FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT

Times (from-to): Oct 2020–Present
Position: Consultant (Research & Advocacy)
Name and Address of Employer: Center for People & Environ (CPE), Aparajita, Plot#284, Road#1A, Block#B, Nobodoy Housing Ltd, Mohammadi Housing Ltd, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
Type of Sector: Consulting Agency
Primary Responsibilities: Provide consultancy service for research and development programs

Times (from-to): Jan 2019–September 2020
Position: Research & Advocacy Officer
Name and Address of Employer: Network on Climate Change in Bangladesh (NCC,B), 29, Ring Road (Holding no. 6/1/A) Shyamoli, Dhaka-1207
Type of Sector: NGO
Primary Responsibilities: Overall responsible for the coordination of Research and project activities of the ‘Advocacy to Enhance Governance for the Climate Vulnerable People in Bangladesh’ project. Coordinate the research and advocacy activities (especially with Climate change-induced displacement and migration, National Adaptation Plan, Loss & Damage, urban resilience, DRR, CC & health, and low carbon development) of the project mentioned above through the enhancement of new knowledge and skills and forming new perceptions and changing or modifying old ones. Prepare the project implementation plan and ToR for study and video documentary related consulting services. Coordinate and monitor field data collection and field activities for the research. Facilitate research by initiating appropriate and innovative research design, methods, and methodology. Develop suitable tools for data collection, data analysis, M & E in consultation with the project coordinator and other relevant persons of this project by providing technical and logistical supports to complete the assignments in due time. Developing concepts for research and studies in consultation with assigning organizations to deliver what is expected or results being sought. Search for new potential funding opportunities from different funding sources (e.g., GCF, APN, DFID, etc.) and take a regular update of these possible sources. Analyzing the collected data and develop research and technical reports based on research findings and analysis. Closely monitoring the project’s program and finance-related evaluation reports and provide a regular update to the organization’s higher authority. Facilitating publishing research reports and disseminated among respective audiences. Assisting in preparing quarterly news bulletins, activity reports, meeting minutes, and press releases. Supporting Coordinator to lead and guide team members for smooth implementation of the project activities.

Times (from-to): Sep 2017– Dec 2018
Position: Research & Advocacy Associate
Name and Address of Employer: Network on Climate Change in Bangladesh (NCC,B), 29, Ring Road (Holding no. 6/1/A) Shyamoli, Dhaka-1207
Type of Sector: NGO
Primary Responsibilities: Coordinate and monitor field data collection and field activities for the research. Facilitate research by initiating appropriate and innovative research design, methods, and methodology. Develop suitable tools for data collection, data analysis, M & E in consultation with the project coordinator and other relevant persons of this project by providing technical and logistical supports to complete the assignments in due time.  Analyzing the collected data and develop research and technical reports based on research findings and analysis. Facilitating publishing research reports and disseminated among respective audiences. Assisting in preparing quarterly news bulletins, activity reports, meeting minutes, and press releases. Supporting Coordinator to lead and guide team members for smooth implementation of the project activities.

Times (from-to): July 2017–August 2017
Position: Research Assistant
Name and Address of Employer: Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, Canada
Type of Sector: University
Primary Responsibilities: Undertake qualitative and quantitative research. Assist in developing research design and methodology. Documenting project materials, meeting and workshop activities. Undertake fieldwork, field data collection and data analysis activities. Communicate with a project supported organizations and professionals. Assist in developing survey questionnaires and checklists. Conducting field surveys, FGD & KII. Prepare reports & presentation. Other responsibilities set by the researcher during the project activities.

Times (from-to): Feb 2017–Jun 2017
Position: Research Assistant
Name and Address of Employer: Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU)
Sattar Bhaban (4th Floor), 179, Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam Sarani Bijoynagar, Dhaka-1000
Type of Sector: Research Institute
Primary Responsibilities: Undertake qualitative and quantitative research.  Undertake fieldwork, field data collection and data analysis activities. Conducting field surveys, FGD & KII. Prepare reports & presentation. Other responsibilities set by the researcher during the project activities.

Times (from-to): Jun 2015–Jun 2016
Position: Research Assistant
Name and Address of Employer: Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342
Type of Sector: University
Primary Responsibilities: Assist in planning, designing and implementing project activities and develop reports. Assist in project proposal development and writing EOI. Documenting meeting and workshop activities. Preparing materials for training, meeting and conferences. Coordinating fieldwork, field data collection and data analysis activities. Communicate with a project supported organizations and professionals. Conduct qualitative & quantitative research. Develop survey questionnaires and checklists. Conducting FGD & KII. Writing reports.

Times (from-to): Nov 2014–Mar 2015
Position: Research Assistant
Name and Address of Employer: Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS), House No: 10, Road No: 16/A, Gulshan-1, 1212 Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Type of Sector: NGO
Primary Responsibilities: Undertake qualitative and quantitative research.  Undertake fieldwork, field data collection and data analysis activities. Conducting field surveys, FGD & KII. Prepare reports & presentation. Other responsibilities set by the researcher during the project activities.

Times (from-to): Feb 2013–Jun 2013
Position: Research Assistant
Name and Address of Employer: Global Communication Center (Grameen Communications), Grameen Bank Bhaban, 9th Floor Mirpur-2, 1216 Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Type of Sector: NGO
Primary Responsibilities: Undertake qualitative and quantitative research.  Undertake fieldwork, field data collection and data analysis activities. Conducting field surveys, FGD & KII. Prepare reports & presentation. Other responsibilities set by the researcher during the project activities.

Times (from-to): Apr 2015–May 2015
Position: Freelance Interpreter / Translator
Name and Address of Employer: Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID), House: B 165, Road: 23, Mohakhali DOHS, 1206 Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Type of Sector: NGO
Primary Responsibilities: Accompanying foreign visitor and facilitate communication between participants and facilitators. Translating documents from English to Bengali. Attending a training session and act as an official translator to mediate the discussion. Relaying concepts and ideas between languages.

Times (from-to): Dec 2016–Jan 2017
Position: Freelance Translator
Name and Address of Employer: Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Bangladesh, E/16, Agargoan, Sher- E -Bangla Nagar, E/16, Dhaka 1207
Type of Sector: GO
Primary Responsibilities: Translating documents from English to Bengali.