I am 'Kazi Mahir Tajwar', a Humanitarian & Development Professional

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My background

Humanitarian and development professional with 8+ years of experience across protection, climate action, and community-based programming for NGOs, INGOs, CSOs and UN agencies. Currently serving as Field Protection Assistant with IOM in Cox's Bazar, supporting protection monitoring, community engagement, and referral coordination for Rohingya refugee populations in Ukhia and Teknaf camps, in line with General Protection, GBV, Counter-Trafficking and Child Protection frameworks. Skilled in:

  • Protection & Field Operations: Field-based protection monitoring, camp-level service gap identification, incident reporting, referral support, and case documentation for persons of concern.

  • Community Engagement & Mobilization: Daily field visits, focus group discussions, community committee formation, and awareness-raising on rights, services, and available support.

  • Stakeholder Coordination: Liaising with camp authorities, protection sub-sectors (GBV, CT, Child Protection), site management teams, community leaders, and humanitarian partners.

  • Reporting & Compliance: Data entry, attendance and progress reporting, adherence to Codes of Conduct, and support for emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.

  • Cross-cutting Expertise: Climate action, IWRM/NRM, and evidence-based research using GIS, SPSS, R, MS Office, KoBo Toolbox.

Seeking to bring field-tested protection experience and community-centered approaches to a role focused on safeguarding vulnerable populations.

Skills

  • Protection & Field Work: Protection Monitoring, Case Referral & Documentation, Incident Reporting, Camp/Site Assessment, Emergency Preparedness Support, Codes of Conduct Compliance.

  • Management: Project Cycle Management, Strategic Planning, Work Plan Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Grant & Budget Management, Administrative Support, Logistical Oversight, Risk Assessment & Mitigation.

  • Research: Socio-economic & Environmental Research, Field Survey, Data Collection, Data Analysis.

  • Communications: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach & Mobilization, Capacity Building, Training Design, Facilitation, Report Writing, Documentation.

  • Other Soft Skills: Leadership, Problem-Solving, Cross-cultural Communication, Diversity & Inclusion, Team Management, Diplomacy, Empathy.

  • Technical Proficiencies: GIS, Remote Sensing, SPSS, R, KoBo Toolbox, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress.

FULL-TIME Work experience

Program Officer (Climate Change) | TMSS | Dhaka | September 2025 – November 2025.

  • Spearheaded project planning and the writing of new climate initiative proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational and donor objectives.

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) for new and ongoing projects.

  • Integrated critical climate resilience and social safeguards into project design, focusing on the specific needs of vulnerable communities.

  • Monitored and evaluated environmental and social risks throughout the project lifecycle, deploying effective adaptation and mitigation measures.

  • Fostered inclusive community engagement to ensure equitable benefit sharing among local stakeholders and project beneficiaries.

Field Protection Assistant | IOM – UN Migration | Cox’s Bazar | November 2025 – Up to.

Front-line Protection, Desk Operations & Case Management

  • Apply core protection principles, interagency guidelines, and IOM procedures within Camp 24 (Population - 26465, Households - 5398) and Camp 25 (Population - 13002, Households - 1834) to protect refugee rights amid volatile security conditions.

  • Manage the camp protection desk independently, establishing a confidential and structured environment to record, track, and maintain comprehensive case files for persons of concern.

  • Operate an empathetic, technically sound case management and triage workflow, providing immediate support for general protection issues while systematically escalating specialized Child Protection (CP) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases to senior field assistants and dedicated units.

  • Identify, investigate, and report instances of discriminatory access to basic provisions; such as water, food, shelter, and healthcare; specifically advocating for Extremely Vulnerable Individuals (EVIs) and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

Block-Level Monitoring, Incident Reporting & Data Management

  • Execute daily, systematic Block Level Monitoring (BLM) and camp walkthroughs to observe living conditions, map security dynamics, and collect vital field intelligence on the overall situation of the refugee population.

  • Supervise, mentor, and coordinate a team of 07 Rohingya Refugee Volunteers, and 38 CPC (Community Protection Committee) Members; managing their daily incident logs to rapidly identify and report camp-level risks, threats, or security incidents using standard Incident Report Forms.

  • Conduct comprehensive monitoring of camp infrastructure; including schools, child-friendly spaces, water points, clinics, shelters, latrines, and roads; promptly reporting gaps, misuse, or urgent repair needs to relevant actors.

  • Maintain robust data integrity for the field unit, executing precise data entry, drafting situational text, and identifying critical programmatic gaps under tight deadlines to support emergency preparedness and rapid-response mechanisms.

Community Mobilization, Rights Awareness & Local Governance

  • Spearhead community mobilization initiatives by supporting the formation, capacity building, and leadership structures of diverse refugee committees, including the community protection, women's, youth, and elderly/disabled committees.

  • Design and facilitate regular Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and open conversational forums to systematically capture community perceptions regarding service delivery and aid equity.

  • Conduct targeted community outreach to inform the camp population of their fundamental rights, civic obligations, and the scope of available humanitarian services, effectively building trust and Transparency to Affected Populations (AAP).

Multi-Sectoral Coordination & Stakeholder Liaison

  • Represent IOM General Protection as the designated camp-level lead during multi-sectoral meetings, ensuring protection standards are strictly embedded within the operations of WASH, Shelter/NFI, Site Management, Site Development, and Education actors.

  • Provide field-level coordination and protection tracking during large-scale camp events, donor visits, and food distributions to guarantee equal access, enforce compliance with strict Codes of Conduct, and eliminate opportunities for exploitation or extortion.

  • Cultivate and sustain strategic, positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders on the ground, including refugee community leaders, humanitarian partners, sector staff, and Government of Bangladesh officials, such as the Camp-in-Charge (CiC).

  • Maintain high operational flexibility by successfully executing ad-hoc emergency assignments, multi-disciplinary tasks, and rapid field interventions as deployed by senior supervisors.

Case Management & Strategic Referrals

  • Manage a high-volume case management desk, providing immediate empathetic support and needs assessment for all refugees; utilize technical judgment to triage cases and determine the necessary course of action.

  • Operate a sophisticated referral system that bridges beneficiaries with specialized services; exercise discretion to provide direct support for general protection issues while executing critical referrals for specialized GBV and CP cases to ensure rights-based intervention.

  • Conduct targeted advocacy with service actors by evaluating beneficiary stories to prove protection-related issues (such as extortion or systematic exclusion), effectively securing equitable access for Extremely Vulnerable Individuals (EVIs) and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

Senior Officer (IWRM & PSI) | GO4IMPact Programme - ESDO, WaterAid & Swisscontact; Funded by SDC | Naogaon | June 2024 - November 2024.

IWRM Program Implementation & Management

  • Successfully led the implementation of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) interventions, directly benefiting over 1,000 community members through targeted capacity-building and resource mobilization initiatives.

  • Played a vital role in executing IWRM strategies at the local level, aligning project activities with UP and Paurashava mandates to ensure community-centric water management solutions.

  • Conducted regular monitoring and evaluation visits to project sites to assess the progress of IWRM plans, ensuring timely reporting and adaptive management of field interventions.

  • Supervised a team of 15 staff members, ensuring the timely and effective delivery of a multi-faceted IWRM project while maintaining consistent donor reporting standards.

Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building

  • Developed and facilitated over 20 training programs on sustainable water management, significantly enhancing the technical knowledge and awareness of local government officials, private sector partners, and community members.

  • Strengthened the capacity of diverse stakeholders to integrate water management into their planning and decision-making processes, fostering collaborative action and local ownership.

  • Built and maintained strategic relationships with government bodies (UP, Paurashava), CSOs, and deconcentrated line agencies to coordinate and advance IWRM objectives at district and upazila levels.

  • Organized and supported numerous workshops, high-level meetings, and training sessions to build consensus and enhance the capabilities of project beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Private Sector Engagement & Innovation

  • Guided the development of innovative, climate-resilient business models by providing local insights and data to the project team[.

  • Collaborated with local government and private sector partners to design new business models, resulting in over 50 new entrepreneurs adopting eco-friendly and sustainable water management practices.

  • Identified and engaged potential entrepreneurs and private sector actors in the IWRM field, successfully mentoring them to expand their business operations and impact.

Technical Expertise & Communication

  • Provided strategic technical and policy advice on critical IWRM matters to support the delivery of clean, safe drinking water and address emerging environmental challenges.

  • Leveraged strong thematic expertise in IWRM, NRM, and Climate Action to guide project strategy and field interventions.

  • Supported communications and outreach initiatives on water management and climate change, effectively conveying project goals and successes to a broad audience.

Regional Coordinator (Asia) – HEY Campaign | The Ashley Lashley Foundation | Remote | March 2025 – August 2025.

Ambassador Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Successfully shortlisted, interviewed, and finalized a diverse cohort of 60 Youth Ambassadors across several Asian countries.

  • Led a structured Onboarding process, including personalized communication, information kits, and the creation of WhatsApp groups and Onboarding Sessions.

  • Hosted regular Weekly Online Training Session with different Climate and Health Experts.

Country-Level Structure and Leadership

  • Developed a clear operational structure for country-level coordination by identifying and appointing Country Leads and Deputy Country Leads in several Asian countries.

  • Built accountability and engagement mechanisms through localized leadership and reporting frameworks.

Regional Project Design & Execution

  • Authored and finalized the Asia Regional Project Proposal, focused on heatwaves, air pollution, and their health impacts.

  • Designed a multi-phased project involving community research, storytelling, advocacy forums, and policy engagement.

  • Set a $3,500 budget structure and a detailed implementation timeline spanning April to August 2025.

Ambassador Engagement & Task Management

  • Issued clear monthly tasks and expectations aligned with HEY's goals.

  • Rolled out the Ambassador Engagement Plan and provided consistent follow-up and support.

  • Mobilized ambassadors ahead of World Environment Day 2025, initiating a region-wide tree planting and plastic pollution awareness challenge.

Communication & Content Leadership

  • Selected and appointed 02 social media volunteers from the Asia team to coordinate regional and global communication efforts.

  • Provided regular written communication, social copy, session scripts, and content task briefs to guide ambassador storytelling.

Stakeholder & Expert Engagement

  • Brought in high-level experts as speaker and trainer for capacity building.

  • Maintained active communication with the global HEY core team for updates, coordination, and ambassador management.

Campaign Representation & Values

  • Upheld the HEY Campaign’s mission of youth-led climate and health action with integrity and inclusivity.

  • Built a cohesive and inspired regional team rooted in empathy, clarity, and collective purpose.

Programme Assistant | International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) | Cox’s Bazar | November 2024 – February 2025.

  • Collected data of 1400 farmer near forest patch area of Cox's Bazar district by supervising a team of 12 volunteers.

  • Distributed Elephant Non Preferred 04 types of Crop Seeds to 1250 farmers and Elephant Non Preferred Farming Technologies to 150 farmers across Cox's Bazar.

  • Facilitated training programs for 100+ Wildlife Response Team (WRT) and Elephant Response Team (ERT) members across Cox’s Bazar to enhance community-based human-wildlife conflict mitigation strategies.

  • Developed a Standard Operating Protocol to establish linkages between local communities, WRTs, Co-Management Committees (CMCs), and the Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD) for effective wildlife conservation.

  • Designed and implemented awareness campaigns on wildlife conservation, the Wildlife Act 2012, snake protection, and sustainable human-wildlife coexistence, creating posters, flyers, and community engagement materials under the project’s communication strategy.

  • Facilitated the development of a Climate-Resilient Agroforestry Model, promoting elephant-resistant crops (chili, lemongrass, citrus) and sustainable land-use practices to reduce human-elephant conflicts while enhancing livelihoods and biodiversity conservation.

  • Organized multi-stakeholder workshops to enhance collaboration between BFD, CMCs, and local farmers, ensuring sustainable and participatory approaches in wildlife conservation and natural resource management.

  • Led field data collection and monitoring efforts to assess the effectiveness of wildlife deterrent techniques, early warning systems, and ecosystem restoration initiatives, contributing to data-driven conservation strategies.

  • Supported consultant hiring and strategic planning for the development of a comprehensive communication strategy on wildlife and forest protection, ensuring the project’s long-term outreach and impact.

  • Collaborated with government agencies, NGOs, and local communities to align conservation interventions with national policies on biodiversity protection and sustainable resource management.

Intern (Part-Time) | TripZip Tours | December 2018 - May 2019.

  • Social Media Management, Research and Communications.

Telemarketing Executive (Night Shift) | SkyTech Solutions | June 2017 - November 2018.

  • Outbound call to USA for product campaign.

Research Supervisor | CPE - Food for the Hungry & BRAC Climate Bridge Fund | Khulna & Barisal Division | February 2024 - May 2024.

  • Supervised two climate resilience research projects in collaboration with Food for the Hungry and BRAC Climate Bridge Fund, covering rural (Barguna) and urban (Khulna, Barisal, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Patuakhali) contexts.

  • Led field operations, trained enumerators, and ensured quality control of household surveys, FGDs, and KIIs to assess vulnerability, adaptation strategies, and climate-smart practices.

  • Produced analytical reports and community-level adaptation profiles, offering actionable insights for urban planning, infrastructure resilience, and sustainable agriculture.

  • Coordinated stakeholder engagement, facilitated data validation workshops, and supported the integration of findings into climate policy and donor programming frameworks.

Environment Officer | Sustainable Enterprise Project (SEP), Pidim Foundation – PKSF; Funded by The World Bank | Narsingdi & Gazipur | July 2022 - January 2024.

Environmental Compliance & Field Monitoring

  • Spearheaded the implementation of the Environmental Management Framework (EMF) across 12 project branches, conducting daily field missions to monitor a minimum of 15 micro-enterprises (MEs) and update environmental compliance cards.

  • Enforced rigorous occupational health, safety, and waste management standards by executing at least 5 targeted ME farm visits daily and overseeing mandatory monthly environmental screenings for all project beneficiaries.

  • Conducted comprehensive monthly inspections across all 12 branch locations to verify the consistent application of eco-friendly practices and submitted detailed technical visit reports to the Project Manager.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

  • Supervised environmental compliance operations and provided continuous technical guidance to a large cross-functional team of 72 staff members, including Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs), Loan Officers (LOs), and Credit Officers (COs).

  • Designed and facilitated capacity-building initiatives and environmental awareness training for numerous microentrepreneurs and their workers, directly driving the grassroots adoption of eco-friendly practices and workplace safety protocols.

  • Orchestrated the formation and management of community environmental clubs, ensuring effective monthly meetings and standardized minute preparations to sustain localized environmental advocacy.

Data Management, Reporting & Documentation

  • Managed an intensive project documentation pipeline, producing a minimum of 5 analytical case studies per week alongside comprehensive monthly environmental performance reports synthesized from all branch data.

  • Secured baseline multimedia evidence (photos and videos) for all microentrepreneurs prior to the disbursement of SEP loans, ensuring high-fidelity environmental impact tracking and project accountability.

  • Oversaw the successful implementation of both revenue and non-revenue common service activities at the community level, ensuring all interventions aligned perfectly with the original project design.

Stakeholder Coordination & Strategic Liaison

  • Maintained strategic, ongoing coordination with local government departments and diverse community stakeholders to support macro-level environmental improvements and ensure seamless alignment with overarching SEP project goals.

Supervisor (District Coordinator) | Prottasha Project - Enroute International & IOM - UN Migration; Funded by The European Union | Gazipur | July 2021 - October 2021.

  • Coordinate with local government bodies, Civil Society organizations (CSOs), and community leaders to collect information on the returns of migrants from European countries in the locality.

  • Identify the returning migrants in the respective districts and collect their biographic and contact information through face-to-face interviews.

  • Prepare and distribute weekly tasks among the volunteers.

  • Prepare and submit a weekly work plan and weekly meeting minutes to IOM.

  • Collect filled-in returnee information weekly from the volunteers.

  • Monitor and supervise the volunteer's tasks regularly through field visits.

  • Submit the filled-in database to IOM regularly to update on the progress and challenges and discuss possible mitigation plans.

  • Maintain all the logistics-related tasks regarding the identification.

  • Coordinate with the relevant Reintegration Service Center (RSC), established under the Prottasha project and being administered by BRAC as and when needed in coordination with the District Coordinator.

  • Respect deadlines for the identification process, ensure the accuracy of the data submitted, as well as integrity and protection of data as per IOM’s Data Protection Principle (an orientation for selected candidates will be given on IOM’s Data Protection Principle.

  • Carry out the responsibilities in a professional manner and adhere to Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) principles, IOM policies, procedures, and values at all times ensuring respect towards beneficiaries and Key Informants (KI).

  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Associate Trainer | Global Platform Bangladesh – ActionAid | Dhaka | February 2020 - June 2021.

Training Design & Facilitation:

  • Co-designed and facilitated innovative youth leadership and climate resilience training programs, directly enhancing the capacity of over 500 young participants across Bangladesh.

  • Collaborated closely with Global Platform Trainers and the Country Office Deputy Manager to develop customized session plans, training curricula, and actionable deliverables aligned with ActionAid’s strategic objectives.

  • Led dynamic planning sessions and reflection meetings to capture learning outcomes, challenges, and best practices, ensuring continuous improvement of the training modules.

Program Management & Digital Integration:

  • Managed end-to-end training logistics, overseeing the participant selection process, venue coordination, and the secure disbursement of participant payments in strict compliance with financial and administrative guidelines.

  • Administered digital tracking and data management systems, executing precise data entry via Podio, managing attendance applications, and utilizing Chatbot Didi for streamlined planning sessions.

  • Served as the primary on-site focal point during residential training programs, residing at the venue to provide continuous, 24/7 support, guidance, and logistical coordination for all attendees.

Safeguarding & Participant Welfare:

  • Championed and strictly enforced ActionAid’s Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse (SHEA) and safeguarding policies, ensuring a secure, inclusive, and highly regulated environment for all youth participants.

  • Managed comprehensive pre-training communications, seamlessly distributing safety guidelines, logistical information, and safeguarding protocols to participants prior to arrival.

  • Maintained rigorous incident reporting mechanisms from participant arrival through departure, directly coordinating with the GP Manager, Trainer, and Admin Officer to address any welfare concerns.

Impact Monitoring & Community Follow-up:

  • Bridged the gap between theoretical capacity-building and grassroots action by actively linking training alumni with ongoing ActionAid program activities.

  • Provided strategic post-training support and mentorship to empower participants in launching their own community-driven initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Documented comprehensive training materials, visual assets, and post-training action timelines to support institutional knowledge management and future programmatic scaling.

Research Assistant | Institute of Remote Sensing & GIS, Jahangirnagar University | Dhaka | January 2018 – January 2020.

  • Supported academic and field-based research on geospatial analysis, climate vulnerability, and environmental monitoring.

  • Conducted remote sensing data analysis, image classification, and GIS-based spatial mapping using ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, and related tools.

  • Assisted in satellite imagery interpretation, land use/land cover change detection, and spatial modeling for academic projects.

  • Prepared and organized geo-databases, metadata, and visualization products for publication and presentations.

  • Completed certified training in Basic GIS & Remote Sensing, and Advanced Remote Sensing Applications, including field projects and technical report writing.

  • Collaborated with faculty and postgraduate researchers to support coursework, workshops, and laboratory-based geospatial experiments.

Research Assistant | Democratic Budget Movement (DBM) | Dhaka | November 2021 - June 2022.

  • Conducted policy reviews and contributed to research planning aligned with national budgeting frameworks.

  • Analyzed survey data using SPSS, R, and Excel; created data visualizations and infographics for advocacy use.

  • Drafted reports, policy briefs, and summaries to support participatory budgeting campaigns.

  • Managed datasets and supported coordination of stakeholder workshops and public consultations.

Video Story Creator & Researcher | Voices from the Frontline (VFL) Project by ICCCAD, Loss and Damage Forum, and HEKS-EPER | June 2024 – August 2024.

  • Contributed to documenting community narratives on climate-induced loss and damage through in-depth interviews, scripting, audio-visual storytelling, and GIS-supported field insights from Nijhum Dwip, aimed at influencing climate resilience policy and global advocacy.

Consultancy experience

Knowledge Management Support - UNV Online Assignment| WFP Thailand | December 2022 – February 2023.

  • Provided knowledge management and documentation support for WFP’s climate resilience projects, organizing reports and case studies for streamlined access.

Research Enumerator | Capturing the Effectiveness of Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Interventions | USAID, CARE Bangladesh & CPE | April, 2022.

  • Conducted field research on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), supporting CARE Bangladesh’s Shouhardo-03 Project, funded by USAID at Sunamganj, Netrokona, Kurigram, Gaibandha and Sirajganj district.

Volunteer Artist | CARE Bangladesh and Pothikrit | January, 2021.

  • Awareness Campaign for Women Garments Worker in COVID19 by Forum Theatre Performance at Garments in Gazipur and Savar Area.

Market Researcher | A Field Research on Tea Stall of Dhaka City by Spellbound Leo Burnett | October – November, 2019.

  • Conducted on-site observations, FGDs, and interviews to gather consumer behavior insights, analyze informal market dynamics, and contribute to reporting on urban micro-business trends.

Field Volunteer | Dolphin Fair by IUCN Bangladesh | October, 2019.

  • Assisted in the Expanding Protected Area Systems Project, contributing to community awareness and conservation efforts for endangered aquatic ecosystems, focusing on dolphin.

GIS Specialist | Premonsoon Aedes Survey by NMEP, DGHS, Government of Bangladesh| March, 2019.

  • Conducted spatial data analysis and created GIS maps of Dhaka city based on survey data, developing GPS navigation points to support enumerators in efficient field data collection.

Activista | ActionAid Bangladesh | August 2018 – June 2022.

  • Led youth capacity-building workshops, conducted participatory action research on employment and governance, organized national forums and campaigns on tax justice, gender, and climate, and contributed to policy engagement through field documentation, training facilitation, and advocacy for inclusive development.

Project Assessment | PROTIC Project by Oxfam Bangladesh| May, 2018.

  • Conducted field assessment at Tahirpur Upazila of Sunamganj District; facilitating FGDs and KIIs with rural women farmers to evaluate the impact of ICT tools on climate-resilient agriculture and contributed to data collection, documentation, and evaluation of digital inclusion in smallholder farming.

Research Enumerator | CASE Project by The World Bank & DoE, Government of Bangladesh | September, 2017.

  • Conducted on-site environmental assessments and visited every brick kiln in Feni, Lakshmipur, and Noakhali district to observe kiln types and their impact on local ecosystems, collecting geospatial data to produce accurate GIS maps for air pollution monitoring and mitigation planning.

  • Impact of COVID-19 related unemployment and Economic Opportunities with Special Focus on Young Women and Young People | ActionAid Bangladesh | 2021.

  • Youth Perspective on Election Manifesto of Dhaka City 2019 | ActionAid Bangladesh | 2019.

  • A Youth-led Study on Hotel Restaurant Work Environment of Mohammadpur (Dhaka City) | ActionAid Bangladesh | 2019.

  • Causes & Consequences of Flash Flood in the North-Eastern Part of Bangladesh: A Case Study on Tahirpur Upazila of Sunamganj District | Department of Geography & Environment, Jahangirnagar University | 2018.

Research experience

  • Master of Governance and Development Studies – Department of Government and Politics, Social Science Faculty | Jahangirnagar University | CGPA 3.56 out of 04 | 2023.

  • M.Sc (Masters) in Geography and Environment – Department of Geography and Environment, Social Science Faculty | Jahangirnagar University | Enrolled | 2019.

  • B.Sc (Honors) in Geography and Environment – Department of Geography and Environment, Social Science Faculty | Jahangirnagar University | CGPA 3.44 out of 04 | 2018.

  • H.S.C – Science | Bir Shreshtha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College, Pilkhana, Dhaka| GPA 4.5 out of 05 | 2013.

  • S.S.C – Science | Ideal School and College, Banasree, Dhaka| GPA 05 out of 05 | 2011.

eDUCATION

  • Certificate Course on Skill Development for Mobile Game & Application Project - Ux/Ui Design | A2I - ICT Division, Government of Bangladesh | July – September, 2018.

  • Certificate Course on Remote Sensing | Institute of Remote Sensing & GIS, Jahangirnagar University | 12 – 16 May, 2018.

  • Certificate Course on Basic GIS & Remote Sensing | Institute of Remote Sensing & GIS, Jahangirnagar University | 16 – 21 February, 2018.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

  • IOM training on PSEA (PSEA micro-modules) | International Organization for Migration (IOM) | January 2026.

  • Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Training | UNHCR, IOM and RRRC | January 2026.

  • I Know Gender 16: Gender Equality and Migration | International Organization for Migration (IOM) | December 2025.

  • Deep Dive: Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment at UNICEF | UNICEF | December 2025.

  • Prevention of sexual harassment and abuse of authority (2021 version) | UNICEF | December 2025.

  • I Know Gender 1-2-3: Gender Concepts, International Frameworks, and Promoting Gender Equality | International Organization for Migration (IOM) | December 2025.

  • IOM Data Protection Principles | International Organization for Migration (IOM) | December 2025.

  • Information Security Awareness | International Organization for Migration (IOM) | December 2025.

  • Ethics and Conduct at IOM: The Values We Share | International Organization for Migration (IOM) | December 2025.

  • BSAFE Security Training | United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) | December 2025.

  • UNCCLearn ECourse Climate Change from Learning to Action | United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) | 22 September 2025.

  • Climate Youth Negotiator Program 2025 | The Program on Negotiation - Harvard Law School | 07 to 09 July 2025.

  • Training on Cyber Hygiene | The Asia Foundation and SAJIDA Foundation | June 27, 2025.

  • ChatGPT for Career, Business and Freelancing Success | Learning Bangladesh | September 2024 – June 2025.

  • ARROW Advocacy Institute Cohort 02 | ARROW | June - August 2024.

  • Workshop on Key Role of Youth and Children in Addressing Loss and Damage | ICCCAD | 24 – 25 May 2024.

  • Advance Training on Photography and Social Media Content Production | PKSF | 10 – 12 January 2023.

  • Workshop on Data-Driven Advocacy | ARROW | 10 – 12 August 2021.

  • Workshop on Project Management | Global Changemakers | July 2021.

  • Training on Climate Change | BRAC & ActionAid Bangladesh | 29 – 30 June 2021.

  • Workshop on Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health | Global Changemakers | June 2021.

  • Advanced ToT on Facilitation | Global Platform Bangladesh – ActionAid | 24 – 28 January 2021.

  • ToT on Decent Work, Policy Analysis, and Campaign Tools to Promote EODW | Global Platform Bangladesh – ActionAid | 12 – 16 April 2020.

  • Consultation Workshop on VNR of Bangladesh | Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) | 10 March 2020.

  • ToT on Facilitation | Global Platform Bangladesh – ActionAid | 09 – 13 February 2020.

  • Training on Diaspora Engagement in Disaster Preparedness | IOM – UN Migration | 28 January 2020.

  • Asia Convening Youth Workshop | Global Platform Bangladesh – ActionAid | 12 – 15 January 2020.

  • Storytelling Workshop on Creative Art & Activism | Global Platform Bangladesh – ActionAid | December 2019.

  • Training on Young Feminist Organizing & Movement Building | Global Platform Bangladesh – ActionAid | 08 – 12 December 2019.

  • 5th Sub-Regional Workshop on Community Resilience to Climate Change in the Bay of Bengal (Technical Session 3: Youth Engagement) | BRAC | 20 November 2019.

  • Workshop on Unpaid Care Work | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands & ActionAid Bangladesh | 29 October 2019.

  • Workshop on Decent Work for Bangladesh | United Nations Major Group for Children & Youth | 07 September, 2019.

  • Training on Complete Microsoft Office & LaTex | Jahangirnagar University Science Club (JUSC) | 27 April, 2019.

  • ToT on Cyber Crime Awareness & Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) | Cyber Crime Awareness Foundation | 13 December, 2018.

  • Active Citizens Youth Leadership Training | Democracywatch, British Council Bangladesh | 29 November – 02 December 2018.

  • Training on Tax Justice & Campaign | Global Platform Bangladesh – ActionAid | 07 – 11 October 2018.

TRAININGS

  • 21st September 2025: Featured Changemaker, The Bloom Book – Selected as one of 20 global leaders worldwide for making a direct impact in underserved communities.

  • 24th August 2025: Selected as top 10 in the ‘#AI4Change Campaign’ by the “United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh” for content showcasing impactful voices and visions.

  • 28th March 2019: Received an award for “Project Projonmo” in “BLI Spring Camp 2019″ by the U.N.O of Juri Upazilla, Moulovibazar, Bangladesh.

  • 27th November 2018: Achieved 3rd position on video task challenge & video contest for “Inspiring Global good” in the accomplished sustainable goals by Blue Luxury Investments.

  • 20 September 2013: Awarded merit for Outstanding Performance in the H.S.C Examination 2013 by Green University of Bangladesh (GUB).

  • 30-31 March 2012: Presented a case study in the 16th National Annual Quality Convention (16th NAQC) and 5th National Annual Quality Convention on Education (5th NAQCE) held in Dhaka, Bangladesh which was organized by Bangladesh Society for Total Quality Management (BSTAGM) & Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology (AUST).

  • 12-14 January 2012: Participated in the Science & Industrial Technology Fair 2012 by Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BSCIR).

  • 2011: Received Medians of the “MEDS” award for achieving the goal in Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) of MEDS development It’d., Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • 9-17 September 2011: Successfully participated in the senior level project (physical) of Trust Bank Notre Dame National Science Festival & 21st General Knowledge Competition by Notre Dame Science Club.

  • 2011: Achieved 2nd place on a chemistry-based project (Co2 recycling) in the Frooto Holy Cross 9th Inter College Science Festival 11 of Holy Cross College Science Club.

  • 2011: Awarded merit for Outstanding Performance in the S.S.C Examination 2011 by the Queen Mary College of Sega Zamal Foundation.

  • 2011: Awarded merit for Outstanding Performance in the S.S.C Examination 2011 by the BSB Foundation.

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