My background
Results-driven development professional with over 7 years of experience in planning, implementing, and managing multi-sectoral programs for leading NGOs, INGOs, CSOs and UN agencies. Possessing a strong background in desk activities and field operations, with proven expertise in:
Program Management & Coordination: Skilled in full-cycle program management, including work planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), donor reporting, and ensuring compliance with institutional and donor frameworks.
Stakeholder Engagement & Liaison: Adept at building and maintaining strategic relationships with government bodies, CSOs, community leaders, and private sector partners to drive collaborative action and policy influence.
Community Mobilization & Capacity Building: Experienced in leading community engagement, youth mobilization, and capacity-building initiatives through the design and facilitation of targeted training programs and workshops.
Thematic Expertise: Possesses strong technical knowledge in Protection, Climate Action, Youth Mobilization, Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), Natural Resource Management (NRM), and Environmental Sustainability.
Research & Data Analysis: Proficient in conducting evidence based socio-economic and environmental research using tools such as GIS, SPSS, R, MS Office, Adobe Suites, KoBo Toolbox.
Skills
Management: Project Cycle Management, Strategic Planning, Work Plan Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Grant & Budget Management, Administrative Support, Logistical Oversight, Risk Assessment & Mitigation.
Research: Socio-economic & Environmental Research, Environmental Impact Assessment, Field Survey, Data Collection, Data Analysis.
Communications: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Mobilization, Capacity Building, Training Design, Facilitation, Report Writing, Public Speaking, Documentation.
Other Soft Skills: Leadership, Problem-Solving, Cross-cultural Communication, Diversity & Inclusion, Team Management, Diplomacy.
Technical Proficiencies: GIS, Remote Sensing, SPSS, R, KoBo Toolbox, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress.
Work experience
Field Protection Assistant | IOM – UN Migration | Cox’s Bazar | November 2025 – Up to.
Supporting the implementation of protection activities across camp settlements in Ukhia and Teknaf, ensuring alignment with IOM’s General Protection, GBV, Counter-Trafficking, and Child Protection frameworks.
Conducting regular field visits to interact with community members, identify protection risks, and facilitate direct engagement with vulnerable populations.
Managing protection desk operations, including accurate data entry, maintenance of filing systems, and the preparation of daily observation reports.
Building strategic relationships with community leaders and partners, and providing comprehensive logistical and administrative support for community activities and awareness sessions.
Program Officer (Climate Change) | TMSS | Dhaka | September 2025 – November 2025.
Spearheaded project planning and the writing of new climate initiative proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational and donor objectives.
Developed and implemented comprehensive Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) for new and ongoing projects.
Integrated critical climate resilience and social safeguards into project design, focusing on the specific needs of vulnerable communities.
Monitored and evaluated environmental and social risks throughout the project lifecycle, deploying effective adaptation and mitigation measures.
Fostered inclusive community engagement to ensure equitable benefit sharing among local stakeholders and project beneficiaries.
Regional Coordinator (Asia) – HEY Campaign | The Ashley Lashley Foundation | Remote | March 2025 – August 2025.
Leading youth-led climate and public health initiatives across Asia through ambassador recruitment and mentorship, regional project coordination, policy-focused advocacy campaigns, and public engagement efforts; including research, forums, and strategic communication aligned with global thematic observances.
Programme Assistant | IUCN Bangladesh & FAO | Cox’s Bazar | November 2024 – February 2025.
Assisted in implementing the "Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Project," including work planning, surveys, and field interventions for Natural Resource Management (NRM).
Coordinated training and logistical support for Elephant Non-Preferred Crop (ENPC) farmers and Wildlife Response Teams.
Maintained communication with stakeholders (BFD, DAE, and local communities) to facilitate project execution and monitoring.
Collected and analyzed human-wildlife conflict data to guide project interventions and prepare donor reports, case studies, and promotional materials.
Organized workshops, meetings, and training sessions to build capacity among project beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Ensured compliance with IUCN and FAO policies and mitigated risks in project activities.
Senior Officer (IWRM & PSI) | GO4IMPact Programme - ESDO, WaterAid & Swisscontact; Funded by SDC | Naogaon | June 2024 - November 2024.
Supervised a project team of 15 staff members, ensuring timely project delivery and consistent reporting to donors.
Lead the implementation of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) interventions, reaching over 10,000+ community members through capacity-building initiatives and resource mobilization.
Developed and delivered 20+ training programs on sustainable water management, improving stakeholders' awareness and technical knowledge.
Collaborated with local government agencies and private sector partners to design innovative business models, resulting in 50+ new entrepreneurs adopting eco-friendly practices.
Research Supervisor | CPE - Food for the Hungry & BRAC Climate Bridge Fund | Khulna & Barisal Division | February 2024 - May 2024.
Supervised two climate resilience research projects in collaboration with Food for the Hungry and BRAC Climate Bridge Fund, covering rural (Barguna) and urban (Khulna, Barisal, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Patuakhali) contexts.
Led field operations, trained enumerators, and ensured quality control of household surveys, FGDs, and KIIs to assess vulnerability, adaptation strategies, and climate-smart practices.
Produced analytical reports and community-level adaptation profiles, offering actionable insights for urban planning, infrastructure resilience, and sustainable agriculture.
Coordinated stakeholder engagement, facilitated data validation workshops, and supported the integration of findings into climate policy and donor programming frameworks.
Environment Officer | Sustainable Enterprise Project (SEP), Pidim Foundation – PKSF; Funded by The World Bank | Narsingdi & Gazipur | July 2022 - January 2024.
Supervised the environmental compliance and reporting of 12 project branches, providing technical guidance and capacity building to a team of 72 staff (including ATOs, LOs, and COs).
Ensured implementation of the Environmental Management Framework (EMF) through daily ME visits, environmental screening, and monitoring of occupational health and safety standards.
Facilitated trainings and awareness programs for microentrepreneurs and workers on eco-friendly practices, waste management, and workplace safety.
Produced and submitted weekly case studies, monthly environmental reports, baseline documentation (photos/videos), and performance dashboards to project leadership.
Maintained regular coordination with local government authorities and stakeholders to support environmental improvements and ensure alignment with project goals.
Research Assistant | Democratic Budget Movement (DBM) | Dhaka | November 2021 - June 2022.
Conducted policy reviews and contributed to research planning aligned with national budgeting frameworks.
Analyzed survey data using SPSS, R, and Excel; created data visualizations and infographics for advocacy use.
Drafted reports, policy briefs, and summaries to support participatory budgeting campaigns.
Managed datasets and supported coordination of stakeholder workshops and public consultations.
Supervisor (District Coordinator) | Prottasha Project - Enroute International & IOM - UN Migration; Funded by The European Union | Gazipur | July 2021 - October 2021.
Supervised a team of 10 volunteers, distributing tasks and collecting data, ensuring the timely submission of weekly progress reports to IOM.
Coordinated reintegration services for 900+ returning migrants in partnership with local government, civil society organizations (CSOs), and BRAC.
Conducted face-to-face interviews with returning migrants, collecting biographical data and facilitating access to reintegration support services.
Strengthened local reintegration efforts by collaborating with the Reintegration Service Center (RSC), bridging gaps between returnees and essential services.
Associate Trainer | Global Platform Bangladesh – ActionAid | Dhaka | February 2020 - June 2021.
Supported the design and facilitation of youth leadership and climate resilience training programs, impacting over 500+ young participants across Bangladesh.
Led capacity-building workshops focused on advocacy, climate change, and youth engagement, empowering participants to implement community-driven projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Coordinated and managed volunteer teams for large-scale events, ensuring smooth execution of training programs and timely reporting of outcomes to stakeholders.
Developed and implemented monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for tracking the effectiveness of training sessions, producing insights that improved program delivery and alignment with ActionAid’s objectives.
Conducted documentation and research to support project proposals, donor reports, and internal knowledge sharing, strengthening the organization’s advocacy efforts on climate justice and youth participation.
Research Assistant | Institute of Remote Sensing & GIS, Jahangirnagar University | Dhaka | January 2018 – January 2020.
Supported academic and field-based research on geospatial analysis, climate vulnerability, and environmental monitoring.
Conducted remote sensing data analysis, image classification, and GIS-based spatial mapping using ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, and related tools.
Assisted in satellite imagery interpretation, land use/land cover change detection, and spatial modeling for academic projects.
Prepared and organized geo-databases, metadata, and visualization products for publication and presentations.
Completed certified training in Basic GIS & Remote Sensing, and Advanced Remote Sensing Applications, including field projects and technical report writing.
Collaborated with faculty and postgraduate researchers to support coursework, workshops, and laboratory-based geospatial experiments.
Intern (Part-Time) | TripZip Tours | December 2018 - May 2019.
Social Media Management, Research and Communications.
Telemarketing Executive (Night Shift) | SkyTech Solutions | June 2017 - November 2018.
Outbound call to USA for product campaign.
Consultancy experience
Video Story Creator & Researcher | Voices from the Frontline (VFL) Project by ICCCAD, Loss and Damage Forum, and HEKS-EPER | June 2024 – August 2024.
Contributed to documenting community narratives on climate-induced loss and damage through in-depth interviews, scripting, audio-visual storytelling, and GIS-supported field insights from Nijhum Dwip, aimed at influencing climate resilience policy and global advocacy.
Knowledge Management Support - UNV Online Assignment| WFP Thailand | December 2022 – February 2023.
Provided knowledge management and documentation support for WFP’s climate resilience projects, organizing reports and case studies for streamlined access.
Research Enumerator | Capturing the Effectiveness of Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Interventions | USAID, CARE Bangladesh & CPE | April, 2022.
Conducted field research on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), supporting CARE Bangladesh’s Shouhardo-03 Project, funded by USAID at Sunamganj, Netrokona, Kurigram, Gaibandha and Sirajganj district.
Volunteer Artist | CARE Bangladesh and Pothikrit | January, 2021.
Awareness Campaign for Women Garments Worker in COVID19 by Forum Theatre Performance at Garments in Gazipur and Savar Area.
Market Researcher | A Field Research on Tea Stall of Dhaka City by Spellbound Leo Burnett | October – November, 2019.
Conducted on-site observations, FGDs, and interviews to gather consumer behavior insights, analyze informal market dynamics, and contribute to reporting on urban micro-business trends.
Field Volunteer | Dolphin Fair by IUCN Bangladesh | October, 2019.
Assisted in the Expanding Protected Area Systems Project, contributing to community awareness and conservation efforts for endangered aquatic ecosystems, focusing on dolphin.
GIS Specialist | Premonsoon Aedes Survey by NMEP, DGHS, Government of Bangladesh| March, 2019.
Conducted spatial data analysis and created GIS maps of Dhaka city based on survey data, developing GPS navigation points to support enumerators in efficient field data collection.
Activista | ActionAid Bangladesh | August 2018 – June 2022.
Led youth capacity-building workshops, conducted participatory action research on employment and governance, organized national forums and campaigns on tax justice, gender, and climate, and contributed to policy engagement through field documentation, training facilitation, and advocacy for inclusive development.
Project Assessment | PROTIC Project by Oxfam Bangladesh| May, 2018.
Conducted field assessment at Tahirpur Upazila of Sunamganj District; facilitating FGDs and KIIs with rural women farmers to evaluate the impact of ICT tools on climate-resilient agriculture and contributed to data collection, documentation, and evaluation of digital inclusion in smallholder farming.
Research Enumerator | CASE Project by The World Bank & DoE, Government of Bangladesh | September, 2017.
Conducted on-site environmental assessments and visited every brick kiln in Feni, Lakshmipur, and Noakhali district to observe kiln types and their impact on local ecosystems, collecting geospatial data to produce accurate GIS maps for air pollution monitoring and mitigation planning.
Research experience
1. Impact of COVID-19 related unemployment and Economic Opportunities with Special Focus on Young Women and Young People | ActionAid Bangladesh | 2021.
2. Youth Perspective on Election Manifesto of Dhaka City 2019 | ActionAid Bangladesh | 2019.
3. A Youth-led Study on Hotel Restaurant Work Environment of Mohammadpur (Dhaka City) | ActionAid Bangladesh | 2019.
4. Causes & Consequences of Flash Flood in the North-Eastern Part of Bangladesh: A Case Study on Tahirpur Upazila of Sunamganj District | Department of Geography & Environment, Jahangirnagar University | 2018.
Master of Governance and Development Studies – Department of Government and Politics, Social Science Faculty | Jahangirnagar University | CGPA 3.56 out of 04 | 2023.
B.Sc (Honors) in Geography and Environment – Department of Geography and Environment, Social Science Faculty | Jahangirnagar University | CGPA 3.44 out of 04 | 2018.
H.S.C – Science | Bir Shreshtha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College, Pilkhana, Dhaka| GPA 4.5 out of 05 | 2013.
S.S.C – Science | Ideal School and College, Banasree, Dhaka| GPA 05 out of 05 | 2011.
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― JEREMY WATSON
We've worked on many projects together with Brooke at Stilltech, and she's a true asset to any team. She's a team player, but think on her feet and never settles for a no. Her ambition and passion for what she does is uncanny, and it's been a pleasure to see her progress and grow more confident in her professional role over time. I thoroughly recommend her for any leadership or project management roles.
Brooke was my manager at Yeall & Co and taught me everything I know about project management. As an intern, she never treated me differently from other team members – instead, she whole-heartedly embraced my ideas and input. She helped me to think about the bigger picture and implement strategy into my everyday work, but also showed me how to bring people together and unite them for a single goal.
― LIANNE HAYES
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