ALFRED CHOWDHURY
1 August 2017 Engaged as Advisor (Honorary) with the Turning Point
Foundation (Disabled Friendly Organization).
10 December -2015 Working with Leonard Cheshire Disability Bangladesh (LCDB) To till July 2017 as Chief Executive Officer including HR.
o Planning and design to implement new project activity.
o Donor sourcing, develop relevant concept note, budget preparation.
o Advocacy and campaign with government, civil society, corporate arena to establish disabled peoples value and rights as well as skills development and job inclusion.
o Oversee on-going program implementation status, find out gaps & initiate the corrective measures.
o Financial control and management.
o Network with different government Ministries, Department, INGOs, NGO-AB, Media and Forums.
o Human Resources management and operational administrative management.
o Reporting to Executive Board and Donors.
June -2015 to Worked as a freelancer on developing of organizational fund December-2015 raising documents, i.e. concept note, proposal and profile
preparation for non-government organizations.
June-2012 to Initial Assigned was as a Consultant – External Liaison and
May-2015 Communication cum Acting Bangladesh Country Representative
to initiate registration process and thereafter reassigned role was Head of Administration & HR to make functional all over country programme operation for Danish Refugee Council, Bangladesh. Currently contract close due to insufficient funding and closing project tenure.
o Initiating Bangladesh Government Registration processing with the NGO-AB.
o Securing NGO-AB registration as an INGO for Danish Refugee Council in Bangladesh.
o Conducting field feasibility assessment to introduce the new country program in Bangladesh.
o Conducting partnership assessment and development of operational service rule in compilation of global outlines.
o Initiate staff recruitment, selection, induction, JD preparation, analysis, compensation & benefits and payroll management.
o Partnership agreement management and capacity development.
o Preparing Project Concept Note, Project Profile and Project Proposal in terms raise funds.
o Initiate a livelihood development program in Sirajganj Char dwellers and refugees in Cox’s Bazar through local NGOs in small scale.
o Create familiar environment for the disabled people to get their rights and social value.
o Ensuring disabled social status and including them for getting different benefits and advantages as a human being.
o Maintaining relationship building with different Government Concern Departments, Ministries, NGO-AB, Security Departments, Passport & Immigration Department for expatriates work permit and visas.
o Conducting INGO’s salary survey for national level staff payroll management and report preparation.
o Forecasting initial start up budget preparation and allocation for field implementation.
o Cash flow management, financial status analysis and reporting to donor and government authorities.
o Maintaining financial record keeping and management as a guidance of the Copenhagen head office.
o Monthly update financial reporting to Copenhagen head office.
o Represent DRC in the different external forum and high level
o Financial Management & Development of internal control
Oct’2011- March’2012 Manager Administration & Bangladesh Security Focal point in Room to Read Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka.
o Oversee administrative logistics and event management.
o Supervise transport management.
o Oversee country office procurement and public bidding.
o Oversee Child Education material’s publication.
o Oversee school construction compliance issues.
o Arrangement all lease agreement and vendor contract.
o Oversee child protection, safety and security issues.
o Supervise domestic and Intl air ticketing.
o Act as safety and security focal point in Bangladesh.
o Act as senior management team member.
o Prepares administrative budget.
o Monitor budget implication in operations.
Feb 2008 – Dec’2011 Coordinator, Administration & HRM for Save the Children Sweden-Denmark (SCSD) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Responsible for;
o Oversee different administrative procedures and strengthen the program support service in all aspects.
o Developed Administrative Manual, which consists of Procurement, Assets & Property Management, Store Management and Transport Management Policy.
o Organize staff recruitment, selection, career development and retention plan, proper staff placement, promotion and annual appraisal as well as analysis compensation benefits.
o Updating & development of HR policies to achieve the organization’s objective and retain human resources for building the future career path.
o Ensure to implementation all policies in line effectively in terms of smooth and transparent operation. Supervising support level staff and performance appraisal.
o Planning and organizing learning training in terms of changing environment.
o Organize new staff induction and execution of development programs for staff.
o Developed vendor enlistment document. Monitoring asset inventory.
o Oversee overall procurement and update all leases and other business agreement.
o Managing all Domestic and International Air Ticketing.
o Oversee transport management and inventory as well store management.
o Ensure SCSD PP approval from NGOAB and timely reporting, organizing work permit & Visa for expatriates from Passport & Immigration Department as well as related Ministries.
o Monitoring safety and security in all aspect and ready to handle any adverse situation when arise. Guiding and train subordinate support staff members in improving their skills.
Aug 2007 – Jan 2008 Area Development Program Manager for the World
Vision in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Responsible for;
o Demonstrating leadership and enhance team spirit in the pursuit of organizational objectives. Strategic, transparent and flexible leading in the whole working process. Ensuring the community and team to capable to implement strategic planning that is in line with World Vision Core documents.
o Ensuring high standard of resource mobilization, allocation utilization financial integrity. Accountability in compliance with the World Vision financial policies and procedures.
o Project proposal preparation for ADP’s programme operation.
o Demonstrating Child sponsorship, Health, Education, Agriculture and Economic Development program. Administering to cope with high levels of ambiguity while working towards clarity, understanding and positive change through facilitating discussion, integrating ideas of others.
o Ensuring effective implement of an open communication system that ensure timely flow of information between project and donors, support entities and the National Office.
o Demonstrating lifestyle and values, including quality of integrity, compassion, wisdom, firmness and aptitude for reconciliation and peace and demonstrate commitment to the World Vision Mission, Vision and Values. Annual performance appraisal for all program support staff under jurisdiction.
o Directly participating in the recruitment process. Manpower planning for program operation for fulfilling the organizational objectives. Implementing public awareness activities and educational campaigns for increasing understanding of child rights, human rights and women empowerment.
o Emphasis on impact of domestic child violence; establishing support for survivors of domestic child violence and other human rights abuses. Planning activities, preparing budgets, monitoring the progress of the project, identifying performance constraints and take corrective measures for further development.
o Establishing a network with government and non-government organizations to maximize the financial and technical resources and develop synergies efforts in effectively serving the needs of the community.
Mar 2004 – Jul 2007 Program Director for The Good Earth a national NGO in Dhaka, Bangladesh which was involved in collaborative work with the World Bank and UNICEF for good governance and post flood emergency rehabilitation work for pure drinking water and hygienic sanitation for all.
Responsible for;
o Managing the overall program activity implementation through the program support team.
o Monitoring water and sanitation program in collaboration with UNICEF.
o Initiating for campaign on HIV/AIDS, child rights, women empowerment and good governance in civil society with the World Bank.
o Joint collaborative work with UNICEF on child skill development and nutrition.
o Initiated income generating activity for marginalized community. Reporting to the donor agencies and NGOAB regarding the executed activity status.
o Awareness raising in favour of the disabled people for social justice, status and rights.
o Create space for inclusion in the mainstream social development and active participation to enjoy all benefits and social value.
o Directly oversee Micro Credit Program with ASA and PKSF in the area Camilla, Sirajganj and Chandpur.
o Project document/proposal development and project concept note preparation.
o Monitoring and evaluating micro credit program operational status.
o Managing of the Impact assessment study program for Non Motorolished Transportation, in collaboration with DTCB & World Bank. Monitoring jointly
working with CARITAS Bangladesh on low cost housing program for post flood rehabilitation.
o Facilitating various seminars, workshops and training in skill development for upgrading the human capacity building to achieve the objectives of the organization in a proactive way.
o Initiated income generating activity for marginalized community. Reporting to the donor agencies and NGOAB regarding the executed activity status.
o Managing of the Impact assessment study program for Non Motorolished Transportation, in collaboration with DTCB & World Bank. Monitoring jointly work with CARITAS Bangladesh on low cost housing program for post flood rehabilitation. Facilitating various seminars, workshops and training in skill development for upgrading the human capacity building to achieve the objectives of the organization in a proactive way.
Sept 1995 – Feb 2004 Manager (Head of Administration & HR) for the
HEED Bangladesh in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Responsible for;
o Initiating capacity building training on need based performance.
o Directly overseeing the staff recruitment, promotion, transfer, retrenchment, retirement, calculation compensation and benefits. Orientated and introducing best practices, increasing staff relation and taking motivational activity. Developed staff retention scheme and job evaluation. Executing of different administrative decision where and when necessary.
o Strengthen and ensure effective program implementation support to a sustainable development program operation by overseas marketing.
o Strengthening and ensuring effective program implementation support to on-going activity under 22 program operations in 24 districts around Bangladesh. Organizing all local and overseas purchases for Artificial Limb program & TB & Leprosy Hospital operation.
o Directly oversee communication and media network development.
o Directly supervised support level staff under the administration of all on-going program around Bangladesh.
o Ensuring relevant project approval from different Govt. Authorities i.e. NBR, EPB, BSCIC, DCC, NGO Affairs Bureau & Ministries. Arranging deed of agreement with vendors and the owner of the premises used. Monitoring safety and security measure in all aspects.
o Organizing all local and overseas purchases for artificial limb program operation.
o Executing of different administrative decision where and when necessary.
Jan 1992 – Program Administrator for the Ideas International NGO in
Aug 1995 Bangladesh
Responsible for;
o Conducting social and moral training for the in-house trainers.
o Supervising production schedule & monitoring quality of the product.
o Counseling with the overseas representatives while they visit the production centre to procure the handicrafts products.
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