Ayesha Akter Kona

Gender, Equality and Social Inclusion Lead

Winrock International

CertificateUNICEF New York

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Summary

I am a highly experienced and results-oriented development professional with over two decades of expertise in leading sustainable program development, strategy, and operational management within national and international NGOs. I possess a strong track record in integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles, driving Women, Youth, and Adolescent empowerment initiatives, and addressing social and economic challenges across diverse sectors, including WASH, health, agriculture, and governance. With extensive experience working with prominent donors such as FCDO/DFID, SDC, USAID, and UNICEF, she excels in GESI analysis, program design, advocacy, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. My strategic leadership and technical expertise make me valuable in fostering inclusive and equitable development outcomes.

Experience

  • gender
  • human rights
  • development
  • events / training
  • economic policy
  • bangladesh
  • united states
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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