Nayem Molla

Experience

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  The International Foundation for Electoral Systems

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2021

  Facilitator

  • Conducted training sessions on 'BRIDGE: Disability Rights and Inclusion for Media Practitioners' and 'Power to Persuade: Empowering Women with Disabilities for Public Policy'.• Facilitated the Power to Persuade Network, Bangladesh, to empower and engage women with disabilities in public policy discussions and advocacy.

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  SAVE Youth Bangladesh

  Apr 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Part of IFES-MGR Research Project Funded by UKAID• Conducted the campaign "I Am the Bangladesh" to counter hate speech which reached over 50,000 people and engaged 13 youth leaders.which reached over 50,000 people.• Collected data of 300 plus social conflict and disability-related incidents from local and national newspapers.• Created video content for social media that advocated for democratic rights as well as countered hate speech and disinformation.• Organized speech and writing contests to counter hate speech and disinformation. কম দেখুন

  • Master Trainer

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Youth Promise Fellow

    Apr 2020 - Oct 2020
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  Physically-challenged Development Foundation (PDF)

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2022

  Operations Executive

  • Conducted sessions on disability rights, advocacy, accessibility, and inclusion to raise awareness and promote inclusiveness.• Successfully organized over 20 meetings, workshops, training sessions, webinars, and campaigns to support the mission of PDF.• Innovatively initiated programs such as the 'Book Recording Challenge', 'Our Voices Matter', and 'Disability-inclusive Debate' to empower individuals with disabilities.• Maintained close relationships with stakeholders and effectively supervised branch activities to ensure seamless program execution.• Composed and prepared effective communication materials, including reports, project proposals, sponsorship proposals, press releases, brochures, and social media posts.• Co-led the design and execution of all core programs of PDF, including the celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, World Braille Day, White Cane Safety Day, Cerebral Palsy Day, World Autism Day, and others.• Contributed to raising funds, totaling BDT 750,000 for the PDF Trust Scholarship 2022 and BDT 200,000 for PDF DU. কম দেখুন

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  Unilever

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  Intern, Consumer Engagement Center

  • Conducted comprehensive analysis of consumer experience processes and identified areas for improvement.• Implemented targeted initiatives, including script rewriting and team training, to enhance customer interactions.• Transformed communication scripts and styles to prioritize empathy in all consumer interactions.• Successfully increased customer satisfaction, resulting in a notable improvement of Net Promoter Scores (NPS) from 17% to 32%.

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  Institute of Disaster Management & Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

  Field Assistant

  • Visited Faridpur and Jessore districts for a study on "Implementation of Dhaka Declaration 2015+ in Reducing Disaster Risk for Persons with Disabilities".• Conducted 60 interviews with respondents with disabilities and co-facilitated focused group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs).• Wrote two reports on key informant interviews (KIIs).

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  Microgovernance Research Initiative - MGR

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  Diversity and Inclusion Officer

  • Facilitated inclusive participation in MGR workshops, seminars, and activities for diverse groups, including females, youth with disabilities, minorities, and young leaders. • Conducted sessions at SAVE Youth Workshop, organized roundtable discussions, and mentored 6 SAVE Chapters to help organize activities like debates and campaigns.• Written political economy analysis reports, activity reports, and meeting minutes.• Developed and facilitated the pilot workshop of iCE Workshop: Increasing Civic Engagement.• Contributed to program planning and management as well as to the development of course handouts and lesson plans for the ‘Democracy: From Theory to Practice’ course. কম দেখুন

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  Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS)

  Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

  Youth Advisory Group Member

  • Designed resources and training materials for young leaders and practitioners on cross-sectoral engagement (e.g., “Engaging Young People Across Sectors”), behavior change (e.g., “Using Social and Behavior Change to Increase Youth Leadership and Political Participation”), and digital literacy.• Facilitated interactive training sessions for young leaders and practitioners, focusing on the dissemination and implementation of the toolkits.• Provided critical youth perspective and feedback to inform the development of the “Barrier Analysis Toolkit”, a research guide designed to identify factors influencing young people's political participation.• Ensured the accessibility of CEPPS resources for young people from different backgrounds by creating explanatory whiteboard videos.• Collaborated with other advisory group members to develop a newsletter on supporting cross-sectoral and inclusive youth engagement.• Delivered a lightning talk and shared insights from personal and professional experiences during YAG Week2023in Washington, D.C.• Participated in a video interview during YAG Week 2023 in Washington, D.C., discussing work experiences, and journey as a youth leader with a disability. কম দেখুন

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  International Disability Alliance

  Jul 2023 - Mar 2024

  Assistive Technology Fellow

  • Actively participated in 35+ meetings, trainings, and workshops, providing strategic insights as an assistive technology user to inform advocacy, capacity building, and policy efforts.• Co-created the quarterly newsletter AT Digest: Issue 1-4 and led its circulation, expanding its reach through social media and email outreach. • Authored 12+ knowledge products, including analytical reports, articles, blogs, and notes covering CRPD jurisprudence, assistive technology landscape in Bangladesh, insights from UN SDG events, Remarkable Tech Summit, and AT workshop in Bangladesh.• Provided expert feedback on global assistive technology survey design and online course development, bringing user-centered perspective.• Prepared and delivered remarks at 5 high-level events, including UN SDG side events and Remarkable Tech Summit, advocating for inclusive development and affordable assistive technology access.• Reviewed operational plans, practical manuals, and provided technical inputs to ATscale and UNESCO to advance disability inclusion and accessibility efforts.• Facilitated sessions at an in-depth 3-day workshop on assistive technology for Bangladeshi organizations of persons with disabilities.• Spearheaded multi-channel communication and information dissemination campaigns to promote initiatives like the AT User Survey by developing targeted email lists, leveraging social media platforms, messaging apps and ensuring accessibility through Bengali translations and personalized outreach, reaching over 7,700 stakeholders across individuals and organizations. কম দেখুন

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  World Health Organization

  Aug 2024 - now

  Member - Technical Advisory Group on Assistive Technology
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  Bangladesh Business & Disability Network

  Nov 2024 - now

  Communications and Admin Officer