Khandoker Nazrul Islam

• Academic Background: I hold a double master’s degree, one in MDS (Master of Development Studies) from Khulna University, Bangladesh achieving first place with CGPA 3.73 out of 4. Additionally, I earned an MA in Philosophy, ranking 9th Place. Completed 600 marks in CMA (Cost and Management Accountancy) from ICMA, Bangladesh. • Language Proficiency: My English proficiency is at an advanced level, and I possess excellent command over it. • Industry Recognition: Devex.Com recognized me as a Top Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Professional in the Who's Who Guide and they have included me in the prestigious Curated M&E Candidate List. • Extensive M&E Experience: Over 24 years, I have served various leadership roles in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Learning, Accountability, Research, Knowledge Management, and Advocacy across a spectrum of esteemed institutions including UN bodies like ILO, WHO, UNDP, UNV, and renowned international organizations such as ActionAid, Care International, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Concern Universal, Concern Worldwide, Creative Learning, Democracy International, Handicap International, HelpAge, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Management Systems International, Oxfam GB, Plan International, Project Concern International (PCI), Solidarities’ International. • International Role in M&E: My international engagements in M&E are multifaceted. I served as the International M&E Coordinator for both the Uganda Youth Resilience Project and the Pakistan Community Resilience Research Network, projects funded by the US Department of State. Currently, I am leading the final evaluation remotely as an International Consultant for a Youth Participation and Engagement through youth parliamentarian members initiative in Sri Lanka for a UN Consortium of WHO, UNDP and UNV, funded by the United Nations Secretary General’s Peacebuilding Fund. • Training Facilitation: I function as a key facilitator for conducting training sessions ranging from fundamental to advanced Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), as well as Advanced Data Analysis. • MEL System Design: I am a dependable MEL system designer, particularly for complex social issue-based mega alliance and consortium projects. Also, I have developed MEL systems for ten projects and fifty small grants, including the creation of tools, templates, and guidelines. • Challenging Indicator Expertise: My expertise includes designing MEL systems for challenging indicators related to activities such as Policy Advocacy and Research Uptake. • Consortia Project M&E Leadership: I have successfully designed and directed M&E efforts for major consortia projects, including Doorbar Network, UNIQUE, PROSHAR, and NARRI.I have managed MEL for a consortium of 10 INGOs, including ActionAid, CARE, Concern Universal, Concern Worldwide, Handicap International, HelpAge International, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Oxfam GB, Plan International, and Solidarites International. • M&E Experience Across Various Sectors: My M&E experience spans various sectors, including Countering Violent Extremism, Food Security, Good Governance, Disaster Risk Management, Youth Resilience, Women's Political and Economic Empowerment, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, HIV/AIDS, Gender-Based Violence, Livelihood, Value Chain, Market System Development, Health, Nutrition, Sanitation, Non-Formal Education, and Technical & Vocational Education and Training. • M&E Steering Committee Leadership: I have led M&E Steering Committees and M&E Technical Working Groups for complex multi-party projects, ensuring evidence-based decision-making. • National Policy-Advocacy Monitoring: I have monitored national policy advocacy initiative on inter-ministerial coordination for Social Harmony, Social Safety Net (SSN) and emergency funding. • Designing Evaluation Methodology: I have developed Evaluation Methodology that encompasses evaluation criteria such as Relevance, Coherence, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Impact, and Sustainability, aligned with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Development Assistance Committee (OECD-DAC) standards. Additionally, it addresses cross-cutting issues like Gender Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Project Management, and Monitoring. Also I have followed the Ethical considerations and quality assurance (QA) frameworks as per the United Nations Evaluation Group's (UNEG) Ethical Guidelines for Evaluation and Code of Conduct for Evaluation in the UN System. • Impact Assessment: I used impact assessment tools like: Most Significant Changes, Appreciative Inquiry, Outcome Harvesting, Contribution Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Return on Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis. • Evaluation Coordination: I have coordinated eight baseline surveys, two midterm evaluations, four final evaluations, and four impact assessments, along with twenty After-action reviews (as part of Final Evaluation of small grants) for ILO, WHO, UNDP, UNV, USAID, USDoS, USDoL, EU, ECHO, EKN, RNE. • Knowledge Transfer Study: I conducted a high-quality knowledge transfer study utilizing Bloomberg's Taxonomy, Webb's Depth of Knowledge, and the Kirkpatrick Model for Training Evaluation. • Behavior Change Assessment: I have conducted Behavior Change Assessments through barrier analysis and doer/non-doer analysis on maternal and child health improvement initiative and disaster risks management initiative. • Smartphone based Data Collection Design: I have coordinated more than fifty smartphone-based data collection systems using tools such as Google Forms and Survey Monkey. • Progress Dashboard Development: I am highly skilled in developing dynamic dashboards based on linked Google Sheets with Google Studio. • Excel Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Excel, including dynamic dashboard creation and dynamic macro usage involving power pivot, power query, and data modeling. • Programming Skills: Proficient in Visual Basic Script (VBS) and Batch Programming to automate tasks. • AI and Machine Learning: Capable of utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Machine Learning and Deep Learning through Python programming. • Quantitative Statistical Analysis Expertise: Proficient in descriptive and inferential statistical analysis and analytics, utilizing techniques such as Chi2 tests, t-tests, ANOVA, Correlation, Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forest, K-Nearest Neighbors, Support Vector Machine, Naive Bayes, K-Means Clustering, Simulation, and Historical Trend Analysis using Python (Numpy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn), R, and SPSS. • Qualitative Data Analysis: I am experienced in qualitative analysis techniques, specializing in content analysis, narrative analysis, disclosure analysis, thematic analysis, and grounded theory by using software like QDA Miner. • Regional Learning Workshop Organization: I have served as an organizing team member for the South Asia Regional Lesson Learnt Workshop and Knowledge Fair in Bangkok, collaborating with organizations such as ActionAid, Action Contre la Faim, Acted, BBC Media Action, CARE, Concern Universal, Concern Worldwide, Handicap International, HelpAge International, Hope'87, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Oxfam GB, Plan International, Red Cross, Save the Children International, Solidarites International, World Vision International, FAO, UNDP, WFP, WHO, and countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand.