Sharmin Akter Email & Phone Number

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Work closely with relevant government and NGO stakeholders in planning and implementation of detailed advocacy plan • Design criteria and systems for stakeholder involvement in all project activities.• Develop and maintain communication channels to ensure that stakeholders are kept informed of project activities, needs for input, etc. • Plan and launch SRH and Climate Resilience issue-based special events in different national levels• Develop strategies for increasing civil… Show more • Work closely with relevant government and NGO stakeholders in planning and implementation of detailed advocacy plan • Design criteria and systems for stakeholder involvement in all project activities.• Develop and maintain communication channels to ensure that stakeholders are kept informed of project activities, needs for input, etc. • Plan and launch SRH and Climate Resilience issue-based special events in different national levels• Develop strategies for increasing civil society organizations’ (CSOs) knowledge and awareness of FP/RH issues and RH rights to increase commitment/ involvement of local government. • Maintain close collaborative relationships with different national stakeholders in the field of advocacy to share lessons learned and advance knowledge and practice. • Represent Pathfinder programs in an official capacity as required. • Advocacy for mobilization of various community committees – for example by standing order on disasters (SODs) and inclusion of FP in the tool during disasters and with messages on prevention of child marriages and early pregnancies.• Assists project staff and collaborators to develop a comprehensive advocacy strategy, which will guide project activities. The strategy will be closely linked with the project’s policy, training and service delivery interventions. • Collaborates with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager and other technical managers during design of evaluations of advocacy interventions and take lead in developing recommendations for improving advocacy strategies, messages, target groups and channels for reaching them. Show less

Narayanganj District, Dhaka, Bangladesh

• District Program Officer leads the district level project activities with the collaboration of DGFP, DGHS, and the Local government system. The main focused area of strengthening the Government FP service delivery system through capacity development, mentorship & supportive supervision, and facility readiness. • Ensure project implementation: Implementation of project activities according to quarterly annual work plan in the respective district in collaboration with the project technical… Show more • District Program Officer leads the district level project activities with the collaboration of DGFP, DGHS, and the Local government system. The main focused area of strengthening the Government FP service delivery system through capacity development, mentorship & supportive supervision, and facility readiness. • Ensure project implementation: Implementation of project activities according to quarterly annual work plan in the respective district in collaboration with the project technical team members.• Relationship Management: Build and maintain a professional relationship with project technical team members and partner's relevant staff and upholding values and code of conduct while implementing the project activities timely in a facilitative/ supportive mode. • Internal & External Coordination: Organize and facilitate regular coordination and review meetings with employees and the stakeholders including DGFP and DGHS. Responsible for arranging workshop/training/meeting and any other outdoor program as per project activities.• Project Management and Participation: Active role and participates in cross-functional project teams.• Community Relations: Liaises with community teams for cross-cutting issues and to ensure integration. Collaborates and networks with key stakeholders closely with selected teams to promote all the activities at the facility and community level.• Coordination with USAID Implementing partners: Leveraging resources of other USAID implementing partners at the field level for AUAFP interventions.• Documentation and Reports: Ensures quality, reliability, and timeliness of performance reports and other programmatic compliance activities. Show less

Bangladesh

• The Project Officer- SBCC is responsible for leading implementation of SBCC activities at local level. The focus areas are maternal and newborn health specially focus on prematurity and kangaroo mother care. • Assisting to complete the situation analysis on newborn prematurity status in urban area. Overall data collection and field coordination were key responsibilities.• Responsible for mapping of partner’s selection for implementation of SBCC and community mobilization activities at… Show more • The Project Officer- SBCC is responsible for leading implementation of SBCC activities at local level. The focus areas are maternal and newborn health specially focus on prematurity and kangaroo mother care. • Assisting to complete the situation analysis on newborn prematurity status in urban area. Overall data collection and field coordination were key responsibilities.• Responsible for mapping of partner’s selection for implementation of SBCC and community mobilization activities at selected area in Dhaka.• Coordinate with Government Health and Family Planning Managers, NGOs and urban stakeholders to incorporate SBCC in monthly meeting agenda and reporting system. • Coordinate the development of a joint SBCC activity plan for community-based activities with partners and relevant stakeholders and responsible for implementation of SBCC activities • Maintain close collaboration with MOHFW, partners and other relevant urban stakeholders• Facilitate training/orientation sessions for community health worker• Responsible for social media engagement activities: message and content development of social media platform of social media platform • Support field implementation and applying innovative approach to reach urban slum people through mass media campaign• Organize consultation with frontline workers and service providers to explore counselling opportunities• Support implementation of SBCC activities’ monitoring system • Prepare and submit project reports Show less

Dhaka

 Implementation of integrated urban community-based program Providing integrated health (MNCHN, WASH, Early Years Development, Adolescent health & child protection) technical support and assistance to field level team members (Supervisee 15).  Ensure program operation in field site/s. Managing five community based resource center with are adolescent & child friendly.  Partnership management with local government authority(s) and other relevant service providers/NGOs. Signing… Show more  Implementation of integrated urban community-based program Providing integrated health (MNCHN, WASH, Early Years Development, Adolescent health & child protection) technical support and assistance to field level team members (Supervisee 15).  Ensure program operation in field site/s. Managing five community based resource center with are adolescent & child friendly.  Partnership management with local government authority(s) and other relevant service providers/NGOs. Signing MoU with the local partners and Govt. institutions for smooth implementation  Organize and conduct training/ orientation, seminars, workshops, and event. Develop module/manual, IEC materials, checklist, concept not, proposal, TOR & necessary formats etc.  Develop & design annually & quarterly implementation plans.  Prepare budget & reports.  Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and performance report. Collaboration work with GO & NGO staff including community based unique volunteers group for sustainability issues.  Ensure monitoring mechanism by using computer tab based apps, automation software, assessment & survey.  Developing a real-time database for documentation, reporting & authenticity of data.  Emphasize on cross-cutting issues: child protection, community mobilization & gender  Documentation Show less

Dhaka

• Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.• Prepare Expression of Interest (EOI), proposal and Terms of Reference (ToR).• Design and develop methodology, data collection and instruments/ tools (qualitative and quantitative) and M&E framework. • Conduct Focus Group Discussion (FGD), Participatory Rural/Rapid Appraisal (PRA) and Key Informants Interviews (KIIs)/ In-depth Interviews (IDIs)… Show more • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.• Prepare Expression of Interest (EOI), proposal and Terms of Reference (ToR).• Design and develop methodology, data collection and instruments/ tools (qualitative and quantitative) and M&E framework. • Conduct Focus Group Discussion (FGD), Participatory Rural/Rapid Appraisal (PRA) and Key Informants Interviews (KIIs)/ In-depth Interviews (IDIs). • Assistance in data analysis and data interpretation, editing, coding of the filled in questionnaire and transcription of FGD/PRA records.• Maintain communication/liaison/coordination and close collaboration potential stakeholders, respective GO-NGO & Development Partners. • Conduct training for data collection and ensure their effective supervision. • Design field implementation plan. • Organize & participate in meetings/Dissemination Workshop/Seminars. • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.• Ensure documentation & reporting. Show less

Master Of Public Health (M.Ph), Population & Reproductive Health, 3.69

Master Of Social Science (M.S.S), Social Welfare, Second Class 10Th