Siddharth Chatterjee (American United Nations Resident Coordinator).

Quick Info

Profession	United Nations Resident Coordinator
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Kolkata, India

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Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees	Graduation in science from National Defence Academy, Pune, Maharashtra Certificate in Social Policy from Maastricht University, Netherlands Postgraduation in public policy from the Princeton School for Public and International Affairs, New Jersey Masters in Public Policy from the Woodrow Wilson School for Public and International Affairs at Princeton University

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Sky Diving Horse Riding Scuba Diving

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	19 August
Wife/Spouse	Ban Hyun-Hee

Family

Spouse	Ban Hyun-Hee
Children	1 Son

Career

Overview	Siddharth Chatterjee has had a distinguished career with extensive involvement in various UN roles and missions, notably in conflict and disaster-affected areas. His key achievements include:
Highlights	Served as a Major in the Special Forces of the Indian Army. Worked internationally in security and humanitarian roles across several countries, including Bosnia, Iraq, Sudan, and Kenya. Recognized for his efforts to demobilize child soldiers in South Sudan. Contributed to major global health initiatives, particularly in polio eradication. UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, UNDP Resident Representative and UNFPA Representative in Kenya. Regional Director for the Middle East and Europe for UNOPS in Denmark. Chief of Staff in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). Leadership positions with UNICEF in Indonesia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH). Chief Diplomat and Head of Resource Mobilization at the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Switzerland. UN Resident Coordinator in China since 16 January 2021.

Overview

Siddharth Chatterjee has had a distinguished career with extensive involvement in various UN roles and missions, notably in conflict and disaster-affected areas. His key achievements include:

Highlights

Served as a Major in the Special Forces of the Indian Army.
Worked internationally in security and humanitarian roles across several countries, including Bosnia, Iraq, Sudan, and Kenya.
Recognized for his efforts to demobilize child soldiers in South Sudan.
Contributed to major global health initiatives, particularly in polio eradication.
UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, UNDP Resident Representative and UNFPA Representative in Kenya.
Regional Director for the Middle East and Europe for UNOPS in Denmark.
Chief of Staff in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
Leadership positions with UNICEF in Indonesia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan.
United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH).
Chief Diplomat and Head of Resource Mobilization at the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Switzerland.
UN Resident Coordinator in China since 16 January 2021.

Social Media

LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthchatterjee1un

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His family relocated from Bangladesh to Kolkata during India's freedom struggle.
2. Contracted polio at age three but made a complete recovery after electric shock treatment.
3. Became a polo player and a boxer while studying at the National Defence Academy.
4. Prominent blogger on humanitarian issues with writings featured in major international publications.

Siddharth Chatterjee United Nations Resident Coordinator American Kolkata, India