Masudur Rahman

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Assistant Manager @ mPower Social Enterprises Ltd.
Dhaka, BD
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Dhaka, Bangladesh, Bangladesh
About Masudur Rahman

In the field of digital development, I have 12 years of work experience, particularly focusing on Digital Agriculture, Digital Health, Climate Smart Agriculture, Digital Livestock, and Smart Agriculture in Bangladesh. I have worked on commendable and significant projects in these sectors, contributing to the transformation brought about by technology. I collaborate with government institutions, NGOs, INGOs, private institutions, and university research in my work.

Masudur Rahman's Current Company Details
mPower Social Enterprises Ltd.

Mpower Social Enterprises Ltd.

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Assistant Manager
Dhaka, BD
Masudur Rahman Work Experience Details
  • Mpower Social Enterprises Ltd.
    Assistant Manager
    Mpower Social Enterprises Ltd.
    Dhaka, Bd
  • Mpower Social Enterprises Ltd.
    Assistant Manager
    Mpower Social Enterprises Ltd. Jan 2017 - Present
    Dhaka
    Name of Project: Pilot Project for Climate Resilience (PPCR) Bangladesh and Nepal - Digital Weather Services (Firm). Year: 2018-2020. Location: Southern 8 District. Funded by IFC. Main Activity: The system relies on reliable weather data sourcing and algorithms to analyze variables such as temperature, humidity, and precipitation. By facilitating effective communication through timely SMS and voice calls tailored to crop stages, the system provides timely advice to farmers.Experiment to test the impact of Study: Voice vs. SMS AB Test (Kharif 2018), Agro360 - Kharif 2019, Agro360 - Rabi 2019, all these are randomized controlled trial (RCT) survey with Precision Agriculture for Development (PAD) and I assigned for implementation.Name of Project: Geodata to control potato late blight in Bangladesh (GEOPOTATO). Year: 2016-2020. Location: Munshiganj, Rangpur, Dinajpur. Funded by Netherlands Space OfficeExperiment to test the impact of Study: Improve farming practice & cost analysis ability of Potato farmer, these are randomized controlled trial (RCT) survey with Yale University and I assigned for implementation.Name of Project: Agriculture Extension Support Activity (AESA)Year: 2013-2018. Location: Southern Bangladesh. Funded by USAID.Name of Project: Geodata Based Information Services for smallholder farmers in Bangladesh (GEOBIS). Year: 2016-2018. Location: 14 Northern District. Funded by Netherlands Space Office. Name of Project: Climate and Agriculture Information Service (CAIS). Year: 2017- 2019. Location: Netrokona, Sirajganj. Funded by Wealthungerhilfe.
  • Mpower Social Enterprises Ltd.
    Assistant Manager
    Mpower Social Enterprises Ltd. Jan 2017 - Present
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Name of Product: SHUFOLA and Khamar Bondhu. Year: 2023 to till now. Location: All Bangladesh. Funded by mPower.Activity: Finding potential users in agriculture and livestock across Bangladesh and installing apps. While ensuring app training and creating user awareness of the app's benefits through a dedicated field force.Name of Project: Strengthening smallholder farms and rural enterprises to better cope with climate change in the vulnerable Haor region Bangladesh. Year: 2023 to till now. Location: Sunamganj. Funded by Welthungerhilfe. Activity: Providing timely advice on meteorological agriculture and animal husbandry to 5000 farmers in three upazilas. It provides effective communication through SMS and voice calls, delivering timely advice to farmers. And three Agri Entrepreneurs Krishi Seva Centers have been implemented.Name of Project: Belief Formation and Adaptation to Climate Change, Research project. Year: 2022-2023. Location: Southern 10 District 60 Upazila in Bangladesh. Funded by Harvard University.Activity: Soil test, baseline, midline, and endline surveys were conducted for 2280 Boro paddy farmers in this region. I appointed 35 enumerators, 2 monitoring officers, and 3 field supervisors in the field. All these surveys were carried out using the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) method at Harvard University, and I recruited and led the entire field team.Name of Project: Agromet Information to The Insured Farmers Through Outbound Dialing (OBD) Service of BMMDP. Year: 2023. Location: Southern and Northern 20 District in Bangladesh. Funded by Swisscontact.Activity: The system relies on reliable weather data sourcing and algorithms to analyze variables like temperature, humidity, and precipitation. It provides effective communication through SMS and voice calls, delivering timely advice to farmers.Name of Project: GEOPOTATO. Year: 2020-2023. Location: Munshiganj, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Thakurgaon. B2B models partners Bayer Crop science Limited.
  • Mpower Social Enterprises Ltd.
    Sr. Ict Field Coordinator
    Mpower Social Enterprises Ltd. Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
    Dhaka
    Name of Project: Agriculture Extension Support Activity (AESA). Year: 2013-2018. Location: Southern Bangladesh. Funded by USAID.Name of Project: Geodata to control potato late blight in Bangladesh (GEOPOTATO). Year: 2016-2019. Location: Munshiganj, Rangpur, Dinajpur. Funded by Netherlands Space Office.Name of Project: Geodata Based Information Services for smallholder farmers in Bangladesh (GEOBIS). Year: 2016-2018. Location: 14 Northern District. Funded by Netherlands Space Office.AESA Project features: A-Card for farmers, Seasonal loan product with NFC technology, Farmer Query System, Remote agro consultation, Agro Knowledge Bank, Content platform, SAAO digital diary, Crop diagnostics. GEOPOTATO Project features: Automatic Decision Support System (DSS) for early warning on late blight using satellite data and weather information. GEOBIS Project features: Uses spatial and other geodata for effective, time and location-specific advisory services to smallholder farmers in Bangladesh.I worked in 29 districts of Bangladesh for these projects. Prepared 227 ICT champions, 68 farmer friends, and 48 data collectors for digital agriculture services. Through mobile apps, ensured services for 270,000 farmers in three project periods. Collaborated with NGOs, the Department of Agriculture, and government departments. Promoted Agri-tech through media, developed training materials, designed questionnaires, and conducted field visits. Organized demo plots, prepared reports, and conducted training, including AWS installation. Provided advice via SMS and Voice. Organized seminars, workshops, planned, implemented, and monitored field activities, and developed agricultural content. Managed call center, led focus group discussions. Overall, my work integrates technology and agriculture, empowering farmers and promoting sustainability.
  • Mpower Social Enterprises Ltd.
    Ict Field Coordinator
    Mpower Social Enterprises Ltd. Jul 2013 - Dec 2015
    Dhaka
    Name of Project: Agriculture Extension Support Activity (AESA)Year: 2013-2018. Location: Southern Bangladesh. Funded by USAID.Project main features: A-Card for farmers, Seasonal loan product for farmer powered by NFC technology; Farmer Query System, Remote agro consultation service for farmers; Agro Knowledge Bank, Content management platform for agriculture, SAAO digital diary. Crop diagnostics. I worked on a 5-year project funded by USAID, focusing on the implementation of initiatives across 12 districts and 26 upazilas in the Feed the Future (FTF) zone of Southwest Bangladesh. Throughout this project, I trained 227 area-specific ICT champions to execute the mission of providing digital agricultural services to farmers via ICT. Utilizing multiple digital mobile applications, we successfully ensured digital agriculture services, benefiting a total of 110,000 farmers during the project period. My responsibilities also included close collaboration with various NGOs and the Department of Agriculture of the Government. I actively promoted agricultural technology through print and electronic media, developed training materials, drafted reports, and conducted training sessions. Additionally, I organized seminars and workshops, planned, implemented, and monitored field activities, and created agricultural content tailored for farmers. I oversee call center operations and lead focus group discussions. Overall, my work revolves around bridging technology and agriculture to empower farmers and promote sustainable practices.
  • Agriculture Information Service (Ais)
    Operations Coordinator
    Agriculture Information Service (Ais) Jul 2008 - Jun 2012
    Dhaka And Rangpur
    • Leadership & Management: Successfully managed the AICC at the grassroots level, overseeing the dissemination of agricultural information to rural farmers.• Event Organization: Organized and led impactful events such as workshops, meetings, agricultural fairs, and microcredit programs, enhancing community engagement and farmer participation.• National Recognition: Represented the Agriculture Information Service at various national ICT fairs, securing first place at the National Digital Innovation Fair 2011.• Technical Expertise: Developed advanced skills in computer applications and troubleshooting, ensuring the smooth operation of the AICC's technical infrastructure.• International Exposure: Awarded an international study tour by the Ministry of Agriculture for exceptional performance. Participated in the "Community Radio of Nepal" study program in May 2011, gaining valuable insights into rural communication strategies.

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