and a B. Tech in Construction Technology from CEPT University.