Mahmud
Strategic Communications and Advocacy Specialist
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I help organisations turn complex ideas, evidence and experiences into clear, compelling communication. With extensive experience across international development, humanitarian action and environmental work, I bring together strategic communications, editorial leadership, storytelling and advocacy. My work spans publications and knowledge products, communication strategies, digital content, media and multimedia storytelling.
SELECTED WORKS
SELECTED WORKS
EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL
PHOTOBOOK
PHOTOBOOK
Colours of hope: partnering for rights and dignity is a photographic journey into the lives of displaced Rohingya living in Bangladesh and the communities that host them. The photo book captures the Australian Humanitarian Partnership Consortium's work in Bangladesh and offers a glimpse into how the consortium addresses the ongoing needs of displaced Rohingya and affected host communities.
DOCUMENTARIES
DOCUMENTARIES
Community Leadership
Changing the Game for Nature
Localization
Disability Inclusion
STORIES/BLOGS
STORIES/BLOGS
Op-Ed
Op-Ed
কক্সবাজারকে ‘বয়কট’ করলেই কি এসব সমস্যার সমাধান হয়ে যাবে? [Will Boycotting Cox's Bazar Solve All Its Problems?]
The Op-Ed delves into the pressing issues plaguing Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh's renowned tourist hub, such as security lapses, harassment, overpricing, and insufficient infrastructure. It critiques the notion of boycotting the destination as a response to these problems, arguing that such actions are counterproductive. Instead, the piece advocates for a collaborative approach involving authorities, local stakeholders, and tourists to address the challenges and improve the destination's appeal and sustainability.
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Editorial Officer
(Editorial Coordinator)
Country Focal - Bangladesh
ICIMOD
Oct’24 – Continuing
Communications Manager
(Comms Lead)
CARE Bangladesh
Dec’23 – Oct’24
Advocacy and Communication Specialist
(Consortium Comms Lead)
Caritas Bangladesh
May’22 – May’23
Currently at ICIMOD, I lead editorial work that translates complex technical knowledge into communication people can understand, use, and act on.
Specialist - Communications
(Comms Team Lead)
ACE
Jul’21 – Apr’22
Senior Manager – Communications and Advocacy
(Head of Comms)
World Vision
Apr’21 – Jul’21
Senior Manager – Communication, Media, Advocacy, and CwC
(Head of Comms)
Action Contre la Faim
Feb’20 – Apr’21
I chaired the DFAT–AHP Consortium’s Communication and Advocacy Working Group, leading communication and advocacy strategies for major emergency response programmes. At ACF, I led Communications with Communities, contributing to the Rohingya Joint Response Plan and ACF’s Cox’s Bazar Strategy.
Manager – Communication
(Comms Lead)
Action Contre la Faim
Mar’18 – Jan’20
Wild Learning Officer
(KM Lead)
WildTeam
Dec’15 – Feb’18
Community and Outreach Executive
(Business Development Lead)
HubDhaka
Feb’15 – Nov’15
My commitment to environmental conservation and human development shaped my communications work at WildTeam. As a people-centred communicator, I build strong relationships and work effectively with diverse teams. I bring expertise in communications, advocacy and project management to advancing sustainable development.
Executive, Communications and Operations
Interactive Bangladesh
Jan’14 – Feb’15
Assistant Project Coordinator (part-time)
ETTE, British Council
Jan’10 – Aug’10
SKILLS
SKILLS
Project Management, Coordination, Strategic Communications, Campaign, Outreach, Technical Writing, Content Development, Public Relations, Media Relations, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Crisis Communication, Research, Documentation, Reporting, Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Multilingual (Bangla, English, Bahasa Indonesia).
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Master of Education – Instructional Technology
Specialization: Implementation of e-learning system
Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Jul’11 – Sep’13
Cum laude, Best Graduate
Bachelor of Education (Honors)
Major: STEM
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Jul’04 – May’11
CONTACT
CONTACT
WhatsApp: +880 16 20 36 33 56 | Phone: +977 97 09 06 09 10 | Email: patwary.mahmudalhaq@gmail.com | LinkedIn
Mahmud is currently based in Kathmandu (Nepal Standard Time, UTC+05:45), working Monday to Friday (9 am to 5 pm).
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