Masuda Khatoon

Experience

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  Haji Rafizuddin Bhuiyan Girls High School

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Assistant Teacher, English
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  MoghBazar Girls High School

  Dec 2000 - Nov 2006

  Senior Teacher, English
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  Scholastica

  Nov 2006 - Apr 2007

  Senior Teacher
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  BRAC University - IED

  May 2007 - Oct 2008

  English Language Material Developer

  • Provide technical input for English language Teaching and Learning Enhancement project by BRAC University. This involved: • Design supplementary English teaching learning materials for the primary and secondary schools of Bangladesh • Design and deliver training for English language teachers to ensure effective teaching and learning in classrooms • Develop the monitoring and evaluation framework for teacher training projects • Write report for external and internal stakeholders Show less

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  Cambridge Education

  Oct 2008 - Sept 2012

  • Plan, organize, establish and manage the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation component of English in Action Project • Contribute in designing monitoring and evaluation framework to enable the programme management and implementation teams involved with the delivery of the programme to make informed decisions relating to policy and practice as well as celebrate programme successes.• Actively manage relationship with existing partners and identify and develop new partnership with NGOs, ministries, educational and skilled based institutions • Manage research and evaluation activities which include baseline studies and major milestone, longitudinal and cohort studies and pre-testing and refinement of innovative ideas before taking these to scale.• Collect, analyse data associated with the project and write reports on project outcomes/impacts for internal and external stakeholders. • Manage the research, monitoring and evaluation budget • Recruit and hire consultants and agencies following the corporate procedures and oversee their work • Manage paperwork associated with contracts, programs, projects and services provided• Consult senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their decision• Manage the overall capacity development of human resources involved in the project • Manage regular networking activities with relevant government stakeholders, local partners and donors and actively share project updates and promote awareness to ensure long term relationship and establish alliances• Work closely with the leads of other departments of the project to ensure that the project goal is met • Represent the project in different national and international conferences and share success stories to enhance the reputation of the programme. Design project communication materials including web page, newsletter, case studies and impact stories Show less Teacher Development Coordinator October 2008 – September 2011• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of teachers’ professional development programme of English in Action Project • Mange the recruiting process of Facilitators and Trainers and develop their capacity, act as mentors and facilitators and oversee their performance • Actively manage relationship with existing partners and relevant ministries and identify new partnership with other key government stakeholders, employment providers, civil society and other professional organisations and influencing individuals• Manage paperwork associated with contracts, programs, projects and services provided• Contribute in developing policy for the project by sharing knowledge and understanding of education and social issues to the senior management team• Plan, manage and control budget for training • Prepare tools to manage programme hardware and equipment effectively• Contribute in convening policy dialogues with key stakeholders including ministry officials, NGOs and development partners• Respond to inquiries and resolve immediate operational, commercial or technical problems and contribute to the incremental improvement of procedures in these areas• Participate in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for senior management and donors• Prepare and participate in the project annual reviews and evaluations • Manage regular networking activities with relevant government stakeholders, local partners and donors and actively share project updates and promote awareness to ensure long term relationship and establish alliances• Represent the project in different national and international conferences and share success stories to enhance the reputation of the programme. Design project communication materials including web page, newsletter, case studies and impact stories Show less

  • Senior Research Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Oct 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Senior Teacher Development Coordinator

    Oct 2008 - Sept 2011
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  British Council

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2019

  • Responsible for the successful delivery of education and skills programmes and projects as well as have accountability in business pursuit in emerging opportunities within the Education portfolio• Contribute to the development of the strategies and plans which ensure the Education and Skills portfolio in Bangladesh • Shape the portfolio of work for the country and supporting pursuit and delivery of programmes/projects opportunities within the scope of Education and Skills• Be accountable for the Education and Skills portfolio targets and objectives• Responsible for the effective management of any directly reporting staff, coaching and supporting any individuals and teams involved in delivering outcomes• Resource management for business opportunities, including delivery, across contracts, partnerships and paid services• Responsible for strategic account management of in-country client relationships and partnerships, including key UK partners for the country• Identify and build collaborative partnerships with bid partners, sub-contractors and delivery partners for designate activity• Drive pursuit of new opportunities across the funding mechanisms and coordinate pursuit of activities with other Strategic Business Units • Responsible for ensuring current business delivery models are fit-for-purpose and building sustainable models • Quality assurance and technical monitoring and evaluation of the delivery of the portfolio to ensure that all impacts are appropriately documented• Develop increased capability in country to pursue, design, deliver and evaluate programmes, including identification & management of associate, adviser, consultant & team leader networks Client, partner and consultancy relationship management • Monitor and report on compliance with corporate policies and procedures• Management of financial and non-financial regional programme risks and assurance of effective programme risk management procedures in the region. Show less • Lead the overall strategic development of the Schools programmes/projects in Bangladesh which raise aspirations and support young people to live and work in an increasingly globalised world thus contributing to the stability and prosperity of our societies .• Lead the overall planning review, negotiation and delivery of the Schools programmes/projects, ensuring the successful deliver of scale, reach and impact in line with the country, regional and corporate strategy• Advise senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their decisions• Control allocated resources to deliver agreed results.• Respond to inquiries and resolve problems concerning contracts, programs, projects, services provided, and persons affected• Resolve immediate operational, commercial or technical problems and contribute to the incremental improvement of procedures in these areas• Manage and work with a team including Project Managers and Project Coordinators to ensure that goals are met• Manage the team performance in line with British Council’s performance management procedures• Identify and develop new opportunities for collaboration, co-creation and co-funding with a range of new and existing partner organisations. • Work with internal stakeholders from across all Business Units to shape and deliver a joined-up British Council offer for the Bangladesh school system.• Interpret, plan and implement diverse procedures to ensure project delivery is compliant with British Council systems and standards• Manage paperwork associated with contracts, programs, projects and services provided• Collect and analyse data associated with projects undertaken, and report on project outcomes • Prepare and review submissions and reports concerning the projects/programmes activities and outcomes• Develop an overall marketing and communication strategy for schools activity and ensure effective dissemination of successes internally and externally. Show less • Plan, organize, manage, control and evaluate the delivery of English programmes/projects which aim to support young people to have improved education and skills and better employment opportunities for positive participation in society• Identify and manage technical assistance to the programmes/projects as and when needed including developing the Terms of Reference or negotiating the Terms of Reference • Establish and manage relationship with existing partners and relevant ministries, NGOs and identify new partnership with other key government stakeholders, employment providers, civil society and other professional organisations and influencing individuals• Design the monitoring and evaluation framework for programmes/projects and take lead in collecting and analysing data associated with projects undertaken, and report on project outcomes • prepare regular update reports and high quality information and advice in a timely manner to the senior management and regional and global team• Prepare and participate in programme or project reviews and evaluations and take lead on developing new programmes.• Communicate the impact/results of programmes/projects to the internal and external stakeholders• Work closely with Team Leads, Project Managers from cross cutting departments to develop the most appropriate programmes/projects and to ensure that goals of British Council are met• Respond to inquiries and resolve immediate operational, commercial or technical problems and contribute to the incremental improvement of procedures in these areas• Manage the overall capacity development of human resources involved in English projects/programmes • Be accountable for managing all aspects of project finances • Ensure the process of project pursuit is in compliance with corporate guidelines and standards as well as any local legislation• Line manage staffs which includes to have an overall responsibility for their professional and operational well-being Show less

  • Head of Education Development

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Head of Schools Programmes

    Dec 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Project Manager English

    Oct 2012 - Nov 2016
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  Department of Education Northern Territory

  Jan 2020 - now

  Key duties and responsibilities Initiate, plan and deliver complex strategic projects including initiatives arising from Cabinet, ensure their alignment to outcomes through evaluation practices, and provide progress reporting as required Coordinate, research and prepare high level briefs, submissions, reports and correspondence to enable to Minister, Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive to carry out their functions effectively. Develop and maintain effective partnerships, consult, liaise and negotiate strategically commissioned and evidence-based projects and policy positions with stakeholders for buy in by local government and non-government sectors. Establish and promote organisational project management and evaluation frameworks and processes and ensure that these are embedded into planning and delivery of initiatives. Contribute to and support the senior management team working with staff to ensure their understanding and participation in the unit’s project planning, evaluation and reporting responsibilities. Show less • Manage the development and delivery of projects through strategic coordination, advice, analysis for continuous school and system improvement.• Manage complex strategic projects including initiatives arising from Cabinet, ensure their alignment to outcomes through evaluation practices, and provide progress reporting as required.• Coordinate, research and prepare high level briefs, submissions, reports and correspondence to enable to Minister, Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive to carry out their functions effectively.• Liaise effectively and professionally with internal staff at all levels within the department, as well as external stakeholders, ensuring appropriate information access, management and use.• Manage information collation, analysis and reporting to ensure, accurate, and reliable program and performance activity information.• Provide secretariat support across the division as required Show less

  • Assistant Director- Inclusion Reform

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Advisor Inclusion Reform

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2023