Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 29 years of experience in food and livelihood security, climate change adaptation, and disaster risk reduction, the expert is proficient in project implementation with international agencies such as CARE, FAO, UNDP, and GIZ. Responsibilities have included leading climate change adaptation portfolios, providing technical advice, and supporting capacity building for government ministries. Career highlights include successfully managing national projects, initiating key projects like the Integrated Horticulture and Nutrition Development Project, and developing strategic frameworks for disaster management and climate adaptation, demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including GIZ, UN agencies, DFID/UKaid, EU/Commission, Ausaid, ADB, SIDA, CIDA, DANIDA, NORAD, and USAID. Their involvement encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations in thematic areas such as food security, climate change adaptation, and disaster risk reduction. These projects are primarily national and sector-specific, with a focus on Bangladesh.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors like rural development, civil society and NGOs, environment and natural resource management, food security, program and resource management, disaster reduction, and agriculture. Previously held roles such as technical adviser, consultant, and project development officer, providing leadership and technical guidance. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction into agricultural and livelihood projects. The geographic scope of work is primarily country-specific to Bangladesh, with additional experience across Asia, including India, Nepal, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, indicating a comprehensive understanding of regional development issues.

With extensive experience in Bangladesh, the expert has worked on national projects with international agencies and government ministries, gaining a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues, particularly in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Additionally, their geographic experience includes work in Asia, specifically in India, Nepal, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, highlighting strong familiarity with the region's cultural dynamics and development challenges.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native Bengali speaker and is fluent in English, demonstrating the highest competence level in passive, spoken, and written skills. These language competences have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including in-country work and collaborations with international and multilingual teams.

Background includes academic qualifications such as a Master of Science in Agriculture and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons.) from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh. Additionally, the expert obtained a certificate in Sustainable Agriculture from the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction in the Philippines.