Abdul Jabber Jufry leads the CMS Implementation Team. His primary responsibility is for the implementation of the various CMS instruments and for the production of information arising from CMS datasets. Jufry’s work involves close liaison with internal and external users of this information ensuring that user needs are met through the production of timely and high quality analysis. He also monitors the progress of CMS implementation to ensure that this is an efficient process, involving a high level of ownership by partner NGOs, and that any problems emerging are quickly identified and resolved. He contributes to the further development of the CMS ensuring that it continues to meet programme needs as shiree evolves and transitions
Muhammad Masudul Alam is working in Shiree as ‘Technology Manager, MIS’ from September 2012. He is now playing a key role as ‘Focal Technical Contact’ for maintaining smooth function (ethically, technologically and operationally) of CMS2 (Change Monitoring System two, one of the innovative mobile based monitoring tools used by shiree). To facilitate data processing, consolidate and generate various types of reports in text as well as graphical format according to organizational needs, are also part of his job which he is performing efficiently. He joined in shiree as ‘Network Administrator’ in October 2008. He is highly skilled to administrate networks in both Linux and Windows platform. He has several years working experience in Information Technology, especially in providing direct technical support to end users, managing and administrating the whole network with multiple servers, maintaining constant liaison with external vendors, ensuring a virus free and secure IT network where disaster recovery and data protection plans are active and tested, organizing IT trainings, implementing inventory system and standard procurement policy. Before joining in Shiree, he worked in Proshika Computer System Trust, Dhaka Chamber of commerce & Industry and Jaxara IT Ltd etc.
Mahbuba Islam Lucky joined Shiree in October 2009. She is working as a Data Analyst in the CMS (M&E) unit. She is highly skilled in conducting socio-economic and anthropometric survey, data management, data analysis and report generation. She has in-depth knowledge in quantitative data analysis (SPSS). She has also vast knowledge in MS Access for data management. She is also actively involved in mobile based monitoring system of EEP/shiree. She is an expert in developing different analytical geographical maps using different GIS software and mapping tools like GPS, different GIS software (ArcView, ArcInfo, ArcGIS), Google Earth, Google Map and Remote Sensing Technology (Erdas Imagine). She obtained her Master of Science in Geography and Environment from Jahangirnagar University. Just before joining Shiree she worked for the Chars Livelihoods Programme (CLP-Funded by UKaid from the Department for International Development) as a Consultant for GPS and GIS mapping.
Md Saiadur Rahman works at EEP/Shiree as Research Associate in MIS Department. He is familiar with conducting socio-economic and anthropometric survey, data management, data analysis and report generation. He has good working knowledge Using MS excel, MS Access and SPSS for data management and analysis. He has also in-depth knowledge of using Arc GIS and Edras Imagine software of Mapping. He obtained Master of Science in Environmental Science from Khulna University. Just before joining EEP/Shiree he worked at Concern Worldwide as Technical Officer – Monitoring and Evaluation. Earlier he worked as Research Associate under EEP/Shiree Project. He also worked at Women Job Creation Centre (WJCC), Unnyan Onneshan and Muslim Aid Bangladesh. He worked in livelihood, DRR, biodiversity conservation and nutrition project.
RESEARCH SUPPORT UNIT
Ambra Colacicco is a Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant at EEP/Shiree where she conducts the evaluation of the social enterprises implemented by the Shiree NGO Partners and coordinates the analysis of CMS3. She holds a Master in International Economics from Lund University, Sweden, and a BA in Economics with years of experience in finance before pursuing her passion for development. She has performed several fieldworks in China researching on foreign direct investment, access to credit and innovation among private firms. In the end of 2012 she moved to Bangladesh, where she has worked in M&E and as project manager for BRAC-Aarong. Her passion and obsession is how to make the market work for the poor guaranteeing a sustainable path out of poverty. She loves Mango season and baking cakes!
Nadia Farnaz is working as a Research Associate at EEP/Shiree. She studied Economics at Brac University. Before joining EEP/Shiree, she worked at Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) as a Research Officer on several projects. She also worked as part time Student Tutor at Brac University Economics Department. In her spare time, Nadia loves to travel and watch movies.
Md Faizul Islam is working as a Research Associate at EEP/Shiree. He completed his graduation and post-graduation in Statistics from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. He has one and half year’s work experience in development sector as a Research officer at Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS). He enjoys acquiring new skills and information, which helps him to adapt to the fast-changing world, as well as pique his interest in innovation. During leisure time, he loves to see theater drama and spend time with his friends.
FINANCE
Mirza Laila Ferdous is working as Senior Accounts Manager at Shiree. Laila has been working with the accounts & audit sections in the Development & Private sector for 10 years. She has extensive experience in preparation of financial reports (GoB reports and for projects themselves), DPPs, budget and budget variance reports. She has experience of dealing with internal, external and GoB Auditors. Laila also has experience in conducting audits of multinational and national enterprises, corporations, banks, leasing companies, NGO and donor aided projects. Laila enjoys travelling with her family, cooking her favourite dishes and playing with her son.
Jashim Uddin is working as Senior Accounts Manager. He previously worked with S. F. Ahmed & Co. as an Audit Supervisor. Jashim has extensive experience in financial systems design and implementation, institutional development, auditing, accounting, taxation and management of multinational and national enterprises, corporations, banks, leasing companies, NGOs and various donor-assisted aid projects.
Jarun Kumar Mandal is working as an Senior Accounts Manager at Shiree. He has previously worked with BRAC as an Audit Officer for two and half years in CFPR, STUP, with CARE Bangladesh as a Sub Grant Officer (Finance Department) for one and half years, and with the SHOUHARDO (funded by USAID). He has extensive experience in Financial Systems design and implementation, auditing, accounting, taxation, budget, budget variance reports and capacity building of partner NGOs. He is interested in travelling, watching cricket matches and playing chess. His favourite past time is watching movies, listening to songs and sleeping.
Shishier Kanti Das is working as an Accounts Manager. Previously he worked for some leading group of manufacturing companies. After completion of graduation he joined to K. M. Hasan & Co. Chartered Accountants on March 2008 and has taken registration from ICAB to be a Chartered Accountant. He is aiming to be a Chartered Accountant.
Md Selim Talukdar is working as a Senior Accounts Manager at Shiree. He has previously worked with two Telecommunications Company in Bangladesh for four and half years. Before that he worked with Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co. (an Independent Correspondent Firm to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu-DTT) after completing CA course from there. He has eight years of practical experience in Accounts, Audit, Tax, VAT of different industries, especially in Telecommunications, Banks, multinational environment, local and International NGOs, value for money audit and also worked with Department For International Development (DFID) – HNPS Programme of The Health, Nutrition and Population Sector Programme (HNPSP) being implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and coordinating audit, using risk based approach and other engagements following Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu-DTT standards.
Helen Kujur is working as a Finance Manager at Shiree. She has completed her BBA and MBA degrees, major in Accounting and Information Systems from the Dhaka University. Previously she has worked with Green Housing & Energy Ltd, a concern of ASA. She has extensively worked with shiree partner NGO Uttaran as Project Chief Accountant and gathered the experience of working with the grass root level of extreme poor community in the south-west area of Bangladesh. Before that she has worked with A. Qasem & Co after completing CA course. She has expertise on auditing, accounting and taxation. In leisure time she loves to listen to the music, reading novels & poems and also travelling.
Md Kohinoor Rahman (Romell) joined EEP/Shiree as an Accounts Manager on June 2015. Before joining EEP/Shiree, he worked at Friends In Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB) as a Manager – Policy Compliance & Internal Audit. He has extensive experience in financial systems design and implementation, compliance, auditing, accounting, taxation and management of various lines of business i.e. banks, leasing companies, NGOs and various donor-assisted aid projects like USAID, DFID. When out of the office, he loves to pass his time with his instruments Guitar, Cajon and Djembe, He is a big fan of Paco Da Lucia, Sebikas in western music ‘Flamenco’. His nick name is Roomell and likes to hear ‘Desert Fox’ – Oooppss! He is born to enjoy the both Happiness and Sorrow.
Riffat Jahan is working as the Contract Manager at shiree. She previously worked with CARE-Bangladesh in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation of donor-funded projects, and later with both the Swiss Agency for Development, a Cooperation Village Farm and Forestry programme, and at the British Council in the field of financial management of donor-funded projects. Riffat is experienced in the overall financial management of grant-funded and donor-funded projects. She is also experienced in managing different programmes implemented via civil society and NGOs.
ADMINISTRATION
Tarun K Barua is the EEP/Shiree Administration Manager. He has over 25 years of experience in office administration, secretarial positions and general management. His background includes working with various GoB and NGO programmes, along with a rich variety of experience in the corporate sector.