Director-Programme & Acting CEO
Hasina Akter Mita has been working for NIRAPAD as Programme Manager since November, 2010. She has successfully performed her roles in meeting organizational objectives and has extensive exposure to programme and project management. Mita has demonstrable capacity in maintaining networks and alliance with non-government organisations and government organizations. She has more than five years’ experience in the area of Disaster Risk Management, Research, Capacity Building and Knowledge Management. Mita has got her Honours and Masters Degree from University of Dhaka in Geography and Environment. Currently she is pursuing Professional Masters Degree in Disaster Management at University of Dhaka.
Manager-Finance & Admin
Md Asaduzzaman has joined to the NIRAPAD as Manager-Finance and Administration on 15 November, 2020. He has completed Master's of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Northwestern University Khulna, Bangladesh. He also obtains Mater’s in Commerce (M.Com) Accounting form Jagannath University, Dhaka. He has more than fifteen year’s work experiences in Account’s, Finance and Administration. He has worked as an Assistant Manager-Finance & Administration at Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). Prior to this, he worked as an Accountant in Dhaka Ahsania Mission.
Programme Coordinator and Secretariat Focal, LTWG
Md. Rashedul Hasan has been working for NIRAPAD since 18 May 2022. Mr. Hasan has around 8 years of progressive professional experience in the field of humanitarian and development action. Particularly, he is experienced in Project Management with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. He is skilled in Proposal Writing, Knowledge Management, CC & DRR program implementation, Non-profit Program Development, Research, and Community Development.
Mr. Hasan obtained his bachelor degree in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. Later on he obtained his MS degree in Disaster Management from DU. Prior to joining NIRAPAD, he has worked for DUS, NAHAB and DAM in different roles and responsibilities.
Research Associate
Md. Abdul Khaleque has been working for NIRAPAD since 9 April 2023. Mr. Khaleque has around one year of progressive professional experience in the field of humanitarian and knowledge-based organization. Particularly, he is experienced in Information Management in disaster management and humanitarian sector. He is skilled in Proposal Writing, Knowledge Management, CC & DRR program implementation, Research Methodology, Community based Disaster Management, GIS and Remote Sensing, and Disaster statistics.
Mr. Khaleque Completed his Bachelor degree in Disaster and Human Security Management from Bangladesh University of Professionals.
Intern
Munmun Akter has joined NIRAPAD 1 August, 2023. She has completed her Bachelor program at Soil and Environmental Sciences from University of Barishal in 2019. After that she has completed Masters program at Meteorology department from University of Dhaka in 2021.She has basic knowledge at WRF Model, GraDS, NCL tools, R etc.
Academic Intern
Shadmin Islam Prova has been working at NIRAPAD as an intern since July 2023. In her role at NIRAPAD, her responsibilities include collecting data from various sources, including GoB websites, national dailies, and other relevant sources, and entering data using various platforms such as Kobo Collect and Excel. Additionally, she prepares Annual Reports, contributes to communication with project team members and stakeholders, conducts occasional field visits for data collection, participates in workshops, and undertakes any other tasks assigned by the organization.
Prova graduated from the University of Dhaka, where she pursued her degree in Disaster Management. Prior to that, she completed her SSC and HSC at Shaheed Police Smrity School and Adamjee Cantonment College, respectively. During her time at the university, she actively participated in multiple extracurricular university-based clubs, such as the Dhaka University Entrepreneurship Development Club (DUEDC) and Dhaka University Tourist Society (DUTS). Additionally, she worked as a volunteer in ActionAid Bangladesh and some other Community-Based Organizations. For further contact, drop her an email at sprova155@gmail.com.
Academic Intern
Tajreen Faiza has been working for NIRAPAD since 2 August 2023 as an Intern. She is associated with two running projects under NIRAPAD, primarily working for the Localisation Technical Working Group (LTWG) of which NIRAPAD is acting as a co-lead under the Humanitarian Coordination Task Team (HCTT). She is also contributing to the ongoing DMC Capacity Assessment Project, a collaborative attempt of NIRAPAD and its partner organization. Additionally, she is a part of the team responsible for preparing the monthly report, a regular publication of NIRAPAD that documents the occurrence of different hazards within Bangladesh. She also took part in translating the Protection Principle of the Sphere Handbook into Bangla, another effort of NIRAPAD to facilitate widespread access and acceptance of the Sphere Principles.
Faiza is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Disaster Management from the Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka.
Academic Intern
Md. Mubinul Islam has been working at NIRAPAD as an intern since July 2023. He has extensive experience in NGOs and related fields, including serving as Vice President at the School of Ghashful. Mubin is skilled in communication and crisis management and is proficient in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, KoBoToolbox, and research methodologies like SPSS. He is a proficient photographer, an accomplished presenter, and a certified volunteer with a passion for making a meaningful impact.
Md. Mubinul Islam is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Disaster Management from the University of Dhaka. To get in touch with him, please email islammobin0@gmail.com.
Academic Intern
Golam Rasul, an academic intern at NIRAPAD since July 16, 2023, holds a bachelor's degree in Disaster Management. His enthusiastic and quick-learning nature underscores his dedication to contributing effectively to the organization's mission.
