Rasel Chowdhury
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Summary
Dedicated and multifaceted professional with over 5 years of experience in the humanitarian and development sectors, specializing in Teachers' Professional Development (TPD) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Management. TPD Trainer for 2 years, developing and facilitating interactive training modules for educators, focusing on improving pedagogy, classroom management, and child-centered teaching approaches. Expertise lies in fostering capacity-building initiatives to empower teachers to create inclusive and effective learning environments. Previous experience as a GBV Caseworker for over 3 years, providing survivor-centered support, managing complex cases, and implementing culturally sensitive interventions in crisis-affected settings, including Rohingya refugee camps. Successfully coordinated multi-sectoral services, conducted community outreach, and strengthened referral mechanisms to enhance survivor care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Project Officer Training
BRAC IED
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducting regular basis face to face training for the Rohingya and Host Community teachers at the Camp level
- Monitoring teachers' performance, observing their classes, and making assessments
- Collaborating with teachers to develop lesson plans, assessments, feedback, and classroom management techniques
- Developing new strategies and plans for an improved learning experience
- Making report of observation on teacher's overall performances during training periods
- Participating in TOT, online & face to face refreshers and workshops arranged by management
- The goal of the Teachers' Professional Development (TPD) project is to provide training to Rohingya teachers and Host Community teachers to build their capacity on general pedagogy for facilitating effective learning in classroom situation
- Trained 850+ teachers, enhancing their skills in creating engaging and inclusive classrooms
- Provided mentorship to 750+ teachers, significantly improving teaching quality and student learning outcomes
- Successfully addressed classroom challenges, including overcrowding and limited resources, by equipping teachers with practical strategies
- Strengthened the capacity of teachers to address the psychosocial needs of students in crisis-affected environments
- Additionally, contributed by voicing audiobooks on TPD training content in the Rohingya language to support teacher development
Assistant Project Officer
BRAC
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Providing professional and confidential services to survivors of SGBV based on Survivor centered approach in Case Management
- Documenting client information through the accurate filling of intake and consent forms and ensure confidential and safe storage
- Ensuring the Incident recorder is updated regularly
- Making relevant referrals and ensure adequate follow-up on all referred cases
- Making report of activities on daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis
- Supervising Community Outreach Plus
- Building rapport with the service provider in designated camp
- Participating in the protection coordination meeting
- Maintaining Safeguarding policy and mandatory report on SEA
- Conducted individual case assessments, safety planning, and follow-up for survivors of GBV
- Provided psychosocial support and referrals for medical, legal, and other services
- Facilitated awareness sessions on GBV prevention and response, ensuring community participation
- Worked closely with multi-sectoral partners, including health, legal, and child protection teams
- Documented cases and maintained confidentiality, adhering to international standards
- Trained community volunteers to identify GBV risks and support survivors
- Successfully managed 300+ of GBV cases, ensuring timely intervention and support
- Enhanced community awareness, reducing stigma around reporting GBV
- Strengthened referral networks and partnerships with humanitarian organizations
- Developed and implemented culturally appropriate GBV response programs
Education
MA - English
National University
BA (Honors) - English
National University
HSC - Business Studies
Chittagong Board
SSC - Business Studies
Chittagong Board
Skills
Training Facilitation
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
“And the worldly life is not but amusement and diversion; but the home of the Hereafter is best for those who fear Allah, so will you not reason?”
Surah Anam Ayat 32
Language Proficiency
Chittagonian
Proficient
C2
Bengali
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Project Officer Training
BRAC IED
01.2022 - 12.2023
Self Care and Coping Skills in Stressful Situation
03-2021
Assistant Project Officer
BRAC
02.2018 - 12.2021
BA (Honors) - English
National University
HSC - Business Studies
Chittagong Board
SSC - Business Studies
Chittagong Board
MA - English
National University
Training
- ToT on TPD training, Training of Trainers, BRAC IED, 2022, 8 days
- ToT on Self Care and Coping Skills in Stressful Situation, Covid-19 Coping Skills, IOM, 2021, 4 days
- Training on PRIMERO, GBVIMS PLUS, GBVIMS Global Team, 2020, 5 days
- Training on CCS, Caring for Child Survivor, IRC, 2019, 5 days
- Training on PSEA, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, UNHCR, 2019, 1 day
- Training on Safeguarding, Safeguarding, BRAC, 2019, 2 days
- Training on PFA, Psychological First Aid, UNHCR, 2018, 1 day
- Training on SGBV Case Management, GBV Case Management, UNHCR, 2018, 5 days
- Training on GBVIMS, GBVIMS, UNHCR, 2018, 3 days
Disclaimer
I solemnly declare that all the information furnished in this document is free of errors to the best of my knowledge. I hereby declare that all the information contained in this resume is in accordance with facts or truths to my knowledge. I take full responsibility for the correctness of the said information.
Technologyproficiency
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Skype, Zoom, MS Team, Google-meet, WhatsApp
Training
- ToT on TPD training, Training of Trainers, BRAC IED, 2022, 8 days
- ToT on Self Care and Coping Skills in Stressful Situation, Covid-19 Coping Skills, IOM, 2021, 4 days
- Training on PRIMERO, GBVIMS PLUS, GBVIMS Global Team, 2020, 5 days
- Training on CCS, Caring for Child Survivor, IRC, 2019, 5 days
- Training on PSEA, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, UNHCR, 2019, 1 day
- Training on Safeguarding, Safeguarding, BRAC, 2019, 2 days
- Training on PFA, Psychological First Aid, UNHCR, 2018, 1 day
- Training on SGBV Case Management, GBV Case Management, UNHCR, 2018, 5 days
- Training on GBVIMS, GBVIMS, UNHCR, 2018, 3 days
Disclaimer
I solemnly declare that all the information furnished in this document is free of errors to the best of my knowledge. I hereby declare that all the information contained in this resume is in accordance with facts or truths to my knowledge. I take full responsibility for the correctness of the said information.
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