Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Other Qualifications
Knowledge Of Languages
Research And Publication
Number Of Kids
References
Training
Area Of Specialization
Personal Information
Timeline
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A. B. M. MAHABUBUL ALAM

A. B. M. MAHABUBUL ALAM

Dhaka

Summary

Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience at CARE Bangladesh, excelling in strategic planning and leadership. Proven track record in developing impactful training programs and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Adept at fostering emotional intelligence and driving change management initiatives, resulting in improved staff performance and engagement. Committed to continuous learning and innovation in human resource development.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Consultant for Capacity Building Program

Bangladesh Palli Unnayan Parishad
01.2008 - Current
  • Assessed Skills, Knowledge, and capability gaps through Training Need Assessment
  • Developed a program for minimizing the gaps
  • Piloted training program on Customer Service for selected BPUP staff

Consultant

Institute of Microfinance (InM)
01.2008 - Current
  • Developed training modules and materials on Effective Time Management
  • Conducted training on Effective Time Management for all InM staff

Local Consultant

Switch Development Corporation (SDC) & PMTC
01.2008 - Current
  • Assess Training Needs and identify performance gaps of RDA, BIRD and NILG staff
  • Conduct a TNA workshop and develop resource person for TNA conduction
  • Compiled, analyzed and summarized data for the SDC for further course of action
  • Identify training and non-training solution

Consultant

PRIP Trust
01.2008 - Current
  • Conduct Organizational Assessment
  • Organizational structure analysis
  • Strategic planning, including customizing the planning process, identification and/or clarification of all critical issues
  • Asses the Management Leadership style and supervisory development, including identifying reporting relationships, management style, program effectiveness and structure.
  • Review policy and procedures
  • Develop HR Policy Manual

Consultant for Management Development Program (MDP)

CARE Bangladesh
01.2007 - Current
  • Reviewed Management Development Program (MDP)
  • Assessed program materials (Training modules, handouts, and presentation materials)
  • Developed course material for MDP participants on Effective Presentation Skills
  • Conducted training course on Effective Presentation Skills for MDP participants

Head, Organizational Development

Abul Khair Group
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Analyzing business structures, procedures, processes, and the utilization of resources.
  • Designing and implementing a variety of developmental initiatives, action plans, programs, and training materials.
  • Interviewing personnel and facilitating targeted skills development initiatives.
  • Consulting with the human resources department to guide the utilization, development, or hiring of personnel.
  • Leading business optimization initiatives by conducting individual or group training sessions for personnel.
  • Contributing to the restructuring of departments to increase efficiency and align activities with business objectives.
  • Optimizing personnel utilization by increasing cross-functionality and interdepartmental cooperation.
  • Measuring the impact of interventions on staff performance, efficiency, employee retention, and job satisfaction.
  • Advising executives and senior managers and recommending efficient and cost-effective solutions for identified challenges.
  • Documenting processes and presenting progress reports to the DMD and senior managers.

Senior Manager, HRD

ICDDR,B
10.2006 - 01.2022
  • Human Resources Planning
  • Recruitment
  • Orient new staff
  • Staff development
  • Performance evaluation
  • Supervise the Human Resource staff
  • Develop and monitor program budget

Manager HRD

CARE Bangladesh
03.2005 - 01.2006
  • Develop human resource planning & development strategies for the organization
  • Assist in recruiting new staff
  • Arrange interview board and contribute as a board member
  • Coordinate human resource development plans
  • Develop and maintain training resources
  • Develop policy for staff development and career planning
  • Support staff in pursuing career goals and gaining skills
  • Identify high-performing staff for fast-tracking
  • Develop and use comprehensive needs assessment tools for staff development
  • Monitor human resource development and evaluate the impact of the program
  • Maintain liaison with national and international consultants

Regional Coordinator (Human Resource Management and Department)

PROSHIKA
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Develop recruiting strategies, operational plan and policies for human resource management
  • Coordinates human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services
  • Assist the executive leadership team with developing an effective succession planning process
  • Need assessment for staff development
  • Program monitoring and evaluation
  • Develop training modules and materials
  • Impact assessment of programs
  • Liaison and networking with GO, NGOs and development partners
  • Develop modules and materials for partner NGOs and conduct training sessions for partners

Senior Program Officer (Training & Education)

PROSHIKA
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Assess the education vulnerability of poor community children
  • Contribute to develop non-formal education curriculum &, train community teachers
  • Monitor non-formal education and evaluate the quality and impact of the education program
  • Capacity building of program staff
  • Promote empowerment of organized group members
  • Program monitoring and evaluation
  • Develop training modules and materials
  • Training facilitation
  • Impact assessment of programs
  • Training Need Assessment (TNA)
  • Liaison and networking with regional GO, NGOs and development partners
  • Program budgeting

Program Officer (Training & Education)

PROSHIKA
01.1992 - 01.1996
  • Capacity building of staff
  • Promote empowerment of organized group members
  • Program monitoring and evaluation
  • Develop education materials & training modules and materials
  • Training facilitation, Impact assessment of programs
  • Training Need Assessment (TNA)

Junior Research Officer, UPDP

PROSHIKA
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Household data collection
  • Data verification
  • Data tabulation and analysis
  • Social mobilization
  • Identify Training Needs
  • Develop handouts training materials
  • Training conduction
  • Build capacity of Pos
  • Provide consultancy to Pos
  • Evaluation and monitoring, Impact assessment of program

Education

Leadership Coaching -

Harvard University
USA
01.2017

MBA - HRM

Presidency University Dhaka
Dhaka
01.2008

M.A. - Development Studies

Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
The Hague, The Netherlands
01.2002

Post Graduate Diploma - Training of Trainers (ToT)

Manchester University
UK
01.1998

M.A - Philosophy

Dhaka University
Dhaka
01.1989

B.A (Hons.) - Philosophy

Dhaka University
Dhaka
01.1987

Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Visioning
  • Leadership and Management
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Teaching and Instructional Skills
  • Change Management
  • Learning and Development
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Technical HR Knowledge
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Ethical Judgment and Integrity
  • Adaptability and Continuous Learning
  • Technology Proficiency
  • Industry Experience and Practical Insights

Other Qualifications

  • Highly adaptable to new and challenging situations
  • Conceptual understanding of development issues like poverty, gender, human rights, education, etc.
  • Skills and experience in maintaining liaison and networking
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Creative, energetic and outgoing

Knowledge Of Languages

True, True, True, True, True, True, True, True, False, True, True, True, False, True, True, True

Research And Publication

2002, Social and Economic Empowerment of Rural Poor Women in Bangladesh, the Impact of PROSHIKA’s Program, Institute of Social Science (ISS), The Hague, The Netherlands.

Number Of Kids

2

References

  • Mahbuba Farjana, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Govt. Employee, 02 223356618, secretary@moi.gov.bd
  • Dr. Nazmul Amin Majumdar, BPSC Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagor, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh, Member, BPSC, 01929577436

Training

  • 1990-2008, Development & Organization, Women & Development, Financial Management, Environment & Development, Development Management, Strategic Management, Training of Trainers (TOT) & Understanding the Art of Advocacy and Building Advocacy Skills for Sustainable Development.
  • 1982, Disaster Preparedness and Management, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Bagerhat, Bangladesh.
  • 1995, Gender & Development, Conducted by Kamla Bhasin, Head, FAO- NGO Program, New Delhi, India.
  • 1995, GO-NGO Relationship, Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center (BAPTC), Shavar, Dhaka.
  • 1996, Language and Communication Skills, The British Council Teaching center, Dhaka.
  • 1997, Disaster Management, Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center (BPATC), Saver, Dhaka.
  • 1997, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Institute of Forest Resource Management, Himachal, India.
  • 1998, Training for Trainers (TOT), Institute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM), The Victorian University of Manchester, UK.
  • 1998, Experiential Learning, Institute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM), Conducted by David Smith, Consultant Royal Post, Wells, UK.
  • 2000, Improving Learning Capability and Transformation at Work, IDPM, The Victorian University of Manchester, UK.
  • 2000, Democratic Governance and Poverty Eradication in South Asia, PROSHIKA, Koitta, Manikgong.
  • 2005, Coaching & Counseling, CARE Atlanta.
  • 2005, Emotional Intelligence, CARE Atlanta.
  • 2006, Strategic Human Resources Management, CARE International, held in Bangkok.
  • 2007, Effective Interviewing Skills, IHRD, India.
  • 2008, Customer Service Training for Managers, Institute of HRD, Chennai, India.
  • 2009, Innovative Leadership, TACK Singapore.
  • 2010, HRD Conference, Malaysia.
  • 2017, Leadership Coaching, Harvard University, USA.
  • 2018, SHRM Conference, USA.
  • 2019, Corruption through Gender lens, SIDA Training Institute, Sweden.

Area Of Specialization

  • Human Resource Management & Development
  • Talent Management
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Career Management & Development
  • Training Facilitation
  • Team Building
  • Change Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Coaching & Counseling
  • Labor Law and Employment Law of the Country
  • Research Skills

Personal Information

  • Height: 5 feet 5 inches
  • Weight: 72kg
  • Spouse's Name: Zakia Sultana
  • Date of Birth: 10/04/63
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Bangladeshi
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Place of Birth: Bagerhat

Timeline

Head, Organizational Development

Abul Khair Group
01.2022 - 01.2024

Lead Consultant for Capacity Building Program

Bangladesh Palli Unnayan Parishad
01.2008 - Current

Consultant

Institute of Microfinance (InM)
01.2008 - Current

Local Consultant

Switch Development Corporation (SDC) & PMTC
01.2008 - Current

Consultant

PRIP Trust
01.2008 - Current

Consultant for Management Development Program (MDP)

CARE Bangladesh
01.2007 - Current

Senior Manager, HRD

ICDDR,B
10.2006 - 01.2022

Manager HRD

CARE Bangladesh
03.2005 - 01.2006

Regional Coordinator (Human Resource Management and Department)

PROSHIKA
01.2000 - 01.2005

Senior Program Officer (Training & Education)

PROSHIKA
01.1996 - 01.2000

Program Officer (Training & Education)

PROSHIKA
01.1992 - 01.1996

Junior Research Officer, UPDP

PROSHIKA
01.1990 - 01.1992

Leadership Coaching -

Harvard University

MBA - HRM

Presidency University Dhaka

M.A. - Development Studies

Institute of Social Studies (ISS)

Post Graduate Diploma - Training of Trainers (ToT)

Manchester University

M.A - Philosophy

Dhaka University

B.A (Hons.) - Philosophy

Dhaka University
A. B. M. MAHABUBUL ALAM