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CURRICULUM VITAE of Mohammad Anamul Haque, PhD.

National ID No : 931**********

Passport No : A10951968

Date of birth : 1st July, 1974

Place of birth : Tangail, Bangladesh

Nationality : Bangladeshi

Skype : Mohammad Haque

Zoom : Meeting ID 819-***-**** Passwordag18334

Summary of CV

My dedication to working with international organizations and national organizations in developing countries like Bangladesh to promote the development, transfer and use of environmentally sound technologies, while contributing to sustainable development pathways, has been exercised for the last 13 years. I have done this through establishing strategic partnerships and collaboration with international organizations and national organizations, and through supporting developing countries like Bangladesh, Nepal and India in identifying their climate smart technology needs and building capacity for accessing farmers and organizations for implementing these technologies. I am a self- motivated development professional, with robust experience in project and team management, as well as research and advisory based work in the fields of climate change, technologies and sustainable development. My well-developed interpersonal skills together with a result-oriented and investigative mind-set and excellent coordination abilities are at the heart of my work accomplishments.

Education:

2015-2019

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh. PhD thesis title: ‘Farmers’ capacity on using climate resilient technologies for rice production in High Barind Tract of Bangladesh’.

200-2001

Master of Science in Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh.

Master thesis: ‘Farmers’ use of improve practices in pineapple cultivation’.

1992-1996

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons), Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh.

Professional Experience

Position: Head of Research (R&D)

Organization: Cosmic Agro. Ltd., House# 2, Road # 34, Sector # 7, Uttara, Dhaka, www.cosmicagrobd.com

January 2023-ongoing

Tasks:

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for the research department in alignment with the overall goals and objectives of Cosmic Agro Ltd.

Research Program Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of research programs to ensure they contribute to the advancement of agricultural science and meet organizational objectives.

Resource Allocation: Manage the allocation of resources, including budget, personnel, and facilities, to support various research projects and initiatives.

Collaboration: Foster collaboration and partnerships with other research institutions, government agencies, and international organizations to enhance research capabilities and promote knowledge exchange.

Supervision and Team Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to research teams, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and collaboration among researchers, scientists, and support staff.

Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the integrity and reliability of research outcomes, including adherence to ethical standards and scientific rigor.

Publication and Dissemination: Facilitate the dissemination of research findings through publications in scientific journals, conferences, and other relevant channels.

Technology Transfer: Promote the application of research findings and technologies by facilitating their transfer to farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

Capacity Building: Develop and implement programs for the professional development of research staff, including training initiatives and skill-building activities.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the progress and impact of research projects, making adjustments as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

Policy Advocacy: Engage with policymakers to advocate for the integration of research findings into agricultural policies and practices, contributing to sustainable and effective agricultural development.

Key Achievements Head of Research

Published articles, grant-writing successes, and experience in important experiments.

Publications and smooth presentations.

Identified a problem and solved it.

Come up with a new idea that improved things.

Collaborations and networking.

Research contributions.

Outcomes and impact.

Position: Project lead: Jute trade & Digital marketing

Organization: Practical Action, House 28/A Road 5. Dhanmondi Dhaka – 1205. Bangladesh,

16th February 2021 to 30 November 2022

Tasks:

Lead and overall coordinating and implementing agricultural projects namely (i) Integrated Farm Management and Farmers Field School in Ramu, Ukhiya and Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar and (ii) Digital Jute Diversified Products Trading in Northern part (Nilphamari, Rangpur, Lalmonirhat and Kurigram district) of Bangladesh.

Experience of working with variety of stakeholders including UN, INGOs, government, donor agencies, sectors, clusters and Inter-Sectoral Coordination Group coordination etc.

Agriculture trade and Digital marketing program aims to improve productivity and competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and create better jobs by promoting Business Development Services (BDS) to at least 20 SMEs, 2000 wavers, 20 ICT Hubs and 20,000 jute farmer and Workplace Based Training (WBT) to at least 22,160 new and existing workers in the Northwest Bangladesh.

To sustainable agriculture production and reduce cost of production and promote climate smart agriculture (CSA) by increasing visibility, networking and partnership with buyers, traders, buyers’ associations, and market committees.

To have a strong knowledge and experience of green finance, climate risk management, clean energy and environmental markets in the region of Rangpur, Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat and Kurigram district of Bangladesh and emerging markets; and knowledge of international best practices and global trends in the Jute industry.

To organize training sessions, workshops, and learning sessions for employees, partners, and other stakeholders.

To have work closely with team members (operations, technical, and capacity development) to provide training on strategic initiatives, project operation, problem-solving, prioritization of work, and improving quality.

High quality engagement and liaison with ministries, government officials, donors, development partners for policy issues, new business opportunities and project implementation.

Facilitate and organizing workshop for training, meeting, seminars, and forum etc.

Oversee the writing of management and donors’ reports ensuring all reports are submitted in a timely and quality manner.

Key Achievements of Project lead: Jute trade & Digital marketing

Training programs arranged for the jute SMEs entrepreneurs.

Promote training service provisions through public and private sector to improve knowledge and skills of jute entrepreneurs and factory workers.

Established of the National and International buyer-linked gap and Jute SMEs services promoted.

Integration of farmer-level market standards fostered.

Establish bridge between jute farmers and the processors.

Position: Programme Manager Climate Resilient Agriculture

Organization: CARE Bangladesh, 20-21, Pragati Insurance Bhaban (Level 9-13), Kawran Bazar, Tejgaon, Dhaka.

March 2015 -January 2021

Tasks:

Responsible for the overall management and development of the Country Office and its Programme activities which includes Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change, Food Agriculture & Market, Energy & Urban Services.

Experience in partnership management, including international, national and Organizations with persons with disability (OPD) partners’ capacity strengthening on disability inclusion in DRR, climate change adaptation and humanitarian action through formal capacity assessment, trainings, mentorship, support visits, facilitating peer exchange/learning among partners.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of practical application of the Sphere standards and their foundational documents (the Humanitarian Charter, the Protection Principles, and the Core Humanitarian Standard, Humanitarian Inclusion Standards, IASC guidelines for inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action).

Experience in strategic planning and management of large and complex DRM projects and budgets.

Demonstrated experience in strategic oversight, coaching and capacity building of program staff, and working with diverse teams.

Worked for project management and capacity development of partner organizations under CRAFS (Climate Resilient Agriculture and Food Security) project.

Support other Country Team members to better understand disaster risks and embark of adaptive programming.

Guide the program set-up, including developing work plans, budgets and competence table with financial responsibilities and mandates.

Build, strengthen and manage partnerships with governments, key partners, institutions, and stakeholders.

Improvement of climate risk management capacity of targeted vulnerable farm households of twelve vulnerable polders in coastal region to increase crop productivity, diversity, and income for better livelihood.

Contribute to increased availability of accessible and climate resilient food for the growing population in the project areas to the implementation of three strategic objectives:

i) Increase income for smallholder farmers and SMEs; ii) Increase business performance for agribusiness SMEs and cooperatives due to climate related investments; and iii) Improve the enabling environment favorable for large scale roll out of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices.

Lead and steer the program implementation & achievement of climate resilient foods though the:

i)Increased adoption of climate smart practices and technologies among smallholder farmers, SMEs, and Cooperatives.

ii)Increased investments and business growth in climate smart value chains; and Increased involvement of women and youth agribusiness development; and

iii)Increased collaboration and exchange among public-private actors on large scale roll out of CSA.

Developing and implementing a communication strategy for climate change mitigation and adaptation for a range of audiences and outlining a coordinated approach to national planning and feedback.

Build a high-performing and efficient team through management, technical support, coaching and monitoring.

Strong experience in partnership management, including international, national and Organizations with persons with disability (OPD) partners’ capacity strengthening on disability inclusion in DRR, climate change adaptation and humanitarian action through formal capacity assessment, trainings, mentorship, support visits, facilitating peer exchange/learning among partners.

Overall project management activities which include efficient management of financial resources; review and approval of project plans, budgets, and monitoring expenditures; supervision of field operations & implementation; supervision of procurement; supervision of monitoring and evaluation; coordination with project implementing partners and ensuring quality control and timeliness of all deliverables as required.

Key Achievements of Programme Manager Climate Resilient Agriculture

Reducing exposure and vulnerability to climate hazards, cutting back greenhouse gas emissions and conserving biodiversity.

Establishing the nature-based solutions and building improvements, like planting street trees and installing green roofs.

Develop climate adaptation and resilience plans that evaluate the most significant climate change related risks and vulnerabilities.

Capacity development of partner organizations and stakeholders.

Implementing a communication strategy for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Position: Regional Field Coordinator (RFC)

Organization: Trade Craft Exchange (Tx), Apt- 1/B, House- 11, Road- 13 (New), Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1209

September 2011- December 2014

Tasks:

Leading and consolidate the planning, implementation and reporting of the program, overseeing all aspects (programmatic and technical, financial and administrative);

Coordinate field-based activities and grassroots community engagement for the implementation of the project;

Building positive and collaborative relationships with local stakeholders, mainly community-level and grassroots civil society organizations;

Support the planning and implementation of evaluation activities including field activity reporting and data collection;

To Investigate, identify and advise on new ways of achieving project operational efficiencies, including developing critical relationships and building networks with public and private sector organizations, vendors, suppliers, individuals and adhere to general operational protocols overall office management;

To working alongside the Program Manager to arrange the logistics of the project. Such as work with team members to create a project timeline, set goals, and determine what elements are needed to complete the project in each of the regions.

Monitoring to ensure that program resources are used efficiently, effectively, and transparently towards meeting program objectives;

Maintaining a regular communication and coordination with Trade Craft Country Offices team and partner organizations;

To coordinate with other program coordinators, stakeholders, and partners to ensure that the programs are delivered effectively and efficiently.

To provide technical expertise during field visits.

To contribute to the writing and preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports;

Key Achievements of Regional Field Coordinator (RFC)

Built relationships with the client team to quickly understand requirements and business objectives;

Standardized, simplified, rationalized, and organized project reporting to improve execution.

Achieving coordinate to governments, key partners, institutions, and stakeholders.

Position: Project Officer- Agriculture

Organization: World Vision Bangladesh, Nazirpur ADP, Netrakona, Bangladesh.

March 2006- August 2011

Tasks:

Knowledgeable on Project Officer-Agriculture with robust experience in organic farming operations and contract farming. Well-versed with agriculture extension program to disseminate innovative techniques and ideas about organic farming to farming community. Travels extensively in rural areas to oversee and monitor field activities of target farmers.

Strong knowledge on communicates to farmers agricultural information on natural resources, animals, crops on how best to utilize the farmland, how to construct proper irrigation schemes, economic use and storage of water, how to combat animal disease, and save on the cost farming equipment and procedures.

Encourage the farmers to adopt best practice techniques by providing exposure to new knowledge, information, skills, inputs and processes.

Ensure participatory and transparent selection of beneficiaries.

Conduct regular market surveys, assessments and mapping of agricultural actors/stakeholders in Netrakona District working in specific value chain areas and enterprises.

Build capacity of farmer groups and institutions on sound environment management practices, high value tree species, green livelihoods, enterprises, markets to improve production of high wood products for the community.

Demonstrates sufficient knowledge and experience in organic farming. Builds strong connection with farmer community and leverages experience, expertise and goodwill to implement organic farming initiative at grass root level.

Organize and manage field days, speak at grower groups, write fact sheets and publications, present courses.

Participate in livelihood assessments and capacity building initiatives for project staff, and project participants as required.

Formulate activities for resilient livelihood options and ensure they are effectively implemented on time and within budget.

Develop annual project activity plans and update quarterly in collaboration with key departments, oversee implementation to high standards by scope and timelines.

Promote use/adoption of modern farming practices and techniques through training, extension services, advising farmers, farm visits and demonstrations to transform targeted households from subsistence farming to commercial farming.

Excellent skills in report writing, records management and problem-solving. Focused on enhancing food safety and removing unsuitable items from food supply.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Major Achievements:

Achieving the market driven linkages between agricultural producers, wholesalers, processors and markets;

Meet and liaise with relevant stakeholders, local partners, governmental institutions, private sector and other stakeholders in the area of agribusiness to ensure synergies are created and resources are leveraged;

Supporting the implementation steps for organizing smallholder farmers into producer groups (PGs) and strengthening of existing producer groups;

Position: Agriculture Extensionist

Organization: SHED-Bangladesh, icddrb’Campus, Main Road, Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

April 2002 - December 2005

Tasks:

Provide expertise and technical assistance to the entire project in planning and implementation of interventions related to supporting farmers in the project targeted areas to increase the productivity of key agriculture value chains, adding value and improving the quality of the final products, support establishment of marked-based systems that allow farmers to access quality agriculture inputs, extension and other support services.

Strong knowledge of the local humanitarian context especially Rohingya response activities and related emerging trends, including policy developments and national, regional and global levels.

Experience in mainstreaming gender, age and disability in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Climate change Adaptation.

Experience of humanitarian cash, social protection and early recovery including livelihoods an asset.

Build a high-performing and efficient team through management, technical support, coaching and monitoring.

Conducted training programs in nutrition and institutional management to health-care personnel and the public.

Plan, implement, teach, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs in agriculture.

Developed and led educational programs for adults and youths in the project areas.

Developed and delivered educational programs for all field and horticultural crops, home horticulture, farm management and pesticide applications.

Experience of data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing.

Major Achievements:

Build capacity of farmer groups and institutions.

Sustainable agricultural intensification and land management of the farmers.

PhD Fellow

Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh.

April 2015 - May 2019

Tasks:

Project lead on the project ‘Ensuring Sustainable Development within a Changing Climate’;

Fieldwork planning & partner engagement; Data collection, analysis and dissemination;

Article writing and teaching.

Training, Workshop and Conference

4 days’ International Conference

Attend the 39th annual conference arranged by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) dated on April 26–29, 2023, Guelph, Canada and Conference theme: Technology, Pluralism and Inclusiveness in Agriculture, Food, and Environment.

3 days training

Training on Towards Coherent Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy Development, Implementation and Monitoring among SAARC Member States, 9th to 11th Jul 2019, SAARC Disaster Management Centre, New Delhi, India.

1 day training

Training on Fundamental of Rural Development &Development Programs at Rural Levels in Bangladesh and its Implication on 03 April 2019 at BIAM Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

4 days training

Training on “Partnership Development” organized by the Swallows India Bangladesh at Women collective, 4– 7 March 2018, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

3 days’ workshop

Workshop on the impact assessment of the Cyclone Shelters, 27-29 December2016, Department of Disaster Management and Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

7 days training

Satisfactorily completed the training course on "Research Proposal Preparation and Scientific Report Writing" sponsored by KGF (Krishi Gobeshona Foundation), BARC, held at BRAC-CDM, Rajendrapur, Gazipur from 24 -30 July 2013.

15 Days training

Training on Procurement of Goods, Works and Services.3-21 November 2012, Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU) and Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

3 days’ workshop

Workshop on eLearning Platform, 29 Jun - 01 Jul 2013, Access to Information (A2i) Program, UNDP and Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Kotbari, Comilla, Bangladesh.

5 days training

Training on Space-based information for disaster preparedness and risk assessment from 9 - 13April 2011.Venue: Bangladesh Computer Council

7 days training

Training on Co-operative System Venue: BARD, Kotbari, Comilla (March 08-14, 2010), World Vision Bangladesh.

5 days training

Technology Dissemination training on vegetable production during 11-15 February 2007 at Central Extension Resources Development Institute (CERDI), Gazipur.

4 days training

Training Seminar on “The Value Chain Approach and Its Application in Bangladesh” jointly organized by KATALYST and PROGRESS from 23rd April to 26th April 2006, DTC, Bangladesh.

7 days training

Training cum-workshop on “Supply and value chain analysis of Livestock and Poultry sub-sector” from 13-19 December 2004 organized by South Asia Enterprise Development Facility (SEDF).

Membership of Professional Societies:

Life Member, Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Education Association (BAEES) since year 2016.

General Member of the Association for International Agriculture and Extension Education since 2020

General Member, Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) since year 2001.

Language of Proficiency:

English: Full proficiency

Bengaly: Mother tongue.

Computer Proficiency:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (full work proficiency);

Data-based management, Internet operation;

SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), also known as IBM SPSS Statistics;

Cross Cultural Experience:

For attending at various professional programs, I have visited Canada, Netherlands, Dubai, Thailand, Nepal and India.

Car and Motorcycle License:

I have good skill in car and motorcycle driving. I have valid car & motorcycle driving license (MS00017699 CL0003).

Training Courses:

Equity Focused and Gender Responsive Evaluation, Organized by EvalPartners in collaboration with

UNICEF and IOCE.

National Evaluation Capacity Development for Country-Led M&E Systems, Organized by EvalPartners

in collaboration with UNICEF and IOCE.

Emerging Practices in Development Evaluations, Organized by EvalPartners in collaboration with

UNICEF and IOCE.

Advocating for Evaluation, Organized jointly by EvalPartners, UN Women, UNEG, IOCE.

Statistical analysis system, Organized by the International Rice Research Institute.

Mixed method approaches in evaluation, organized by the World Bank.

Agricultural Cooperatives organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Selected Publications:

1.Haque, M. A., Moniruzzaman, M. S., Hossain, F. M., and Alam, M. A. (2022). Effects of organic manure and chemical fertilizers on growth and yield of garden pea, Bangladesh J. Agri. 2022, 47 (1): 121-128; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjagri.v47i1.60599

2.Haque, M. A., Moniruzzaman, M. S., Hossain, F. M., and Alam, M. A. (2022). Assessment of climate change risks and adaptation of improved farming practices in Dekhar Haor of Sunamganj district, Bangladesh J. Agri. 2022, 47 (1): 39-66; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjagri.v47i1.60592

3.Haque, M. A., Alam, M. A., Moniruzzaman, M. S., and Hoque, M. M. (2019). The Impact of Climate Change in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh Affected by Cyclone Bulbul, Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education (online); http://bjee.com.bd/public/article-31(2), 13-27

4.Haque, M. A., Alam, M. A., Ahmed, F., and Uddin, M. N. (2019). Impact of climate change on agricultural adaptation and farmers’ perception in drought prone areas in Chapai Nawabganj district of Bangladesh, International seminar on “Innovative Extension Management for uplifting livelihood of farmers-Status, Initiatives and way forward”. Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 465-475.

5.Haque, M. A., Ali, M., Y., Sheikh, M., A. H., Nahar, A., Kana, K., A. (2017). Impact of Char Livelihood Program (CLP) of Char land Dwellers around the Char Areas in Sirajgonj District of Bangladesh, 2415-4474 (online), Fundam Appl Agric. www.f2ffoundtion.org/faa 2017, 2( 3), 290-296.

6.Haque, M. A., Ali, M., Y., Kana, K., A., Sheikh, M., A. H., Nahar, A., (2017). Assessment of farmers’ indigenous knowledge and attitude towards summer tomato cultivation in Mymensingh Region of Bangladesh, 2415-4474 (Online) Fundam Appl Agric, www.f2ffoundtion.org/faa 2017, 2(1), 212-217

References:

1. Dr. Faruk-Ul-Islam

Team Leader, iDE Bangladesh, Plot # 1/B (Level 4) Road 90. Gulshan 2. Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh,

Cell: +880**********, Email: ad6r1j@r.postjobfree.com

2.Dr. Md. Zakaria

Senior Specialist: Agriculture & Enterprise Development; Practical Action

Cell: +88-017*********, E-mail: ad6r1j@r.postjobfree.com

3.Mr. Mohammad Umra

Executive Director, Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED),

icddrb’Campus, Main Road, Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

Cell: +880 018********, E-mail: ad6r1j@r.postjobfree.com

4.Mr. Mohammad Abdul Mannan

Managing Director at Cosmic Agro Ltd.

Cell: +880**********

E-mail: ad6r1j@r.postjobfree.com

Declaration: I hereby declare that the particulars furnished herein by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: 27/06/2024 Mohammad Anamul Haque, PhD

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