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1.       Name of Assignment: Leveraging Technology to Reduce Public Health Harm of Brick Kilns in Bangladesh

Date and Period: February 2023 – Ongoing
Location: Covering 43 districts in Bangladesh
Client: National University of Singapore

Project Features: The project aimed to mitigate the public health and environmental impacts of brick kiln emissions in Bangladesh by leveraging technology to enhance monitoring and regulatory enforcement. It involved the development and implementation of a pilot brick kiln tracker and a real-time dashboard to identify high-pollution kilns, coupled with an accountability system to improve oversight by Department of Environment (DOE) officials. The study included pilot surveys, comprehensive baseline surveys, and longitudinal data collection across 43 districts, targeting brick kiln managers and owners to assess industry practices and pollution levels. The initiative also featured a randomized control trial (RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness of information and accountability mechanisms in driving enforcement actions and reducing emissions, providing evidence-based insights to inform environmental policy and stakeholder collaboration in Bangladesh.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Designed and implemented a pilot brick kiln tracker, customizing it to monitor emissions and assess environmental impact across Bangladesh.

• Led a pilot workshop and survey with 30 Department of Environment (DOE) officials in February 2023, testing the tracker’s usability and gathering initial feedback.

• Developed and executed pilot baseline surveys with 150 brick kiln managers and owners in April 2023, collecting data on operational practices and pollution levels.

• Managed comprehensive baseline surveys across all districts, engaging 1700 brick kiln managers and owners to build a robust dataset on kiln emissions.

• Created and maintained a real-time dashboard, providing actionable insights on high-pollution kilns to support DOE enforcement efforts.

• Integrated an accountability system into the dashboard and oversaw its testing with 25 randomly selected DOE officials to evaluate enforcement improvements.

• Coordinated the expansion of the brick kiln tracker to 43 districts, ensuring technical accuracy and scalability with support from the technical team.

• Provided operational and analytical support for a randomized control trial (RCT), designing survey instruments and managing data collection to assess the impact of information and accountability systems.

• Organized and facilitated training sessions for 50 DOE officials and 20 stakeholders, enhancing their ability to use the dashboard and accountability tools effectively.

• Conducted a pre-rollout workshop with DOE officials, assessing their readiness and refining the intervention based on their input.

• Supervised longitudinal data collection, including two follow-up surveys and an endline survey over two years, achieving a 90% response rate through meticulous field oversight.

• Collaborated with researchers from the National University of Singapore and University of Nottingham, as well as DOE officials, to ensure rigorous study design and high-quality implementation.

• Engaged with the Bangladesh Brick Manufacturing Owner’s Association, securing their cooperation for data collection and fostering policy dialogue.

Sample Size: Managers – 1850 and workers – 12000 (multiple rounds)

PIs: Dr. Martin Mattsson, Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore, Email: martin.mattsson@nus.edu.sg  

2.       Name of Assignment: Impact assessment plan for the Char Development and Settlement Project IV (CDSP IV)

Date and Period: Listing Survey: 28th November 2024 – 9th December 2024; Pilot Survey: 29th December 2024 – 6th January 2025; Main Survey: 21st January 2025 – 13th February 2025
Location: Companigonj, Hatiya, Subarnachar Upazila of Noakhali district, Chattogram Division, Bangladesh
Client:  International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and International Fund For Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Project Features: The project focused on evaluating the impact of the Char Development and Settlement Project IV (CDSP IV) in reducing poverty and hunger among communities on newly accreted coastal chars in Noakhali District, Bangladesh. It targeted five key chars—Char Nangulia, Noler Char, Caring Char, Urir Char, and Char Ziauddin—aiming to assess improvements in livelihoods through a comprehensive impact assessment. The study involved a multi-phase survey approach, including a listing survey, a pilot survey, and a main survey, conducted across Companigonj, Hatiya, and Subarnachar Upazilas. Leveraging tools like Survey Solutions (SuSo) and SurveyCTO, the project ensured efficient data collection and management, engaging 2580 households and 100 communities in the listing phase, with 40 households surveyed in the pilot and 2002 households in the main survey. The assessment provided critical insights into the socio-economic outcomes of CDSP IV, supporting evidence-based strategies for sustainable development in Bangladesh’s coastal zone.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Designed and developed data collection templates using Survey Solutions (SuSo) and SurveyCTO, ensuring streamlined data entry and management for the CDSP IV impact assessment.

• Conducted the listing survey across Companigonj, Hatiya, and Subarnachar Upazilas, overseeing the enumeration of 2580 households and 100 communities from 28th November 2024 to 9th December 2024.

• Led the pilot survey from 29th December 2024 to 6th January 2025, managing the survey of 40 households across 4 communities to test data collection protocols and refine methodologies.

• Supervised the main survey from 21st January 2025 to 13th February 2025, coordinating the collection of data from 2002 households and 68 communities to assess livelihood improvements in the targeted chars.

• Assigned and guided 3 field monitoring officers to provide ongoing support, ensuring high-quality data collection throughout the project duration.

• Managed a field team of 61 enumerators, 10 supervisors, and 1 field manager, maintaining strict quality control and achieving a 95% response rate across all survey phases.

• Cleaned, merged, and organized multiple datasets using Stata, ensuring data accuracy and consistency for analysis.

• Prepared and submitted daily update reports to senior management and delivered both raw and cleaned datasets to Principal Investigators (PIs) for further evaluation.

• Collaborated with IFPRI and IFAD researchers to align survey design with project objectives, focusing on poverty reduction and secure livelihoods in Noakhali District’s coastal chars.

• Monitored data quality by conducting regular checks and coordinating with supervisors to address discrepancies during fieldwork in real-time.

Sample Size: Listing Survey: 2580 households and 100 communities; Pilot Survey: 40 households from 4 communities; Main Survey: 2002 households and 68 communities.

PIs: Alan de Brauw, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI, Email: A.DEBRAUW@cgiar.org

3.       Name of Assignment: Incentivized Survey on EZ Bike Battery Market Preferences

Date and Period: Pilot 1: 29th May 2024 – 5th June 2024; Pilot 2: 14th January 2025 – 23rd January 2025; Main Survey: March 2025 to June 2025
Location: Dhaka and Bogura, Bangladesh
Client: Stanford University and Asia Development Bank (ADB)

Project Features: The project aimed to assess consumer preferences for higher-quality lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries used in EZ bikes, focusing on gathering insights to inform market strategies and improve battery purchasing decisions among users. The study involved two pilot surveys and a main survey, engaging both bike owner-drivers and owner-lessors.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Designed and implemented a four-phase incentivized survey to assess consumer preferences for different types of bike batteries.

• Led the design and execution of two pilot surveys, with sample size 1200 participants.

• Organized and facilitated focus group discussions to gather qualitative insights on battery usage, purchase behavior, and consumer preferences.

• Conducted Pilot 1 with 100 EZ bike users in Dhaka and Bogura, focusing on both bike owner-drivers and owner-lessors who purchased batteries within the past year. And for the mail survey – a total 1000 survey has been conducted.

• Managed a field team of 40 enumerators, 8 supervisor, and 8 backchecker, achieving a 30% backcheck rate and a 25% audio audit rate for quality control.

• Utilized SurveyCTO as the primary tool for data collection, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in capturing survey responses.

• Ensured high-quality data by cleaning, organizing, and maintaining strict quality control throughout the analysis and reporting stages.

• Contributed insights and recommendations for policy improvements in Bangladesh's electric three-wheeler battery market.

Sample Size:

• Pilot 1: 100 participants

• Pilot 2: 100 participants

• Main Survey: 1000 Participants

PIs: Dr. Amrita Kundu, Assistant Professor, Georgetown University, Email: ak1924@georgetown.edu and Erica Plambeck, Professor, Stanford University, Email: elp@stanford.edu

4.       Name of assignment or project: Air Pollution and Worker Productivity

Date and period: December 2022 to March 2024

Location: Bangladesh (Dhaka & Narayanganj)

Client: University of California, San Diego and University of Colorado Denver

The main project features: The primary focus of our project is to enhance worker productivity in Bangladesh by implementing air purifiers and assessing the willingness of workers to pay for these purification devices. We aim to understand the impact of improved air quality on productivity and the economic feasibility of such interventions. This study addresses a critical issue by exploring the nexus between air pollution and workforce efficiency in a real-world setting.

Positions held: Senior Project Associate

Activities performed: As a Senior Project Associate, my role encompasses client engagement, team coordination, extensive data management, survey form development, data cleaning, and timely reporting to ensure the project's successful execution and delivery of meaningful insights.

PI name: Teevrat Garg, Associate Professor, UC San Diego, teevrat@ucsd.edu, and Maulik Jagnani, Assistant Professor of Environmental Economics, The Fletcher School, Tufts University, maulik.jagnani@tufts.edu

5.       Name of Assignment: Household Air Filter Project

Date and Period: Pilot Phase: December 2022 – May 2023; Main Project: June 2023 – March 2025 (Including Additional Survey)
Location: Pallabi and Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Client: University of California, San Diego

Project Features: This project aimed to assess the impact of air purifiers on health outcomes in Dhaka and evaluate the willingness to pay (WTP) for purchasing air purifiers. The study involved a pilot survey with 40 households, a scale-up phase covering 1,000 households, and an additional survey with 2,500 households to test various treatment conditions related to air pollution awareness and air quality improvements. The study included randomized treatment and control groups, health assessments, air quality monitoring, and data reconciliation using automated processes.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Conducted a pilot survey with 40 households to refine the survey methodology before full-scale implementation.

• Designed and executed baseline and endline surveys with 1,000 households, supplemented by an additional survey covering 2,500 households.

• Developed training materials, field protocols, and enumerator manuals in collaboration with Principal Investigators.

• Trained 42 enumerators, including 6 for the pilot phase and 36 for the scale-up phase.

• Created and managed SurveyCTO data collection templates for efficient survey execution.

• Randomized treatment and control group assignments using a tablet-based coin-flip method.

• Distributed air quality monitors and air purifiers to selected treatment groups and monitored changes in indoor air quality and health conditions.

• Conducted health tests to assess the impact of air purifiers on respiratory health.

• Developed Python-based scripts to automate real-time air monitor data downloads from API dashboards.

• Managed, cleaned, and merged multiple datasets using Stata for accurate data analysis.

• Designed Power BI dashboards for monitoring survey progress and reporting key findings.

• Provided daily updates and submitted clean and raw data along with detailed field reports to the Principal Investigators.

PI Names: Teevrat Garg, Associate Professor, University of California San Diego
Email: teevrat@ucsd.edu; Maulik Jagnani, Assistant Professor of Environmental Economics, The Fletcher School, Tufts University, Email: maulik.jagnani@tufts.edu

6.   Name of Assignment: Data Collection, Entry, and Situation Analysis of Waste Management in Bangladesh’s Health Facilities

Client: USAID, MTaPS (The Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services) Program
Area of Work: 6 districts, including Dhaka
Date and Period: January 2025 – February 2025 (2 months)
Positions Held: Study Coordinator

Project Summary: The project involved conducting a Situation Analysis of Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) across 41 selected health facilities in Bangladesh. It included examining current practices for waste generation, segregation, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal. The assessment covered both hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling in public and private healthcare settings. Data was collected using the WHO Rapid Assessment Tool, and surveys were conducted across various health facility types, including Medical Colleges, District Hospitals, and NGO Clinics. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were carried out to identify gaps and challenges. The study also supported the development of updated policies, frameworks, and strategies to strengthen national capacities for healthcare waste management.

Activities Performed:

• Managed field team hiring and training

• Prepared data collection protocol and manual

• Oversaw data collection and ensured quality control

• Handled data cleaning and ensured timely submission of clean data to the client.

POC: Mst. Farhana Akter, Senior Technical Advisor, MTapS Email: makter@mtapsprogram.org, Phone: +8801711239667

7.       Name of assignment or project: Skills in the Enterprises Contribute to Growth in Bangladesh

Date and period: April 2024 to February 2025

Location: Bangladesh (Dhaka Metropolitan area)

Client: University of Minnesota, University of California -San Diego, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

The main project features: The project aims to conduct a comprehensive survey of the manufacturing sector within the Dhaka metropolitan area, focusing on understanding the role of skills in enterprise growth. A representative sample of 200 establishments will be surveyed, encompassing approximately 1,600 workers and 400 managers. Data collection will involve a systematic process, including short-listing surveys at the firm level to identify job titles, followed by the random selection of survey respondents. Each survey is expected to take approximately 30-45 minutes and will utilize a questionnaire modeled on the US O*NET Skills questionnaire, measuring the importance and level of 35 distinct skill dimensions relevant to job performance. The project will encompass establishments of various sizes, employing two potential sampling methods - geo-sampling and industry-firm size combinations - to ensure comprehensive representation across the sector in Dhaka. The project phases, including the listing survey, pilot survey, and main survey, are scheduled to commence in April/June 2024, with ARCED providing support in developing the data collection framework for each phase.

Positions held: Research Associate

Activities performed: In my role as a Research Associate, I have been actively engaged in various aspects of the project, contributing to its smooth execution and success. A significant part of my responsibilities involved supervising field activities, ensuring that all procedures were followed diligently and timelines were adhered to. I have also maintained regular communication with the Principal Investigators, providing them with updates on project progress and addressing any concerns or issues that arose during the project. Additionally, I played a key role in managing a skilled research team, providing guidance and support to ensure their effectiveness in carrying out their tasks. One of my primary tasks was designing data collection forms using SurveyCTO, tailored to the specific requirements of the project, to ensure comprehensive data capture. Moreover, I have been actively involved in ensuring data quality through rigorous cleaning and organization of collected data, minimizing errors and inconsistencies. Throughout the project, I have prepared detailed field challenge reports, documenting any obstacles encountered during data collection and proposing effective solutions to overcome them.

PI name: Loukas Karabarbounis, University of Minnesota, loukas@umn.edu,

Munseob Lee, University of California, San Diego, munseoblee@ucsd.edu and Claudia Macaluso, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, cmacaluso.econ@gmail.com

8.   Name of Assignment: Endline Study for Bangladesh Garments Whistleblowing Escrow

Date and Period: October 2022 – December 2024
Location: Dhaka, Savar, Narayanganj, Comilla, Chittagong – multiple locations across Bangladesh
Client: Columbia Business School, Princeton University, Ben Gurion University of the Negev

Project Features: The project involves conducting endline surveys to evaluate the impact of a whistleblowing escrow mechanism for worker protection in the Bangladesh garment industry. This includes managing surveys across multiple rounds, training administrators, and ensuring transparency in compensation and reporting.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Conducted comprehensive endline surveys with 6,700 workers across the apparel industry in multiple locations.

• Developed training materials, field protocols, and manuals for survey administrators to standardize procedures across all sites.

• Established and conducted on-site training programs in 89 selected factories, preparing staff to administer surveys and manage whistleblowing mechanisms.

• Ensured proper implementation of the reporting escrow mechanism to ensure transparency and proper use for worker protection.

• Prepared factory environments to ensure conditions were conducive to training and survey administration.

• Managed and cleaned collected survey data using appropriate data management tools to ensure quality and consistency.

• Administered compensation to participating workers in line with project requirements, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

• Used random selection processes for survey participants and examination segments to ensure representative and unbiased sampling.

• Compiled a detailed field report summarizing findings and submitted both clean and raw survey data to Principal Investigators for further analysis.

Sample Size: 6,700 workers from the RMG/apparel industry (multiple rounds)

PI: Laura Boudreau, Assistant Professor of Business Economics Division, Columbia University, Email: l.boudreau@columbia.edu

9.   Name of Assignment: Final Evaluation of “Strengthening Household Opportunity through Youth Engagement (SHOYE)” Project

Date and Period: December 2024 (1 month)
Location: Ulipur Upazila, Kurigram District, Bangladesh
Client: Mahideb Jubo Somaj Kallayan Somity (MJSKS)
Project Features: The SHOYE project aimed to address socio-economic challenges faced by marginalized youth and adolescents in Kurigram through vocational training, life skills education, and income-generating activities. The project promoted gender equity and fostered community collaboration, contributing to SDGs related to poverty reduction and inclusive economic growth.
Positions Held: Study Coordinator
Activities Performed:

• Reviewed project documents and developed an inception report outlining the evaluation methodology.

• Designed and validated survey instruments, recruited and trained data collectors, and conducted pilot testing.

• Conducted structured surveys with 204 youth and 204 adolescents, along with 6 FGDs, 4 case studies, and 7 KIIs with community leaders and project staff.

• Monitored vocational training programs, IGAs, and social campaigns to ensure alignment with project objectives.

• Analyzed quantitative data using statistical software and conducted thematic coding of qualitative data to identify success stories.

• Compared baseline and endline data to assess project outcomes and provide actionable recommendations.

• Engaged stakeholders through workshops and presented findings at a national-level workshop.

Sample Size: 204 youth and 204 adolescents
Point of Contact (POC): Shyamal Chandra Sarker, Deputy Director, MJSKS
Email: shoyepm.mjsks@gmail.com, Mobile: +8801713-773898

10.   Name of Assignment: Impact Evaluation of an Intervention Aimed at Improving the Targeting of the Old Age Allowance (OAA)

Date and Period: 2023–2024 (16 months)
Location: 6 districts in the Rangpur division (Dinajpur, Gaibandha, Nilphamari, Panchagarh, Rangpur, Thakurgaon) and 8 districts in the Rajshahi division (Sirajgonj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Natore, Naogaon, Joypurhat, Chapainawabganj, Bogra), Bangladesh. Covered a total of 39 Unions.
Client: University of Bremen, Germany

Project Features: This impact evaluation assessed the effectiveness of the Old Age Allowance (OAA) program in Bangladesh. The study focused on re-interviewing 2,000 current OAA recipients and 2,000 non-recipients, selected from 7,956 individuals who previously filled in Eligibility Information Cards (EIC) during the project’s first phase. The survey included household members of elderly respondents to gain comprehensive insights into the program’s impact.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Conducted a large-scale survey, interviewing 3,687 elderly individuals and additional household members.

• Developed and maintained SurveyCTO online forms for efficient data collection.

• Assigned monitoring officers to oversee field activities and ensure proper survey implementation.

• Managed, cleaned, and merged multiple datasets using Stata for accuracy and usability.

• Designed dashboards using Power BI for real-time survey monitoring and reporting.

• Coordinated with field managers, data entry officers, project assistants, and supervisors to ensure smooth survey execution.

• Provided daily progress reports to stakeholders and submitted final data and do-files to the client.

PI Name: Heiner Salomon, Doctoral Researcher, Bremen University, Email: heiner.salomon@gmail.com

11.    Name of assignment or project: Trade-offs between Price, Information, and Reputation by Dealers in a Circular Economy: An Audit Study in the Electric Three-Wheeler Battery Market in Bangladesh

Date and period: January 2023 to January 2025.

Location: Bangladesh (Dhaka Division)

Client: Georgetown University and Stanford University

The main project features: Its primary objectives are twofold: firstly, to assess the prevalence of misinformation and a lack of transparency within the electric three-wheeler battery market in Bangladesh and secondly, to develop sustainable solutions aimed at mitigating health risks associated with these batteries while ensuring their quality assurance. This multifaceted endeavor delves into the complex dynamics of the market, where pricing, information dissemination, and reputation management play pivotal roles. Through meticulous data collection, analysis, and stakeholder engagement, we aspire to shed light on important issues within this market and pave the way for positive change.

Positions held: Research Associate

Activities performed: I have been actively involved in supervising field activities, communicating with Principal Investigators, and managing a skilled research team. I have designed data collection forms using SurveyCTO, ensured data quality through cleaning and organization, and prepared field challenge reports. Engaging with stakeholders in the battery market has provided valuable insights, and I have maintained strict quality control throughout data analysis and reporting. Additionally, I have contributed to the formulation of sustainable solutions and policy recommendations to improve transparency and quality in Bangladesh's electric three-wheeler battery market.

PI name: Dr. Amrita Kundu, Assistant Professor, Georgetown University, email: ak1924@georgetown.edu, and Erica Plambeck, Professor, Stanford University, elp@stanford.edu

12.   Name of Assignment: Capacity-Building Training Program on Power BI for NRC Bangladesh

Date and Period: September 2024 - October 2024 (2 months)
Location: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Client: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Bangladesh
Project Features: The project focused on building the data visualization and analytics skills of NRC staff in Cox’s Bazar, aiming to improve operational efficiency and strategic planning. 25 participants from various NRC departments attended the training, which emphasized Microsoft Power BI’s practical application in real-world contexts.
Positions Held: Training Coordinator
Activities Performed:

• Developed a tailored two-day training program to meet NRC’s operational needs.

• Created user manuals, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides for continued learning.

• Assessed participants’ baseline knowledge before the training and refined content accordingly.

• Delivered interactive training sessions on Power BI fundamentals, data modeling, DAX functions, and Power Query transformations.

• Led hands-on exercises using NRC-relevant datasets to ensure practical application of skills.

• Evaluated knowledge improvement through pre- and post-training assessments, showing a 38% increase in technical proficiency.

• Compiled a detailed training report with outcomes, participant feedback, and recommendations for future capacity-building initiatives.

Sample Size: 25 NRC staff participants
Point of Contact (POC): Mosfiqur Rahman Abir, Logistics Assistant, NRC Bangladesh
Phone: +880 1829685810, Email: mosfiqur.abir@nrc.no

13.   Name of Assignment: Does Trade with Multinationals Induce Greener Production? Evidence from the Bangladesh Fashion Industry

Date and Period: June 2022 – October 2024 (2 years)
Location: Bangladesh
Client: International Growth Centre and Murata Science Foundation

Project Features: The study aimed to analyze how trade with multinational companies affects the environmental practices of the Bangladesh fashion industry, focusing on water quality and garment production practices. The research involved large-scale data cleaning and analysis of environmental and industry datasets.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Cleaned and processed a large volume of raw, monthly datasets from the Department of Environment on the water quality of relevant rivers in Bangladesh from 2010 to 2019, creating a consolidated dataset for Principal Investigators.

• Mapped out rivers and relevant garment factories using QGIS for visualization purposes.

• Cleaned and matched raw datasets of Bangladeshi RMG exporters and their clients (fashion brands), ensuring consistency.

• Created a dataset with geographic coordinates of relevant exporters and 127 water quality monitoring stations to support the study.

• Developed a SurveyCTO form to conduct a pilot study, collaborating with Principal Investigators to ensure smooth survey implementation.

• Conducted a pilot survey with the management personnel of a garment factory to test the survey tools.

• Conducted field visits with Principal Investigators to better understand the field environment and data collection challenges.

• Managed data cleaning, de-identification, and integrity checks for the pilot data using Stata.

• Submitted the clean data to Principal Investigators for refining survey tools for the main survey.

Sample Size: 13,039 firms (data on RMG exporters)

PI: Haruka Takayama, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University at Albany, Email: htakayama@albany.edu

14.   Name of assignment or project: Baseline Study of Strengthening Community Preparedness, Rapid Response, and Recovery in Bangladesh

Date and period: July 2024 to September 2024

Location: Community People (270 Households) in Barguna, Barishal, and Gaibandha

Client: Oxfam in Bangladesh

The main project features: The "Baseline Study of Strengthening Community Preparedness, Rapid Response, and Recovery in Bangladesh" (ACT II project), commissioned by Oxfam, assessed disaster management capacities in Barisal, Barguna, and Gaibandha. The study utilized household surveys, Focus Group Discussions, and interviews to evaluate disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. It identified significant disparities, with Gaibandha showing strong community engagement and preparedness, while Barguna lagged in early warning systems and participation. Recommendations included strengthening local disaster management committees, improving early warning systems, and enhancing financial literacy and household resilience. The study provided crucial insights to guide disaster management strategies across vulnerable regions of Bangladesh.

Positions held: Data Analyst

Activities performed: I was responsible for managing and analyzing large datasets collected from the target regions of Barisal, Barguna, and Gaibandha. I processed both quantitative data from household surveys and qualitative data from Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), In-Depth Interviews (IDIs), and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs). My role involved cleaning and preparing the data for statistical analysis to identify trends and disparities in disaster preparedness, community resilience, and socio-economic factors. I used statistical software to generate insights, highlighting key gaps in early warning systems, financial preparedness, and community engagement across the regions. In collaboration with the project team, I contributed to the development of evidence-based recommendations aimed at strengthening disaster management committees, improving early warning infrastructure, and promoting financial literacy programs. I also supported the preparation of the final report, ensuring that the data-driven insights aligned with the study's objectives and provided actionable recommendations for enhancing disaster resilience.

PI name: Mosammat Saida Begum, Senior Programme Officer, Oxfam in Bangladesh, mbegum@oxfam.org.uk, Cell: +8801777741467

15.   Name of assignment or project: Pre-primary education initiative: Role in access and quality of primary education in Bangladesh

Date and period: October 2023 to September 2024.

Location: Bangladesh (Dhaka, Gazipur and Mymensingh)

Client: Mohammad Kamruzzaman Kalam, Education Specialist, Sesame Workshop Bangladesh.

The main project features: The study, designed for a PhD thesis, aimed to evaluate the present scenario and effectiveness of pre-primary education initiatives in enhancing the access and quality of primary education in Bangladesh. Focused on three specific research questions, the study first sought to understand the current state of pre-primary education within the country. It then examined the role of these educational initiatives in increasing access to primary education, and finally, evaluated their contribution to improving the quality of primary education. Conducted across the Dhaka, Gazipur, and Mymensingh districts, the research involved approximately 400 Grade 2 students from government primary schools. Various methods were utilized, including short interviews and assessments in Bangla and Math, key informant interviews with children's parents, head teachers, and subject teachers, as well as observations of classroom environments and school premises. Additionally, the study collected data on school performance metrics such as student results, dropout rates, and attendance, using online surveys facilitated through KoboToolbox and analyzed via the Stata software application.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: As the Study Coordinator for this comprehensive research project, I was actively involved in multiple facets of the study's execution. My responsibilities included the preparation and translation of research tools to ensure clarity and cultural relevance for the local context. I managed the recruitment process, carefully selecting and then training field staff to carry out the data collection efficiently and ethically. Throughout the project, I oversaw field operations, ensuring adherence to the study protocol and addressing any challenges that arose during the implementation phase. In addition to managing the logistics, I was responsible for the meticulous process of data cleaning and analysis, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the findings. Finally, I synthesized the collected data and insights into a detailed final report, presenting the outcomes and implications of the study to stakeholders and the academic community.

PI name: Mohammad Kamruzzaman Kalam, Education Specialist, Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, Email: Kamruzzaman.Kalam@sesame.org, Phone: 01664-164232

16.   Name of Assignment: Impact Evaluation: Establishment of Two Self-Contained 10-Kilowatt FM Radio Stations at Mymensingh & Gopalganj

Client: Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED)
Location: Mymensingh and Gopalganj, Bangladesh
Sponsoring Ministry/Department: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Project Summary: The project involves the establishment of two 10-kilowatt FM radio stations in Mymensingh and Gopalganj. The stations aim to enhance radio broadcasting quality and contribute to the socio-economic development of the local community. It aligns with the vision of "Digital Bangladesh" and supports SDGs, empowering women, advancing child education, and providing local communities with valuable information.

Position Held: Study Coordinator

Activities Performed:

• Designed data collection instruments and coordinated field data collection activities.

• Conducted FGDs, IDIs, and case studies to assess project impact.

• Supervised data entry, cleaning, and quality control.

• Visited project areas to monitor progress and ensure quality implementation.

• Coordinated surveys and field visits, collaborating with experts and stakeholders.

• Conducted training sessions for data collectors, ensuring adherence to protocols.

• Supervised and supported field teams during data collection.

• Assisted in writing reports and facilitated the review process with IMED/Technical Committees.

• Participated in dissemination workshops and revised reports based on feedback.

• Monitored procurement compliance with PPA-2006 and PPR-2008.

• Assessed project progress and provided recommendations for improvement.

• Conducted a SWOT analysis and provided recommendations to overcome project challenges.

Point of Contact (POC): Engr. Md. Fakhrul Haider Chowdhury, Team Leader
Email: fakhrulhc@yahoo.com

17.   Name of assignment or project: Psychosocial Assessment among Older Rohingya Population in FDMN camps

Date and period: April 2024 to May 2024.

Location: Bangladesh (Cox’s Bazar District- Rohingya Camp area)

Client: Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED) & ARCED Foundation

The main project features: The project aims to conduct a comprehensive psychosocial assessment among older Rohingya individuals residing in FDMNs (Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals) camps within Cox’s Bazar District. Led by the Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED) in collaboration with the ARCED Foundation, the study seeks to gather essential data on various aspects of respondents' lives, including socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle, morbidity, caregiver negligence, posttraumatic stress disorder, sleep quality, happiness, psychological distress, loneliness, self-esteem, family support, and overall health status. This initiative targets older adults aged 60 and above, intending to reach approximately 1024 individuals across 11 different camps.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: In my role as a Study Coordinator, I undertook a range of crucial activities to ensure the smooth implementation of the psychosocial assessment project among older Rohingya individuals in the FDMN camps. This included active participation in the development of assessment tools tailored to capture the specific psychosocial dimensions relevant to the target population. Leveraging digital technology, I led the development of ODK (Open Data Kit) forms to facilitate efficient data collection in the field, streamlining the process and enhancing data accuracy. Additionally, I conducted comprehensive training sessions for field staff and enumerators, equipping them with the necessary skills to administer the assessment tools effectively and ethically. Throughout the project, I meticulously managed the collected data, prioritizing integrity, confidentiality, and security, and subsequently led the analysis process to derive meaningful insights. Furthermore, I maintained regular communication and coordination with the study team, field staff, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and address any emerging challenges promptly.

PI name: Mr. Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Lecturer at UNSW, Australia, smitra411@gmail.com 

18.   Name of Assignment: Shaping Student Mindsets for Climate Action

Date and Period: March 2024 – May 2024 (3 months)
Location: 140 Schools across Bangladesh
Client: The World Bank

Project Features:
This assignment focused on shaping student mindsets for climate action through large-scale student assessments and teacher interviews. Key project elements included tool translation, survey coordination, data collection, data entry, quality control, and data analysis. The study engaged 8,400 students and 560 teachers across 140 schools in Bangladesh.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Reviewed and translated assessment tools into Bangla.

• Coordinated with 140 school headteachers and District Education Offices for survey arrangements.

• Conducted assessments with 8,400 students and one-on-one interviews with four teachers from each school.

• Designed and implemented SurveyCTO and ODK-based data entry templates.

• Supervised data entry processes, ensuring quality control through twice data entry and reconciliation.

• Performed data cleaning, consistency checks, and error resolution through back-check surveys and audio audits.

• Developed dashboards using Power BI for real-time survey monitoring.

• Provided daily survey reports to the official authority and clients.

• Submitted final data and do-files to the client.

PI Name: Shwetlena Sabarwal, Lead Economist, The World Bank, Email: ssabarwal@worldbank.org

19.   Name of assignment or project: Baseline study of Strengthening Resilience Capacity of Rohingya and Host Communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Date and period: January 2024 to February 2024

Location: Host & Camp Community Members, Bangladesh (908 students)

Client: Gana Unnayan Kendra                                                                                          

The main project features: Led the evaluation for a baseline survey conducted in Cox's Bazar to assess the resilience capacities of the Rohingya refugee and host communities, focusing on livelihoods, disaster preparedness, and climate change adaptation. The study employed a quantitative research approach, utilizing a semi-structured questionnaire administered to 908 participants, selected through systematic sampling. Data collection was conducted via Kobo Toolbox, ensuring ethical standards, including informed consent, were maintained throughout the process. The analysis revealed key disparities between the communities, such as stronger community-based preparedness in the refugee camps and higher personal preparedness in the host community. The study also identified gaps in economic resilience, disaster management, and sanitation practices. Recommendations were made to enhance disaster preparedness strategies, strengthen disaster management committees, and improve access to critical emergency resources. This study laid the foundation for evidence-based interventions aimed at building stronger, more resilient communities in Cox's Bazar.

Positions held: Evaluation Expert (Lead)

Activities performed: As the Evaluation Expert, I was responsible for overseeing the entire baseline survey process from design to implementation. I developed the semi-structured questionnaire used for data collection and ensured it aligned with the study's objectives of assessing resilience capacities in both the Rohingya refugee and host communities. I led a team of project officers familiar with the local context, guiding them through the data collection process using Kobo Toolbox, and ensured that ethical standards, including informed consent, were strictly adhered to. I coordinated the systematic sampling of 908 participants and managed the logistics of the field survey. My role involved cleaning and analyzing the collected data using statistical methods, generating both quantitative and qualitative insights to identify disparities in disaster preparedness, livelihood strategies, and community resilience. Additionally, I compiled the findings into a comprehensive report, providing evidence-based recommendations to enhance disaster preparedness, improve livelihood support, and strengthen community-driven initiatives. Throughout the project, I maintained regular communication with stakeholders and ensured the timely submission of all deliverables.

PI name: Md. Muntasir Alam, Project Manager, Gana Unnyan Kendra, muntasir.alam72@gmail.com, Cell: +8801672614786

20.   Name of assignment or project: Women’s Transformative Leadership in Sustainable Livelihood and Resilience: An Impact Study on Rohingya and Host Communities in Bangladesh

Date and period: February 2024 to February 2024.

Location: Bangladesh (Cox’sBazar District- Rohingya Camp area and Host area)

Client: Oxfam Bangladesh

The main project features: Since 2017, Oxfam has been at the forefront of providing leadership training to women and girls in the Rohingya and Host communities through its “Means to Lead” initiative. In collaboration with local partners like Mukti Cox's Bazar, RW Welfare Society (RWWS), and Bangladesh Nari Pragati Sangha (BNPS), this project aims to bolster the capacities, skills, and livelihood opportunities of these individuals. Over 3,500 members across both genders have benefited from our Learning and Leadership Training, which focuses on empowering women and promoting sustainable livelihoods and self-reliance. The project comprises three core components: Learning, Leadership, and Livelihood. Significant efforts have been made to provide practical support through training, various project activities, and financial start-up/cash assistance for livelihood endeavors. This comprehensive approach has not only championed women’s rights but also enhanced their skills, improved their access to essential resources, and helped build robust networks to advocate for feminist changes in both the Rohingya Camps and the Host Community.

Positions held: Data Analyst

Activities performed: In my capacity as a Data Analyst for the project, I undertook a diverse range of responsibilities to support the objectives of enhancing women's leadership and sustainable livelihoods. I was instrumental in the development and refinement of online survey forms and data collection tools, which were critical for gathering accurate and relevant data from the field. My role also involved conducting rigorous data quality checks to ensure the integrity and reliability of the data collected, followed by comprehensive data cleaning and management tasks to prepare the data for analysis. Additionally, I played a key role in building the capacity of our team by conducting training sessions aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills to effectively use our data collection systems. Beyond these technical tasks, I supported the study team in the analytical phase by generating detailed tables and graphs that illustrated our findings, and I also took on the responsibility of creating presentation slides that summarized key outcomes for reporting to stakeholders and assisting in the preparation of the final study report.

PI name: Md. Shariful Islam FCA, Finance Coordinator (Bangladesh & South Asia Regional) at Oxfam, SIslam@oxfam.org.uk

21.   Name of assignment or project: End-Line Evaluation of the Integrated Flood Resilience Programme: Phase 2

Date and period: November 2023 to December 2023.

Location: Bangladesh (Tangail District)

Client: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

The main project features: The End-Line Evaluation of the Integrated Flood Resilience Programme: Phase 2, conducted from November 2023 to December 2023 in Tangail District, Bangladesh, represents a significant milestone in bolstering community resilience. Led by the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) and supported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), this comprehensive initiative addresses multiple facets of flood resilience, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and public health in four Tangail communities. Financial backing from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea, coupled with technical assistance from IFRC and oversight from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), underscores the program's robust foundation. Since its inception in December 2021, the program has directly benefited 8,330 individuals and indirectly impacted over 16,000, aiming to empower vulnerable community members, including women, children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Stakeholder engagement remains integral, fostering a participatory approach across all phases of the program, from planning to implementation and monitoring. With a primary goal to enhance community resilience against floods, climate-related events, and health emergencies such as COVID-19, the program's objectives encompass minimizing loss of life and property, improving livelihoods, enhancing community capacity, and reducing vulnerability through community-based strategies.

Positions held: Data Analyst

Activities performed: As a Data Analyst, I had a multifaceted role where I was primarily responsible for the preparation of online data collection forms and ensuring high-frequency checks and data quality control. My responsibilities also extended to conducting training sessions for staff to familiarize them with the survey process and tools, alongside rigorous bug testing to finalize the survey forms. I managed the overarching data processes, which included meticulous data management, cleaning, and analysis to maintain data integrity and usefulness. Additionally, I supported the lead consultant in drafting and preparing the comprehensive study report, ensuring that all findings and insights were accurately documented.

PI name: Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Kafley, Head of IFRC Bangladesh Delegation, sanjeev.kafley@ifrc.org

22.   Name of Assignment: Impact Evaluation of a Father Engagement Model in the Home Visiting Humanitarian Play Lab (HPL) Program for Rohingya Refugees and Host Communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Date and Period: September 2022 – December 2023 (16 months)
Location: Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh (Balukhali - 1, Balukhali - 2, Hakimpara, Jamtoli, Kutupalong, Leda, Palongkhali, Thaingkhali, Unchiprang)
Client: New York University, The Lego Foundation

Project Features: The evaluation aims to assess the impact of a father engagement model on early childhood development within Rohingya refugee camps and host communities. Surveys were conducted to collect critical data on father engagement in early childhood development.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Conducted surveys with 1,000 fathers and 1,000 mothers of children aged 0-24 months, collecting critical data on father engagement in early childhood development.

• Administered 40-minute surveys to fathers and mothers within the Rohingya refugee camps and host communities.

• Collaborated with Principal Investigators to develop comprehensive training materials, field protocols, and enumerator manuals.

• Delivered in-person training to 120 enumerators, 2 Logistics and Admin Officers, 4 Back-checkers, 16 Supervisors, and 2 Audio Auditors.

• Translated all field and training materials into Bangla to ensure cultural and linguistic appropriateness.

• Developed and maintained SurveyCTO forms for efficient digital data collection.

• Created Stata-based High-Frequency Checks (HFC) to generate daily reports, ensuring high data quality and timely issue resolution.

• Conducted two-stage randomization for participant selection and maintained communication with Principal Investigators and the BRAC team for smooth coordination.

• Documented absent fathers and mothers from each household, ensuring no participant was missed for follow-up surveys.

• Managed, cleaned, de-identified, and merged multiple datasets using Stata, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all data.

• Prepared daily reports by cross-referencing field data with High-Frequency Check files to minimize errors and ensure data integrity.

• Submitted both clean and raw datasets, including associated Do-files, to Principal Investigators for further analysis.

Sample Size: 2,000 Fathers and Mothers (Round 2)

PI: Hirokazu Yoshikawa, Professor, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, New York University, Email: hiro.yoshikawa@nyu.edu

23.   Name of assignment or project: Baseline study of Pilot Programmatic Partnership (PPP)

Date and period: October 2023 to November 2023.

Location: Bangladesh (Rajshahi, Sylhet, Coxs Bazar and Dhaka)

Client: German Red Cross

The main project features: The baseline study of the Pilot Programmatic Partnership (PPP) undertaken from October 2023 to November 2023 in Bangladesh (specifically in Rajshahi, Sylhet, Cox's Bazar, and Dhaka) for the German Red Cross was a pivotal initiative aimed at establishing foundational benchmarks aligned with the Logical Framework for Action. Employing a blend of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the study meticulously gathered insights from diverse stakeholders, including students, households, government entities, locally elected representatives, and other pertinent individuals. Notably, a concerted effort was made to ensure equitable representation of women across all respondent categories. The quantitative survey, conducted with the assistance of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) volunteers, encompassed approximately 400 surveys. Complementing this quantitative endeavor, qualitative data were meticulously collected through Key Informant Interviews (KII), In-Depth Interviews (IDI), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with relevant stakeholders.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: In my role, I have been actively engaged in various aspects of project management and data analysis. This includes overseeing field activities, maintaining regular communication with clients and donors, and effectively managing study and field teams to ensure smooth project execution. Utilizing the Kobo Server, I have designed customized data collection forms and implemented stringent data quality control measures to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of collected data. Additionally, I have played a key role in generating daily survey reports during data collection phases, utilizing Stata-based automated data quality checks and creating real-time dashboards for immediate insights. Post-data collection, I have undertaken thorough data cleaning and analysis procedures, utilizing advanced analytical tools to derive actionable insights. Furthermore, I have contributed to the preparation of baseline reports and presentation slides, consolidating complex findings into comprehensive narratives for stakeholders. Overall, my multifaceted involvement across project management, data collection, analysis, and reporting underscores my commitment to ensuring the success of project initiatives.

PI name: Abdul Jalil Lone, Delegate-DEEPER, German Red Cross, email: J.Lone@drk.de

24.   Name of assignment or project: Updating the revised Strategic Traffic plan for the Dhaka Project (URSTP)

Date and period: January 2013 to October 2013

Study location: Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, and Narshingdi

Client: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA)

The main project features a household interview survey that aims to obtain trip information of the residents in the DMR area and some additional areas to cover the Ring Road, together with household and personal attributes of selected households in the area for understanding the present situation of urban transport in Dhaka. The data is also utilized for developing a transport model. The Household Interview Survey covers the whole DMR area and some additional areas to cover the Ring Road. The Ward and Union boundary will be used as the survey zone. As per the latest information, 276 survey zones will be considered (75 Wards in DSCC, 54 Wards in DNCC, 27 Wards in NCC, 57 Wards in GCC, and 62 Unions/Municipalities from Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, and Narshingdi, and Dhaka and Savar Cantonment). The number of households to be surveyed for the Household Interview Survey (HIS) is 51,000, and for the Activity Diary Survey (ADS), 1,000, spread over the 276 wards/unions/ municipalities. The period of the survey is estimated as 6 months, including recruitment, preparation, training, pilot survey, data collection and data verification/ processing, and report submission. However, the time may extend considering the upcoming Ramadan and Eid holiday session.

Positions held: Data analyst & programmer.

Activities performed: Liaison with the internal team, coordinating with the Data Management team, dashboard preparation through Google Sites, SurveyCTO form development, data cleaning and management, providing daily survey reports to the official authority and clients, submitting final data and syntax files to the Client.

PI name: Md. Harun Ur Rashid, Manager - Business Development and Project Management Unit, Maxell Stamp Ltd., hrashid@maxwellstampltd.com

25.   Name of Assignment: REACH TO TEACH – Virtual Teacher Training Intervention in Bangladesh

Date and Period: January 2021 – June 2023 (30 months)
Location: All over Bangladesh
Client: The WORLD BANK

Project Features: The project focused on providing virtual teacher training in Bangladesh, involving multiple surveys, data collection phases, and technical support. The assignment aimed to assess and improve the effectiveness of teacher participation in the training program.

Positions Held: Study Coordinator

Activities Performed:

• Pre-screening Phase:

  • Conducted a 15-minute CATI survey with 27,000 teachers to collect basic information and construct a sampling frame.

  • Developed training materials, field protocols, and manuals in close collaboration with the Principal Investigators.

  • Provided training to enumerators through webinars and developed the SurveyCTO CATI toolkit for phone surveys.

  • Managed data collection, cleaning, and merging multiple datasets using Stata.

  • Developed Stata-based High-Frequency Checks (HFC) to automatically scrutinize data daily and generate automated data quality reports.

• Baseline Survey Phase:

  • Conducted phone surveys with 1,800 teachers to reconfirm their email addresses and Muktapath IDs.

  • Developed web-based baseline surveys and math exams with time constraints for the teachers.

  • Provided real-time online dashboard to track survey progress and followed up with teachers who did not participate.

  • Offered technical support to teachers and conducted follow-up phone calls for those unable to attend the surveys.

• Supporting Intervention Phase:

  • Supported the Agami Foundation and a2i in the implementation of virtual teacher training.

  • Provided ongoing technical support to teachers, assisted in resolving participation issues, and followed up with teachers who missed virtual sessions.

• Midline Survey Phase:

  • Conducted 15-minute CATI surveys with 1,800 teachers to participate in a webinar.

  • Prepared presentation slides and a video documentary for the webinar.

  • Developed web-based midline surveys and math exams and ensured data quality using SurveyCTO tools.

  • Managed real-time online dashboard to track progress and offer technical assistance for non-participating teachers.

• Endline Survey Phase:

  • Conducted 15-minute CATI surveys with 1,800 teachers to confirm their participation in a final webinar.

  • Created webinar attendance sheets, and video links for teachers who could not attend.

  • Continued to offer technical support and track data quality through SurveyCTO tools and High-Frequency Checks.

  • Developed, cleaned, and merged multiple datasets for the final evaluation.

Sample Size: Listing Survey: 27,000 teachers; Multiple Rounds of Survey: 1,800 teachers

PI Name: Shwetlena Sabarwal, Lead Economist at World Bank & Novelist
Email: ssabarwal@worldbank.org

26.   Name of Assignment: Baseline Study of Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) – The Project for the Improvement of Infectious Waste Management in Southwest Asia

Date and Period: May 2023
Location: Chittagong Hill Tracts (Bandarban, Khagrachhari, and Rangamati Districts), Bangladesh
Client: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project Features: Conducted a baseline study for a regional project aimed at strengthening healthcare waste management (HCWM) systems in response to increased infectious waste from the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative focused on deploying locally appropriate HCWM practices and technologies across 26 healthcare facilities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), reducing environmental and health risks through autoclave sterilization (targeting 702 tons annually) and promoting sustainable waste management practices.
Position Held: Consultant – Data Management Specialist
Activities Performed:

• Contributed to the design and implementation of a mixed-method baseline study, integrating quantitative and qualitative data collection across 18 health facilities in CHT.

• Developed and validated data collection tools, including structured questionnaires, and oversaw data gathering from 67 stakeholders (community members, healthcare workers, hospital management, and local authorities).

• Managed quantitative data analysis, processing responses from surveys to assess waste types, quantities (3,120 kg/day), disposal practices, and occupational health risks, using statistical tools.

• Conducted thematic analysis of qualitative data to identify key challenges, such as resource shortages and inadequate training, and documented findings on waste management capacity.

• Compared data against project indicators to evaluate current HCWM practices and provided data-driven insights for recommendations, including resource allocation and training enhancements.

• Collaborated with the study team to present findings and support the development of sustainable waste management strategies for CHT healthcare facilities.

Sample Size: 18 Health Facilities in Chittagong Hill Tracts
Point of Contact: Priyangbada Hakma, Consultant – Monitoring and Reporting, UNDP, Email: priyangbadachakma@gmail.com

27.   Name of Assignment: Preparatory Activities for Data Collection for the Study Titled 'Impact Evaluation of Teachers' Awareness of Students' Skills using Formative Assessments'

Date and Period: February 2022 – March 2023 (13 months)
Location: Rajshahi Division: Nawabganj, Joypurhat, Sirajganj, Naogaon; Mymensingh Division: Mymensingh, Netrakona, Jamalpur, Sherpur; Chattogram Division: Comilla, Brahmanbaria, Lakshmipur, Rangamati, Bangladesh
Client: The World Bank

Project Features:
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of formative assessments on teachers’ awareness of students’ skills. The project included baseline, midline, and endline data collection, followed by interventions to improve teaching practices. Data was collected through surveys, classroom observations, and impact tests across 468 schools.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Conducted baseline surveys in 468 secondary high schools, collecting data on student and teacher attendance, student performance, and teacher surveys.

• Distributed report cards based on assessment results to treatment schools (T1 and T2 arms) and trained teachers on how to interpret and use the data to improve classroom performance.

• Managed midline data collection, including attendance data and assessment tests in treatment schools.

• Coordinated endline data collection, which involved comprehensive surveys, classroom observations, and interaction monitoring to assess the long-term impact of interventions.

• Oversaw data management, ensuring quality through SurveyCTO, data reconciliation, and quality checks.

• Provided training to enumerators, supervisors, and teachers on data collection protocols, intervention implementation, and report card usage.

• Analyzed data and prepared daily progress reports, submitting final datasets to the client.

Sample Size:

• Total Schools: 468 (156 control, 156 Treatment 1, 156 Treatment 2)

• Students: Approximately 21,757 Grade-6 students

• Teachers: 463 Grade-6 math teachers

PI Name: Sharnic Djaker, Research Consultant, The World Bank, Email: sharnic.djaker@bsg.ox.ac.uk

28.   Name of assignment or project: Lab in the field for temperature and team productivity

Date and period: October 2022 to December 2022

Location: 15 top universities in Dhaka, Bangladesh (350 students)

Client: University of Colorado & University of California, San Diego                                                                                          

The main project features: The study involved a comprehensive set of activities, starting with a 240-minute coding test administered to 350 students from the 6th semester or higher in Computer Science and Engineering. To facilitate this, we developed training materials, field protocols, and manuals for both the invigilators and the students. The physical setup included the preparation of two rooms with controlled temperatures set at low (24°C) and high (29°C) to examine the impact of environmental conditions on student performance. We also prepared 24 laptops, equipping each with Docker for the exams. To ensure student participation, proactive phone call sessions were conducted. The project included extensive data management tasks such as cleaning and merging multiple datasets using Stata. Additionally, financial incentives were provided, with each student receiving 1100 taka for participation and an additional 500 taka under certain conditions. The process also involved the random selection of students for the examination and the assignment of students to either team-based or individual segments of the exam. Finally, a detailed field report was prepared, and both clean and raw data were submitted to the Principal Investigator.

Positions held: Research Associate

Activities performed: Throughout the project, my responsibilities were extensive and multi-faceted, ensuring the successful execution of the study. I began by preparing the exam test questions, which involved thorough research and alignment with the academic objectives of the project. As the main liaison with the Principal Investigator (PI), I ensured constant communication and updates regarding the project's progress and any emerging challenges. I managed the logistics of hiring personnel needed for the study and oversaw the administration of the test, ensuring everything ran smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, I was responsible for the distribution of financial incentives to participants, which required careful coordination and verification to meet the study's conditional requirements. My role also involved significant data management tasks, including the cleaning and preparation of datasets for analysis. After analyzing the data, I compiled the findings and insights into a comprehensive report. This report, along with both the cleaned and raw datasets, was submitted to the PI, providing a detailed account of the study's outcomes and implications.

PI name: Teevrat Garg, Associate Professor, UC San Diego, teevrat@ucsd.edu and Maulik Jagnani, Assistant Professor of Environmental Economics, The Fletcher School, Tufts University, maulik.jagnani@tufts.edu

29.   Name of Assignment: Baseline Study of USAID's Promoting Education for Early Learners Activities

Date and Period: March 2022 – August 2022 (6 months)
Location: Hobiganj and Moulivibazar districts, covering 6 Upazilas in Bangladesh
Client: Sesame Workshop Bangladesh

Project Features: This baseline study aimed to assess the current educational environment and conditions to inform the design and implementation of USAID’s Promoting Education for Early Learners Activities. The study included key informant interviews, school observations, parent surveys, and learning assessments.

Positions Held: Study Coordinator

Activities Performed:

• Conducted a desk review involving a thorough literature review, online review, and analysis of project documentation to understand the project scope.

• Prepared a comprehensive inception report outlining the project’s objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.

• Developed, finalized, and translated questionnaires and data collection tools into Bangla to ensure local relevance and clarity.

• Designed training materials and field protocols to standardize data collection processes across the study.

• Managed the recruitment and coordination of 36 field officers and 4 supervisors to facilitate field activities.

• Conducted training sessions for enumerators and field managers, both in the project area and Dhaka, to ensure proper data collection techniques.

• Conducted Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with 67 headteachers, 20 math teachers, and 20 Bangla teachers to gather insights on educational practices.

• Organized and facilitated storytelling sessions with grade 2 students, conducting 10 FGDs to assess their learning experiences.

• Performed school observations in 67 schools to evaluate the learning environment.

• Conducted a parents’ phone survey with 844 parents to gather their perspectives on their children's education.

• Transcribed interviews stored as audio recordings to ensure accurate documentation of responses.

• Administered a learning assessment test in Math and Bangla to 844 students to measure their current learning levels.

• Managed, analyzed, and interpreted collected data to provide comprehensive insights into the baseline educational conditions.

• Compiled and submitted the Baseline Study report outlining key findings and recommendations for project implementation.

Sample Size: Students: 844; Parents: 844; Teachers: 107 (67 headteachers, 20 math teachers, 20 Bangla teachers); Schools: 67

POC: Apurba Shikder, Manager- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, Email: Apurba.Shikder@sesame.org, Cell: +880 1919466828

30.   Name of Assignment: Assessment of Learning Loss Due to COVID-19 Among School Children in Bangladesh

Date and Period: April 2022 – June 2022 (3 months)
Location: 25 Upazilas across Bangladesh
Client: The World Bank

Project Features:
This assessment evaluated the learning loss among school children in Bangladesh due to COVID-19. It involved a 150-minute assessment test in Bangla and Math, followed by a short survey with 7,441 class 10 students.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Conducted a 150-minute assessment test in Bangla and Math, followed by a short survey with 7,441 class 10 students to assess learning loss.

• Developed comprehensive training materials, field protocols, and manuals in collaboration with Principal Investigators to ensure smooth survey implementation.

• Provided in-person training to 54 enumerators, 8 porters, 2 back-checkers, 8 supervisors, and 90 data entry officers.

• Developed and maintained an ODK online data entry template to facilitate accurate and efficient data collection.

• Developed a Stata-based reconciliation process, entering the 7,441 assessment sheets twice to ensure data accuracy.

• Entered the dropout student list and the complete student lists from 300 schools into the system for further analysis.

• Managed data cleaning, merging, and de-identification of multiple datasets using Stata, ensuring data integrity.

• Provided gift items as incentives for students participating in the survey to encourage engagement.

• Prepared a detailed field report and submitted both the clean and raw data to the Principal Investigators for further analysis.

Sample Size: Students: 7,441, class 10 students

PI Name: Shwetlena Sabarwal, Lead Economist at The World Bank & Novelist
Email: ssabarwal@worldbank.org

31.   Name of Assignment: Student Phone Survey on COVID Responses

Date and Period: April 2022 – June 2022 (3 months)
Location: 25 districts across Bangladesh
Client: The World Bank

Project Features:
This survey aimed to assess the willingness of parents to allow their children to participate in a free math learning session over the phone during the COVID-19 pandemic. It involved SMS invitations to students and a phone survey to evaluate the willingness among different groups of students.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Selected 100 schools from a total of 300 and contacted the parents of 2,500 students prior to sending an SMS invitation for math lessons via phone call.

• Sent SMS invitations to all 7,500 students, inviting them to join a free math lesson over the phone.

• Divided the sample into 3 groups, with phone calls made to parents of only 2,500 students to inform them about the math lesson availability.

• Evaluated responses from the 3 groups to assess parents’ willingness to participate in the phone learning sessions.

• Hired and trained phone survey officers/enumerators to contact parents and inform them about the program.

• Hired supervisors to monitor the activities and ensure proper survey implementation.

• Developed a clear, concise, and informative phone call script for enumerators to follow during the calls.

• Prepared research protocols, field plans, and training manuals to guide enumerators and supervisors throughout the process.

• Administered the SMS sending process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery to the designated numbers.

• Conducted intensive testing of survey tools to improve the study design and ensure data accuracy.

• Launched a real-time dashboard to track the completion rate and enumerator performance, ensuring the project stayed on track.

Sample Size: Students: 7,500 students

PI Name: Shwetlena Sabarwal, Lead Economist at The World Bank & Novelist
Email: ssabarwal@worldbank.org

32.   Name of Assignment: Teacher Phone Survey on COVID Responses

Date and Period: April 2022 – June 2022 (3 months)
Location: 8 divisions across Bangladesh
Client: The World Bank

Project Features: This phone survey focused on teachers’ responses to COVID-19, particularly their adaptation to remote learning and other related aspects. The study involved conducting phone interviews using a translated questionnaire and a Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) system for data collection.

Positions Held: Research Associate

Activities Performed:

• Translated the questionnaire into Bangla to ensure accessibility for all participants.

• Designed the SurveyCTO form for seamless data collection through Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviews (CATI).

• Hired and trained enumerators to conduct the phone surveys efficiently, ensuring high-quality data collection.

• Printed training materials and ensured all enumerators had the necessary resources to perform their tasks.

• Administered the phone surveys and input data directly into the SurveyCTO CATI form, ensuring smooth workflow and data consistency.

• Conducted audio audits and high-frequency checks to ensure the quality and reliability of the collected data.

• Provided regular updates on survey completion rates and data quality checks to the management team.

• Submitted the final dataset, along with raw data files, to the client for further analysis and reporting.

Sample Size: Teachers: 350 teachers

PI Name: Shwetlena Sabarwal, Lead Economist at The World Bank & Novelist, Email: ssabarwal@worldbank.org

33.   Name of Assignment: A Market-based Livelihoods Assessment, Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar

Date and Period: July 2021 – December 2021 (6 months)
Location: Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Client: The BRC of The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Project Features: This assessment focused on analyzing market-based livelihoods in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, through qualitative interviews. The goal was to identify key patterns, challenges, and recommendations to improve livelihoods in the region.

Positions Held: Study Coordinator

Activities Performed:

• Conducted an extensive desk review including a literature review, online review, and project document review to understand the scope of the livelihoods assessment.

• Managed the hiring of field officers to conduct qualitative interviews across the study area.

• Conducted online training sessions for field officers, ensuring they understood the data collection methodology and tools.

• Conducted 56 qualitative interviews in different areas of Teknaf to collect detailed information on 6 different value chains and their impact on livelihoods.

• Preserved audio records of all interviews, ensuring that the data was accurately transcribed and analyzed.

• Maintained regular communication with the local team from BRC to ensure smooth operations and timely updates.

• Performed thematic data arrangement and analysis to identify key patterns and insights from the qualitative data collected.

• Prepared and submitted a comprehensive market assessment report detailing the findings, challenges, and recommendations for improving market-based livelihoods in Teknaf.

Sample Size: Households: 400

POC: Kaustubh Dinkar Kukde, Programme Management Delegate, British Red Cross, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Email: KKukde@redcross.org.uk, Mobile: +880 1730576360

34.   Name of assignment: Data Management for COVID-19 price tracing

Date and period: September 2020 to December 2021

Location: Two wet markets in the Dhaka South City Corporation

Client: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

Project features: Develop and adapt data entry tools and data quality standard operating procedures for the rapid assessment of consumer and vendor perceptions in two markets on a bi-weekly basis using the ODK app and platform, train and equip data collection surveyor teams who carry out the survey activities for the rapid assessment of consumer and vendor perceptions, and assessing the resilience of markets through real-time food price tracking and consumer and vendor observations, via online training, develop appropriate training materials for the surveyor teams and pre-test the tools and survey questions with the surveyor teams, ensure successful access to the survey entry tools for the team, supervise both surveyor teams in all aspects of data collection, data handling, data entry, and data analyses, ensure data are entered and managed appropriately and analyzed according to approved data analysis plans. Will provide GAIN with raw and clean data sets with accompanying codebooks, as well as syntax and output of all data analyses using Stata, produce a summary of findings, including codebook and syntax for analysis, on a bi-weekly basis for each of the 2 markets

Positions held: Project Associates

Activities performed: Providing back-support to the field manager and core team, conducting the pilot survey, assisting to help to preparing bulletins and reports, and field team management (in some cases).

35.   Name of assignment: Effect of COVID-19 on Older Adults in Bangladesh

Date and period: September 2020 to December 2021

Location: 8 Division in Bangladesh

Client: ARCED Foundation (Self-funded)

Project features: Developed training materials, field protocols, and manuals for the enumerators with the close collaboration of Principal Investigators to implement the survey, provided training through webinars to the enumerator pool consisting of a number of the field team to conduct a survey, developed and maintain SurveyCTO (ODK based) CATI toolkit for the phone surveys, conducted Survey: A 40-minute CATI survey with 1000 older adults to collect basic information to construct a sampling frame, data management, cleaning, and merging multiple datasets of this study using Stata, developed Stata based High-Frequency Checks (HFC) to automatically scrutinize data every day and generate automated data quality reports.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: Liaison with principal investigators, coordinating with the field team, providing daily field reports to the official authority and PIs, document preparation for IRB approval from IHE, data management, analysis, and analysis table preparation.
PI name: Mr. Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Lecturer at UNSW, Australia, email: smitra411@gmail.com

36.   Name of assignment: Digitization and demographic characteristics for Internet users in Bangladesh

Date and period: August 2020 to July 2021

Location: 8 Division in Bangladesh

Client: University of York

Project features: Developing training materials, field protocols, and manuals for the enumerators with close collaboration with York representatives to implement the survey, providing training through webinars to the enumerator pool consisting of a number of the field team to conduct a survey, developing and maintaining SurveyCTO (ODK based) form for online survey, conducting a survey: A 45-minute household survey with 6500 males and females to collect basic information and demographic characteristics for internet users in Bangladesh to construct a sampling frame, data management, cleaning, and merging multiple datasets of this study using Stata, develop Stata-based High-Frequency Checks (HFC) to automatically scrutinize data every day and generate automated data quality reports, implementing backcheck surveys and develop a Stata-based system to generate automated comparison reports from backcheck and original surveys, provided raw and clean data set to the client.  

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, conducting a training session with the field team, coordinating with the field team, providing daily field reports to the official authority and clients, data management cleaning, and report preparation.

PI: Bipasa Datta,  Project Lead, bipasa.datta@york.ac.uk

37.   Name of Assignment: Midterm Evaluation of AYLBD Era Project of B’Yeah

Date and Period: June 2021 – July 2021 (2 months)
Location: Dhaka & Munshiganj districts, Bangladesh
Client: Bangladesh Youth Enterprise Advice & Helpcentre (B’Yeah)

Project Features: This evaluation focused on assessing the impact of the AYLBD Era project by gathering feedback from entrepreneurs who participated in the project. The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods to determine the project’s progress and areas for improvement.

Positions Held: Study Coordinator

Activities Performed:

• Conducted a desk review that included literature review, online review, and project document review to understand the scope and background of the AYLBD Era project.

• Hired and trained phone survey officers, and conducted online training sessions to ensure all enumerators were equipped with the necessary skills and understanding of the survey methodology.

• Conducted a phone survey with 400 entrepreneurs using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire to gather qualitative and quantitative data on the impact of the project.

• Preserved audio records of all phone interviews and conducted thorough scrutiny of the collected data.

• Provided regular phone survey reports to the client to ensure ongoing feedback and monitoring of data collection progress.

• Performed data cleaning and analysis to prepare a detailed midterm evaluation of the project.

• Compiled and submitted a comprehensive midline study report that included findings, analysis, and recommendations for the ongoing success of the project.

Sample Size: Entrepreneurs: 400

POC: Sharmin Jahan Chowdhury, MEL Coordinator, Bangladesh Youth Enterprise Advice & Helpcentre (B’Yeah), Email: byeah2008@gmail.com, Cell: 01871180984

38.   Name of Assignment: Program Evaluation of BYEI (Bangladesh Youth Environmental Initiative)

Date and Period: May 2021 - June 2021 (2 months)
Location: All over Bangladesh
Client: Population Services and Training Center (PSTC)

Project Features: The evaluation aimed to assess the impact of the Bangladesh Youth Environmental Initiative (BYEI) on youth participants. The study included both quantitative and qualitative methods to measure the program's effectiveness and derive actionable insights for improvement.

Positions Held: Study Coordinator

Activities Performed:

• Completed a desk review that included a literature review, online review, and project document review to gather background information for the evaluation of the BYEI project.

• Administered a self-administrative survey using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire through an online platform, reaching 800 youth across Bangladesh to evaluate their experiences and the impact of the initiative.

• Conducted 25 qualitative interviews with a diverse group of youth participants and transcribed them for further analysis.

• Preserved audio records of all interviews and ensured thorough scrutiny and data quality checks.

• Performed data cleaning and analysis to derive meaningful insights and results from both quantitative and qualitative data.

• Compiled and submitted a detailed evaluation report summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improving the program.

Sample Size: Youth Participants: 800

POC: Shoaib Alam, Chief of Staff, Teach For Bangladesh, Email: shoaib@teachforbangladesh.org, Phone: +8801717477340

39.   Name of assignment: Implementing Randomized Controlled Trial on Remote Learning in Bangladesh during COVID-19 School Closures

Date and period: March 2020 to March 2021

Location: Dhaka and Mymensingh District

Client: The WORLD BANK

Project features:

Pre-Baseline Survey: A 10-minute CATI survey with 15,000 households

Baseline survey: A 40-55-minute CATI survey with 3000 households

Phone and SMS-based 2-month-long intervention to engage secondary students. Weekly phone reminders and SMS reminders to 1200 parents and students. Weekly phone-based quiz test with 500 students Endline survey: A 30-45-minute CATI survey with 1,500 households

Positions held: Field Manager

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, arranging and conducting online orientation sessions with the field team, coordinating with the field team, providing daily field reports to the official authority and clients, data management and cleaning, preparing and submitting raw and clean data to clients.

PI: Shwetlena Sabarwal, Lead Economist at World Bank & Novelist, Email: ssabarwal@worldbank.org

40.   Name of Assignment: Program Evaluation: MTaPS Facilitated COVID-19 Response in Bangladesh

Client: USAID, MTaPS (The Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services) Program
Date and Period: January 2021 – March 2021 (2 months)
Location: Dhaka Metropolitan Area, Bangladesh

Project Features: The project evaluated healthcare waste management (HCWM) in Bangladesh, specifically assessing practices in public and private health facilities. The focus was on identifying gaps and improving waste management practices in line with international standards, which are essential for infection control, environmental safety, and public health.

Position Held: Study Coordinator

Activities Performed:

• Conducted a situation analysis of healthcare waste management (HCWM) across selected health facilities in Bangladesh.

• Evaluated waste management practices, including waste generation, segregation, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal.

• Assessed the handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in public and private healthcare facilities.

• Identified gaps, challenges, and best practices in HCWM for improved waste handling and disposal.

• Collected data using the WHO Rapid Assessment Tool, ensuring alignment with international standards.

• Led quantitative surveys across 11 health facilities, representing various administrative levels.

• Facilitated qualitative data collection, including Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs).

• Evaluated waste disposal processes in city corporations, focusing on areas outside health facilities.

• Supported the development of updated policies, guidelines, and frameworks related to HCWM.

• Contributed to the National Strategy and Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance Containment (2021–2026).

• Strengthened national capacities and strategies for integrated healthcare waste management.

• Managed a team of data collectors, ensuring a smooth data collection process and high data quality.

• Oversaw data entry and cleaning using SurveyCTO and Stata for accurate analysis.

Point of Contact (POC): Mst. Farhana Akter, Senior Technical Advisor, Program Delivery Group, Management Sciences for Health, Email: makter@mtapsprogram.org, Phone: +8801711239667

41.   Name of assignment: Conducting Formative Research on SW’s Video (AV) blocks

Date and period: January 2021

Location: Coxs’ Bazar

Client: Sesame Workshop, Bangladesh

Project features: Tools Update and finalize, conduct training sessions with the field team, prepare training materials and data collection protocol, show videos to the respondents followed by an in-depth interview with - 6 Teachers, 10 parents, 20 children, systemization and transcription of the interviews, prepared the study report and submit, shared study findings to the client through online platform. 

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, arranging and conducting online orientation sessions with the field team, coordinating with the field team, providing daily field reports to the official authority and clients, data management and cleaning, preparing and submitting raw and clean data to clients, preparing study report and PowerPoint slides.

Sample Size: 120 Teachers, students and parents

PI Name: Apurba Shikder, Manager- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, Email: Apurba.Shikder@sesame.org, Cell: +880 1919466828

42.   Name of Assignment: TST Pre-Screening Phone Survey with Secondary School Teachers

Date and Period: January 2021 – February 2021 (2 months)
Location: All over Bangladesh
Client: The WORLD BANK

Project Features: This assignment involved conducting a pre-screening phone survey with secondary school teachers across Bangladesh to gather essential information and build a representative sampling frame.

Positions Held: Study Coordinator

Activities Performed:

• Training and Materials Development:

  • Developed comprehensive training materials, field protocols, and manuals for enumerators in close collaboration with the Principal Investigators to ensure effective survey implementation.

  • Organized and conducted training sessions through webinars for a diverse group of enumerators, ensuring they were equipped with the necessary skills for successful survey administration.

• Survey Development and Implementation:

  • Developed and maintained the SurveyCTO (ODK-based) CATI toolkit for the phone surveys, ensuring it was fully operational for efficient data collection.

  • Administered a 15-minute CATI survey to 27,000 secondary school teachers to collect basic information required for constructing a representative sampling frame.

• Data Management and Quality Assurance:

  • Oversaw data management, cleaning, and merging of the collected datasets using Stata, ensuring data integrity and consistency.

  • Developed and implemented Stata-based High-Frequency Checks (HFC) to scrutinize incoming survey data daily and generate automated data quality reports for real-time monitoring.

  • Coordinated and executed backcheck surveys, employing a Stata-based system to generate automated comparison reports between backcheck and original survey responses, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.

Sample Size: 27,000 teachers

PI Name: Shwetlena Sabarwal, Lead Economist at World Bank & Novelist
Email: ssabarwal@worldbank.org

43.   Name of assignment: Assessing the Drivers and Barriers of Supply and Demand for Biofortified Rice in Selected Districts of Bangladesh

Date and period: August 2020 to September 2020

Location: Barishal, Jashore, Thakurgaon, Bogura

Client: Euromonitor International Ltd.

Project features: Prepare respondent recruitment and discussion guidelines, conduct consumer intercept surveys to assess the supply and demand side of Zinc rice and identify the key drivers and constraints towards Biofortified Rice adoption, and carry out retail audits to discover opportunities for commercialization of biofortified zinc rice, including which type of zinc rice has the greatest potential to reach the highest number of consumers in Bangladesh, identify specific activities that can be done to increase demand for the selected zinc-rice type(s) among consumers

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, coordinating with the field team, and providing daily field reports to the official authority and clients.
PI: Balaji Anand Sagar, Colsuntat, Euromonitor, Tel: +44 (0)20 7251 8024

balaji@euromonitor.com

44.   Name of assignment: Undertaking Data Collection on Secondary Teachers

Date and period: August 2020 to September 2020

Location: Dhaka and Mymensingh District

Client: The WORLD BANK

Project features: Developed training materials, field protocols, and manuals for the enumerators with the close collaboration of Principal Investigators to implement the survey, provided training through webinars to the enumerator pool consisting of a number of the field team to conduct a survey, developed and maintain SurveyCTO (ODK based) CATI toolkit for the phone surveys, conducted Survey: A 60-minute CATI survey with 400 teachers to collect basic information to construct a sampling frame, data management, cleaning, and merging multiple datasets of this study using Stata, developed Stata-based High-Frequency Checks (HFC) to automatically scrutinize data every day and generate automated data quality reports, implemented backcheck surveys and developed a Stata-based system to generate automated comparison reports from backchecking and original surveys.

Positions held: Field Manager

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, arranging and conducting online orientation sessions with the field team, coordinating with the field team, providing daily field reports to the official authority and clients, data management and cleaning, preparing and submitting raw and clean data to clients.
PI: Shwetlena Sabarwal, Lead Economist at World Bank & Novelist, Email: ssabarwal@worldbank.org

45.   Name of assignment: Assessment of Lessons and Future Direction on Industry-Led Apprenticeship

Date and period: May 2020 to July 2020

Location: Tangail & Bogura

Client: Swisscontact

Project features: Conduct phone-based surveys with 98 Enterprises, 200 Apprentices, and 50 control groups, translate questionnaires into Bangla, an orientation session with the survey team, pilot surveys, data scrutiny, and audio audits, data clarification support during analysis and report

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, coordinated with the field team, provided daily field reports to the official authority and clients, supervised audio auditors, data management and submission of field challenge reports, data analysis, and prepared PowerPoint slides.

POC: Nayeema Reza, Coordinator - Knowledge Management, B-SkillFUL

Swisscontact Bangladesh, Swisscontact, Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation

Mobile: +8801733779298, Email: nayeema.reza@swisscontact.org

46.   Name of assignment: Baseline survey for the project “Accelerating Youth-led Business in Digital Era”.

Date and period: June 2020 to July 2020

Location: Dhaka & Munshiganj

Client: Bangladesh Youth Enterprise Advice & Helpcentre (B’Yeah)

Project features: Desk review (literature review, online review, project document review, etc.), hiring phone survey officers and conducting training sessions online, collecting 350 phone surveys using a pretested semi-structured participants’ questionnaire through a phone survey, preserving audio records of all the interviews and scrutinize data, provide phone survey report to the client regularly, data cleaning and analysis, prepare a baseline report

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, coordinating with the field team, providing daily field reports to the official authority and clients, data management and cleaning, data analysis, and assisting to team leader in preparing baseline reports.
POC: Sharmin Jahan Chowdhury, MEL Coordinator, email: byeah2008@gmail.com

47.   Name of assignment: Research on the value chain of textiles in Bangladesh

Date and period: March 2020 to April 2020

Location: Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur, Chittagong

Client: Dalberg

Project features: Stakeholder outreach and interview scheduling (PaCT and Non-PaCT factories), conducted qualitative interviews based on guidelines (around 16 factories), synthesis and transcription of the interviews

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, coordinating with them for an interview schedule, taking interview notes, and assisting the team leader in preparing a summary report.
PI: Karthik Ram, Program head, Karthik.Ram@dalberg.com  

48.   Name of assignment: Back-check survey of Potato Farmers in Bangladesh

Date and period: March 2020 to April 2020

Location: Rangpur District

Client: Yale University

Project features: Conduct phone-based backcheck surveys with 1200 potato farmers, Hire back-checkers and conduct training sessions, Audio audit the interviews and data quality control, Provide phone survey report to the client on a regular basis, Survey report along with challenges and limitations

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, coordinating with field supervisors, providing daily field reports to the official authority and clients, data management, and submission of field challenge reports.
PI: Dr. Zachary Barnett-Howell, MCMC Lecturer, Yale University, 34 Hillhouse Avenue, Luce Hall, Room 309B, Email: zachary.barnett-howell@yale.edu

49.   Name of assignment: Start Fund Bangladesh Midterm Evaluation

Date and period: December 2019 to March 2020

Location: Barguna, Satkhira, Chandpur, Dhaka, Kurigram, Khagrachori and Sylhet

Client: Action Contre la Faim (Action Against Hunger)

Project features: Desk review, questionnaire development, tools, and checklist development, questionnaire and tools translation into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, interview with stakeholders, conducting focus group discussion, data processing, and analysis, preparing study findings, and submission of the final midterm report.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator & Logistics

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, survey coordinating, assisting in preparing an online version of the tools, conducting KII and focus group discussion, and assisting in preparing a report. 

POC: Samia Rahman, Analyst, Start Fund Bangladesh, Mobile: +8801859345837

50.   Name of assignment: Building local governments’ capacity for the selection of beneficiaries of the Old Age Allowance in Bangladesh

Date and period: December 2019 to February 2020

Location: 38 Upazila, located in Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions

Client: Konstanz University

Project features: Carried out the intervention for the research project “The challenge of targeting extreme poverty: Evidence from a field experiment in Bangladesh”; Providing training to the members of the union selection committee on the in-eligibility, eligibility and priority criteria for the Old Age Allowance in Bangladesh; Collecting as well as transferring relevant data on the target group to the union selection committee using so-called Eligibility Information Cards (EIC) to facilitate the selection of beneficiaries; Entering Eligibility Information Cards (EIC) data for the softcopy data set.

Positions held: Field Coordinator

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, coordinating with field managers, project assistants, and field supervisors, supervising data entry tasks, and providing daily field reports to the official authority and clients.
PI: Dr. Sebastian Fehrler, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics,

Universitätsstrasse 10 78464 Konstanz GERMANY +49 7531 88-3214,

sebastian.fehrler@uni-konstanz.de  www.sebastian-fehrler.de

51.   Name of assignment: Pilot Survey of Rice Farmers in Bangladesh

Date and period: November 2019 to January 2020

Location: Bogra, Naogaon, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Kurigram, Khulna, Gopalganj, Bagerhat, Mymensingh, Jamalpur and Sherpur

Client: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Project features: Desk review, questionnaire development, tools, and checklist development, questionnaire and tools translation into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, interview with farmers, data cleaning, and submitting the final data set to the client.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, survey coordinating, assisting in preparing an online version of the tools, data cleaning, and submission of the final data set to the client.
PI: Dr. Anik Ashraf, Assistant Professore, University of Munich, Ludwigstr.

28 Rgb., 80539 Munich, Email: anik.ashraf@econ.lmu.de, Cell:

+4917675119843

52.   Name of assignment: B-SkillFUL Tracer Study 2019

Date and period: August 2019 to December 2019

Location: Dinajpur, Joypurhat, Bogra, Tangail, Gazipur, Jessore, Nilphamari, and Dhaka

Client: Swisscontact

Project features: The project involved desk review, questionnaire development, translation of tools into Bengali, and efficient coding for data collection using SurveyCTO. We conducted interviews with graduates and enterprise owners, as well as in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The data collected were carefully cleaned, analyzed, and summarized in a comprehensive report.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator and Data Analyst

Activities performed: I maintained close client communication to ensure project alignment. I oversaw survey coordination, conducted interviews, facilitated focus group discussions, and played a key role in data cleaning, analysis, and report preparation. 
POC: Nayeema Reza, Coordinator - Knowledge Management, B-SkillFUL

Swisscontact Bangladesh, Swisscontact, Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation

Mobile: +8801733779298, Email: nayeema.reza@swisscontact.org

53.   Name of assignment: Survey of Bidders of Public Contracts for the Impact Evaluation of the Electronic Government Procurement System (eGP) established by CPTU

Date and period: June 2019 to August 2019

Location: Dhaka, Munshiganj, Mymensingh, Barishal, Jhalokathi, Khulna, Gopalganj, Chottogram, Cumilla, Habiganj, Sylhet, Rangpur, Bogura, Pabna, Kushtia, and Jhenaidah districts.

Client: World Bank

Project features: The assignment involved surveying bidders participating in public contracts to evaluate the impact of the Electronic Government Procurement System (eGP) established by the Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU). Project activities included a desk review, translation of questionnaires from English to Bengali, coding for SurveyCTO (data collection tool), preparation of a survey manual and protocol, audio checking, data cleaning, and the preparation of field reports.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: I liaised with the client, and the World Bank, and coordinated various aspects of the survey across multiple districts in Bangladesh. My responsibilities included overseeing survey operations, ensuring data quality through audio checking and data cleaning, and contributing to the preparation of field reports. The objective was to assess the impact of the eGP system on public procurement processes and bidder experiences.
PI: Arkopal Datta, Impact Evaluation Consultant, Governance Global Practice

Mobile: +8801307693294, Email: adatta4@worldbank.org

54.   Name of Assignment: In-depth Monitoring Study on Upazila Complex Expansion (2nd Edition)

Client: Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED)
Location: 64 districts of Bangladesh
Project Summary: The In-depth Monitoring Study on Upazila Complex Expansion (2nd Edition) is an evaluation conducted by the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) to assess the progress and effectiveness of expanding Upazila-level administrative offices in Bangladesh. The study focuses on monitoring physical, financial, and procedural aspects of the project, ensuring adherence to procurement guidelines (PPA-2006 and PPR-2008), and evaluating the quality of construction and services provided. The findings will offer insights and recommendations to improve the project and ensure its alignment with the government’s decentralization and governance objectives.

Position Held: Coordinator and Report Preparator

Activities Performed:

• Coordinated the monitoring study of the Upazila Complex Expansion project.

• Designed and developed data collection tools for the monitoring study.

• Managed the overall monitoring process, ensuring adherence to protocols and quality standards.

• Supervised data collection and entry, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of collected data.

• Coordinated with field teams to track project progress and monitor implementation.

• Conducted site visits to the Upazila Complexes to assess physical progress and identify challenges.

• Provided technical assistance during data analysis and report preparation.

• Prepared comprehensive reports on the monitoring findings and project performance.

• Participated in the review and discussion of reports with IMED and other stakeholders.

• Provided recommendations for the improvement of the project based on monitoring outcomes.

Point of Contact (POC): Md. Hossian Kamal, Managing Director, Enmass Consulting Ltd., Email: kamal@enmasseltd.com

55.   Name of assignment: Baseline Study of Integrated Resilience Program (IRP) Program

Date and period: January 2019 to February 2019

Location: Islampur Upazila, Jamalpur District

Client: Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)

Project features: The assignment focused on conducting a Baseline Study of the Integrated Resilience Program (IRP) in Islampur Upazila, Jamalpur District. The project components included a desk review, development of questionnaires and tools, translation of materials into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, organizing focus group discussions, conducting key informant interviews, facilitating storytelling sessions with school students, and administering multiple-choice question (MCQ) tests with students. Data collected during the study underwent cleaning and analysis to prepare a comprehensive report.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: My responsibilities included liaising with the client, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), and overseeing all aspects of the baseline study. This included coordinating data collection activities, conducting interviews and discussions, ensuring data quality through cleaning, and contributing to the analysis of collected data. The goal was to provide a comprehensive baseline assessment of the IRP program's impact and effectiveness in Islampur Upazila.
POC: Md. Anisur Rahman, PMER Officer, IRP & IFRP Program, DRM Department,

Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), Mobile: +88 01819-699544

Email: anisur.rahman@bdrcs.org

56.   Name of assignment: Phone survey on B-SkillFUL

Date and period: December 2018 to December 2018

Location: Dinajpur, Joypurhat, Bogura, Tangail, Gazipur, and Jashore

Client: SWISSCONTACT

Project features: This assignment focused on conducting a phone survey for the B-SkillFUL project in various regions of Bangladesh. Key project components included translating questionnaires and tools into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, conducting the phone survey, data cleaning, data analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Assignment Coordinator

Activities performed: I was responsible for liaising with the client, SWISSCONTACT, and coordinating the phone survey process. This involved overseeing the data collection process, ensuring data accuracy through cleaning, and contributing to the analysis of the survey data. Ultimately, my role aimed to provide valuable insights and information for the B-SkillFUL project.
POC: Mr. Mostafizur Rahman, Coordinator – Admin, HR and External

Relations, B-SkillFUL Swisscontact Bangladesh, Swiss Foundation for

Technical Cooperation Cell: 01713143349, Email: mostafizur.rahman@swisscontact.org

57.   Name of assignment: Tracer Study to examine employment outcomes of B-SEP-supported TVET Graduates, Micro-entrepreneurs, and Apprentices under the Bangladesh Skills for Employment and Productivity (B-SEP) Project

Date and period: September 2018 to December 2018

Location: All over Bangladesh (47 Districts)

Client: International Labour Organization (ILO), Bangladesh

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a Tracer Study across Bangladesh to assess the employment outcomes of individuals who received support under the Bangladesh Skills for Employment and Productivity (B-SEP) Project. Key project components included desk review, development of questionnaires and tools, translation of materials into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, conducting in-depth interviews, data cleaning, data analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: I was responsible for liaising with the client, the International Labour Organization (ILO), Bangladesh, and overseeing the entire tracer study. This included coordinating the data collection process, ensuring data accuracy through cleaning, conducting in-depth interviews, and contributing to the analysis of the study data. My role aimed to provide valuable insights into the employment outcomes of B-SEP beneficiaries in various districts of Bangladesh.
POC: Mohammad Nuruzzaman, Programme Officer, Improved Access to Skills

Bangladesh Skills for Employment and Productivity (B-SEP) Project, Cell: +88 01787 665934, Email: nuruzzaman@ilo.org

58.   Name of assignment: Impact Study of Interactive Digital Content (English, Class   one to class five) Implementation in the Government Primary Schools (GPS) on Classroom Pedagogy and Students’ Learning Sponsorship Program

Date and period: September 2018 to October 2018

Location: Meherpur/Gangni/Muzibnagar Upazila, Meherpur District

Client: SAVE THE CHILDREN

Project features: This assignment involved conducting an impact study of the implementation of Interactive Digital Content (English, Class One to Class Five) in Government Primary Schools (GPS). Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, conducting focus group discussions (FGD), key informant interviews, data cleaning, data analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: My responsibilities included liaising with the client, SAVE THE CHILDREN, and assisting with data cleaning and analysis. I also provided support in preparing the report for the impact study. The study aimed to assess the effects of interactive digital content on classroom pedagogy and students' learning in primary schools.
POC: Ruxana Parvin Hossain, Senior Manager-ICT in Education, Sponsorship Program

Save the Children in Bangladesh, Mobile: +88-01713047040

Email: ruxana.hossain@savethechildren.org

59.   Name of assignment: End-line Evaluation of ‘Integrated Sustainable Development for Climate Vulnerable Ultra-Poor Communities of Southern Bangladesh’ ISD Climb UP Project

Date and period: August 2018 to September 2018

Location: Tajumuddin Upazila, Bhola

Client: Islamic Relief Worldwide, Bangladesh

Project features: This assignment involved conducting the end-line evaluation of the ISD Climb UP Project, which aimed to promote sustainable development in climate-vulnerable ultra-poor communities in southern Bangladesh. Key project components included a desk review, questionnaire development, tools, and checklist development, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, conducting focus group discussions (FGD), key informant interviews (KII), data cleaning, data analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: My responsibilities included liaising with the client, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Bangladesh, and coordinating the evaluation process. I played a key role in conducting KII interviews, facilitating FGDs, overseeing data cleaning, and contributing to the report preparation, which aimed to assess the project's impact on climate-vulnerable communities.
POC: Munshi Mahabubur Rahman, Coordinator & In-charge of MEAL Department

Islamic Relief Bangladesh, Cell: 01777773709, Email: mahabubur.rahman@islamicrelief-bd.org

60.   Name of assignment: Midterm evaluation of Uttoron Project

Date and period: May 2018 to July 2018

Location: Sylhet, Habiganj, Molavibazar, Comilla, Gazipur

Client: Swisscontact

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a midterm evaluation of the Uttoron Project. Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, conducting In-Depth Interviews (IDI), data cleaning, data analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator

Activities performed: I was responsible for liaising with the client, Swisscontact, and coordinating various aspects of the evaluation. My duties included survey coordination, data cleaning, data analysis, and actively contributing to report design. This midterm evaluation aimed to assess the progress and impact of the Uttoron Project in multiple locations in Bangladesh.
POC: Mr. Sohel Rana, Sr. Officer-MRM, Uttoron, Swisscontact (Swiss Foundation

for Technical Cooperation), Mobile: 01716803206, Email: sohel.rana@swisscontact.org

61.   Name of assignment: The Impact of Schooling Type on Student Achievement in Dhaka (Phase 2)

Date and period: May 2018 to July 2018

Location: Rayerbazaar slum and Korail slum area, Dhaka

Client: National University of Singapore (NUS)

Project features: This assignment involved the second phase of a study aimed at assessing the impact of schooling type on student achievement in Dhaka. Key project components included data collection, conducting cognitive tests on children, database design, data entry, and data cleaning.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: My responsibilities included coordination with the Project Investigator (PI), hiring and conducting interviews for enumerators, coordinating with supervisors and enumerators, database design, training and supervising for data entry, data reconciliation, and providing operational and logistic support for the study. This research aimed to understand how different types of schooling impact student achievement in slum areas of Dhaka.
PI: Dr. Saima Khan, Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (enrolled), National

University of Singapore, Email: khan.saima@u.nus.edu, Cell: +8801730271608

62.   Name of assignment: Midterm data entry and analysis of Jute Empowered Women and Empowered Livelihood (JEWEL)

Date and period: March 2018 to April 2018

Location: Faridpur Sadar, Boalmari, Bhanga, Monirampur (Jessore)

Client: TRAIDCRAFT EXCHANGE (TX)

Project features: This assignment focused on the midterm data entry and analysis of the Jute Empowered Women and Empowered Livelihood (JEWEL) project. Key project components included data entry, design of data entry templates, pre-coding and post-coding of data, data cleaning, data analysis, and the preparation of a summary report.

Positions held: Assignment Coordinator

Activities performed: I worked closely with the client, TRAIDCRAFT EXCHANGE (TX), and supervised the data entry process. This included monitoring the data entry, data cleaning, and analysis efforts. I was also responsible for preparing a summary report based on the midterm data collected as part of the JEWEL project.
POC: Md. Shawkat Hasan, Project Coordinator - JEWEL Project, Traidcraft

Exchange, Email: Shawkat.Hasan@traidcraft.org

63.   Name of assignment: B-SkillFUL Tracer Study 2017

Date and period: September 2017 to January 2018

Location: Dinajpur, Joypurhat, Bogra, Tangail, Gazipur, and Jessore

Client: Swisscontact

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a tracer study for the B-SkillFUL program in 2017. Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, conducting In-Depth Interviews (IDI), data cleaning, data analysis, and report preparation. The total sample size for the study was 2000.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator

Activities performed: This assignment involved conducting a tracer study for the B-SkillFUL program in 2017. Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, conducting In-Depth Interviews (IDI), data cleaning, data analysis, and report preparation. The total sample size for the study was 2000.
POC: Mr. Imran Uddin, Manager MRM, B-SkillFUL, Swisscontact, Swiss

Foundation for Technical Cooperation, Mobile +88 01711 618 025, Email:

imran.uddin@swisscontact.org

64.   Name of assignment: A Baseline Study of Empowering Women and Building Sustainable Livelihood in Urban Bangladesh Project

Date and period: November 2017 to January 2018

Location: Gazipur and Dhaka

Client: Oxfam

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a baseline study for the "Empowering Women and Building Sustainable Livelihood in Urban Bangladesh Project." Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, conducting focus group discussions, conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII), media monitoring, rapid service quality assessment, data cleaning and analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator

Activities performed: I maintained communication and coordination with the client, Oxfam. My responsibilities included overseeing survey coordination, conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII), conducting focus group discussions, media monitoring, data cleaning, analysis, and actively contributing to report designing. This assignment aimed to establish a baseline for the Empowering Women and Building Sustainable Livelihood in Urban Bangladesh Project, supporting Oxfam's efforts in Gazipur and Dhaka.
POC: Rifat Tanjila, Senior Program Officer - Women Economic Empowerment

OXFAM, Cell: +8801841022056, Email: rtanjila@oxfam.org.uk

65.   Name of assignment: Baseline study of Enhancing Institutional and Community Preparedness and Readiness in Coastal Bangladesh (Coastal DRR) project

Date and period: December 2017 to January 2018

Location: Bagerhat and Patuakhali

Client: Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a baseline study for the "Enhancing Institutional and Community Preparedness and Readiness in Coastal Bangladesh (Coastal DRR) Project." Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, conducting focus group discussions, conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII), storytelling sessions with school students, Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) tests with school students, data cleaning, data analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator

Activities performed: I was responsible for liaising with the client, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS). My duties included survey coordination, conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII), organizing and conducting focus group discussions, overseeing data cleaning, conducting data analysis, and actively contributing to report designing. This baseline study aimed to assess the preparedness and readiness of institutions and communities in the coastal areas of Bagerhat and Patuakhali in Bangladesh for disaster risk reduction.
POC: Mr. Mohammad Kamrul Hasan (Rifat), Sr. PMER Officer, DRM

Department, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Mob: 01815298341, Email: kamrul.hasan@bdrcs.org

66.   Name of assignment: Baseline study of Stop Tolerating Violence Against Children (STVAC)

Date and period: September 2017 to January 2018

Location: Dhaka City Corporation, Chittagong City Corporation, Rajshahi City Corporation, Moulivibazar (Sreemangal), Rajshahi (Godagari), and Chapai Nawabganj

Client: Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a baseline study for the Stop Tolerating Violence Against Children (STVAC) project. Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, coding for SurveyCTO, conducting focus group discussions, conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII), data cleaning and analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator

Activities performed: I maintained communication and coordination with the client, Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST). My responsibilities included overseeing survey coordination, conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII), conducting focus group discussions, data cleaning, and analysis, and actively contributing to report designing. This assignment aimed to establish a baseline for the STVAC project, supporting BLAST's efforts in Dhaka City Corporation, Chittagong City Corporation, Rajshahi City Corporation, Moulivibazar (Sreemangal), Rajshahi (Godagari), and Chapai Nawabganj.
POC: Mr. Md Masud Karim, Adviser, BLAST, Mob: +880 1730 321164, Email:

ripon@blast.org.bd

67.   Name of assignment: Market Needs Assessment for Initiatives for Married Adolescent Girls’ Empowerment (IMAGE) Plus

Date and period: January 2018 to January 2018

Location: Kurigram, Gaibandha and Nilphamari

Client: Terre des Hommes Netherlands

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a Market Needs Assessment for the "Initiatives for Married Adolescent Girls’ Empowerment (IMAGE) Plus" project. Key project components included translating questionnaires into English, transcribing Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) interviews from audio files, designing data entry forms, quantitative data entry, data cleaning, and analysis.

Positions held: Assignment Coordinator

Activities performed: This assignment involved conducting a Market Needs Assessment for the "Initiatives for Married Adolescent Girls’ Empowerment (IMAGE) Plus" project. Key project components included translating questionnaires into English, transcribing Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) interviews from audio files, designing data entry forms, quantitative data entry, data cleaning, and analysis.
POC: Mst. Farhana Akter, Research and Knowledge Management Specialist,

IMAGE, Terre des Hommes Netherlands, Mob: +8801711239667, Email: f.akter@tdh.nl

68.   Name of assignment: Scoping study on existing national/regional networks and alliances working to prevent VAWG/GBV

Date and period: November 2017 to January 2018

Location: Dhaka, Comilla, Rangamati, Barisal, Sylhet, Dinajpur, Natore, Kishoreganj, and Khulna

Client: AMRAI PARI JOT (WE CAN BANGLADESH)

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a scoping study to assess the presence and activities of national and regional networks and alliances working to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, conducting focus group discussions, conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII), case studies, data cleaning, analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator

Activities performed: I was responsible for liaising with the client, AMRAI PARI JOT (WE CAN BANGLADESH). My duties included survey coordination, conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII), organizing and conducting focus group discussions, overseeing data cleaning, conducting data analysis, and actively contributing to report designing. This assignment aimed to provide insights into existing networks and alliances addressing VAWG/GBV in various regions of Bangladesh.
POC: M M Jamilur Rahman, Manager, AMRAI PARI JOT (WE CAN BANGLADESH), Cell: +88-01730328676, Email: jamil.wecan@gmail.com

69.   Name of assignment: Nutritional assessment of Making Market Work for Women (MMWW) project

Date and period: October 2017 to December 2017

Location: Bogra, Gaibandha, Faridpur and Patuakhali

Client: ActionAid Bangladesh

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a nutritional assessment of the Making Market Work for Women (MMWW) project. Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII), case studies, anthropometric measurements (including MUAC test, weight, height, and edema test), data cleaning and analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator

Activities performed: This assignment involved conducting a nutritional assessment of the Making Market Work for Women (MMWW) project. Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, conducting Key Informant Interviews (KII), case studies, anthropometric measurements (including MUAC test, weight, height, and edema test), data cleaning and analysis, and report preparation.
POC: Ms. Sharmin Sultana, Deputy Manager-Nutrition, Making Market Work

for Women Project, ActionAid Bangladesh, Mob: +88 (0) 1723774030,

Email: Sharmin.Sultana@actionaid.org

70.   Name of assignment: Mid-Term Evaluation of Advocacy for the `SRHR Education by Teachers` (ASET) project

Date and period: September 2017 to October 2017

Location: Rajshahi and Bogra

Client: Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB)

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a mid-term evaluation of the advocacy efforts for the "SRHR Education by Teachers" (ASET) project. Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, conducting key stakeholder interviews, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, self-administered interviews, data entry, data cleaning and analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: This assignment involved conducting a mid-term evaluation of the advocacy efforts for the "SRHR Education by Teachers" (ASET) project. Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, conducting key stakeholder interviews, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, self-administered interviews, data entry, data cleaning and analysis, and report preparation.
POC: Mohammed Osman Kabir, Senior Program Officer (ASET Project),

Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB), Mob: +8801712967508, Email: osman@fpab.org.bd

71.   Name of assignment: Baseline Study of Digital RMG Factory Mapping in Bangladesh (DRFM-B)

Date and period: August 2017 to September 2017

Location: Dhaka, Chittagong, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Mymensingh

Client: Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), BRAC University

Project features: Desk review, Questionnaire development, Tools and checklist development, Questionnaire and tools translation into Bangla, Key stakeholders’ interviews, In-depth interviews, Focus group discussion, self-administered interviews, Data entry, Data cleaning & analysis, and Report Preparation

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: Liaison with clients, survey coordinating, KII interviews, supervising data entry tasks, data cleaning, and analysis and report designing
POC: Mr. Imtiaj Uddin Ahmed, Program Officer, Centre for Entrepreneurship

Development (CED), BRAC University, Mob: +880 1752 872686, Email:

imtiaj.ua@bracu.ac.bd  

72.   Name of assignment: Cooperation as a Research Assistant a Ph.D. thesis

Date and period: April 2017 to June 2017

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Client: University of Virginia

Project features: In this cooperative effort as a Research Assistant for a Ph.D. thesis, the project involved collecting hardcopy and softcopy data from the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) and the Social Upliftment for Joyful Advancement (SUJAN) office. Key tasks included data entry, data cleaning, generating variables, and data analysis.

Positions held: Research Assistant

Activities performed: My activities included collecting books and data from BIDS and SUJAN offices, conducting data entry and cleaning for information related to 491 upazilas and 491 candidates. I also contributed to data cleaning and analysis using Stata software, providing do files for the analysis process. Additionally, I maintained regular communication through email and Skype, sharing updates and progress reports. This assignment supported research efforts for a Ph.D. thesis at the University of Virginia, involving cooperation between multiple organizations and data sources in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

PI Name:  Dr. Moogdho Mahzab, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stanford University, mahzab@stanford.edu   

73.   Name of assignment: Understanding Pathways to Empowerment for Early Married Girls: Linking SRHR & Nutrition with Education and Livelihood

Date and period: April 2017 to April 2017

Location: Gaibandha, Kurigram, Nilphamary

Client: RedOrange Media and Communications and Terre des Hommes Netherlands

Project features: This assignment involved understanding the pathways to empowerment for early married girls by linking Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), nutrition, education, and livelihood. Key project components included the preparation of data collection tools and questionnaires, assistance, and supervision of data collection, conducting data entry twice, data cleaning and reconciliation, data analysis, and report writing.

Positions held: Data analyst.

Activities performed: This assignment involved understanding the pathways to empowerment for early married girls by linking Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), nutrition, education, and livelihood. Key project components included the preparation of data collection tools and questionnaires, assistance and supervision of data collection, conducting data entry twice, data cleaning and reconciliation, data analysis, and report writing.
POC: Md. Shariful Islam, Manager-Event & Campaign, RedOrange Media and

Communications, email: sharif@redorangecom.com, cell: +880 1746

260060

74.   Name of assignment: Midterm data entry and analysis of Jute Empowered Women and Empowered Livelihood (JEWEL)

Date and period: April 2017 to April 2017

Location: Faridpur Sadar, Boalmari, Bhanga, Monirampur (Jessore)

Client: Traidcraft Exchange (TX)

Project features: This assignment involved the midterm review of the Jute Empowered Women and Empowered Livelihood (JEWEL) project. Key project components included reviewing project documents, data entry and data processing, data cleaning and reconciliation, data analysis, and the preparation of an analysis report.

Positions held: Team Leader

Activities performed: I supervised the data entry tasks and ensured thorough data cleaning procedures. I also coordinated closely with the client, Traidcraft Exchange (TX), to ensure the smooth progress of the midterm review. Additionally, I conducted data analysis and prepared the analysis report. This assignment aimed to provide valuable insights into the progress and impact of the JEWEL project, supporting Traidcraft Exchange's efforts in Faridpur Sadar, Boalmari, Bhanga, and Monirampur districts of Bangladesh.

POC: Mr. Shawkat Hasan, Project Coordinator - JEWEL Project, Traidcraft Exchange

Cell: +8801711803235, +8801783701530, Email: Shawkat.Hasan@traidcraft.org

75.   Name of assignment: Baseline Study on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health for Born on Time Project

Date and period: October 2016 to February 2017

Location: 6 Upazilas of Rangpur district

Client: Plan International

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a baseline study focused on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health for the Born-on Time Project. Key project components included questionnaire development, electronic data collection from households, key stakeholder interviews, data analysis, and the generation of analysis tables.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator

Activities performed: I maintained close communication and coordination with the client, Plan International. My responsibilities included overseeing survey coordination, conducting key stakeholder interviews, and actively participating in the data analysis process. This assignment aimed to provide a baseline assessment of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health in the Rangpur district, supporting Plan International's efforts in improving healthcare for mothers and children in the region.
POC: Md. Maksud-ul Hasan, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist; Born on Time

Project, Plan International Bangladesh, Cell: +8801755577775, Email: maksudul.hasan@plan-international.org

76.   Name of assignment: Demonstration of pro-poor market-based solutions for fecal sludge management in urban centres of Southern Bangladesh

Date and period: January 2017 to February 2017

Position: Individual Consultant

Location: Jhenaidah, Khulna, Kushtia

Client: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Project features: This assignment primarily involved qualitative data analysis and report preparation with individual contacts. It focused on demonstrating pro-poor market-based solutions for fecal sludge management in urban centers of Southern Bangladesh.

Activities performed: I conducted qualitative data analysis, which included Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The data collected from these interactions were analyzed to extract insights and findings related to fecal sludge management. Subsequently, I prepared district-wise reports (three in total) based on the qualitative data analysis. This assignment aimed to support SNV Netherlands Development Organisation's efforts in improving fecal sludge management practices in Jhenaidah, Khulna, and Kushtia, focusing on pro-poor market-based solutions.
POC: Mst. Lucky Begum, Manager-Program, SNV, Email: lbegum@snv.org

77.   Name of assignment: Global Supply Chains in the Garments Sector

Date and period: November 2016 to February 2017

Location: Dhaka, Gazipur

Client: International Labour Office, Switzerland

Project features: This assignment focused on studying global supply chains within the garments sector. Key project components included desk review, translation of questions, data collection, data entry into a web server, and report preparation

Positions held: Research Assistant

Activities performed: This assignment focused on studying global supply chains within the garments sector. Key project components included desk review, translation of questions, data collection, data entry into a web server, and report preparation
PI: Claire Piper, Head Secretary, Inclusive Labor Markets, labor relations and Working Conditions Branch, 1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland (Suisse), Email: piper@ilo.org

78.   Name of assignment: End-line evaluation of advocacy for the “SRHR education by Teachers” (ASET) project

Date and period: October 2016 to December 2016

Location: Bogra and Rajshahi

Client: Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB)

Project features: This assignment focused on conducting an end-line evaluation of the advocacy efforts for the "SRHR Education by Teachers" (ASET) project. Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development, development of tools and checklists, translation of questionnaires and tools into Bangla, conducting key stakeholder interviews, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, self-administered interviews, data entry, data cleaning and analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Research Assistant

Activities performed: I facilitated communication and coordination with the client, the Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB). I played a key role in survey coordination, conducted key stakeholder interviews, and contributed to the report design process. This assignment aimed to evaluate the advocacy efforts of the ASET project, supporting FPAB's initiatives in Bogra and Rajshahi districts of Bangladesh related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) education by teachers.
POC: Mohammed Osman Kabir, Senior Program Officer (ASET Project), Family Planning Association of Bangladesh (FPAB), Mob: +8801712967508, Email: osman@fpab.org.bd

79.   Name of assignment: Baseline study on creating spaces to take action on violence against women and girls

Date and period: August 2016 to November 2016

Location: Dinajpur, Netrokona, Faridpur and Tangail

Client: Oxfam

Project features: This assignment focused on conducting a baseline study for the project aimed at creating spaces to take action on violence against women and girls. Key project components included desk review, questionnaire development and translation into Bangla, online data collection form design, electronic data collection, key stakeholder interviews, rapid service quality assessment and policy review, media monitoring, qualitative data analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator

Activities performed: I played a pivotal role in facilitating communication and coordination with the client, Oxfam. I coordinated all aspects of the survey, including conducting key stakeholder interviews, and I contributed to the report preparation process. This assignment aimed to provide a baseline understanding of the project's objectives related to addressing violence against women and girls and supporting Oxfam's initiatives in Dinajpur, Netrokona, Faridpur, and Tangail districts of Bangladesh.

POC: Gita Rani Adhikary, Senior Program Officer-G&WL, Oxfam,

Cell: +8801755587281, Email: gadhikary@oxfam.org.uk

80.   Name of assignment: Productivity and Intrinsic Motivation: The Case of Ranking Feedback

Date and period: May 2016 – September 2016

Location: Dhaka

Client: University of Warwick

Project features: This assignment involved a study on productivity and intrinsic motivation, specifically examining the impact of ranking feedback. Key project components included database design, collecting softcopy data, printing and entering data, data cleaning, data reconciliation, and sending softcopy data securely using encryption software.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: I maintained close communication and coordination with the client, the University of Warwick. I supervised data entry processes, ensuring accuracy and quality, and regularly sent softcopy data to the client using secure encryption software. This assignment aimed to contribute to the understanding of productivity and intrinsic motivation, supporting research efforts by the University of Warwick in Dhaka.
PI: Dr. Anik Ashraf, Department of Economics, University of Warwick,

Room S0.60, Social Science Building, United Kingdom, Email:

A.Ashraf@warwick.ac.uk, Cell: +880 1751 778791

81.   Name of assignment: Consultation on Gender Policy- JEWEL Project

Date and period: June 2016 to August 2016

Location: Faridpur Sadar, Boalmari, Bhanga, Monirampur (Jessore)

Client: Traidcraft Exchange

Project features: This assignment involved a consultation process to develop a Gender Policy for the JEWEL project. Key project components included desk review, tools development, translation into Bangla, conducting key stakeholder interviews (KIIs), organizing focus group discussions (FGDs), holding consultation meetings with government officials, qualitative data analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Research Assistant

Activities performed: I liaised closely with the client, Traidcraft Exchange, to facilitate the consultation process. My responsibilities included conducting KII interviews, leading FGDs, and organizing workshops to gather valuable input for the development of the Gender Policy. This assignment aimed to ensure that the JEWEL project's Gender Policy was well-informed and inclusive, contributing to gender equality and empowerment efforts in the Faridpur Sadar, Boalmari, Bhanga, and Monirampur districts of Bangladesh.

PI Name: Salma Akhter, Professor, Department of Sociology, Dhaka University, salmaakhter1@hotmail.com

82.   Name of assignment: In-depth studies on opportunities and challenges of secondary education and TVET in Plan International Bangladesh program areas

Date and period: June 2016 to August 2016

Location: Dhaka, Bhola, Barguna, Nilphamari, and Lalmonirhat

Client: Plan International

Project features: This assignment involved conducting in-depth studies to explore the opportunities and challenges related to secondary education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Plan International's program areas in Bangladesh. Key project components included the development of questionnaires, the design of online data collection forms, electronic data collection, conducting key stakeholder interviews, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, data analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Field Manager

Activities performed: I facilitated communication and coordination with the client, Plan International. I played a key role in survey coordination, conducted key stakeholder interviews, and was involved in the process of report design. This assignment aimed to provide valuable insights into secondary education and TVET in Plan International's program areas, supporting their ongoing efforts in Dhaka, Bhola, Barguna, Nilphamari, and Lalmonirhat districts of Bangladesh.
POC: Monir Hossain, Program Manager, Plan International, Email: monir.hossian@plan-international.org   

83.   Name of assignment: Baseline Study of Jute: Empowered Women Ensured Livelihoods (JEWEL), Bangladesh

Date and period: 2016

Location: Faridpur, Jessore

Client: Traidcraft Exchange

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a baseline study for the "Jute: Empowered Women Ensured Livelihoods (JEWEL)" project in Bangladesh. Key project components included the development of questionnaires and tools, electronic data collection, conducting key stakeholder interviews, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, data analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: This assignment involved conducting a baseline study for the "Jute: Empowered Women Ensured Livelihoods (JEWEL)" project in Bangladesh. Key project components included the development of questionnaires and tools, electronic data collection, conducting key stakeholder interviews, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, data analysis, and report preparation.

POC: Mr. Shawkat Hasan, Project Coordinator - JEWEL Project, Traidcraft Exchange

Cell: +8801711803235, Email: Shawkat.Hasan@traidcraft.org

84.   Name of assignment: Impact of Schooling on Underprivileged Children, Bangladesh

Date and period: October 2015 to March 2016

Location: Banani & Rayerbazar Slum Area

Client: National University of Singapore (NUS)

Project features: This assignment focused on assessing the impact of schooling on underprivileged children in Bangladesh. Key project components included data collection with 2000 slum children, conducting brain tests on children, database design, data entry, and data cleaning.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: I coordinated closely with the Project Investigator (PI) to ensure the project's objectives were met. My responsibilities included hiring and conducting interviews with enumerators, coordinating with supervisors and enumerators for data collection, designing the database, and providing training and supervision for data entry. I also oversaw data reconciliation and provided operational and logistical support for the project. This assignment aimed to assess the impact of education on underprivileged children, contributing to research efforts by the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Bangladesh.

PI Name: Saima Khan, Postdoctoral Associate, Division of Social Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, sk7720@nyu.edu; khan.saima.econ@gmail.com

85.   Name of assignment: Quantifying the Relationship between Mobility and Economic Activity in a Congested City, Dhaka: An Analysis of the Electricity Usage Data and the Cell Phone Data

Date and period: January 2016 to March 2016

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Client: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Project features: This assignment focused on quantifying the relationship between mobility and economic activity in the congested city of Dhaka. Key project components included data entry, reconciliation, and cleaning, supervision of data entry operators, providing training for Data Entry Operators (DEOs), quality checking of data received from DEOs, and regularly providing softcopy entered data to the client.

Positions held: Assignment Coordinator

Activities performed: I maintained close communication and liaison with the client, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). I played a crucial role in providing training for DEOs to ensure accurate data entry. I supervised the work of data entry operators and conducted quality checks on the data they provided. Additionally, I ensured the regular and secure delivery of softcopy entered data to the client. This assignment aimed to contribute to the analysis of mobility and economic activity in Dhaka, supporting MIT's research efforts.

PI Name: Yuhei Miyauchi, Researcher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, miyauchi@mit.edu

86.   Name of assignment: IMAGE (Initiatives for Married Adolescent Girls’ Empowerment project)

Date and period:  January 2016 to February 2016

Location: Gaibandha, Kurigram, Nilphamary

Client: Terre des Hommes, Netherlands

Project features: This assignment was related to the IMAGE (Initiatives for Married Adolescent Girls’ Empowerment) Project. Key project components included the design of data entry forms, conducting data entry twice, data cleaning and reconciliation, data analysis, and the preparation of analysis tables.

Positions held: Assignment Coordinator  

Activities performed: I facilitated communication and coordination with the client, Terre des Hommes, Netherlands. I supervised and managed data entry tasks, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Additionally, I conducted data cleaning and reconciliation processes to maintain data quality. I was also responsible for data analysis and the preparation of analysis tables. This assignment aimed to support the initiatives for empowering married adolescent girls, contributing to the efforts of Terre des Hommes in Gaibandha, Kurigram, and Nilphamari districts of Bangladesh.
POC: Mst. Farhana Akter, Manager M&E,Mobile: +88-01711239667, Email: farhana.hira@gmail.com

87.   Name of assignment: The Role of Business in Sustained Improvements of Nutritional Status

Date and period: 2014

Location: Sirajganj, Bogra, Naogaon, and Chittagong districts

Client: University of Guelph & University of Sussex

Project features: This assignment focused on investigating the role of businesses in sustained improvements in nutritional status. Key project components included survey design, sampling, questionnaire development, translation of questions into Bangla, hiring and training enumerators, data collection (both child and household), database design, data entry, data reconciliation, and data cleaning.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator

Activities performed: I played a central role in facilitating meetings with clients to align project objectives. I coordinated all survey-related activities, including the translation of questionnaires into Bangla and the training of enumerators. I also maintained close coordination with supervisors and enumerators to ensure the smooth execution of data collection processes. Additionally, I supervised data entry tasks and conducted data cleaning to ensure data quality. This assignment aimed to provide insights into the role of businesses in improving nutritional status, contributing to research conducted by the University of Guelph and the University of Sussex.

PI Name: Jessica Agnew, PhD, Associate Director, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Global Program, jagnew@uoguelph.ca

88.   Name of assignment: Researching the Impact of Manager Characteristics in Bureaucracies

Date and period: July 2015 to September 2015

Location: Bangladesh

Client: BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) and University College London (UCL)

Project features: This assignment involved research focused on understanding the impact of manager characteristics in bureaucracies. Key project components included the development of a project profile and the completion report for the data digitalization task.

Positions held: Team Leader   

Activities performed: I coordinated closely with the clients, BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) and University College London (UCL). I collected softcopy data from the clients, provided training to the team, managed data entry operators, and oversaw the data reconciliation process. Additionally, I ensured the secure submission of encrypted data to the clients. This assignment aimed to contribute insights into the impact of manager characteristics on bureaucratic processes, assisting in research efforts by BIGD and UCL in Bangladesh.

PI Name: Laura Litvine, MRes/PhD Student in Economics, University College London, laura.litvine.13@ucl.ac.uk

89.   Name of assignment: Role of proactive policing in preventing crime in Bangladesh: A Study on Dhaka district police

Date and period: May 2015 to June 2015

Location: Bangladesh

Client: Dhaka district police

Project features: This assignment centered on investigating the role of proactive policing in crime prevention within the Dhaka district. Key project components included data collection, crime data entry, data cleaning, data analysis, report design, and report preparation.

Positions held: Research Assistant

Activities performed: I facilitated meetings with the client, Dhaka District Police, to align project objectives and gather relevant information. Additionally, I contributed to the report design, ensuring that the final report effectively presented the findings and analysis of the study. This assignment aimed to shed light on the effectiveness of proactive policing in preventing crime, providing valuable insights into law enforcement efforts in the Dhaka district, Bangladesh.

POC: Md. Ohiduzzaman Moin, Lectarure, People University, email: moinsoc23@gmail.com

90.   Name of assignment: Adoption of Commitment Savings Accounts Among Garment Workers in Bangladesh

Date and period: March 2015 to May 2015

Location: Dhaka, Gazipur 

Client: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)-Bangladesh

Project features: This assignment focused on assessing the adoption of commitment savings accounts among garment workers in Bangladesh. Key project components included questionnaire development, conducting baseline, midline, and endline surveys of garment workers, evaluating data collection, providing training on loans and DPS (Brac Bank), data entry, data cleaning, data analysis, and report preparation.

Positions held: Field Supervisor

Activities performed: I supervised and closely monitored the garment worker surveys conducted at baseline, midline, and endline stages. I also assisted in the evaluation data collection process. Additionally, I reported progress and findings to the client, Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)-Bangladesh. This assignment aimed to provide insights into the adoption of commitment savings accounts among garment workers, contributing to poverty alleviation and financial inclusion efforts.

POC: ARM Mehrab Ali, Research Coordinator, IPA, email: mali@poverty-action.org

91.   Name of Assignment: The Feasibility Study of Modernization of Agriculture Information Service and Digital Agriculture Information and Communication Strengthening Project

Date and Period: March 2016 – May 2016 (2 months)
Location: Dhaka
Client: Agriculture Information Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Project Features: This feasibility study aimed to assess the current state of the Agriculture Information Services and explore opportunities for digital modernization. The study collected both primary and secondary data using surveys, interviews, and other methods to inform recommendations for strengthening agricultural information communication.

Positions Held: Study Coordinator

Activities Performed:

• Conducted an extensive desk review, including literature, online, and project document analysis, to assess the current challenges.

• Collected primary and secondary data using surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and In-depth Interviews (IDIs).

• Organized and facilitated workshop seminars and field visits to gather additional insights and validate findings.

• Managed data cleaning, processing, and analysis to ensure data quality and accuracy.

• Compiled a comprehensive study report, summarizing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and submitted the final report to the client.

Sample Size: 300 Households
POC: Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Chief Information Officer, Agriculture Information Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Bangladesh, Email: anwar62bd@gmail.com, Phone: 01712110949

92.   Name of assignment: Access to Nutritious Foods – Analysis of Grameen Danone Case

Date and period: December 2014 to March 2015

Location: Sirajganj, Bogra, Naogaon, and Chittagong districts

Client: University of Guelph & University of Sussex

Project features: This assignment focused on the analysis of access to nutritious foods, with a specific focus on the Grameen Danone case. Key project elements included survey design, sampling, questionnaire development, translation of questionnaires into Bangla, hiring and training enumerators, data collection (both child and household), database design, data entry, data reconciliation, and data cleaning.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator 

Activities performed: I facilitated meetings with clients to align project objectives. I coordinated all survey activities, including questionnaire translation and enumerator training. Additionally, I liaised with supervisors and enumerators, ensuring smooth data collection processes. I supervised data entry tasks and conducted data cleaning to maintain data quality standards. This assignment aimed to provide insights into access to nutritious foods and contribute to the analysis of the Grameen Danone case, supporting research efforts by the University of Guelph and the University of Sussex.

PI Name: Jessica Agnew, PhD, Associate Director, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Global Program, jagnew@uoguelph.ca

93.   Name of assignment: CMS1 Online Data Digitalization and Data Management

Date and period: October 2014 to December 2014

Location: Bangladesh

Client: HELVETAS Swiss Interco-operation Bangladesh and DFID

Project features: This assignment focused on the digitalization and management of online data for CMS1. Key project components included hiring data entry operators, conducting training sessions, overseeing online data entry, and effectively managing the project.

Positions held: Project Coordinator

Activities performed: I communicated closely with clients to align project objectives. I supervised data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Additionally, I provided daily progress reports to the clients, summarizing project activities and milestones. My responsibilities also included preparing comprehensive summary reports and ensuring their timely submission. This assignment aimed to streamline online data processes and management for the benefit of HELVETAS Swiss Interco-operation Bangladesh and DFID, contributing to effective project outcomes.

94.   Name of assignment: Collecting and analyzing data on the assessment of the Testing & Certification (T&C) system’

Date and period: October 2014 to December 2014

Location: Chittagong, Comilla, Rajshahi, Gaibandha, Bogra

Client: SkillFUL and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

Project features: This assignment involved the collection and analysis of data to assess the Testing & Certification (T&C) system. Key project components included data collection across multiple locations, database design, data entry, and data cleaning.

Positions held: Survey Coordinator 

Activities performed: This assignment involved the collection and analysis of data to assess the Testing & Certification (T&C) system. Key project components included data collection across multiple locations, database design, data entry, and data cleaning.

95.   Name of assignment: Data Entry of target beneficiaries from CPK register for Direct Nutrition Intervention Project (DNIP)

Date and period: October 2014 to December 2014

Location: Sunamganj, Bangladesh

Client: Maxwell Stamp Ltd.

Project features: This project involved the data entry of target beneficiaries from the CPK register for the Direct Nutrition Intervention Project (DNIP). Key project components included database design, the hiring of data entry operators, conducting training sessions, double data entry to ensure accuracy, checking for data accuracy and consistency, and running data frequency checks.

Positions held: Study Coordinator

Activities performed: My responsibilities included effective communication with the client and overseeing the data entry tasks. I ensured that the data entry process was conducted accurately and efficiently. This assignment aimed to streamline data entry procedures for the DNIP, contributing to the successful implementation of the project by Maxwell Stamp Ltd.

96.   Name of assignment: Analyzing data for ‘Rapid Training Need Analysis of Furniture and Construction Sectors’

Date and period: October 2014 to November 2014

Location: Bogra, Kurigram, Dhaka

Client: SkillFUL Project, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

Project features: This project involved the comprehensive analysis of data collected for the 'Rapid Training Need Analysis of Furniture and Construction Sectors.' Key project components included data collection, database design, data entry, data cleaning, data analysis, and the preparation of tables to derive meaningful insights.

Positions held: Research Assistant

Activities performed: I actively participated in data collection efforts and supervised the data entry process. Ensuring data accuracy and completeness was crucial to support subsequent analysis and table preparation. This assignment aimed to provide valuable insights into the training needs of the furniture and construction sectors, contributing to skill development initiatives under the SkillFUL Project.

97.   Name of assignment: Participant Profile data digitalization

Date and period: October 2014 to October 2014

Location: Bangladesh

Client: Counterpart International

Project features: This project focused on digitizing participant profile data. Key project elements included collecting data from clients, designing a database structure, data entry, data cleaning, and data quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness. The final deliverable was a refined dataset to be provided to the client.

Positions held: Project Coordinator

Activities performed: I supervised and closely monitored the data entry process, ensuring that data entry was conducted accurately and efficiently. Additionally, I served as the liaison between the project team and the client, facilitating smooth communication and coordination. This assignment aimed to transform participant profile data into a digital format, improving accessibility and usability for the client's initiatives.

98.   Name of assignment: Analyzing data for ‘Skill and Employment Program- Bangladesh’

Date and period: September 2014 to September 2014

Location: Bangladesh

Client: GRM International

Project features: The project involved the comprehensive analysis of data collected for the 'Skill and Employment Program - Bangladesh.' Key aspects of the project included data collection, designing a database structure, data entry, data cleaning, data analysis, and the preparation of tables to derive meaningful insights.

Positions held: Research Assistant

Activities performed: My primary responsibilities included actively participating in data collection efforts and supervising the data entry process. Ensuring data accuracy, quality, and integrity was essential to contribute to the subsequent analysis and table preparation. This assignment aimed to provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the Skill and Employment Program in Bangladesh, supporting informed decision-making and program improvement.

99.   Name of assignment: Increasing Tax Compliance Through Social Recognition

Date and period: July 2014 to August 2014

Location: Dhaka

Client: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Project features: This assignment involved conducting a randomized control trial aimed at enhancing tax compliance in Bangladesh through the implementation of a social recognition strategy, with a particular emphasis on leveraging social networks. The project encompassed a substantial sample size, with 32,000 firms initially listed and a project sample consisting of 23,034 firms distributed across 1,522 clusters.

Positions held: Research Assistant

Activities performed: I was responsible for supervising and closely monitoring the data collection process. This involved ensuring that data collection procedures were carried out efficiently and accurately in line with the randomized control trial design. Additionally, I played a key role in reporting the progress and findings of the project. This assignment aimed to shed light on the effectiveness of social recognition in encouraging tax compliance, contributing valuable insights to inform tax policies and strategies in Bangladesh.

100.             Name of assignment: Effect of Export Growth in Ready-made Garments and a Schooling Subsidy on Women in Bangladesh

Date and period: May 2014 to June 2014

Location: Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj

Client: Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA)

Project features: This assignment focused on investigating the impact of export growth in the ready-made garments industry and a schooling subsidy on women in Bangladesh. A key aspect of the project was data collection, including the use of GPS technology to accurately locate and identify the existence of various factories.

Positions held: Research Assistant

Activities performed: My responsibilities included gathering relevant data, utilizing GPS technology to pinpoint the locations of factories, and documenting their existence. Additionally, I played a vital role in producing field reports, which were submitted to the project's authority. This assignment aimed to provide insights into how export-driven growth and educational subsidies influenced the well-being of women in Bangladesh, contributing to informed policy decisions and initiatives.

101.             Name of assignment: Seasonal Migration and Microcredit During Agricultural Lean Seasons: Evidence from Northwest Bangladesh

Date and period: February 2014 to April 2014

Location: Gaibandha, Dhaka, Gazipur, Manikganj, Narayanganj, Narsingdi

Client: South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM)

Project features: This assignment involved a tracer study examining the impact of microcredit interventions on seasonal migration patterns during agricultural lean seasons in various regions of Bangladesh. The study primarily focused on conducting interviews with beneficiaries to gather insights and assess the effectiveness of microcredit initiatives. Additionally, beneficiaries were provided with incentives for their participation in the study.

Positions held: Research Assistant

Activities performed: My responsibilities primarily revolved around data collection and report preparation. I conducted interviews with beneficiaries, gathered valuable information, and documented their experiences. Subsequently, I contributed to the preparation of a comprehensive report summarizing the findings of the tracer study. This assignment provided insights into the link between microcredit, seasonal migration, and rural livelihoods in Northwest Bangladesh, contributing to the body of knowledge in this field.

102.             Name of Assignment: NIDO Nutrition Survey Data Entry

Date and Period: February 2014 – March 2014 (2 months)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Client: Nestlé Bangladesh Ltd.

Project Features: The project involved digitizing data collected from the NIDO Nutrition Survey. It requires careful data entry to ensure accuracy, quality control, and timely submission of the final dataset.

Positions Held: Team Leader

Activities Performed:

• Conducted data entry for the NIDO Nutrition Survey, ensuring accurate digitization of all collected survey data into the required format.

• Coordinated with the client to ensure proper understanding and implementation of data entry guidelines and protocols.

• Maintained a high level of accuracy while entering data to minimize errors and discrepancies.

• Managed data entry workflow to meet tight deadlines and ensure timely submission of the final dataset.

• Monitored the performance of the data entry team, providing support and addressing any issues to maintain efficiency.

• Conducted quality checks on digitized data to ensure completeness and correctness.

• Delivered the finalized, clean dataset to the client, meeting all specifications outlined in the project scope.

Sample Size: 7,200 Hard Copies

POC: Md. Arshad Hossian, Deputy Manager-MEAL, Email: mdarshad17@yahoo.com, Cell: +8801726557800

103.             Name of Assignment: Baseline Survey Data Digitalization

Date and Period: November 2013 – December 2013 (2 months)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Client: Windmill Infotech Limited

Project Features: The project involved the digitization of baseline survey data. The process included collecting hard copy questionnaires, developing and testing data entry software, and managing a team of data entry officers to ensure efficient and accurate data processing.

Positions Held: Team Leader

Activities Performed:

• Collected hard copy questionnaires from the client for data processing.

• Developed and tested data entry software to ensure smooth functionality and resolve bugs.

• Created a detailed data entry process manual to standardize procedures.

• Recruited experienced data entry officers and conducted comprehensive training sessions to ensure proficiency.

• Supervised and managed the data entry team throughout the project.

• Ensured quality control by submitting both clean and raw data sets to the client as per project requirements.

Sample Size: 16,600 Hard Copies

POC: Md. Arshad Hossian, Deputy Manager-MEAL, Email: mdarshad17@yahoo.com, Cell: +8801726557800