Md. Shams Uddin Email & Phone Number

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh

are responsible for leading the component titled strengthen the capacity of academic & research institutions in natural resource management and resilience. More specific job responsibilities include facilitate curricula up-gradation in forestry universities, enhance technical capacity both for students and faculty, forge partnership among US-based institutions and Bangladeshi universities, partnering with academic and research institutions in Bangladesh, valuation of urban forest, liaison with government agencies, research and capacity building,

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Provided technical advice to the Bangladesh Forest Department officials on safeguards compliance issues, prepared work plan, quarterly and annual safeguards performance status report, Integrated safeguards good practices into project activities, prepared environmental and social guideline, brochures for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of environmental and social information required by various safeguards instruments, supported training of Bangladesh Forest Department officials and other stakeholders in the project on safeguardsvi. Undertaking field visits to ascertain if the Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM) established for the project is functioning appropriately these are implemented in an environmentally and social sustainable manner, collated appropriate performance and monitoring indicators to input into the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework of the project, as well as provide inputs for evaluations/studies related to the project.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Ensured timing communication with all relevant national, district and local stakeholders, including Government of Bangladesh (GOB) officials, members of Co-management Organization (CMO), and other donors in the NRM sector. Gathered and reviewed of relevant docu-ments from USAID and secondary sources. Wrote, compiled and submitted the Work Plan and data/information gathering tools. Conduct-ing direct observation, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and mini-survey(s). Conducted analysis of the data and information gathered; and contributing to assigned sections of the Draft and Final Assessment Reports.

Dhaka

were responsible for providing technical and managerial support for improved stakeholder awareness and effective stakeholder engagement, environment and social safeguards, drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, gender mainstreaming, supervise and coordinate consultancy services with intended results, partnership and network building with government agencies, NGOs and other UN organizations (FAO), arrange workshop and meeting, maintain liaison with the Ministry of Environment (MOEF) and Department of Environment and Forest, provide the critical review and feedback on activities and reports prepared by consultants, develop communication materials, and provide training to government staffs and community people.

were responsible for leading a team of 12 professional staff for the planning and implementation of climate resilient natural resources management in forest, mangrove, wetland and marine ecosystems across Bangladesh for the $35m USAID-funded CREL Project. Supervise, coordinate and report on project NGO partner activities; monitoring USAID environmental compliance of project activities; lead the project’s landscape level planning efforts to include participatory climate change adaptation and mitigation planning and disaster risk reduction management in protected areas; provide technical backstopping and guidance to NGOs working with Co-Management Committees (CMC), Community Based Organizations, and government agencies; contribute to policy formulation on co-management of natural resources with the government; assist capacity building of project staff and other stakeholders through training, hands-on efforts and coaching; develop innovative financing opportunities for local co-management bodies through public-private partnerships; and lead planning, report writing and consultant management for my areas of responsibility.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

This was a senior government regular position where I provided strategic planning support to the BWDB for environment, participatory water resource management and climate change projects initiated by international donor partners in collaboration with the BWDB. In this position I was responsible for the critical review and feedback on activities and reports prepared by consultants and other development partners; assisted bilateral aid missions in identification, appraisal and preparation of projects; prepared draft concept papers, project proposals and Initial Environmental Examination documents; supported Environment and Social Impact Assessments; and maintained liaison with partner government agencies, donors, consultants and NGOs. I was also responsible for preparing tender documentation, disaster management training to water management organizations, staff and other stakeholders; and the work planning and supervision of staff.

Bogra, Bangladesh

My primary responsibilities included reporting, liaison, networking and communication with donor agencies as well as related government and non-governmental organizations; planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities; provision of technical support for strengthening farmers' organizations; training community members in conservation and sustainable natural resource management; conducting action research on agro-forestry and taking inventory of local problems about timber and fruits trees; partnership development with NGOs and government agencies; and led environmental education and promoted eco-tourism. I was also responsible for maintaining project accounts, supporting human and institutional development and ensured an organizational focus on poverty and gender.

Bogra, Bangladesh

My primary responsibilities included maintaining liaison with government officials and donor agencies, staff supervision and performance evaluation. I was also responsible for report writing, record keeping, budgeting and financial management, implementing and monitoring of projects activities, planning and conducting training for staff and program beneficiaries. In this position I prepared training materials and modules, concept papers, project proposals and conducted correspondence with donors, government and other officials. I was also responsible for organizing workshops, seminars in environmental management; overseeing community plantations and nurseries, and provided technical support on agro-forestry and plantation activities.

Debigong, Panchagar

My primary responsibilities included the survey and selection of roads for social afforestation; planning and conducting training and workshops for beneficiaries, group leaders, local elite and staff; group formation and credit disbursement; liaison with government officials and other NGO’s; monitoring and follow-up of staff and project activities; and contributing to monitoring and reporting of project activities.

Msc, Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Climate change, Environmental modeling, environmental compliance, Ecology, EIA, SEA, Integrated water.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Forestry

Activities and Societies: Forestry