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Md. Abdul Akher

Areas of Expertise

§      Project Formulation

§      Project Planning

§      Project Evaluation

§      Project Monitoring

§      Project Financing

§      Project Directing

§      Finance Managing

§      Report Writing

§      Holding Meetings & Workshops

§      Fluency in  English

§      Professional Liaison

§      Counseling

§      Staff Training

§      Supervision

§      Rural Development

§      Paper Presentation

§      Computer Literacy

§      Working with strict deadlines

 Personal Information

 

        Nationality            : Bangladeshi

        Resident of           : Bangladesh

        Birth Date             : Aril 02, 1972

        Gender                 :  Male

        Marital Status       : Married with Arjia B Akher

        Dependants           : 3

 

Education

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Macroeconomics Analysis (PGDMA), Department of Economics & Social Sciences, BRAC University, Dhaka, 2009-2010;
  • Masters of Social Sciences (MSS) in Government & Politics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, 1993        (Examination held in 1995 &1996). 2nd Class 1st;
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS) Honors in Government & Politics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1992 (Examination held in 1994). 2nd Class 2nd;
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in Humanities Group, Dinajpur Govt. College, Rajshahi Board, 1989;
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in Science Group, Setabganj Pilot High School, Rajshahi Board, 1987.
Skill
  • Computer Literacy: Internet, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint & MS Project (10 years practiced);
  • Driving: Light Cars, Motor Bike, Jeeps etc with valid license (10 years practiced);
  • Languages: Bangla (excellent), English (excellent) & Hindi (moderate, listening & speaking only)           

Professional Development

  1. Hanoi Medical University, Training on HIV/AIDS & Gender Issues, 2009
  2. Egyptian International Center for Agriculture (EICA), Cairo, Egypt, Training on Project Planning on Rural Development, 2006
  3. BENBAISE, Dhaka, e-Governance Project Management, 2008
  4. TTT, Dhaka, Training on Result Based Project Management, 2007
  5. UNDP, Dhaka, Training on NEX Management, 2007
  6. Ministry of Women & Children Affairs, Government of Bangladesh,Dhaka,Training on Capacity Building for Gender Mainstreaming, 2006
  7. Dhaka University, Training on Population for Govt. Planning Officials, 2004 & 2009
  8. Strengthening Project Portfolio Performances Project, IMED, Dhaka, Training on Project Management, 2004
  9. Strengthening Project Portfolio Performances Project, IMED, Dhaka, Training on Project Analysis, 2003
  10. Georgia State University, USA, Andrew School of Social Sciences, BRAC, Gazipur, Training on Local Govt. Budgeting System, 2005
  11. National Academy for Planning & Development, Dhaka, Training on Sectoral Planning in Bangladesh, 2006
  12. National Academy for Planning & Development, Dhaka, Departmental Training Course for BCS Economic Cadre, 2006
  13. Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center, Savar, Dhaka, 31st Foundation Training Course for the Civil Servants, 2003
  14. Rural Development Academy, Bogra, Attachment Course of FTC at BPATC, 2003
  15. Financial Management Academy, Dhaka, Training on Budgeting System, 2001
  16. Ministry of Labor & Employment,Government of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Training on Eradication of Hazarders Child Labor, 2003
  17. National Academy for Planning & Development, Dhaka, Training on Revenue & Development Budgeting Interface, 2002
  18. World Bank, Dhaka, Training on Food Security Policy, 2005
  19. Janata Bank Training Institute, Dhaka, Foundation Training Course for the Bankers, 1999

 

Professional Experience and Significant Achievements


Senior Assistant Chief (August 2011 - Till Date)

Planning Section-4

Ministry of Education

Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

The Planning Wing of the Ministry of Education is headed by a Chief (Planning). There are two Branches and six Sections there in. Each Branch is headed by a Deputy Chief and the Sections are headed by Senior Assistant Chief/Assistant Chief. I'm posted here in the Planning Section-4. The Section deals with as follows:

  • Making approval processing all the project proposals proposed by the Department of Technical Education, BANBEIS, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Bangladesh Scouts, Bangladesh Girls Guide & National Curriculum & Text Book Board.
  • Making evaluation of all the project proposals proposed by the Department of Technical Education, BANBEIS, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Bangladesh Scouts, Bangladesh Girls Guide & National Curriculum & Text Book Board.
  • Monitoring & making field visit of all the project proposals proposed by the Department of Technical Education, BANBEIS, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Bangladesh Scouts, Bangladesh Girls Guide & National Curriculum & Text Book Board.
  • Releasing funds for all the project proposals proposed by the Department of Technical Education, BANBEIS, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Bangladesh Scouts, Bangladesh Girls Guide & National Curriculum & Text Book Board.


Senior Assistant Chief (August, 2010 - July, 2011)

Jute, Textile & BEPZA Wing

Industry & Energy Division

Bangladesh Planning Commission

Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

 

The Industry & Energy Division is one of the most important division of the Planning Commission. There are five wings in this division. I had been entrusted to perform my responsibilities in the Jute, Textile & BEPZA wing. My main job responsibilities here:

 

  • Evaluation of the Project Proposals come from the Ministry of Jute & Textile and Prime Minister's Office's BEPZA
  • Arranging PEC meetings on the viable project proposals.
  • Evaluation and making comments on the project proposals sent by the Ministry and Office for implementing from their own funds.
  • Holding meetings for scrutinizing the projects proposed by the departments.
  • Participating in the ADP Review and project related other meetings in the Ministries.
  • Inspection and making reports of implementation of the ongoing projects.
  • Preparing ADP allocations for the ongoing projects.


 Senior Assistant Secretary (April - July, 2010)

Chief of Planning Section

Chief of Budget & Development Section (Additional Charge)

Deputy Project Director, Policy Advocacy & Legislative Reform Project (Additional Charge)

Legislative & Parliamentary Affairs Division

Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

 

Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs is now divided in to two Divisions. The Legislative & Parliamentary Affairs Division has been created very recently. As a newly created division it has no permanent setup for planning and development, rather it started with a section of Planning & Budget. The responsibility of the section is to formulate, scrutinize, process for approval, monitoring of implementation & supervise the development projects along with the revenue budget funding. Job responsibility of the Section Chief is as follows:

 

  • Working for formulation of development projects.
  • Providing necessary assistance to prepare development project proposals to the concerned departments.
  • Evaluation and making comments on the project proposals sent by the departments.
  • Holding meetings for scrutinizing the projects proposed by the departments.
  • Inspection and making reports of implementation of the ongoing projects.
  • Releasing funds for the projects.
  • Managing the manpower of the projects.
  • Contributing as the ministry's representative in the Tender Evaluation Committees of various projects.
  • Regularly holding and making minutes the Monthly ADP Review Meetings of the division.
  • Making comments for the Honorable Minister/Advisor on ECNEC/NEC meetings.

Assistant Chief of Planning ( August, 2009 - March 2010)

General Economic Division, Planning Commission

Bangladesh Planning Commission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

 

The General Economic Division (GED) of Planning Commission in Bangladesh is the sole agency for preparing any kind of mid & long term planning of the country. The PRSP (Unlocking the Potentials) for Bangladesh was prepared by the GED. Presently the GED is fully engaged for formulation of the 6th Five Year Plan of Bangladesh. As an Assistant Chief my responsibility includes:

  • Conducting Consultation Meetings with the Head of the Ministries and Divisions for getting the priority of the respective Ministry/ Divisions in the 6th Five year Plan.
  • Providing necessary assistance to the Joint Chief for preparing the Perspective Planning.
  • Evaluation and making comments on the project proposals sent by the Ministries/ Divisins.
  • Participating in the Project Evaluation Committee (PEC) & Special Project Evaluation Committee (SPEC) Meetings as GED's representative and make comments on the Project Documents.


Project Director, Additional Charge (May - July, 2009)

'Establishment of Chittagong Central Jail ' project, Department of Prisons

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

 

'Establishment of Chittagong Central Jail ' project is one of the priority projects of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Chittagong is the second largest city of the country and the existing district jail was established one hundred and twenty five years back. The new central jail was proposed to accommodate a total of 2000 prisoners. Total estimated cost of the project is 690 Million Bangladeshi Taka. Job responsibility as the Project Director was as follows:

 

  • Managing the Finance the project.
  • Managing the project activities.
  • Managing the manpower of the project.
  • Making report to the Ministry and as well as to the Implementation Monitoring & Evaluation Division.
  • Releasing fund to the Public Work Department.
  • Over all look after of the project.
  • Making progress report to the Inspector General of Prison.
  • Holding the meetings of the Project Implementation Committee (PIC)

 

Project Director, Additional Charge (March - April, 2009)

'Construction of Central Jail for the Under-Trial Prisoners at Keraniganj of Dhaka District' project

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

 

'Construction of Central Jail for the Under-Trial Prisoners at Keraniganj of Dhaka District' is the biggest project of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Total estimated cost of the project is 31.70 Billion Bangladeshi Taka. Job responsibility as the Project Director is as follows:

 

  • Managing the Finance the project.
  • Managing the project activities.
  • Managing the manpower of the project.
  • Making report to the Ministry and as well as to the Implementation Monitoring & Evaluation Division.
  • Releasing fund to the Public Work Department.
  • Over all look after of the project.
  • Making progress report to the Inspector General of Prison.
  • Holding the meetings of the Project Implementation Committee (PIC)

 

Deputy Project Director, Additional Charge (February, 2009- August, 2009)

'Community Based Work to Develop Child Protection Mechanisms' project

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

 

The UNICEF is funding for the 'Community Based Work to Develop Child Protection Mechanisms' project. The project aims to address the vulnerable children & their families who are in a risk to be trafficked to the UAE as Camel Jockeys. There was a bilateral MOU between the governments of the UAE and Bangladesh for stopping child-trafficking. The project addresses the issue with the help of three local NGOs (i.e. Bangladesh National Women Lawyers' Association, Dhaka Ahsania Mission & UDDIPON), the Ministry of Home Affairs is the mother implementing agency of the project. Total estimated cost of the project is 130 Million Bangladeshi Taka. Job responsibility as the Deputy Project Director is as follows:

 

  • Managing the Finance the project.
  • Managing the project activities.
  • Managing the manpower of the project.
  • Making report to the Ministry and as well as to the Implementation Monitoring & Evaluation Division.
  • Releasing fund to the partner NGOs.
  • Over all look after of the project.
  • Making progress report to the Inspector General of Prison.
  • Holding the meetings of the Project Implementation Committee (PIC) & Project Steering Committee
  • Making liaison with the development partner, i.e. the UNICEF.
  • Making fore cast of expenditure and fixing targets for the implementing partners.

 

Assistant Chief of Planning (December 2006 - July 2009)

Chief of Planning Section-2

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

 

Ministry of Home Affairs is one of the most important ministries of the Government of Bangladesh. There are only two Planning Sections in the ministry to formulate, scrutinize, process for approval, monitoring of implementation & supervise the development projects along with the revenue budget funding. Planning Section-2 covers all the Development Projects and Revenue Budget Financed Development Programs of the Prisons Department, Bangladesh Rifles, Bangladesh Coast Guard, Department of Immigration & Passport, Department of Narcotics Control and Department of Ansar & VDP. Job responsibility of the Section Chief is as follows:

 

  • Working for formulation of development projects.
  • Providing necessary assistance to prepare development project proposals to the concerned departments.
  • Evaluation and making comments on the project proposals sent by the departments.
  • Holding meetings for scrutinizing the projects proposed by the departments.
  • Inspection and making reports of implementation of the ongoing projects.
  • Releasing funds for the projects.
  • Managing the manpower of the projects.
  • Contributing as the ministry's representative in the Tender Evaluation Committees of various projects.
  • Discharging the duties as the IT focal point of the ministry.
  • Discharging the duties as the member-secretary of the Website Development Committee of MOHA.
  • Regularly holding and making minutes the Monthly ADP Review Meetings of the ministry.
  • Making comments for the Honorable Minister/Advisor on ECNEC/NEC meetings.

 

 

Assistant Chief of Planning (2004-2006)

Chief of Planning & Development Section-5

Rural Development & Co-operative Division, Ministry of LGRD&C, Government of Bangladesh

 

The Rural Development & Co-operative Division is one of the two divisions of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development & Co-operatives (LGRD). There are six Planning & Development Sections in the division to formulate, scrutinize, process for approval, monitoring of implementation & supervise the development projects. Planning & Development Section-5 covers all the Development Projects of Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB). Job responsibility of the Section Chief is as follows:

 

§         Working for formulation of development projects.

§         Providing necessary assistance to prepare development project proposals to the BRDB.

§         Evaluation and making comments on the project proposals sent by the BRDB.

§         Holding meetings for scrutinizing the projects proposed by the BRDB.

§         Inspection and making reports of implementation of the ongoing projects.

§         Contributing as the ministry's representative in the Tender Evaluation Committees of various projects.

§         Discharging the duties as the WID (women in development) focal point of the ministry.

§         Discharging the duties as the Tree Plantation Focal Point of the Division.

§         Making comments for the Honorable Minister/Advisor on ECNEC/NEC meetings.

 

 

Assistant Chief of Planning (April 2004 - August 2004)

Chief of Planning Section-3

Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

 

Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is responsible to promote and conserve the nation's culture and heritage in particular. it's another responsibility is to promote the tribal culture as well. There are three Planning Sections in the ministry to formulate, scrutinize, process for approval, monitoring of implementation & supervise the development projects along with the revenue budget funding. Planning Section-3 covers all the Development Projects and Revenue Budget Financed Development Programs of the Public Library Department, Archeological Department, Bangladesh Folk Art & Crafts Foundation, Tribal Cultural Academy, Rangamati, Bandarban and Cox's Bazaar Cultural Center. Job responsibility of the Section Chief is as follows:

 

§         Working for formulation of development projects.

§         Providing necessary assistance to prepare development project proposals to the concerned departments.

§         Evaluation and making comments on the project proposals sent by the departments.

§         Holding meetings for scrutinizing the projects proposed by the departments.

§         Inspection and making reports of implementation of the ongoing projects.

§         Releasing funds for the projects.

§         Managing the manpower of the projects.

§         Contributing as the ministry's representative in the Tender Evaluation Committees of various projects.

§         Discharging the duties as the WID (women in development) focal point of the ministry.

§         Regularly holding and making minutes the Monthly ADP Review Meetings of the ministry.

§         Making comments for the Honorable Minister/Advisor on ECNEC/NEC meetings.

 

 

Assistant Director (September 2002 - March 2004)

IMED, Ministry of Planning, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

 

The Implementation Monitoring & Evaluation Division (IMED) is the central monitoring organ of all development projects of the Government of Bangladesh. IMED belongs to the Ministry of Planning. There are several sections and sub-sector and sectors in the division. Social Sector comprises with three sub-sectors. Under the Sub-Sector-1, the Monitoring & Evaluation Section-2 covers all the Development Projects of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Liberation War Affairs and Ministry of Women & Children Affairs. Job responsibility of the Section Chief is as follows:

 

  •  Monitoring of the development projects.
  • Making Terminal Evaluation of the completed projects.
  • Evaluation and making comments on the project proposals sent by the Ministries.
  • Holding Cost Rationalization Meetings for pruning the projects proposed by the departments.
  • Representing the IMED in the Project Steering Committees, Project Implementation Committees, Project Evaluation Committees and Special Project Evaluation Committees.
  • Inspecting the implementation of the Development Projects and making reports of them to the Honorable Secretary/ Minister.
  • Making comments for the Honorable Minister/Advisor on ECNEC/NEC meetings.

  

Assistant Chief of Planning (May 2001 - August 2002)

Chief of Planning Section-4

Ministry of Youth & Sports, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

 

Ministry of Youth & Sports of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is responsible to promote sports and development of the youth by facilitating potentialities for local and foreign job markets and making self employment opportunities. The ministry has developed some departments and organizations for the youths. Youth Development Department, National Sports Council, Directorate of Sports and the Bangladesh Krira Shiksha Protishthan, BKSP (Bangladesh Institute of Sports) are administered by the ministry of Youth & Sports. There are four Planning Sections in the ministry to formulate, scrutinize, process for approval, monitoring of implementation & supervise the development projects along with the revenue budget funding. Planning Section-4 covers all the Development Projects and Revenue Budget Financed Development Programs of the Directorate of Sports. Job responsibility of the Section Chief is as follows:

 

§         Working for formulation of development projects.

§         Providing necessary assistance to prepare development project proposals to the concerned departments.

§         Evaluation and making comments on the project proposals sent by the departments.

§         Holding meetings for scrutinizing the projects proposed by the departments.

§         Inspection and making reports of implementation of the ongoing projects.

§         Releasing funds for the projects.

§         Managing the manpower of the projects.

§         Contributing as the ministry's representative in the Tender Evaluation Committees of various projects.

§         Discharging the duties as the WID (women in development) focal point of the ministry.

§         Regularly holding and making minutes the Monthly ADP Review Meetings of the ministry.

§         Making comments for the Honorable Minister/Advisor on ECNEC/NEC meetings.

 

 

Officer (October 1998 - 2001)

Janata Bank Ltd, B B Road Corporate Branch, Narayanganj

 

The Janata Bank Limited is the second largest nationalized commercial bank of Bangladesh. Recently it has been made a limited company. The bank has more than 1000 branches all over the country. There are some Corporate Branches for corporate services in the important places of business. BB Road Corporate Branch is the second oldest branch of the bank and one of the busiest corporate branches. Job responsibility as an officer is as follows:

 

§         Working for managing the remittance inflow of the Branch.

§         Providing necessary assistance to the Deputy General Manager of the Branch.

§         Performing as the Head of Deposits Section of the Branch.

§         Holding meetings for Clearing House settlements.

§         Performing as the Head of Accounts Section of the Branch.

§         Performing as the Head of Bills Section of the Branch.

§         Performing as the Head of Foreign Remittance Section of the Branch.

 

 

Marketing Research Officer (1996 - September 1998)

Marketing Research Department

AKIJ GROUP

 Dhaka Tobacco Industries is one of the leading tobacco manufacturing and marketing company in Bangladesh. It produces and markets the number one popular cigarette NAVY in Bangladesh market. As the head of the Marketing Research Department of the group my Job responsibility was as follows:

 

§         Working with strict deadlines for Launching new brand in the market.

§         Providing necessary assistance for procurement of the Group of Company.

§         Making competitive analysis of the brands.

§         Making marketing plans and suggestions for new products.

§         Conducting surveys for getting consumers opinions on new and current brands.

§         Making Sales target plans.

§         Monitoring of Sales and Marketing.

§         Conducting training programs for newly recruited marketing officials.

§         Keeping eyes on the market prices' ups and downs.

§         Visiting markets and making reports to the Chairman of the group.

 

Countries Traveled

 Abu Dhabi (2006), Dubai (2008), Egypt (2006), India (1979, 1981, 1982), Kenya (2008), Malawi (2008), Malaysia (2007), Singapore (2009), Thailand (2008), Vietnam (2009) & Zambia (2008).

 

References

 

Dr Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury

Secretary

Ministry of Education

Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka-1000

 

Sarder Ilias Hossain

Chief (Planning)

Ministry of Education

Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka-1000

Telephone: +8801819 488 600 (cell)


Cliford W. Msiska

National Director

Paralegal Advisory Services Institute

ADL House, P.O. Box 30311, Lilongwe 3, Malawi.

Telephone: +265(0)1 770141 (work), +265(0)1 770142 (work), +265(0)9 953451 (cell)

E-mail: pas-msiska@sdnp.org.mw