Md Boby Sabur

Experience

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  Bdnews24.com

  Jun 2007 - Nov 2007

  Sub-Editor (English national desk)

  -translated news-broadcaster

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  United International University (UIU), Dhaka

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

  Teaching Assistant

  -Design and Conduct Aptitude Tests. -Assess, Design materials and take regular remedial classes on Basic English. -Assist senior faculties in checking assignments, students’ practice works on a regular basis. -Conduct general counsel for the students on course materials and basic skills of English Language.

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  Australian Volunteers for International Development

  Aug 2008 - Oct 2011

  Program Coordinator

  - Communicated complex/sensitive HR issues (e.g., employee terminations)- Made presentations on HR programs- Spoke with the external groups to resolve HR issues (e.g., contractors, attorneys)- Represented the HR team in external meetings with other groups (e.g., labor union)- Met with the managers to resolve problems (e.g., performance issues)- Explained HR-related content (e.g., policies, training budget) to senior leadership- Assisted senior staff by researching Human Resources regulations on requested topics- Written interpretations of personnel laws, regulations, or policies to guide operations for a Human Resources team- Researched HR laws and regulations to provide recommendations to management- Utilized an automated HR system to enter, retrieve, and/or analyze data to complete work assignments- Used an automated performance management system to run reports/retrieve findings in response to inquiries- Updated personnel files under the supervision of a senior employee- Maintained and updated employee records (e.g., performance files, onboarding paperwork)- Maintained and updated HR documents (e.g., organizational charts, employee handbooks, policies)- Interpreted and explained HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations- Provided information on HR-related policies or processes (e.g., structured interview techniques, performance appraisals)- Reviewed various paperwork submitted by employees (e.g., onboarding)- Analyzed employment-related data (e.g., new hires)- Developed reports that include employment-related trends (e.g., attrition)- Advised management on retention programs- Drafted correspondence where only technical or sensitive/controversial content was reviewed by a senior employee or manager Show less

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  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2013

  Senior Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Reporting (PMER) Officer

  • Developed Annual Monitoring Plan to administer implementation of Strategic Development Plan at Branch level • Prepared Annual M&E Plan including budgets in adherence to Federation wide policies and practices, and coordinated with various programs/projects • Developed M&E reports for Management to strengthen programming• Led development process of a 5 Years’ Strategic Development Plan for Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)• Led development process of a 4 Years Strategic Development Plan for all 68 Branches of BDRCS • Conducted 15 Planning Workshops with BDRCS Branch offices in 13 districts • Conducted Financial Management for organization development (OD) activity funded by Canadian Red Cross • Initiated and led development of Stakeholder Mapping for programs/projects • Conducted a workshop for Project Managers on development/adaptation of tools and processes throughout Project Cycle Management • Reviewed project strategies, programming frameworks, policies, standards, guidelines, and other tools required in Project Cycle Management • Drafted ToR for Branch Operations Manual and provided technical support in recruiting appropriate consultant firm • Developed Yearly Reporting Plan for BDRCS• Developed templates for monthly reporting • Ensured timely production of OD Quarterly Reports for donors and Participating National Societies • Led the publishing of Monthly Activity Reports capturing program/project and department updates • Coordinated with the information and technology (IT) section to ensure news feeds, activity reports are being updated in with the BDRCS website to ensure access of information• Developed an online fund raising event to assist 2012 cold wave victim relief activities Show less

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  Save the Children International

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Project Officer - Advocacy

  • Developed M&E tools for measuring successful project implementation and achievement of project deliverables • Conducted monitoring visits at technical training institutions and produced analytical reports on process and progress of advocacy work • Drafted project advocacy strategy and plan, with team, to achieve advocacy and policy deliverables articulated within project scope• Worked in close collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh and partners at International Labour Organization and Asian Development Bank to support Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) institutional and policy reforms in Bangladesh • Assembled project team and partners in undertaking advocacy for strengthening referrals and linkages to social and economic services • Collected evidence to affect advocacy and policy change in labor sector • Conducted a workshop with major implementing partners and project Management on methodologies, and tools for documenting TVET Project Best Practices• Developed Terms of References (ToR), methodologies, tools, and plan for documenting TVET Project Best Practices • Edited TVET Project Annual Report 2012 - 2013 in a team for donor audiences in Department for International Development (UKaid) • Produced nine case studies, including photos, capturing success of TVET Project • Provided technical support to partner organizations improving quality of reporting through structural feedback and inputs Show less

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  School of Public Policy at Central European University

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2015

  Graduate student
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  Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Intern with Public Health in Emergency (PHE) Department

  • Developed Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan and LogFrame for projects implemented at sub-national level in selected ASEAN countries • Developed Focus Group Discussion Facilitator’s Guide for Impact Evaluation jointly in a team of practitioners from ADPC and Mercy Corps • Conducted Model Hospital Monitoring documenting implementation of key deliverables• Lead design and development of Public Health in Emergency Global Database for Health Institutions• Prepared budget, in a team, for USAID funded Strengthening Earthquake Resilience in Bangladesh extension project • Prepared summary report to support decision making for program management on health institutions in 34 provinces in Afghanistan• Edited 10 case studies in the Health sector showcasing improved service delivery • Provided editing support for training course materials and participants’ guide for Saudi HEART Project Show less

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  Manusher Jonno Foundation

  Dec 2015 - Jul 2016

  Deputy Program Manager (Monitoring and Evaluation)

  • Supported project support units with project development by identifying opportunities in areas of programmatic importance in line with Government needs and organization mandate • Provided technical assistance to partner organizations in developing strong M&E system • Supported the Project Support Units project development efforts by identifying new programme/project opportunities in CXB consistent with expressed Government needs, IOMs mandate and strategy in Bangladesh• Supported project managers in developing results framework, LogFrames, and theory of change to improve project design• Reviewed and provide technical guidance in developing programs/projects LogFrame• Established, modified and monitored Key Performance Indicators• Ensured successful integration of gender issues in developing project indicators • Oversaw regular project progress reports, analyze project progress and present summary report to Management• Collaborated with different program teams to inform and prepare periodic reports• Developed data collection protocol• Provided technical assistance in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data• Assumed lead role in designing and conducting action research, survey, and evaluation• Contributed towards building partner capacity in program evaluation and data analysis• Prepared six case studies and success stories Show less

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  USAID

  Jul 2016 - Oct 2020

  Project Management Assistant - Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Assisted with special projects, systems, and processes as requested by the Mission leadership such as o leading Bangladesh Mission’s strategic planning process in a core team, including drafting of USAID’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for 2020–2025, Project Appraisal Document (PAD), Performance Management Plan (PMP) o leading Mission’s inclusive development assessment process to facilitate the CDCS drafting process o leading Mission’s onboarding process into the Agency-wide portfolio management system - Development information Solution (DIS), which harnesses the richness of USAID's data and facilitates evidence-based decision makingo Prepared Agency level reports such as Annual Performance Plan Report (PPR), Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS) report, and other ad-hoc reports tasked by Washington ensuring interdepartmental collaboration and communicationo Wrote country profiles, project summaries and achievement highlights for social media platforms• Reviewed and co-developed project proposals, and other documents such as MEL plan in coordination with project managers and partner organizations in line with Bangladesh Government’s policies and priorities related to the designated project portfolio • Coordinated with and guided partner organizations on development, management and maintenance of project indicators database and project management software • Led Mission’s projects monitoring efforts with relevant project managers, including third-party monitoring, visiting various project locations to conduct M&E using results-based management tools, conducted field visits for data quality assessments and maintained the central database for recommendations• Wrote final M&E reports to provide oversights of effective project implementation as found during monitoring visits regarding USAID compliance, including budget and financial requirements, partner agreement, and implementation of work plan Show less

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  Cowan Insurance Group

  Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

  Billing and Finance Support Agent

  • Perform daily operations relating to accounts receivable, including preparing customer invoices, following up for timely collection, and maintaining aging of accounts at acceptable levels • Analyze customer accounts, identify, address and correct issues attributing to account delinquencies • Maintain clear and concise documentation of the processes related to their assigned client portfolio; Prepare various remittances due to insurance carriers• Prepare deposit receipts and cheques for payments • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations Show less

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  Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

  Dec 2021 - now

  • Lead and manage high-risk international assistance projects in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (FCAS), overseeing a $40 million portfolio annually.• Provide full project management, from design to evaluation.• Identify programming gaps and new partnership opportunities through strategic analysis.• Manage key relationships with multilateral, global, and Canadian partners to negotiate grants and contributions.• Coordinate with GAC missions, federal departments, and international donors to ensure program coherence.• Advise senior management on funding mechanisms and partners, aligning with Departmental priorities and directives.• Maintain program documentation in compliance with internal policies and best practices.• Coordinate contributions to GAC’s Annual Reporting Exercise and support corporate reporting initiatives.• Prepare briefing notes and content for Ministerial, Cabinet, and Treasury Board submissions.• Represent the Division in interdepartmental and international security programming forums.• Respond to requests from missions and internal stakeholders on programming updates.Planning, Evaluation, and Reporting• Support project M&E in collaboration with Evaluation and Learning Divisions.• Contribute to corporate performance measurement and evaluation, ensuring alignment with Managing for Results principles.• Facilitate knowledge sharing by supporting dissemination of evaluation findings and lessons learned.• Collaborate with Data Analysts to produce evidence-based knowledge products.• Contribute to departmental reports, including the Departmental Plan and Report to Parliament on International Assistance.• Lead branch-level planning for YFM, including risk assessments and performance frameworks.• Represent the branch in cross-departmental working groups on RBM and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+). Show less • Advancing Canada’s development policy objectives by effectively and transparently managing a portfolio of development projects through planning, analyses, design, approval, implementation, and project performance monitoring and evaluation• Building and strengthening institutional relationships with Canadian civil society organizations receiving funding from Global Affairs Canada by performing the role of Portfolio Lead • Ensuring efficient operations by reviewing and approving of documents, reports, administrative requirements and claimed payments for projects within the expected deadlines• Ensuring knowledge sharing of up-to-date project information by liaising with Post and/or Bilateral Programs• Provide one-stop solutions to the entire team by leading review of results-based monitoring of projects• Support Management in decision making through data analyses and advice in relation to projects and programming• Prioritize decision items and escalate to the Director’s attention in a timely manner Show less

  • International Development Officer

    Apr 2025 - now

  • International Development Officer

    Dec 2021 - Apr 2025