Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Workshop & Training Facilitation
Professional Development
Awards
Media Appearances
References
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Masudur Rahman

Masudur Rahman

Dhaka,Mirpur

Summary

Award-winning professional with over 12 years of experience leading transformative ICT-enabled initiatives in agriculture, livestock, and health sectors. Expertise in forging strategic partnerships with key government entities and leading private sector organizations, including the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Lalteer, Bayer Crop Science, and Bank Asia, to drive innovation and deliver measurable benefits to rural communities. Core competencies include project and program management, strategic partnership development, and leveraging digital tools to enhance agri-finance, data-driven advisory services, and climate-resilient agriculture.

Holds a Master of Business Studies in Management and specialized training in Integrated Pest Management and Good Agricultural Practices, providing a strong foundation for integrating technology with practical agricultural solutions while promoting a collaborative and adaptable workplace environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

mPower Social Enterprises Ltd.
01.2017 - Current
  • Second-in-Command to the Director, oversaw cross-functional teams in agriculture, livestock, and digital services, ensuring cohesive program delivery and strategic alignment.
  • Led the nationwide deployment of SHUFOLA and Khamar Bondhu digital platforms, reaching over 33,800 farmers and 1,200 LSPs, and boosting user engagement by 40%.
  • Managed the GEOPOTATO initiative, a satellite data driven disease advisory system developed in collaboration with Bayer Crop Science, providing timely late blight alerts to 56,000 potato farmers across 5 districts.
  • Deployed SMS and voice-based climate-smart advisories to over 85,000 farmers in collaboration with IFC, Swisscontact, APDS and Welthungerhilfe, enhancing climate resilience and boosting crop yields.
  • Operationalized 60 Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) in underserved regions, delivering business and health services to over 35,000 women entrepreneurs and producers.
  • Led field implementation of RCT-based research in collaboration with Harvard, Yale, ITU and UIUC, overseeing operations across 60 upazilas. Also managed the development and deployment of survey tools (SurveyCTO, KoboToolbox), ensuring data quality through rigorous monitoring and validation processes.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.


Sr. ICT Field Coordinator

mPower Social Enterprises Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Managed seed-to-seed content development for 33 crops, partnering with external agri-consultants and validating content in small-scale workshops.
  • Pioneered the deployment of the NFC-based “A-Card” seasonal loan product in partnership with Bank Asia, significantly streamlining agri-credit access for smallholder farmers.
  • Directed a multi-partner climate-resilience initiative (Sajida Foundation, WAVE Foundation, Welthungerhilfe) that provided 72-hour weather forecasts and early warning alerts to over 20,000 farmers, substantially boosting their preparedness and crop protection.
  • Oversaw the GEOBIS (Geodata-Based Information Services) platform, a partnership with Lalteer Seed Ltd., to provide real-time, location-specific agri-advisories to 120,000 smallholder farmers across 14 districts via spatial analytics, mobile messaging, and a robust farmer support call center.
  • Supported the development of proposals for new projects, showcasing company capabilities and highlighting past successes.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms for materials and services needed onsite.
  • Streamlined data collection processes by implementing digital tools to increase accuracy and reduce errors in reporting metrics from the field.

ICT Coordinator

mPower Social Enterprises Ltd.
07.2013 - 12.2015
  • Directed the nationwide rollout of the USAID-funded Agriculture Extension Support Activity (AESA) across 12 districts, positively impacting 110,000 farmers through comprehensive ICT-enabled advisory, training, and input services.
  • Enabled 460 SAAOs through training and the implementation of digital tools (Digital SAAO Diary, Scheduling System, real-time reporting), substantially increasing their field-level productivity and accountability.
  • Managed and mentored 227 ICT Champions, extending digital agro-advisory services to underserved areas and supporting scalable remote consultation models.
  • Successfully organized the international e-Agriculture Conference 2014, uniting over 400 participants to foster innovation and share best practices in agri-digital solutions.
  • Strengthened cross-sector collaboration with public agencies and led the digital transformation of agri-extension content, ensuring broad access to timely, localized farming information.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Operations Coordinator (Part-Time)

Agriculture Information Communication Center (AICC)
07.2008 - 06.2012
  • Managed daily operations of grassroots ICT centers and participated in national ICT fairs and 8 district/upazila level events to promote digital literacy and rural innovation.
  • Nominated for an international study tour in Nepal, gaining practical exposure to rural broadcasting and community media practices.
  • Introduced community-level microfinance services, benefiting 100 rural households with a 20% average income increase through enhanced financial inclusion and credit access.
  • Optimized operational efficiency, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Education

Master of Business Studies (MBS) - Management

National University
01.2011

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) - Management

National University
01.2010

Diploma - Computer Science and Technology

Computer Training And Youth Welfare Centre
01.2010

Skills

  • Project & Program Management
  • ICT4D & AgTech Innovation
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture
  • Digital Transformation & Innovation
  • Capacity Building & Facilitation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Multi-Sectoral Collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Languages

Bengali: Native proficiency
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English: Professional proficiency (written and spoken)
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Assistant Manager

mPower Social Enterprises Ltd.
01.2017 - Current

Sr. ICT Field Coordinator

mPower Social Enterprises Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2016

ICT Coordinator

mPower Social Enterprises Ltd.
07.2013 - 12.2015

Operations Coordinator (Part-Time)

Agriculture Information Communication Center (AICC)
07.2008 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) - Management

National University

Master of Business Studies (MBS) - Management

National University

Diploma - Computer Science and Technology

Computer Training And Youth Welfare Centre

Workshop & Training Facilitation

  • Trainer: Enhancing CAVE Skills with "Shudokho" Mobile App | Heifer International, Rajshahi, Sirajganj, & Natore (2025)
  • Organized Learning Sharing Workshop and One Stop Service Center, Entrepreneurs Training | Supported by FIVDB, Sunamganj (2024)
  • Trainer: Empowered Farmers with "Khamarbondhu" Mobile App | Heifer International, Rajshahi, Sirajganj, & Natore (2024)

Professional Development

  • Cyber Hygiene | The Asia Foundation & SAJIDA Foundation, Dhaka (2025)
  • Digital Marketing | Learning Bangladesh, Dhaka (2025)
  • Mastering Meta Ads | Learning Bangladesh, Dhaka (2024)
  • Staff Foundation Workshop | USAID-Funded Agricultural Extension Support Activity Project, Savar, Dhaka (2013)
  • Technology Training for Agricultural Information and Communication Centers | AIS, Khamarbari, Dhaka (2012)
  • Community Radio Activities and Knowledge Sharing | Community Radio of Nepal (2011)
  • Management Training for Agricultural Information and Communication Centers | AIS, Khamarbari, Dhaka (2008)
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training for Rice and Vegetable Cultivation | DAE-DANIDA SPPS Project – Phase II, Rangpur (2005)

Awards

Champion, National Mobile Application Award (2014), First Place, National Digital Innovation Fair (2011)

Media Appearances

Media coverage in "Kaler Kantho" and "The Daily Star" highlighted my work in digital extension.

References

Shah Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahman, Director of e-Agriculture, mushfiqur@mpower-social.com, +880 1799 491947, mPower Social Enterprises Ltd., Current Supervisor

Disclaimer

I, the undersigned, certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, this bio-data accurately represents my qualifications and experience. I understand that any intentional misstatement herein may result in disqualification or termination of employment.

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