Md. Abdus Samad Email & Phone Number

United States

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Major Job responsibilities:- Work with the Executive Director and Senior Management Team (SMT) in strategic planning.- Ensure the effectiveness of programs and ensure business expansion.- Ensure capacity building of PROTTYASHI program teams to implement a high-quality impactful program and ensure binding policies and its implementation.- Ensure budgets are tracked by maintaining compliance- Ensure preparation of Annual Plan, Program Proposal, and Budget according to the strategic plan.- Work in a team spirit emphasizing on high-level performance, creative approaches, adaptive feedback and achievement of project goals in a cooperative and collegial atmosphere.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh

- To lead RDRS Bangladesh development programs across the country and manage a portfolio of more than 20 million USD yearly with a team of more than 1100 staff. - To contribute in the growth and expansion of the programs as a senior management team member of the organization- Mobilize resource and business to serve the clients in need in line with the country strategy

Cox’Sbazar, Bangladesh

- Ensure timely startup of host community programme, in line with IRC’s country strategy.· Contribute significantly to the growth of IRC’s host community programming through proposal development and design, needs assessment, partner identification and engagement.- Lead planning, implementation and follow up of IRC’s multi sector projects (implemented both by IRC and by implementing partners), including health, women’s protection and empowerment, child protection, education, livelihoods and protection and rule of law. - Develop the host community strategy and ensure its implementation- Lead partner identification and engagement process and ensure increased delivery of IRC work through effective management of partnerships- Ensure that projects are fully in compliance with GoB requirements (e.g. FDs), government approvals are secured before implementation, during and after implementation.- Ensure that the stated goals and objectives of host community programme / projects are met with strong monitoring and evaluation (M&E) follow up, including any required operational research- Ensure roll out of Project cycle management tools as per IRC internal projects / grants management including but not limited to - Monitor budget spending in line with the spending plans, budget vs actual analyses, and develop remedial plans where necessary to ensure budgets are optimally utilized;- Keep abreast of new funding opportunities and raise funding to meet IRC ambition for the host community programme- Lead the entire team involved in IRC’s host community engagement programme, ensure performance management of HC team as per IRC’s standard policy and procedures. - Based on robust capacity need assessment, build the capacity of the team members in relevant technical and management competencies- Promote and ensure effective implementation of IRC way, harassment free work place policy and safeguarding policy within host community programme

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Major Job responsibilities: Manage and provide leadership for Muslim Aid’s education portfolio Develop and deliver an education program with impact that contributes to Muslim Aid’s strategy in Bangladesh, seeking synergy with the other program areas. Manage and support the education team, Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) including the Rainbow Family Program. Ensure cross-team coordination is taking place between program teams in the country office, and between the country office and global office Collaborate with Finance to review financial reports and maintain accurate spending reports and up-to-date budgets. Ensure program designs are based on needs assessment findings (primary & secondary data) Develop Muslim Aid’s partnership approach, including work with coalitions and networks,  Prepare and/or review draft proposals, reports, and other program related documents To take part in decision making and organizational development of Muslim Aid-UK Bangladesh as Senior Management Team (SMT) member.

Monrovia, Liberia

Major job responsibilities:• To ensure quality and effective programme implementation of BRAC Liberia• To ensure a quality program delivery for Partnership School for Liberia (PSL), a public private partnership initiative of the government of Liberia and take initiative for its expansion• To ensure quality Early Childhood Education (ECD) program delivery in Liberia and take necessary actions for its expansion• Lead quality educational (basic, ECD, Alternative education) project development for long term sustainability of the education programme of the relevant country.• Ensure developing operational plans of the existing projects, budgeting for new initiatives & proper utilization of the budget and timely reporting donor reporting.• Train the education project teams for effective programme delivery. Take necessary initiatives to improve the quality of programme delivery on time. • Maintain close liaison with the donors, Stakeholders, Government Offices and other internal and external authorities. • Ensure proper logistics supports to the programme. • Coordinate with other technical departments (health, Food Security & Livelihood, MF etc) and support departments (e.g. admin, human resources)

Monrovia, Liberia

Key Job ResponsibilitiesTo ensure quality and effective program implementation of Liberia Country Program;Lead quality educational and ELA project development for long term sustainability of the education& ELA program of Liberia;Ensure developing operational plans of the existing projects, budgeting for new initiatives & proper utilization of the budget and timely reporting donor reporting;Train the education& ELA team for effective program delivery. Take necessary initiatives to improve the quality of program delivery on time; Maintain close liaison with the donors, Stakeholders, Government Offices and other internal and external authorities;Ensure proper logistics supports to the program; Coordinate with other technical departments (health, Food Security & Livelihood, MF etc) and support departments (e.g. admin, human resources);

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Management and Coordination• Supervises and oversees the work of the field staff • Ensures staff are consistently complying and adhering to policies, procedures and guidelines • Ensures the performance management process is well-planned and conducted in a timely for all field staff• Collaborates with Human Resources to handle recruitment and training of staff• Ensures that field staff are aware of and understand the programs’ goals and objectives, working approaches and methodology • Supervises fund disbursement, reviews and approves the field monthly financial expenses Program Implementation and Monitoring • Leads, coordinates and reports the implementation and achievement of the CO's program targets in the region • Conducts regular field visits to monitor and verify the programs’ progress and impact, understand the challenges and needs of stakeholders • Oversees the implementation of the global Family & Community Engagement (“F&CE”) strategy in the regionPlanning, Reporting and Documentation• Develops the field office annual and long-term plans, and budgets • Coordinates the timely completion of annual planning.• Prepares monthly and quarterly implementation and budget forecasting. External Coordination and Networking • Attends to donor affairs including hosting donor and project site visits• Meets regularly with local government representatives, NGO partners• Promotes and protects the reputation of Room to Read in external settings • Liaises with NGO Partner and Government Agencies, especially at provincial and district education levels

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Program Design & Training• Design Room to Read’s approach to teacher and librarian professional support to improve students’ literacy skills and habit of reading. • Ensures the quality of all Room to Read trainingsCurriculum Development• Conducts an analysis of government curriculum to identify gaps for developing literacy and librarian skills, identifying content and structure for teaching materials, and designing training and workshop modules for Literacy Coaches and teachers. • Provides program support and literacy instruction technical assistance to team and other CO staff involved in supporting literacy program implementation. • Provide literacy and library expertise to the RM&E team to support the design, implementation and refinement of monitoring and evaluation systems and procedures used to track progress against planned program outcomesPeople Management and Staff capacity Development• Build capacity of the CO team to continue developing their skills in understanding literacy instruction and library management from both a theoretical and practical perspective• Support and mentor Instructional Design & Teacher Support Program Officers and Associates, ensuring that program activities are carried out efficiently and effectively• Plan and coordinate internal conferences and meetings for staffReporting and Dissemination • Collaborate with the CO Program Operations team on oversight of the implementation calendar, budget, annual planning, quarterly reporting, and overall tracking of program implementation and spending• Review program reports and respond as necessaryNetworking & Liason• Collaborate with the GO Development and Communications Teams to write program-specific portions of funding proposals• Liaise with other Regional Office and Global Office teams to coordinate workflows and share program information

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Develop or update scope and sequence of skills of Bangla language teaching, Develop and/or update instructional approaches for Grade 1 and Grade 2, including specific lessons in the areas in which national curriculum gaps exist for Bangla language teaching, Adapt session plans for library management, library/reading activities, and family and community engagement to support the sequence of training activities for the Literacy program, Support Field Office and Partners in organizing training and facilitate trainings on instructional content for Grade 1 and 2 teachers (principals where relevant).Support Field Office and Partners in organizing training and facilitate trainings on family and community engagement/sustainability content for principals and relevant point teachers at Literacy project sites new/active library and RWI sites, Identify the supplemental materials needed for implementing the instructional intervention in Grades 1-2.Support the Quality Reading Material unit to edit and finalize the decodable reader manuscripts,Organize and facilitate training and review meetings for Literacy Coaches who support Literacy project sites, Organize and facilitate training and review meetings for Library Management Facilitators who support Literacy project sites.Organize and facilitate training and review meetings for field staff who support new/active library project sites, Organize and facilitate training and review meetings for field staff who support active RWI sites

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Contribute in ‘Literacy Instruction through preparing scope and sequence for Bangla reading teaching of early grade students, preparing work book, decodable book and other teaching learning materialsContribute in Local Language Publishing to produce reading materials for early grade students and contribute in School Room initiatives by assisting in generating community challenge grant; Prepare material and guidelines related to educators professional development for the government primary school teachers of the implementing schools, Prepare material and facilitate professional development initiatives for partner NGO and field staff of Room to Read, Contribute in M&E and research works of Reading Room especially in the areas of tool development for reading assessment i.e EGRA, NFER, data administration, data analysis, data quality check, evidence creation projects and manage software based database, Liaise through PNGOs & where needed directly with school, govt. officials including NCTB, PTI, URC, UEO, DPEO to carry out surveying and follow up of implementation of Reading Room Program;Provide inputs in monthly planning and review of monthly progress of the program and with partner organizations gained through regular field visits, Prepare the first draft of annual planning, implementation calendar and budget support in budget tracking and quarterly reviews;Prepare various reports including donor report, event report and field visit report, attend to donor affairs including hosting donor site visits and documenting anecdotes that evolve through field work, Establish and manage relationships with other NGO’s, government officials and local educational facilities/authorities

Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh

Oversee budget, banking, audit, financial management, Plan and implement various program related events, training, workshop, donor visits and meetingPlan, coordinate and manage various capacity development initiatives of the project staff, Supervise and performance evaluation of the job of all project staff Plan and coordinate media involvement, Establish network with relevant organizations and institutions.Organize discussions with the local community, local self government and other relevant stakeholders

Sylhet, Bangladesh

- Liaison with donors and ensure timely donor reporting- Ensure network with relevant stakeholders and manage relationship with like minded organizations and instititions- Manage staff and take staff development initiative- Oversee budget, banking and manage project budget- Organize and facilitate legal awareness training- Mediate family related conflicts- Manage and coordinate the job of the project staff- Document best practices and lesson learned during filed work and share- Organize discussions with the local community, local self government and other stakeholders relevant to this program

Master Of Development Studies (Mds), International Development

Master Of Development Studies (Mds), 3.56 On A Scale Of 4

Activities and Societies: Development Studies Alumni AssociationDevelopment theories, project planning and management, development.

Master Of Social Sciences (Mss) With Specialization In Clinical Social Work, Cgpa 3.45 On A Scale Of 4

Activities and Societies: Member of Bangladesh Clinical Social Workers' Association.I have completed my Professional Master Degree.

Master Of Social Sciences (Mss), Social Work, 3.13 On A Scale Of 4

Activities and Societies: Social Work Association, KIN, OnusondhanI have completed my integrated Honors degree and Master Degree.

Bachelor Of Social Sciences (Bss), Social Work, 3.11 On A Scale Of 4

Activities and Societies: Worked as the General Secretary of Social Work Association & Organizing Secretary of Moulvibazar Students.

Higher Secondary Certificate, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, First Division

Activities and Societies: General Secretary at Social Work Association at SUST, Organizing Secretary of Moulvibazar Student Association.