Consultancy
Area of Expertise
International Assignment
Project Evaluation, Contribution Analysis.
- 2023, Led Humanitarian Accountability Training: Delivered in-depth training on humanitarian accountability within the LCS4R (Local Capacity Strengthening for Response) project, jointly executed by IMC and Concern USA across multiple countries, with funding from USAID
- 2022, Directed Story of Change (SoC) Initiative: Recently spearheaded a SoC project with a distinguished international consultant team for the “Right Here Right Now (RHRN)” initiative, covering ten low and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, report published by Rutgers Netherlands’.
- 2017, Conducted Contribution Analysis for Advocacy: In partnership with an international consultancy team, conducted a rigorous Contribution Analysis for a project on “Dalit and Ethnic Minority Rights” Bangladesh, funded by HEKS/EPER Netherlands
- 2016, Led Context Analysis on Extremism and Violence: Directed an extensive Context Analysis on Extremism, Fundamentalism, and Violence in collaboration with a senior consultant from DAI.
- 2014, Implemented Coaching and Mentoring Program: Established and executed a Coaching and Mentoring initiative under Save the Children International’s Talent Development Project (TDP) in collaboration with CHS Alliance UK, guiding six Bangladeshi and three Jordanian participants.
- 2012, Global Evaluation Team Member for Newborn Health: Evaluated as part of Save the Children’s Global Evaluation Team for the SNL (Saving Newborn Lives) project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Training Design and Facilitation (International Participants)
- 2010, Developed and led a training session on “Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA)” for ActionAid Nepal.
- 2009, Designed and facilitated a training program on “Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA)” hosted by ActionAid Cambodia.
- 2008, Designed and facilitated a training program on “Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA)” in collaboration with ActionAid Afghanistan.
- 2008, Conducted training sessions on “Rights-Based Approach and Advocacy” with the Asian Health Institute (AHI) in Japan.
National Assignment
Project Evaluation/ Impact Assessment/Most Significant Change (MSC)/ Story of Change (SoC):
- 2024, Evaluated the project titled, “Leadership Development of Manta Fishing Women,” funded by Oxfam, the project implemented by SHEDF, Patuakhali.
- 2023-2024, Conducted formative research on SWM (Solid Waste Management), for 2 City Corporations and 3 Municipalities, Konica Consulting Services, SNV (Qualitative)
- 2022, Conducted outcome assessment on the Youth and Social Cohesion Program at Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF)-(Qualitative)
- 2021, Conducted a Country Strategy Evaluation focusing on GDP (Gender Diverse Population)Issues at Bandhu Social Welfare Foundation.
- 2016, Executed a project contribution analysis on Dalit and Ethnic community rights across Naogaon, Sayadput, Thakurgoan, and Dinajpur districts for HEKS/EPER.
- 2015, Conducted a project evaluation on “Improving Health through Housing, Water Sanitation, and Hygiene Intervention” for Habitat International.
- 2014, 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.
- 2013, Conducted a Comparative Analysis of Progress Achieved versus planned outcomes for the SHARIQUE project of HELVETAS, funded by Swiss Intercooperation.
- 2012, 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
- 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
- 2012, Evaluated the project on “Alleviating Poverty through Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Northwest Bangladesh” implemented by RDRS, funded by Danish Church Aid (DCA)
- 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
- 2011, Conducted a project evaluation study titled “Local Government and Community Empowerment” for FIVDB, funded by Monusher Jonno Foundation (MJF)
Baseline and Endline Surveys
- 2023, Conducted a Baseline Survey for the EKOTA project, focusing on challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), in collaboration with Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) and funded by USAID.
- 2012, Executed a Baseline Survey for the “Community Development Initiative (CDI) Program” in the districts of Kurigram, Gaibandha, and Rangpur for BDRCS, funded by the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), sample size of 1,600.
- 2012, Performed a Baseline Survey for the “Every One Campaign” in Dhaka and Sunamgonj for Nari Moitree, funded by Save the Children.
Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA):
- 2023, Completed the OCA (Organizational Capacity Assessment) of OPDs of the EKOTA Project for PWDs, MJF (three NGOs were the implementing partners of the EKOTA project)
- 2022, Completed OCA (Organizational Capacity Assessment) of 25 Local NGOs under Start Net for Sundarban Coalition, funded by LCA.
Applied Research
- 2012, Conducted an in-depth qualitative study, “Urban Health Landscape Analysis,” under the CIPRB Management initiative funded by Save the Children.
- 2012, Led a qualitative case study on “Char Health Rights” in the remote char regions of Pabna, executed by SHARP and funded by ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB).
Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Material Development
- 2024, Crafted a documentary script titled “Voice of the Manta Community” for an Oxfam-funded project led by SHEDF in 2024.
- 2023, Developed key behavioral messaging for the Manta Community on Women Empowerment, Human Rights, Access to Services, and Climate Justice as part of an Oxfam-funded initiative with SHEDF.
- 2021-2020, Created various SBCC materials, including flip charts and billboard messages, for the PPEPP project funded by FCDO and EU and implemented by PKSF.
- 2019-2017, Designed SBCC resources such as flip charts, stickers, leaflets, and flashcards for the Humanitarian Response Project targeting FDMN in Cox’s Bazar, supported by UNICEF.
Policy Review and Strategy Development
- 2024, Developed a Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategy for Solid Waste Management (SWM) with Konica Consulting Services, commissioned by SNV.
- 2014, Authored an Advocacy Strategy Paper on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) for the Bangladesh WASH Alliance (WAB).
- 2013, Formulated an Advocacy Strategy Paper addressing Cross-Border Migration and HIV/AIDS as part of the EMPHASIS Project for CARE Bangladesh.
- 2013, Developed a Community Mobilization Strategy Paper on Migration and HIV/AIDS for CARE Bangladesh’s EMPHASIS Project.
- 2012, Conducted a comprehensive review of the South Asian Program and Research Initiatives on Newborn Health (NBH) and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) for Encompass.
- 2012, Crafted an advocacy strategy paper focused on Char Livelihood and the dairy industry within the Jamuna Basin for SHARP, funded by AAB.
Organizational Planning and Strategic Development
- 2012, Developed a Plan of Action (PoA) for the “Community Development Initiative (CDI) program,” informed by insights from a Baseline Survey, implemented by the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) and funded by the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC).
- 2012, Formulated a comprehensive five-year Participatory Strategy and Planning Document for BDRCS. This strategic framework was designed using input from a nationwide participatory workshop held across 64 districts and 16 departmental units of BDRCS, aligned with BDRCS’s National Plan of Action, IFRC.
Training Design, Needs Assessment, and Facilitation
- 2024, Delivered training on “MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) of Climate-Resilient Infrastructure” for sustainable community development in Bangladesh’s Haor region, PKSF.
- 2024- 2023, Facilitated sessions of 15 batches on “The Power of Facilitation” for Partner Organizations of PKSF.
- 2023, Conducted Training of Trainers (ToT) on “Community Engagement” for National Institute of Local Government (NILG) trainers, supported by UNICEF.
- 2023, Provided training on Qualitative Research, Data Collection, and Reporting for Max Foundation’s R2G project team.
- 2022, Led training and workshops on Aid Localization and Process Facilitation for Start Fund Bangladesh, Share Trust, and Local Coalition Acceleration (LCA).
- 2020, Conducted ToT sessions on the Extreme Poverty Identification Technique (PEPIT) for the PPEPP project at PKSF.
- 2019, Trained participants on Community Mobilization & Advocacy for the PPEPP project funded by DFID and the EU at PKSF.
- 2019, 2019, Delivered training on Interpersonal Communication (IPC) and Community Mobilization for the PPEPP project at PKSF.
- 2019, Facilitated training on Core Humanitarian Response (CHR) and Emergency for Rohingya Influxes, targeting Community Workers and UN partner organizations, supported by UNICEF.
- 2019, Led training on Communication for Development (C4D) and Emergency Response for Rohingya Influxes, supported by UNICEF.
- 2018, Delivered ToT sessions on Social Behavioral Change and Communication (SBCC) for Youth Volunteers focused on Rohingya Emergency Response, by UNICEF.
- 2018, Provided ToT on Interpersonal Communication for Youth Volunteers in support of Rohingya Emergency Response, funded by UNICEF.
- 2016, Conducted training on Advocacy for Effective Humanitarian Responses for Christian Aid Bangladesh (CAB).
- 2016, Delivered training on Advocacy and Reproductive Health Rights for United Body Rights (UBR), supported by Rutgers, WPF, Netherlands.
- 2012, Trained BDRCS volunteers on Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) as part of the CBDDR project across Bhola, Shatkhira, and Jessore.
- 2011, Facilitated training on Local Government and Advocacy for PNGOs with the Australian Baptist Mission in Durgapur, Netrokona.
- 2011, Conducted training on Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA) for NGOs associated with ActionAid Bangladesh.
- 2011, Led a five-day International Training on Basic Emergency Preparedness and Response as Lead Facilitator for ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB).
- 2011, Conducted sessions on Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Community Empowerment on Basic Rights for PNGOs with Concern Universal.
- 2011, Designed a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) on Women Entrepreneurship for the Bangladesh Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BWCCI).
Training Module Development:
- 2023, Developed a Training Manual on Qualitative Research, Data Collection, and Reporting for Max Foundation’s R2G project, targeting enhanced research practices for project staff.
- 2019, Developed a comprehensive Training Manual for Efficient Extreme Poverty Targeting for the Pathways to Prosperity for Extreme Poverty People (PPEPP) initiative at PKSF, supporting targeted poverty alleviation.
- 2019, Developed a Manual on Interpersonal Communication for the Rohingya Emergency Response, facilitated by UNICEF, aimed at improving field communication efficacy.
- 2018, Developed a Communication Manual for the Rohingya Emergency Response, UNICEF-supported, prioritizing impactful communication techniques.
- 2016, Designed Orientation Manual-1 for Family Members (including parents, in-laws, grandparents, and elderly relatives) under the A2H Project at PLAN International Bangladesh
- 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.
- 2016, Developed Orientation Manual-2 for Community Members, including community elder group members and leaders, for the A2H Project at PLAN International Bangladesh.
- 2016, Developed Orientation Manual-3 for Community Committees (such as UP Standing committees and Marriage Registers) under the A2H Project at PLAN International Bangladesh.
- 2016, Developed a Training of Trainers (ToT) Manual covering all Orientation Manuals for the A2H Project at PLAN International Bangladesh.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2015, 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.
- 2011, Developed a training module on “Participatory Vulnerability Analysis (PVA)” for ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB).
- 2010, Designed a training module on the “Rights-Based Approach” for ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB).
Knowledge Management, Documentation, and Best Practice Documentation
- 2024, Compiled the Project Completion Report (PCR) for the initiative titled “Leadership Development of Manta Fishing Women,” funded by Oxfam
- 2011, Prepared Process Documentation for the Life Skills Development program addressing HIV/AIDS, supported by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (GFATM) for rounds 2 to 6
Photo Story (Cafe Book Table)
- 2024, Developed a Coffee Table Booklet (Photo story) of the Reinforcing Rural Resilience (3R) Project, focused on DRR, WASH, Livelihood, Nutrition, Capacity Building issues, Gaibandha and Rangpur districts of BDRCS project location.
- 2024, Developed a photo story on Manta Community, under the project of “Leadership Development of Manta Fishing Women,” funded by Oxfam, and implemented by SHEDF.
Sector Expertise
- Solid Waste Management (SWM)
- Extreme Poverty: Focused on pathways to prosperity for individuals.
- Rohingya Influx: Involvement in emergency response initiatives and disaster risk reduction (DRR) related to the Rohingya crisis.
- Public Health and Governance: Emphasizing a rights-based approach (RBA) to public health governance
- Right to Health: Advocacy for health rights, including char health, occupational health, maternal and child health, reproductive health rights, and health governance
- Communication for Development (C4D): Expertise in interpersonal communication (IPC) and social behavior change communication (SBCC).
- WASH Rights: Promoting water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) rights, including community-led total sanitation (CLTS).
- Governance: Advocacy for tax justice, accountability, transparency, and policy coherence in governance practices.
- Sex Workers’ Rights: Advocacy for the rights of sex workers, including access to WASH rights, graveyard rights, and health rights.
- Youth and Community Leadership Development: Facilitating programs aimed at developing leadership skills among youth and community members.
Academic Records
- Masters in Population Sciences (MPS), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2010-12)
- Master’s in Public Health (MPH), Independent University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2006-07)
- Master in Anthropology (MSS), Jahangir Nagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (1995-96)
- Bachelor in Anthropology (BSS), Jahangir Nagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (1991-94)
Professional Development (Post Graduation Diploma, Training):
- PGD on “Diploma of Population Sciences (DPS), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2010)
- Professional Course on Behavioral Change and Communication (BCC), India (2010)
- Professional course on Health Economics and Health Financing, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2009)
- Professional course on Human Rights and Health Rights, International Federation of Health and Human Rights (IFHHRO), The Netherlands (2009)
- Professional course on “Leadership Development Program (LDP)“ Asian Health Institute (AHI), Japan (2008)
- PGD on Community Based Development (PGD-CBD), St. Francis Xavier University, Coady, Canada (2004)