Vandana Jyotirmayee

Associate Professor , University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman

Delhi NCR, Delhi

I, Dr. Vandana Jyotirmayee, is a development professional with 20+ years’ experience in community development, women’s empowerment, and livelihood programmes. I led UNICEF-supported initiatives, coordinated grassroots projects, and did extensive developmental in Indian state. I am skilled in participatory training, research, and leadership.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

I am a development professional with over 20 years of experience in community development, women’s empowerment, and health communication across India, Oman, and international contexts.
Over the years, I have led UNICEF-supported programmes on sanitation, nutrition, and maternal health, coordinated grassroots initiatives with Development Network (DevNet), India, and conducted field research on education access and programme effectiveness in underserved regions.
Currently, I serve as an Associate Professor at the University of Technology & Applied Sciences, Oman, where I design and deliver courses on health communication, leadership, and media for development, while mentoring students and practitioners in applying knowledge for social change. My earlier work with Doordarshan, All India Radio, and ETV gave me practical expertise in using media as a tool for education and awareness.
I specialize in participatory training, capacity building, and communication strategies that bring measurable impact. With a PhD in Mass Communication & Journalism and a Certificate in Community Development, I combine academic rigor with grassroots practice.
Passionate about advancing women-led entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods, I bring vision, research expertise, and proven leadership to create inclusive and scalable development solutions.

Education:

My education has been an interdisciplinary journey that connects literature, communication, and community development, giving me both academic depth and practical insight to serve people and communities.

I began with a Master’s in English Literature, which sharpened my communication skills and ability to interpret social and cultural narratives. This foundation helped me understand identity, gender, and community issues—insights that continue to shape my work in women’s empowerment and social change.

Building on this, I pursued a Master’s in Media Management, where I gained strategic and organizational skills in communication planning. This training prepared me to design and manage campaigns that create awareness and drive behavior change in areas such as health, sanitation, and education.

My academic path culminated in a PhD in Mass Communication and Journalism, where my research focused on how participatory communication and media can empower marginalized groups and support development. This experience gave me both theoretical depth and research-based tools to design, evaluate, and strengthen programmes with measurable social impact.

To further connect theory with practice, I completed a Certificate in Community Development from THREAD, India, focusing on health, nutrition, and education. This hands-on training provided field exposure, deepened my understanding of grassroots realities, and reinforced my commitment to inclusive development.

Together, these academic experiences have prepared me to integrate knowledge with action, communication with empowerment, and leadership with service—values that guide my professional work in livelihood, community development, and women-led entrepreneurship.

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English, Hindi, Bangla (speaking)

Nationality:

Indian

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