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SHARIF HUSSAIN

SHARIF HUSSAIN

Dhaka

Summary

With over 38 years of experience in Civil Engineering Management, Project Management, Financial Management, and Resource Management, Mr. Hussain has a proven track records in Bangladesh Army, United Nations, Bangladesh Ansar & VDP, Border Guards Bangladesh, and more. His extensive background as Operations Officer under United Nations Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq (UNOCHI) and as Bangladesh Engineer Contingent Commander in United Nations Operations in Code d Ivoire (UNOCI). He also worked with Accord, Alliance, RSC, and Other national and International organization on different types of high end engineering accomplishments, Green Building Certification, and on environmental issues such as ETP, STP, GHG reduction etc.


Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director Operation

Mega Yarn Dyeing Mills And Mega Fashion Wear Limit
02.2021 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.

Head of Engineering (Nov,2013-July 2020)

DIRD Group
11.2013 - 07.2020
  • As Head of Engineering led a team of more than 50 Engineers on implementation different nationally important projects including Green Building Certification (LEED), Structural/Fire/Electrical compliance issues with Accord/Alliance for Garments industries, Procurement management, Administrative, HR, etc.
  • Worked with Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA), Bangladesh Army, Navy and Airforce, LGED, RHD, WDB and other local and foreign stake holders on Engineering, Geo-textiles and Garments related projects.
  • DIRD is a group of industries with number of business enterprises including Geo-textile, Engineering, Agro, and Software & Garment with annual turnover of 300 million USD.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Director Planning & Development/ Project Director

Bangladesh University Of Professionals (BUP)
12.2008 - 09.2013
  • Formulation of Rules/Regulation/Policies, Long, medium- and short-term planning for a newly established public university administered by Bangladesh Armed Forces.
  • Project Management and its implementation.
  • Planning and implementation of HR, administration, security and procurement of the university.
  • Coordination and conduct of meeting, workshop, seminar, conferences etc of the University.
  • Provide operational vision on engineering affairs in administrative & root operational levels of the university.
  • Coordinate, monitor & report educational and expansion projects of the University.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.

Commanding Officer (Jun2006 to December 2008)

Border Guards Bangladesh
06.2006 - 12.2008
  • Overall Border Management, Administration, Security, Financial Management, Pacification, HR and Administrative tasks within Area of Responsibility of Border Guard Battalion.
  • Coordinating, Organizing and Conduct of Sector and Battalion level Border Conference, Drafting and Signing of MOU.
  • Implementing national and international provisions of Articles and Conventions against Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances including women/ child/ human trafficking etc. within border areas.
  • Liaison with Military and civilian counter parts in executing various Humanitarian Assistance Program for internally displaced personnel's staying in Slum area (Cluster Village).
  • Lead Disaster Management Services to counter calamities (e.g. Flood, Land Slide, Fire incidents).
  • Coordination and supervision of all engineering tasks of sector.
  • Participated in strategic planning and public relations.
  • Enhanced professional growth and development through meetings and educational programs.
  • Participated in strategic planning and public relations.
  • Fostered change through sharing thoughts, feelings and rationale so that others understood personal and organizational positions

Bangladesh Contingent Commander in

United Nations
05.2005 - 06.2006
  • Carry out all kind of engineering task of United Nations operational areas in Ivory Coast.
  • Adviser to Force Commander, Force Chief Engineer and Chief Integrated Support Service (CISS) on issues related deployment of UN forces,
  • Establishment of Log Bases, relocation, security provisioning, other related support service to UN forces within mission area.
  • Site selection, construction/establishment/development, security provisioning to base camps and logistic bases for UN forces.
  • Repair and maintenance of existing building and structures including all kind of engineering job to support forces in Mission area that includes, Civil, Electromechanical, Road/Bridge construction related works.
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) tasks.
  • Reconnaissance and advice on different engineering and administrative issues to support various DDR sites.
  • Performed construction and maintenance tasks and assisted with facility and grounds maintenance

Commanding Officer

Bangladesh Army
05.2004 - 05.2005
  • Advise division commander on employment of engineer resources to support divisional operational plan in war situation and related engineering tasks within divisional area of responsibility.
  • Carry out flood and other disaster/rehabilitation related activities within divisional area of responsibility to support civil administration as part of In Aid to Civil Power.
  • Related coordination, supervision, management, administration, finance, HR and development tasks.
  • Participated in strategic planning and public relations.

Sector Operations Officer

United Nations
05.1999 - 06.2000
  • Adviser to Force Commander for all kind of Engineering tasks in mission area for Un and NGO staff members.
  • Engineering, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Administration, Security, Deployment, Relocation, of UN Forces as per Mission plan of action.
  • Coordination between UN/NGO staff members and UN Forces on all kind of Engineering Tasks
  • Supervision and Execution of all engineering tasks within mission area.
  • Supervision and Execution of UN development programs for Internally Displaces Personnel (IDPs).
  • Organization, Coordination and Conduct of different meetings with UN/NGO staff members on establishments/relocation of KPI's.
  • Manage a comprehensive activity plan for contingent members', administration, financial management, security plan, procurement, Human Resource Management.
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.

Range/Divisional Commander/ Director Development

Bangladesh Ansar And VDP
05.1996 - 05.1999
  • § Advising Director General, Bangladesh Ansar and VDP on overall employment of Ansar & VDP members within Divisional AOR.
  • Supervision and coordination of Security aspects of seismic survey for exploration of oil and gas in Chittagong Hill Tracts
  • Coordination of activities of local guards protecting Key Point Installations (KPI's)
  • Coordination and implementation of vocational training activities under rehabilitation Program for Rural Peoples.
  • Administrative, Finance, Procurement, Development, HR tasks.
  • Planning, organization, coordination and implementation for development programs for rural people including, safety, security, health and hygiene etc.
  • Coordination of all engineering tasks of region and all development and Tourism activities of Ansar Academy
  • Oversaw and coordinated divisional special projects.

Education

MBA - Finance

Dhaka University
Dhaka
02.2004

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Bangladesh University of Engineering And Technology
Dhaka, Bangladesh
08.1992

Bachelor of Science -

Chittagong University
Chittagong, Bagladseh
1984

Higher Secondary School Certificate - Science

Notre Dame College
Dhaka
1982

Skills

Areas of Work

  • Development Projects
  • Complete Engineering
  • Security management
  • Humanitarian Assistance Program,
  • Project and Team Management
  • HR and Administration
  • Financial Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Contract Management
  • Operations Management
  • Business Administration
  • Business Development
  • Logistics Management
  • Budget Control
  • Project Coordination
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Business Planning

Certification

Additional Qualification

  • Public Procurement Management.
  • Tendering Under CPTU/ E-tendering.


INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION:

“Challenges of Globalization: How Bangladesh can Adapt Itself to Reap the Best Benefit in the 21st Century.



International Coordination

  • HUESKAR GMBH (Canal Lining, Asphalt Lining, Application of High Strength Geo-textiles, Ground Improvement, Road/Railway/ Hydraulic Application of Geo-textiles/Geo-membrane/ Environmental Solution’s.
  • Nehemiah Sdn, Bhd, Malaysia: MSE Wall and its Application.
  • Tide Wall, USA: Vinyl Sheet Piling
  • Energy Solve International (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka/ USGBCI, USA: LEED Certification
  • DRYDEN AQUA, Switzerland/UK: ETP, WTP, AFM, HEAT EXCHANGER, Etc.
  • MENARD: Ground / soft soil Improvement.
  • Towoong Engineering & Construction Co.,Ltd. South Korea: BH Girder Bridge, Segmental Bridge, Precast Pier System
  • Mahendra Consultancy, India: Geo-tube Technology, Embankment Design /Construction


Local Coordination:

  • BGMEA/Accord/Alliance: Safety Issues of Garments Industry.
  • Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA): Construction of Embankment at Sabrang, Teknaaf
  • Bangladesh Army/ Navy/ Air Force
  • BWDB/ Etc


Specialized Works in the Field of Engineering

  • Soft Soil Improvement/ Stabilization
  • River/Coastal Bank Protection
  • Tide Wall Application
  • Canal Lining
  • Slope Protection
  • Geo-tube Technology
  • Geo-Technical Solution's
  • Asphalt Lining
  • High Strength Geo-Textiles
  • Land Reclamation
  • MSE Wall Construction
  • Land Slide Prevention
  • Building Design and Interior
  • BH Girder Bridge



Completed following training courses run by United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Peace Operations Training Institute (POCI):

  • Global Terrorism.
  • Commanding UN Peace Keeping Operations.
  • Introduction to the United Nations System.
  • Security Measures for UN Peacekeepers.
  • Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution.
  • Principles for the Conduct of Peace Support Operations
  • The Conduct of Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Operational Logistical Support of UN Peacekeeping Missions
  • Advanced Logistics in Peacekeeping Operations: Contingent Owned Equipment (COE)
  • International Humanitarian law & Law of Armed Conflicts
  • Logistic Support of UN peacekeeping Operations
  • Mine Action: Humanitarian Impact, Technical Aspects & Global Initiatives
  • History of UN Peacekeeping:1945-1987
  • Peacekeeping in Former Yugoslavia.
  • French Course –Beginner


Affiliation

  • Lifetime Fellow Member: Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB)
  • Retired Armed Forces Officers’ Welfare Association (RAOWA)
  • Member Army Golf Club
  • Member Ramu Golf Club
  • Member Bogra Golf Club


Computer Literacy

  • Ms Word, Excell, Power Point, Internet, ERP
  • AutoCAD, Data Management Software

Languages

Bangla
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Director Operation

Mega Yarn Dyeing Mills And Mega Fashion Wear Limit
02.2021 - Current

Head of Engineering (Nov,2013-July 2020)

DIRD Group
11.2013 - 07.2020

Director Planning & Development/ Project Director

Bangladesh University Of Professionals (BUP)
12.2008 - 09.2013

Commanding Officer (Jun2006 to December 2008)

Border Guards Bangladesh
06.2006 - 12.2008

Bangladesh Contingent Commander in

United Nations
05.2005 - 06.2006

Commanding Officer

Bangladesh Army
05.2004 - 05.2005

Sector Operations Officer

United Nations
05.1999 - 06.2000

Range/Divisional Commander/ Director Development

Bangladesh Ansar And VDP
05.1996 - 05.1999

MBA - Finance

Dhaka University

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Bangladesh University of Engineering And Technology

Bachelor of Science -

Chittagong University

Higher Secondary School Certificate - Science

Notre Dame College

Additional Qualification

  • Public Procurement Management.
  • Tendering Under CPTU/ E-tendering.


INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION:

“Challenges of Globalization: How Bangladesh can Adapt Itself to Reap the Best Benefit in the 21st Century.



International Coordination

  • HUESKAR GMBH (Canal Lining, Asphalt Lining, Application of High Strength Geo-textiles, Ground Improvement, Road/Railway/ Hydraulic Application of Geo-textiles/Geo-membrane/ Environmental Solution’s.
  • Nehemiah Sdn, Bhd, Malaysia: MSE Wall and its Application.
  • Tide Wall, USA: Vinyl Sheet Piling
  • Energy Solve International (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka/ USGBCI, USA: LEED Certification
  • DRYDEN AQUA, Switzerland/UK: ETP, WTP, AFM, HEAT EXCHANGER, Etc.
  • MENARD: Ground / soft soil Improvement.
  • Towoong Engineering & Construction Co.,Ltd. South Korea: BH Girder Bridge, Segmental Bridge, Precast Pier System
  • Mahendra Consultancy, India: Geo-tube Technology, Embankment Design /Construction


Local Coordination:

  • BGMEA/Accord/Alliance: Safety Issues of Garments Industry.
  • Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA): Construction of Embankment at Sabrang, Teknaaf
  • Bangladesh Army/ Navy/ Air Force
  • BWDB/ Etc


Specialized Works in the Field of Engineering

  • Soft Soil Improvement/ Stabilization
  • River/Coastal Bank Protection
  • Tide Wall Application
  • Canal Lining
  • Slope Protection
  • Geo-tube Technology
  • Geo-Technical Solution's
  • Asphalt Lining
  • High Strength Geo-Textiles
  • Land Reclamation
  • MSE Wall Construction
  • Land Slide Prevention
  • Building Design and Interior
  • BH Girder Bridge



Completed following training courses run by United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Peace Operations Training Institute (POCI):

  • Global Terrorism.
  • Commanding UN Peace Keeping Operations.
  • Introduction to the United Nations System.
  • Security Measures for UN Peacekeepers.
  • Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution.
  • Principles for the Conduct of Peace Support Operations
  • The Conduct of Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Operational Logistical Support of UN Peacekeeping Missions
  • Advanced Logistics in Peacekeeping Operations: Contingent Owned Equipment (COE)
  • International Humanitarian law & Law of Armed Conflicts
  • Logistic Support of UN peacekeeping Operations
  • Mine Action: Humanitarian Impact, Technical Aspects & Global Initiatives
  • History of UN Peacekeeping:1945-1987
  • Peacekeeping in Former Yugoslavia.
  • French Course –Beginner


Affiliation

  • Lifetime Fellow Member: Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB)
  • Retired Armed Forces Officers’ Welfare Association (RAOWA)
  • Member Army Golf Club
  • Member Ramu Golf Club
  • Member Bogra Golf Club


Computer Literacy

  • Ms Word, Excell, Power Point, Internet, ERP
  • AutoCAD, Data Management Software
SHARIF HUSSAIN