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Romana Akthar Shanta

Romana Akthar Shanta

Communication Professional With Expertise In Interpretation & Development Work
Cox's Bazar

Summary

Dynamic interpreter and project officer with over 7 years of experience in international justice and media organizations, dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding and driving impactful communication. Certified interpreter for the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2023, excelling in both remote and field interpretation. Previous roles at DW Akademie involved interpreting and project management, refining skills in freelance and over-the-phone interpretation (OPI) within high-pressure environments. Renowned for exceptional accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to facilitating effective communication across diverse settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Field Interpreter

International Criminal Court ICC
04.2024 - Current
  • To provide field and Phone interpretation to the office of the prosecutor OTP of the international Criminal Court ICC

Field Interpreter

International Criminal Court (ICC)
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • To provide field and Phone interpretation to the office of the prosecutor OTP of the international Criminal Court ICC

Project Associate Bangladesh

DW Akademie Bangladesh
03.2021 - 12.2022
  • Administrative and Logistic Support, Organising workshops and Conferences, Handling Budget and Pettycash, Managing trainers and participants, Documenting and Translating, M&E

Producing Vox Pops

Goethe-Institute Bangladesh
03.2021 - 03.2021
  • To produce Vox Pops, multimedia contents in Close collaboration and Consultation with the DW Akademie team. Producing Vox Pops on Feminism in Bangladesh.

Interpreter/Translator

International Criminal Court (ICC)
02.2020 - 02.2020
  • Translating the Interview at Community Radio Naf by a advisors and director of ICC. Transcribing the Documents.

Translator / Interpreter

DW Akademie
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Translation at the workshop in Chittagong and Coxs Bazar Bangladesh

Translator / Interpreter

DW Akademie
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Translation at the workshop at Coxs Bazar Kutupalong

Interpreter/Translator

DW Akademie Bangladesh
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Translation of the workshops at Community Radio Sagor Giri at Sitakunda Chittagong. The Language of training was English to Bangla. Alongside, assistance in administrative and logistical matters of the trainer team.

Education

Masters of Social Science (MSS) - Communication & Journalism

University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh
12-2022

Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) - Communication & Journalism

University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh
12-2020

HSC - Arts

Govt. Hazi Mohammad Mohsin College

SSC - Arts

Mohammadia Adarsha Dhakil Madrasa

JDC (Madrasah) - undefined

Mohammadia Adarsha Dhakil Madrasa

Skills

Advanced language skills

Extra-Curricular Activities

Debate, Filmmaking, Vlogging, Voluntary

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  • Looking For: Top Level Job
  • Available: Full Time
  • NGO/Development
  • Interpreter
  • Preferred Organization Types: University, Training Institutes, Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body, NGO, Multinational Companies, Public Relation Companies, Immigration/Visa Processing
  • Availability: Full Time, Chattogram, Cox`s Bazar, Dhaka, Ethiopia, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
  • Religion: Islam
  • Date of Birth: March 2, 1998
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Bangladeshi
  • Marital Status: Married

Special Qualifications

  • Certified interpretation for international justice (ICC)
  • Remote and field interpretation expertise
  • Over the phone interpretation (OPI)
  • Freelance interpretation across diverse sectors
  • Project coordination and management
  • Cross-cultural communication

Specialization

logistic management, Content Presentation, Communication in English, Coordination, Report Writing, Communicator/ Interpreter, Foreign Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, Multimedia, Documentation, Excellent Communication Skill

Training

  • Invoice Making, Invoice, Contract, Timesheet, DW Akademie, Germany, Bonn, Germany, 2022, 1 day
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Tools, M&E Importance, new tools for M&E, DW Akademie, Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2022, 3 days
  • Grand Budget, How to prepare Grand Budget, DW Akademie, Germany, Bonn, Germany, 2022, 2 days
  • Media Tech Challenge - Boot-camp, Media and technology, DW Akademie, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, Rajshahi, 2019, 3 days
  • Youth Peace Film, Film making, Peace, Society, Social issues, Films4Peace Foundation, Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar, 2018, 6 months
  • 13th CUDS Debate and Public Speaking Workshop, Public Speaking, Debate, Chittagong University Debating Society, Bangladesh, Chittagong, 2017, 14 Days
  • Ranger Investiture Course, Bangladesh Girl Guides Ranger Training, Bangladesh Girl Guides, Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2015, 5 Days

References

  • Dr. MD. Shahidul Haque, University of Chittagong, Professor, Dept. of Communication and Journalism, University of Chittagong, Mohammadpur, Dhaka, +8801787457839, shahidjr@yeahoo.com, Academic
  • Fahmim Ferdous, Deutsche Welle Akademie, Project Manager, +8801716581582, fahmim.ferdous@dw.com, Professional

Extra-Curricular Activities

Debate Filmmaking Vlogging Voluntary

References

  • Dr. MD. Shahidul Haque, University of Chittagong, Professor, Dept. of Communication and Journalism, University of Chittagong, Mohammadpur, Dhaka, +8801787457839, shahidjr@yeahoo.com, Academic
  • Fahmim Ferdous, Deutsche Welle Akademie, Project Manager, +8801716581582, fahmim.ferdous@dw.com, Professional

Timeline

Field Interpreter

International Criminal Court ICC
04.2024 - Current

Field Interpreter

International Criminal Court (ICC)
09.2023 - 12.2023

Producing Vox Pops

Goethe-Institute Bangladesh
03.2021 - 03.2021

Project Associate Bangladesh

DW Akademie Bangladesh
03.2021 - 12.2022

Interpreter/Translator

International Criminal Court (ICC)
02.2020 - 02.2020

Translator / Interpreter

DW Akademie
01.2019 - 12.2019

Translator / Interpreter

DW Akademie
01.2018 - 12.2018

Interpreter/Translator

DW Akademie Bangladesh
05.2017 - 12.2017

HSC - Arts

Govt. Hazi Mohammad Mohsin College

JDC (Madrasah) - undefined

Mohammadia Adarsha Dhakil Madrasa

Masters of Social Science (MSS) - Communication & Journalism

University of Chittagong

Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) - Communication & Journalism

University of Chittagong

SSC - Arts

Mohammadia Adarsha Dhakil Madrasa
Romana Akthar ShantaCommunication Professional With Expertise In Interpretation & Development Work