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Shahnoor Rahman
Program Adviser, ICRC
Dhaka
Summary
Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 38 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization. Veteran of military with 32-year demonstrated track record of success. Ready to apply expertise and experience to challenging new role at any establishment. Bringing deep understanding of what it takes to run high-quality program and achieve desired results. Accomplished Program Director highly effective at overseeing humanitarian, development and security sector. Versatile leader proficient in handling diverse functions on daily basis. Results-driven and innovative with excellent pitching and project management abilities. Articulate and tactful with good mediation and consensus-building abilities. Strategic-thinking Programming Director with expert knowledge of local demographics and station operations. Professionally coordinates work across departments to meet tight deadlines. Talented in cultivating strong relationships to underpin successful operations. Expert in personnel leadership, resource management and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or station results. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Program Adviser
ICRC
Dhaka
03.2016 - Current
- Increased constant professional relationship with Bangladesh Military and paramilitary forces to ensure implementation of ICRC programs at field level.
- Established strong ICRC negotiation and operational dialogue with relevant authorities (Government and Military Forces) specially for emergency humanitarian response.
- Ensured effective relationship with relevant ministries for obtaining essential access for program execution.
- Performed capacity development of all military and paramilitary officers (450 Plus) through sponsorship for course abroad.
Military Adviser
United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)
Mogadishu
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Advised military and security matters to senior UN leadership in handling crisis in Somalia in one and half years time.
- Monitored overall security situation in operational area.
- Coordinated with local militia and other government military units of Somalia and helped Somali Government in building their military forces.
- Successfully arranged to surrender arms to UN from 175 Al Shabab militia through consistent negotiation and persuasion.
- Developed One regional Security Working Group involving several UN and International bodies along with Somali military and other team communications and information for meetings.
Director, Research
National Defense College
Dhaka
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Directed work of Research team who were involved in managing academic advisers for research work of course participants and coordinate efficient production of research findings for about 2 years.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning for National Defense College.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy for College.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources of College.
- Actively supervised 4 selected group of participants in their research work on yearly basis.
- Worked as Chief editor of annual defense journal (2) and annual pictorial magazine (2) for 2 years time.
- Plan and coordinate 2 courses (Capstone Course) of senior officers/diplomats/politicians/technocrat and ensure full delivery of course.
Colonel Administration, Area Headquarters, Cumilla
Bangladesh Army
Cumilla
08.2009 - 12.2011
- Worked as Chief of Staff of Area Command for Logistics and Administrative matters by supervising and managing Headquarters composed 15 different officers.
- Carried out logistics and administrative plan of Area Command involving operational area of 900 square kilometers.
- Worked as Chief Adviser to Area Commander for education, real estate, construction, welfare of all soldiers/officers and provision of logistics for entire command during peace and war situation.
- Worked as Golf captain for country club and also functioned as Vice Chair person of English medium school for two years.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Formation Training Evaluator
Army Training & Doctrine Command
Mymenshing
07.2008 - 09.2009
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results to Management.
- Carried out evaluation of training standard of all 10 Infantry Divisions and 7 Independent Brigades.
- Prepared periodical evaluation report for Command and advised appropriate mechanism to take proper remedial measures for improvement of Formation Training standard.
- Worked as Chief of Staff of Command and was made responsible for preparing operational plan of big area and presented plan before Army Chief and got plan approved for implementation during emergency.
Commanding Officer
7 Field Regiment Artillery, Bangladesh Army
Dinajpur
12.2007 - 07.2008
- Enhanced professional growth and development about 40% through meetings and educational programs for Battalion.
- Conducted 4 strategic operational planning and public relations for operational duties vested on Battalion.
- Championed continuous improvement strategically aligned to network goals and strategic plan for Army.
- Demonstrated support of policies and procedures established by Bangladesh Army.
- Carried out reorganization of Battalion after UN assignment in Liberia.
Contingent Commander, BANBAT 11
The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
Gbanga
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships amongst 7 multinational UN forces.
- Worked to maintain secured environment in operational area by employing resources of Battalion.
- Conducted several operations for protection of civilian in designated operational area.
- Delivered several vocational training package to civilian and strengthened their capacity to live better life.
- Ensured own forces to remain physically and operationally fit at all time.
- Provided many humanitarian support to distressed people around in Operational domain.
Commanding Officer, 7 Field Regiment Artillery
Bangladesh Army
Dinajpur
02.2007 - 07.2007
- Planned, scheduled and supervised training of 800 subordinates to transform Artillery Regiment to UN Contingent.
- Implemented training programs for over 800 soldiers and officers for UN assignment and ensured proper standard being maintained.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication in order to set standard of Battalion as per UN need.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork in Battalion.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution in support of upcoming UN assignment at Liberia.
Commanding Officer, 16 Field Regiment Artillery
Bangladesh Army
Jessore
01.2006 - 09.2006
- Enhanced professional growth and development through meetings and educational programs for newly created Regiment.
- Participated in strategic planning for newly created Regiment within overall framework of Army.
- Received new Artillery Guns from China and conducted induction training on this new guns.
- Demonstrated support of policies and procedures established by Bangladesh Army.
- Fostered change through sharing thoughts, feelings and rationale so that others understood personal and organizational positions.
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 500 subordinates.
- Implemented training programs for over 150 new recruits.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork in new unit.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
General Staff Officer-Operations-First Grade
Headquarters 11 Infantry Division, Bangladesh Army
Bogura
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Led operation Branch of Division Headquarters, who were responsible for day to day operations, training, education, intelligence activities of Division.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, carried out threat assessment and provided solutions to problems in Infantry Division Headquarters.
- Worked as principle operations staff of General and was responsible for advising Command in making operational plan for disaster relief and other relevant operations by employing Division.
- Acted as bridge between Higher Headquarters and subordinate formations/Brigades/Units etc.
- Successfully carried out at least four major operations and four major indoor and outdoor exercises by Division.
- Ensured effective functioning of Operations Branch composed of 15 officers and staffs.
Commanding Officer, 9 Field Regiment Artillery
Bangladesh Army
Matiranga
08.2000 - 12.2003
- Enhanced professional development of the Regiment through constant direction, guidance, meetings and educational programs.
- Carried out strategic planning in line with the Higher Headquarters's intent and prepared the Regiment to effectively operate as per operations plan. .
- Successfully taken over the operational responsibility from the previous Commanding officer and conducted induction training to the Regiment thoroughly.
- Demonstrated support of policies and procedures established by Bangladesh Army.
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 500 subordinates, comprised of paramilitary/volunteer/ non army people.
- Implemented training programs for over [Number] new recruits.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Brigade Major, 105 Infantry Brigade
Bangladesh Army
Jessore
01.1998 - 12.1999
- Collected information from the ground and Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Conducted Intelligence Preparations of the Battlefield, Decision Making Process in order to suggest options for the Commander to make a best possible plan for the Brigade Operation.
- Carried out briefings and debriefings for the higher commanders.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of the Brigade through subordinate staffs.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success in the Brigade AOR.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports to Higher Headquarters.
- Improved Brigade operations through consistent hard work and dedication in the Headquarters.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Operations Officer, Operations Headquarters
United Nations Guard Contingent in Iraq (UNGCI)
Erbil
06.1996 - 12.1997
- Updated and published standard operating procedures (SOPs) using stakeholder, customer and employee input and feedback resulting in clearer and more useful instruction for all sectors of the Mission Area.
- Coordinated and led meetings to inform management and stakeholders of operational challenges and suggested improvements for the under command Sectors.
- Reviewed and revised standard operating procedures to incorporate employee and management feedback and streamline training processes.
- Coordinated visits and provided briefs to very important personnel (VIPs) improving knowledge and awareness of operational activities, programs and offerings in the entire mission area.
- Increased response to unit reports and challenged management to quickly respond to and act on reports.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Led associate focus groups and meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management.
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
Battery Commander
9 Field Regiment Artillery, Bangladesh Army
Dinajpur
03.1995 - 07.1996
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success in the operational area during a natural disaster situation.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports to the Regiment headquarters.
- Inspected and maintained all the guns and other machinery and parts for the impending operation.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities, specially during the operational engagement outside the garrison.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to the district administration, handled challenging situations with ease in coordination with civilian counter part.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement of the subordinates.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts to accomplish the assigned task vested to me by my superior commanding officer.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment in my Sub Unit.
Instructor
School of Military Intelligence, Bangladesh Army
Cumilla
01.1990 - 12.1993
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Collaborated with administration to secure departmental budget increase.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Instructor
School of Artillery, Bangladesh Army
Chittogong
12.1987 - 12.1989
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Collaborated with administration to secure departmental budget increase.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
Officer
12 Field Regiment Artillery, Bangladesh Army
Dhaka
01.1984 - 12.1987
- Responded to emergency calls relayed from dispatcher or supervisors and communicated situation details to other officers, in order to maintain operational efficiency of Regiment.
- Completed patrols in assigned areas to identify and deter criminal activities.
- Worked as Intelligence officer to Commanding officer and worked as staff officer of Unit Headquarter.
- Worked as Adjutant/Quarter Master of Regiment and supported Commanding officer in smooth handling of unit.
- Worked as Gun Position officer and carried out four annual operational shooting of regiment.
Education
Master of Philosophy - National Security Studies
Bangladesh University of Professionals
Mirpur, Dhaka 01.2011 - 12.2011
Master of Security Studies - National Security Studies
Bangladesh University of Professionals
Mirpur, Dhaka 01.2005 - 12.2005
Master of Defense Studies - Defense Studies
National University
Bangladesh 01.1994 - 12.1994
MBA - Finance
Southeast University
Bangladesh 01.2012 - 12.2012
56th Senior Staff Course - Public Administration And Services
Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre
Savar, Dhaka 06.2011 - 09.2011
Armed Forces War Course-2005 - National Security Studies & Defense Operation Plan
National Defense College
Bangladesh 01.2005 - 12.2005
Intelligence Advance Course-2000 - Strategic Intelligence
US Army Intelligence Centre
Fort Huachuca, Arizona 01.2000 - 07.2000
Intelligence in Countering Terrorism Course - Counter Terrorism And Intelligence
US Army Intelligence Centre
Fort Huachuca, Arizona 05.2000 - 06.2000
19th Army Command & Staff Course - Military Employment, Command, Staff Responsibility
Defense Services Command & Staff College
Bangladesh 01.1994 - 12.1994
Basic Intelligence Course-19 - Intelligence
School of Military Intelligence
Cumilla, Bangladesh 03.1989 - 07.1989
Junior Command & Staff Course-23 - Tactics, Employment, Staff Work, Command Resp
School of Infantry & Tactics
Sylhet, Bangladesh 06.1986 - 09.1986
Artillery Staff Course - Artillery Employment, Command & Staff Work
School of Artillery
Deolali, India 02.1988 - 06.1988
Artillery Officers Basic Course-2 - Artillery Deployment, Command And Employment
School of Artillery
Chittagong, Bangladesh 03.1986 - 10.1986
Officers Weapon Course-19 - Infantry Weapon Deployment And Tactics
School of Infantry & Tactics
Sylhet, Bangladesh 01.1987 - 03.1987
Skills
Human Resource
undefinedAccomplishments
Obtained best research paper award from the National Defense College in 2005 for an outstanding operational research work. An article on " Attitude - makes it all" was published in the Bangladesh army Journal in 2008. Another article on "Civil Military Cooperation" was published in the Annual Journal of the Public Administration Training Centre in 2011.
- Collaborated with team of 120 staff members in the development of ICRC in Bangladesh for 6 years and provided emergency operational support while Rohingya people crossed into Bangladesh in 2017.
- Established the ICRC Sub Office at Cox bazar as part of a rapid deployment team in 2017.
- Provided capacity development to Bangladesh Military by sponsoring 50 officers on foreign course.
- Collaborated with the Peace keeping Training Institute (BIPSOT) by actively training Bangladeshi Peace Keepers for 6 years as USPACOM certified Instructor.
Additional Information
Never want to retire, as long as I live by the grace of Almighty.
Interests
Timeline
Program Adviser
ICRC
03.2016 - Current
Military Adviser
United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)
01.2014 - 07.2015
MBA - Finance
Southeast University
01.2012 - 12.2012
Director, Research
National Defense College
09.2011 - 07.2013
56th Senior Staff Course - Public Administration And Services
Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre
06.2011 - 09.2011
Master of Philosophy - National Security Studies
Bangladesh University of Professionals
01.2011 - 12.2011
Colonel Administration, Area Headquarters, Cumilla
Bangladesh Army
08.2009 - 12.2011
Formation Training Evaluator
Army Training & Doctrine Command
07.2008 - 09.2009
Commanding Officer
7 Field Regiment Artillery, Bangladesh Army
12.2007 - 07.2008
Contingent Commander, BANBAT 11
The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
02.2007 - 02.2008
Commanding Officer, 7 Field Regiment Artillery
Bangladesh Army
02.2007 - 07.2007
Commanding Officer, 16 Field Regiment Artillery
Bangladesh Army
01.2006 - 09.2006
Master of Security Studies - National Security Studies
Bangladesh University of Professionals
01.2005 - 12.2005
Armed Forces War Course-2005 - National Security Studies & Defense Operation Plan
National Defense College
01.2005 - 12.2005
General Staff Officer-Operations-First Grade
Headquarters 11 Infantry Division, Bangladesh Army
01.2003 - 12.2004
Commanding Officer, 9 Field Regiment Artillery
Bangladesh Army
08.2000 - 12.2003
Intelligence in Countering Terrorism Course - Counter Terrorism And Intelligence
US Army Intelligence Centre
05.2000 - 06.2000
Intelligence Advance Course-2000 - Strategic Intelligence
US Army Intelligence Centre
01.2000 - 07.2000
Brigade Major, 105 Infantry Brigade
Bangladesh Army
01.1998 - 12.1999
Operations Officer, Operations Headquarters
United Nations Guard Contingent in Iraq (UNGCI)
06.1996 - 12.1997
Battery Commander
9 Field Regiment Artillery, Bangladesh Army
03.1995 - 07.1996
Master of Defense Studies - Defense Studies
National University
01.1994 - 12.1994
19th Army Command & Staff Course - Military Employment, Command, Staff Responsibility
Defense Services Command & Staff College
01.1994 - 12.1994
Instructor
School of Military Intelligence, Bangladesh Army
01.1990 - 12.1993
Basic Intelligence Course-19 - Intelligence
School of Military Intelligence
03.1989 - 07.1989
Artillery Staff Course - Artillery Employment, Command & Staff Work
School of Artillery
02.1988 - 06.1988
Instructor
School of Artillery, Bangladesh Army
12.1987 - 12.1989
Officers Weapon Course-19 - Infantry Weapon Deployment And Tactics
School of Infantry & Tactics
01.1987 - 03.1987
Junior Command & Staff Course-23 - Tactics, Employment, Staff Work, Command Resp
School of Infantry & Tactics
06.1986 - 09.1986
Artillery Officers Basic Course-2 - Artillery Deployment, Command And Employment
School of Artillery
03.1986 - 10.1986
Officer
12 Field Regiment Artillery, Bangladesh Army
01.1984 - 12.1987
Golf
I was a Golf Captain and also a secretary in two different clubs in Bangladesh. I play Golf ocasionally now.
Golf
I was a Golf Captain and also a secretary in two different clubs in Bangladesh. I play Golf ocasionally now.
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