Sardar Arif Uddin
Twenty-five years of professional experience, in program implementation with partnership modalities and an understanding of several development issues and approaches (Child Rights, WASH & Good Governance, Public Health, Nutrition, Humanitarian Accountability, DRR and Emergency, Youth and community leadership, Extreme Poverty, Policy Advocacy, Rights Based Approach, Community Mobilization. Academically trained in Social Anthropology, Public Health, and Population Sciences.
Research, Consultancy
JOURNEY THROUGH
JOURNEY THROUGH
MY WORK EXPERIENCES
Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF)
Sector Specialist (Advocacy, Partnership, SBCC, and Capacity Development)
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise multiple teams to manage 20 local project partnerships in extreme poverty-prone areas (financial and program management).
- Develop several program frameworks of components (i.e., community mobilization, nutrition, livelihood, climate change, integration of Disability, Gender) and project operational strategy.
- Ensure the quality alignment with program and functional units (i.e., Program, MEAL, RBM, Finance, Capacity Development, SBCC Units).
- Designed capacity development training courses on different issues (i.e., community mobilization, identification of extreme poverty, social behavior change communication (SBCC), rooted advocacy) and facilitated national and partner-level sessions.
- Assist the Project Director in ensuring the program quality, donor reporting, quality field monitoring, and results tracking.
Water Aid Bangladesh
Director-Policy Advocacy (DoPA)
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise the Research, Advocacy, and Communication team to implement advocacy-related research work, prepare advocacy case studies, thematic discussion papers, and other relevant documents, and efficient communication with WASH actors.
- Initiated WaterAid Bangladesh’s policy and advocacy work aligned with global and country strategy and maintained effective relationships with policymakers and WASH sector actors.
- Maintain vital networking and campaigning across the National and Asia Regional WASH sectors and coordinated various activities of the WASH in collaboration with other sector actors.
UNICEF Bangladesh
Capacity Building Specialist, Communication for Development (C4D)
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the process and quality assurance of the Information and Feedback Center (IFC), Community Mobilization Volunteer Network (CMV Net), OTP (Therapeutic outpatient program), Child Protection, WASH, and life savings messages, and campaigning on disease outbreaks at Rohingya Camps.
- Design training courses and facilitated sessions on different development and humanitarian issues (i.e., CHR, SPHERE) for UNICEF, CwCs, UNHCR, and other UN agency partners (INGOs, NNGOs, Local NGOs)
- Develop SBCC materials (i.e., flashcards, posters, IEC) and provided orientation on IEC and SBCC issues, including IPC (interpersonal communication)
- Monitor the program at Rohingya and Host community, ensuring the quality of the program through partnership modalities.
Counterpart International
Director of Program (DoP) / Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP)
- Key Responsibilities:
- Establish effective coordination with government ministries (Particularly with MoYS and MoRW) at the national level and departments at the local level, including other relevant stakeholders.
- Supervise MEAL, Program, Capacity Building, and Grants Management Team. Oversee financial management, budget tracking, and auditing.
- Prepare and present quarterly and annual progress reports to USAID. Organized field visits and shared learning events for the USAID team
- Ensure program quality and learning through monitoring activities at the field level; developed a work plan, Performance Management, Evaluation Plan, and result framework, including regular basis updates to Counterpart’s online platform Knowledge Management Portal.
CARE Bangladesh
Advisor- Community Mobilization (CMA)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Local NGO partners both from a program and financial perspective with the focused activity of Community Mobilization for Family Planning and Adolescent Health Services at NHSDP Clinics.
- Develop a sustainable CM (Community Mobilization) model appropriate for NHSDP based on CARE’s CmSS and other existing best practices available in the country.
- Provide strategic support to the whole NHSDP team and PNGOs to implement the CM (Community Mobilization) model to increase demand for health services.
- Conduct applied research and social audit on community satisfaction, access and barriers gap on NHSDP services, community mapping using PRA tools, etc.
ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB)
Theme Leader, Coordinator (Social Development and Economic Justice) + Project Manager
- Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for both program and project in terms of quality assurance, effective budget utilization, maintained burn rate target, donor reporting, and efficient communication.
- Supervised Program, M&E, Capacity Building, and Fiancé team (total 33 members) and provided strategic direction to implement the program and project on time.
- Assist Partner NGOs team as part of project management titled C4D (Communication for Development) funded by UNICEF at five low-performance districts as a convergence district with Local Govt. on seven key behavior changes (i.e., WASH, ARI)
- Initiated advocacy on Health Rights issues and organized national advocacy events, including media and rooted advocacy.
Consultancy Services in the Development Sector
Conducted training sessions on humanitarian accountability as part of the LCS4R (Local Capacity Strengthening for Response) project, jointly implemented by IMC and Concern USA across several countries and supported by USAID funding. The training targeted local NGOs and CBOs, with a strategic emphasis on enhancing capacity within the framework of Aid Localization. Key training modules concentrate on fostering community engagement, ensuring downward accountability, promoting anticipatory action, and enhancing fundraising capabilities.
International Agreement
- In a recent time, spearheaded a Story of Change (SoC) project in collaboration with an international consultant team for the “Right Here Right Now (RHRN)” initiative. This project extended its reach across ten low and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Rutgers Netherlands subsequently published a report showcasing 10 narratives of significant change in 2020.
- Conducted a Contribution Analysis in collaboration with an international consultant team for a project addressing “Dalit and Ethnic Minority Rights” issues in Bangladesh, funded by HEKS/EPER Netherlands in 2017.
- In 2016, spearheaded a Context Analysis alongside an international consultant affiliated with DAI, focusing on Extremism, Fundamentalism, and Violence. This comprehensive analysis included conducting 30 In-depth Interviews (IDIs) with a diverse array of stakeholders, encompassing government officials, political and religious leaders, youth representatives, development partners, international and national NGOs, as well as academicians).
- Implemented a Coaching and Mentoring program for six Bangladeshi and three Jordanian participants under the Talent Development Project (TDP) of Save the Children International in partnership with CHS Alliance UK, with the guidance of a Lead Consultant from the UK in 2014.
- Evaluated as part of the Global Evaluation Team for the SNL (Saving Newborn Lives) project of Save the Children, funded by the Bill Gates Foundation in 2012.
National Assignment
Consultancy clientele spans a diverse spectrum:
- Donor Agencies such as HEKS, DAI, Encompass, IOM, the British Red Cross, UNICEF,
- International NGOs including CARE Bangladesh, Concern Worldwide, International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), Australian Baptist Mission, Oxfam-Novib, ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB), WaterAid Bangladesh (WAB), Christian Aid Bangladesh (CAB), Save the Children, Plan International, Max Foundation, SNV, Plan International Bangladesh, HELVETAS, BRAC, START Network, World Vision, Concern International,
- Networks, Forums, and Consortium like HASAB, NARRI, SUPRO, Unity of Body Rights (UBR), and BWA, National and Local NGOs such as RDRS, BDRCS, Nari Moitree, SHARP, SPS, and Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF); SHEDF, BRED, BANDHU, PKSF,
- Businesses and Companies such as Bangladesh Women Chamber and Commerce Industries (BWCCI), Poriprekkhit, and Creative Media.
Scope of Consultancy Services:
- Capacity Development: Covering Training Module development, Session Plan creation, Facilitation, Training Report generation, and Training Need Assessment (TNA).
- Study or Research: Including Formative Research, Project Evaluation, Outcome Harvesting, Impact Assessment, Most Significant Change (MSC), Story of Change (SoC), Mid-term Evaluation, Applied Research, Contribution Analysis and Case Study Based Research.
- Policy and Strategy: Encompassing Policy Review, Strategy Development, and Advocacy Strategy formulation.
- SBCC Strategy and Documentation: Involving Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) strategies, as well as IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) material development.
- Survey, Context Analysis: Including Base Line Surveys, End Line Surveys, and Participatory Vulnerability Assessments (PVA).
- Knowledge Management: Project Completion Report, Annual Report, Project Learning and Best Practice documentation etc.
- Workshop Facilitation: Designing the workshop content, facilitation of workshop (i.e. research design, strategy development, project learning workshop)
List of Consultancy Services
Training Desing and Facilitation (International)
- Developed and led a training session on “Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA)” hosted by ActionAid Nepal in 2010.
- Developed and facilitated a training program on “Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA)” hosted by ActionAid Cambodia in 2009.
- Developed and conducted a training workshop on “Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA)” coordinated by ActionAid Afghanistan in 2008.
Training Design, Need Assessment, and Facilitation:
- Conducted training sessions on “The Power of Facilitation” for Partner Organizations (POs) of PKSF in both 2023 and 2024.
- Provided Training of Trainers (ToT) on “Community Engagement” for trainers from the National Institute of Local Government (NILG), supported by UNICEF in 2023.
- Delivered training on Qualitative Research, Data Collection, and Reporting for staff members of the R2G project at Max Foundation (Netherland Based INGO), 2023.
- Facilitated training and workshops on Aid Localization-Process Facilitation for Start Fund Bangladesh (SFB), Share Trust, and Local Coalition Acceleration (LCA) in 2022
- Led ToT sessions on Extreme Poverty Identification Technique (PEPIT) under the PPEPP project at PKSF in both 2019 and 2020.
- Conducted training on Community Mobilization & Advocacy for the PPEPP project funded by DfID and EU at PKSF in 2019
- Provided training on IPC (Interpersonal Communication) and Community Mobilization for the PPEPP project at PKSF in 2019.
- Facilitated training on Core Humanitarian Response (CHR) and Emergency for Rohingya Influxes, targeting CWCs and UN partner organizations, supported by UNICEF in 2019.
- Conducted training on Communication for Development (C4D) and Emergency Response for Rohingya Influxes, supported by UNICEF in 2019.
- Led ToT sessions on Social Behavioral Change and Communication (SBCC) for Youth Volunteers, focused on Rohingya Emergency Response, supported by UNICEF in 2018.
- Conducted ToT sessions on Interpersonal Communication for Youth Volunteers, focusing on Rohingya Emergency Response, supported by UNICEF in 2018.
- Delivered training on “Advocacy for Effective Humanitarian Responses” for Christian Aid in 2016
- Conducted training on Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) for BDRCS volunteers under the CBDDR project in Bhola, Shatkhira, and Jessore in 2012.
- Facilitated training on Advocacy and Reproductive Health Rights for United Body Rights (UBR), funded by Rutgers, WPF, The Netherlands.
- Provided training for PNGOs of the Australian Baptist Mission on “Local Government and Advocacy” in Durgapur, Netrokona, in 2011.
- Conducted training on “Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA)” for NGOs affiliated with ActionAid Bangladesh in 2011.
- Led a five-day International Training as Lead Facilitator on “Basic Emergency Preparedness and Response” organized by AAB in 2011.
- Conducted training on “Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Community Empowerment on Basic Rights” for PNGOs affiliated with Concern Universal in 2011.
- Conducted a Training Need Assessment (TNA) on Women Entrepreneurship for Bangladesh Women Chamber and Commerce Industries (BWCCI) in 2011.
- Facilitated and developed a Training Manual on “Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA)” for SHARP, funded by AAB, in 2011
- Conducted training sessions on “Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Community Empowerment on Basic Rights” for Partner Non-Governmental Organizations (PNGOs) affiliated with Concern Universal in 2011.
- Conducted a comprehensive Training Need Assessment (TNA) focusing on Women Entrepreneurship for the Bangladesh Women Chamber and Commerce Industries (BWCCI), 2011.
- Facilitated training for PNGOs associated with the Australian Baptist Mission on “Local Government and Advocacy” in Durgapur, Netrokona, in 2011.
- Conducted a Training Need Assessment (TNA) addressing Women Entrepreneurship for the Bangladesh Women Chamber and Commerce Industries (BWCCI) in 2011.
- Facilitated the development of a Training Manual centred on “Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA)” for SHARP, supported by AAB funding, in 2011
Training Module Development
Training Desing and Facilitation (International)
- Developed a training manual focused on Qualitative Research, Data Collection, and Reporting for the staff of the R2G project at Max Foundation in 2023.
- Developed a training manual addressing “Efficient Extreme Poverty Targeting” for the Pathways to Prosperity of Extreme Poverty People (PPEPP) initiative at PKSF in 2019.
- Developed a training manual on Interpersonal Communication tailored for the Rohingya Emergency Response program, supported by UNICEF in 2019
- Produced a training manual emphasizing effective Communication for the Rohingya Emergency Response program, supported by UNICEF, in 2018
- Designed Orientation Manual-1 for Family members (including parents, parents-in-law, grandparents, and other elderly family members) as part of the A2H Project at PLAN International Bangladesh in June 2016.
- Developed Orientation Manual-2 for Community Members, including community elder group members and leaders, for the A2H Project at PLAN International Bangladesh in June 2016.
- Developed Orientation Manual-3 for Community Committees (such as UP Standing committees and Marriage Registers) under the A2H Project at PLAN International Bangladesh in June 2016
- Developed a Training of Trainers (ToT) Manual covering all Orientation Manuals for the A2H Project at PLAN International Bangladesh in 2016.
- Designed a training module on “Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (A-SRHR)” for the A2H (Access to Health) project of Plan International Bangladesh in 2016.
- Developed a training module on “Advocacy of Humanitarian Response” for the Shifting the Power (StF) project funded by UKAID and implemented by Christian Aid, Bangladesh, in 2016.
- Developed a training module on “Appreciative Youth Leadership”, Leadership Development Program (LDP), Counterpart International (CPI), a project funded by USAID 2015
- Developed a training module on “Leadership and Communication Skill”, Leadership Development Program (LDP), Counterpart International (CPI), a project funded by USAID 2015
- Developed a training module on “Youth Informed Citizenship”, Leadership Development Program (LDP), Counterpart International (CPI), a project funded by USAID 2015
- Developed a training module on “Appreciative Community Leadership”, Leadership Development Program (LDP), Counterpart International (CPI), a project funded by USAID 2015
- Developed a training module on “Development Issues”, Leadership Development Program (LDP), Counterpart International (CPI), a project funded by USAID 2015
- Developed a training module on “Good Governance and Community Development,” Leadership Development Program (LDP), Counterpart International (CPI), a project funded by USAID 2015
- Developed a training module on “Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA)” for ActionAid in 2011
- Designed a training module on “Rights-Based Approach” for ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB) in 2010.
Project Evaluation/ Impact Assessment/Most Significant Change (MSC)
- Carried out formative research on SWM (Solid Waste Management), Konica Consulting Services, SNV, 2023-24
- Carried out an outcome assessment on the Youth and Social Cohesion Program at Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) in 2022
- Conducted a Country Strategy Evaluation focusing on Third Gender Issues at Bandhu Social Welfare Foundation in 2021
- Executed a project contribution analysis on Dalit and Ethnic community rights across Naogaon, Sayadput, Thakurgoan, and Dinajpur districts for HEKS/EPER in 2016
- Conducted a project evaluation on “Improving Health through Housing, Water Sanitation, and Hygiene intervention” for Habitat International in 2015
- Undertook a study on MSC (Most Significant Change) of the V2R (Vulnerability to Resilience) project implemented by BDRC, facilitated by BDRCS in Borguna and Patuakhali in 2014
- Conducted a Comparative Analysis of Progress Achieved versus planned outcomes for the SHARIQUE project of HELVETAS, funded by Swiss Intercooperation, in 2013
- Carried out a project impact evaluation on “Alleviating Poverty through Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Northwest Bangladesh” for the NARRI consortium (AAB, Concern, Plan, Islamic Relief, Oxfam), funded by EC, in 2012
- Conducted a project evaluation study titled “Promoting Pro-Poor Policy Reforms and Public Services for All” implemented by SUPRO across 45 districts, funded by Oxfam-Novib, in 2012
- Evaluated the project on “Alleviating Poverty through Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Northwest Bangladesh” implemented by RDRS, funded by Danish Church Aid (DCA), in 2012
- Evaluated as part of the Global Evaluation Team of EnCompass on the SNL (Saving Newborn Life) project implemented by Save the Children, funded by the Bill Gates Foundation, in 2012
- Conducted a project evaluation study titled “Local Government and Community Empowerment” for FIVDB, funded by Monusher Jonno Foundation (MJF), in 2011.
Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA)
- Conducted Organizational Capacity Assessments (OCA) of the EKOTA project focusing on the capacity of Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs/OPDs) at Manusher Jonnor Foundation (MJF), funded by USAID.
- Undertook Organizational Capacity Assessments (OCA) of SHEDF for the Oxfam-funded project “Leadership Development of Manta Fishing Women” in 2023.
Base Line, End Line Survey
- Conducted a Baseline survey for the EKOTA project focusing on issues related to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), implemented by MJF (Manusher Jonno Foundation) and funded by USAID in 2023.
- Carried out a Baseline Survey for the “Community Development Initiative (CDI) program” across Kurigram, Gaibandha, and Rangpur districts of BDRCS, funded by IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross), with a sample size of 1600 in 2012.
- Conducted a Baseline Survey for the “Every One Campaign” in Dhaka and Sunamgonj districts of NARI MOITREE, funded by Save the Children, in 2012
Applied Research
- Conducted a Qualitative Study titled “Urban Health Landscape Analysis” as part of the CIPRB Management initiative, funded by Save the Children, in 2012.
- Carried out a Qualitative Study focusing on “Char Health Rights” through a case study-based approach in the Chars of Pabna under a project led by SHARP and funded by AAB in 2012
SBCC Material Development
- Developed a documentary script titled “Voice of Manta Community” Oxfam funded project, SHEDF, 2024
- Developed key behavior messaged of Manta Community on Women Empowerment, Human Rights, Access to Services, Climate Justice etc. Oxfam funded project, SHDEF, 2023
- Developed number of flip charts, Billboard messages of PPEPP project funded by FCDO, EU, implemented by PKSF 2020-21
- Developed Flip Chart, Sticker, Leaflet, Flash Cards etc. on Humanitarian Response Project, FDMN, CoxsBazar, UNCIEF, 2017-19
- Developed a Flip Chart addressing Health Rights and Char Health Governance, with a focus on WATSAN, Child Health, Reproductive Health, and Maternal Health, in 2011.
- Developed a documentary script titled “Voice from People: Climate Justice and Vulnerability,” funded by NFFA, The Netherlands, in 2011
Policy Review and Strategy Paper Development
- Developed a BCC strategy on Solid Waste Management (SWM), Konica Consulting Services, SNV, 2023-24
- Developed an Advocacy Strategy paper focusing on WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) for the Bangladesh WASH Alliance (WAB) in November 2014.
- Formulated an Advocacy Strategy paper addressing Cross-Border Migration and HIV/AIDS for the EMPHASIS Project at CARE Bangladesh in 2013.
- Developed a Community Mobilization Strategy paper concerning Migration and HIV/AIDS for the EMPHASIS Project at CARE Bangladesh in 2013.
- Reviewed South Asian Program and Research on Newborn Health (NBH) and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) for Encompass in 2012.
- Developed an advocacy strategy paper focusing on Char Livelihood and the Milk Industry in the Zamuna Basin for SHARP, funded by AAB, in 2012.
Organizational Planning, Strategic Development
- Developed a Plan of Action (PoA) for the “Community Development Initiative (CDI) program” based on the findings of the Baseline Survey. This program was implemented by BDRCS and funded by IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross) in 2012
- Developed a Participatory strategy and Planning document spanning five years, formulated based on inputs from a participatory workshop held across 64 districts and sixteen departments of BDRCS units, alongside the National Plan of Action of BDRCS. This initiative was funded by IFRC in 2012.Top of Form
Knowledge Management/Documentation/Best Practice Documentation
- Project completion report (PCR) of the project titled “Leadership Development of Manta Fishing Women” funded by Oxfam, 2024
- Process Documentation on Life Skill Development on HIV AIDS program under GFATM fund (Round 2-6), 2011
Project Proposal/Concept Paper Development
- Project Concept Note Development on WASH and Health for the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) as part of Humanitarian support at Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh. 2013
- Health and Media-Right to Information (Synthesis reporting) for Poriprekkhit funded by Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF), 2012.
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Consultancy, Agency
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Consultancy
with the following Agencies
Donor and UN Agencies
1. HEKS
2. DAI
3. Encompass
4. IOM
5. UNICEF
International NGOs
6. CARE Bangladesh
7. British Red Cross
8. Concern Worldwide
9. Concern Worldwide-USA
10. International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC)
11. Australian Baptist Mission
12. Oxfam-Novib
13. ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB)
14. WaterAid Bangladesh (WAB)
15. Christian Aid Bangladesh (CAB)
16. Save the Children
17. Plan International
18. Max Foundation
19. SNV
20. Plan International Bangladesh
21. HELVETAS
22. BRAC
23. START Network
24. World Vision
Networks, Forums, and Consortium
25. HASAB
26. NARRI
27. SUPRO
28. WASH Alliance
29. Unity of Body Rights (UBR)
30. BWA (Bangladesh Women Association)
National and Local NGOs
31. RDRS
32. BDRCS
33. Nari Moitree (NM)
34. SHARP
35. SPS
36. CIPRB
37. Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF)
38. SHEDF
39. BRED
40. BANDHU
41. PKSF
Businesses and Companies
42. Bangladesh Women Chamber and Commerce Industries (BWCCI)
43. Poriprekkhit, and
44. Creative Media.