CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
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ATAUR RAHMAN
Father’s Name
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Md. Abu Taher
Mother’s Name
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Mrs. Salima Begum
Mailing Address
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Secretary, NCD, World Health Organization, Answary Bhaban (4th
Floor), 14/2 Topkhana Road, Dhaka
Contract Number
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01819514151
E-mail- ata_azad@yahoo.com; rahmana@searo.who.int
Permanent Address
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Village - Daulatpur P.O.- Daulatpur, Post Code No. 3901, UpazilaChhagalnaiya, Dist - Feni.
Date of birth
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August 06, 1969
Marital status
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Married
Nationality
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Bangladeshi by birth
Religion
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Islam (Sunni)
Education
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Name of exam’s
M.Sc.
B. Sc.(Hon’s)
H.S.C
S.S.C
Group/Subject
Statistics
Statistics
Science
Science
Board/ University
University of Chittagong
University of Chittagong
Comilla Board
Comilla Board
Passing Year
1991
1990
1987
1984
Computer Literacy :
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Access, SPSS, Internet, E-mail etc.
Languages:
Good communication skills (written and oral) in English and Bangla.
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Results
First Class
Second Class
First Division
Second Division
Corporate Competencies
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Participated in different workshop/seminar that developed the mission, vision and values of Sustainable
Human Development (SHD) Project, Sustainable Environment Management Programme (SEMP) in the
light of UNDP and National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTP) and Non Communicable Disease
Programme in the light of WHO Bangladesh.
Worked with excellent relationships for last fourteen (16) years with a variety of people from around the
world of different culture, gender, religion, race and age.
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
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Exchanged knowledge and views with colleagues on different issues related to administrative and
technical management of programme and policies.
Learned UNDP and WHO mission, vision and values as well as GoB rules and procedures, administration
and finance, programme, data analysis and reporting, monitoring and evaluation,
Development and Operational Effectiveness
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Conducted research and prepared dissertation paper (Preparation of questionnaire, data collection,
analysis and reporting) for the partial fulfillment of my degree of Master of Science and Assisted in
conducting a base line survey of Tamai village of Sirajgonj District under SEMP of UNDP.
Experienced in collecting secondary data from different sources for SHD model under UNDP funded SHD
project of Planning Commission;
Performed tasks including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data,
reporting;
Worked with national consultants in the area of poverty, Gender, Anthropology, Institutional capacity
building, Environment, IT, Epidemiology and Surveillance;
Experienced in Quarterly TB data entering using standard TB data management programme under NTP of
WHO, data validity checking, data analysis, reporting, monitoring and evaluation;
Experienced in draft replies to general and administrative correspondence on the basis of instructions or
on own initiatives, finalizing such;
Use Global Management System (GSM), submission of APW, TSA and DFC for online approval, follow up
implementation of NCD programme activities and ascertain status of availability of funds under different
allotments pertaining to both assessed and voluntary contribution sources, and generate financial reports
for supervisor to submit reports to authorities.
Assist supervisor to monitor financial activities of NCD unit programmes and allocate funds at activity level
Draft routing non-technical correspondence, replies to general and administrative correspondence on the
basis of own initiatives or based on written/verbal instructions from supervisors, take notes at meeting and
prepare note for records, and type reports and documents;
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Maintain and update NCD financial records and generates reports useful to assess status programme
implementation;
Prepare agreements for implementation of activities as directed by the supervisor, follow-up statements,
verify expenditures and arrange payments, follow-up statement of accounts and prepare monitoring
reports periodically;
Maintain project files including technical documents and correspondence, compiles reference materials
and background material for preparation of various report, access and retrieve information from relevant
database and update as required
Assisted the preparation of bid document for supply of Effluent Treatment Plant on turnkey basis under
UNDP funded project of Department of Environment;
Leadership and Self-Management
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Developed ability to work with energy and positive attitude, work in under pressure, performed work of
confidential nature and handle a large volume of work;
Maintained liaison with government officials and donors;
Carrier History:
I have completed my Master of Science in Statistics from Chittagong University in 1995. I have 16 years of
progressive work experiences under UNDP and WHO programmes. I have worked in different fields including
administrative, secretarial, programme, finance, procurement, research and fellowship. I have experiences in
preparing official letter, memorandum, routing, programme budget, financial statement and draft technical
report. Have experiences in procurement of equipment and stationery, maintain office vehicle, organizes GONGO collaboration meeting, seminar, workshop and training with employers, different stakeholders and civil
society. Have experiences in data entry, analysis, interpretation, preparing statistical charts, tables and reports,
making liaison with different stakeholders, motivating people towards policy and set strategies through
community mobilization. I have gathered adequate experiences from working in different environment with
local and expatriate consultants. I have the ability to prioritize issues and to work under pressure to meet the
deadlines. I have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in the team.
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Position held:
Period:
Secretary
1st February 2009 to till date
Description of duties:
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Use Global Management System, follow up implementation of NCD programme activities and ascertain
status of availability of funds under different allotments pertaining to both assessed and voluntary
contribution sources, and generate financial reports for supervisor to submit reports to authorities.
Assist supervisor to monitor financial activities of NCD unit programmes and allocate funds at activity level
Draft routing non-technical correspondence based on written/verbal instructions from supervisors, take
notes at meeting and prepare note for records, and type reports and documents;
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Maintain and update NCD financial records and generates reports useful to assess status programme
implementation;
Prepare agreements for implementation of activities as directed by the supervisor, follow-up statements,
verify expenditures and arrange payments, follow-up statement of accounts and prepare monitoring
reports periodically;
Maintain project files including technical documents and correspondence, compiles reference materials
and background material for preparation of various report, access and retrieve information from relevant
database and update as required
Make travel arrangement for official as well as GOB counterpart officials in line with administrative rules
and procedures
Participate in the meeting, workshops, seminars etc., as advised by the supervisor and to provide
assistance to the preparation of such as needed e.g. typing list of participants, travel authorization, letter of
invitation, documents, photocopying and preparing briefing files, presentations and slides; and preparing
the necessary documents for WHO security to ensure that identification badges are ready in a timely
manner, reserving meeting rooms, dealing with hotel reservations;
During meeting, workshops and seminar, to provide secretarial support and assistance to participants,
typing and or amending reports and documents;
Perform other related duties as required or instructed, including provision of support to other areas of work
and teams or the department, as required.
Employer :
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The WHO Representative to Bangladesh
World Health Organization (WHO)
House # 12, Road # 7, Dhanmondi
Dhaka- 1205.
Position held: Data Management Assistant
Period:
1st July 2006 to 31st January 2009
Description of duties:
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Assist the IT Consultant, the MoH&FW Medical Officer for data Management and the Epidemiology
/surveillance consultant with data collection, processing, monitoring and evaluation;
Assist with preparation of reports on patients and programme data for quarterly and annual reports and
presentations;
Enter the data of the quarterly reports on patients statistics and field performances into the computerized
data programme(s);
Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual reports on patient statistics and field performance;
Preparation of statistical charts, tables and reports for quarterly monitoring meeting;
Monitor timely submission of quarterly reports and contact responsible MoH&FW and NGO staff in case of
delays.
Assist to provide training on TB data entry and management to the government staffs (Statistical
Assistants) of MoH&FW.
Assist to prepare correspondence to government and NGOs;
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Perform any other task assigned by the WHO representative/ MO-TB.
Employer :
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Position held:
Period:
The WHO Representative to Bangladesh
World Health Organization (WHO)
House # 12, Road # 7, Dhanmondi
Dhaka- 1205.
Administrative Assistant
September 1999 to 30 June 2006.
Description of duties:
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Assist to prepare regular correspondence;
Maintenance of filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials;
Assist to prepare budget for workshop, meeting, seminar etc. and get it approved by the authority;
Maintain Petty Cash (for general operating expenses and other maintenance activities).
Assist to procure equipments and stationary;
Maintain inventory and provide logistical support to the offices;
Assist to prepare monthly/quarterly progress report and financial report for UNDP, GED, IMED, Planning
Commission; Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Environment & Forests;
Maintain appropriate record to ensure accounting for all cash receipts, determine payments are correct
and according to the financial regulations, rules and/ or procedures;
Prepare all payment vouchers, pay and allowances, bills, taxes etc. as and when required;
Maintain Liaison with outside resource persons, related Government, non-government and development
partner (donor) organization;
Make field visit and take part in different meeting with community people and local representative;
Prepare all instruments for Base line Survey, collect and analyze data and prepare report.
Prepare bid document and contract award for supply of Effluent Treatment Plant on turnkey basis.
Prepare draft minutes / reports of the meeting, workshop/ seminar;
Assist Project Director, local consultants to implement the project activities.
Employer :
SEMP Component 3.3.4
Department of Environment
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D) Position held: Research Officer
Period:
August 1996 - September 1999
Description of duties:
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Sustainable Human Development (SHD) related data collection from various organization/ Line ministries
like as BBS, NGO Affairs Bureau, IMED etc. as well as from secondary sources published by various
institutions;
Computerization of data, Consistency checking (validation & Verification) and generating various outputs
required for the model building;
Worked with local and international consultants in the area of Environment, Poverty, Gender, NGO,
Anthropology and Institutional capacity building issues.
Prepare Progress Report (monthly, quarterly & annual) of the project;
Purchase equipment and stationery as convener of purchase committee;
Maintain Liaison with outside resource persons, related Government, non-government and development
partner (donor) organization;
Organize workshop, seminar and training of the project and writing draft minutes of the meeting and
workshops/ seminars.
Employer :
SHD Project (UNDP funded)
Planning Commission
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka
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