FATEMA AKHTER

Worked as a researcher:

• Child-Centered Community-Based Adaptation in Bangladesh funded by IIED and Save the children, Australia
• Scaling-up support for practical LLA action with IIED funded by UK aid from the British people
• Critical Analysis on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) related to Water and WASH services in Bangladesh funded by Water Aid
• Scientific engagement with indigenous people and local communities for climate change adaptation in the Global South is funded by the University of Cambridge EPSRC Institutional Sponsorship 2021/22 - International Partnerships program
• Decarbonization of the industrial sector of Bangladesh funded by World Bank and ICF, India
• Conducting analysis and writing a case study report on coastal climate risk and limits to adaptation in southwestern Bangladesh, which Norwegian Redcross funded, and published in COP 26.

Worked as a Communication Officer:

• Collaborated with research team to ensure visual elements of research materials aligned with doners guidelines and effectively communicated key messaging.
• Assisted human resources department in developing employee communication strategies that fostered a positive work environment and strong company culture.
• Managed social media platforms, increasing engagement and fostering positive online presence.
• Monitored news outlets daily to stay informed on trends, utilizing relevant information in crafting targeted messaging strategies.
• Coordinated event planning for conferences, stake holder meetings, ensuring successful outcomes and high attendance rates.
• Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
• Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
• Streamlined public relations efforts, resulting in increased media coverage and environment awareness.

As a Program Officer:

• Basin Modelling of the Brahmaputra River System in Bangladesh funded by World Bank, RTI USA
• Quality Assurance and monitoring of construction/rehabilitation of Water Supply Facilities in Six Districts of Bangladesh funded by UNICEF
• Provision of life-saving WASH service for the Rohingya Refugee population

As a Communication Officer :

• Organizing internal events [Workshop, Training, Annual internal events]; Banking (Remittance & LC handling); Supervising administrative staff; Communicating organizational policies
• Assisted human resources department in developing employee communication strategies that fostered a positive work environment and strong company culture.
• Collaborated with engineering team to ensure visual elements of marketing materials aligned with brand guidelines and effectively communicated key messaging.
• Maintaining employee records; Managing office supplies
• Coordinated communication among associations, allies, and stakeholders.