I am Aminul Islam, a dedicated development professional with over 16 years of experience in national and international NGOs. My focus lies in empowering children and youth, promoting their rights, enhancing quality education, advancing gender equality, and addressing climate change. I bring extensive expertise in advocacy, organizational capacity building, project management, and partnership coordination, with a strong emphasis on driving strategic impact for marginalized communities, particularly girls and young women. With strong organizational and communication skills, I have remarkable experience in operational management, strategic partnerships, gender equality, environmental safeguards, agency building, good governance, and an understanding of private sector engagement. As Project Manager – Core Programs at Educo Bangladesh, I lead complex, multi-regional initiatives focusing on youth and women empowerment, climate-smart agriculture, combat gender-based violence, and social transformation. I have:• Designed and implemented gender-inclusive projects integrating climate-smart, zero-waste homestead farming and sustainable agriculture.• Forged partnerships with local government, NGOs, and private stakeholders to leverage social and financial resources and amplify impact.• Built the capacity of youth groups and small farmer groups, driving social capital development and resilience.• Led advocacy campaigns addressing systemic issues like economic empowerment, GBV, climate change, and governance transparency.I began my career in development in 2008 as a Community Development Officer with the Bangladesh National Woman Lawyers Association, where I spent nearly a decade in various roles. In 2016, I transitioned to Educo, where my focus shifted to project and partnership management, with a strong emphasis on leadership and operational efficiency. As a team leader in Educo Bangladesh's Regional Program Operations team, I managed a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including overseeing program implementation, developing tools and methodologies, managing finance and administration, and coordinating with government entities. Additionally, I played a key role in staff capacity development and led monitoring, evaluation, and reporting efforts to drive project success.