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Masud Rahman

Masud Rahman

Economist

UNHCR | Dhaka

Technologies

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Introduction to Python
Introduction to R
Intermediate Python
Data Manipulation with pandas

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency | Aug 2019 - Present

Economist

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UNDP | Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

Consultant

Developed a pipeline of impact-focused, scalable, sustainable, community-led projects for impact investment that led to a US$ 5 million fund-raising round for tea plantations in Uganda. Undertook finance industry research work used in UNDP’s New York Declaration on Forests and an upcoming ESG investment vehicle from UNDP. Guest lecturer for MOOC on Green Entrepreneurship.
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MG Group | Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

Strategic Advisor

Prepared strategic direction reports and provided consultation in operational strategy and synergy for a previously unstructured business conglomerate that led to conception of three new SBUs in trading, tech, and marketing services, all of which commenced operation within a year.

The Institute for Policy, Advocacy and Governance (IPAG) | Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

Senior Research Associate

Undertook research support, prepared grant design, and wrote concept notes for development partners, think tank grant-makers, and public agencies with concept notes picked up for grant-making by ADB Foundation, Canadian High Commission, and Energy Ministry of Bangladesh. Organized high-level seminars on SDGs and energy markets in New York City and Dhaka attended by ministers and top INGO officials.

e.Gen Consultants Ltd. | Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

Consultant/ Business Development Officer

Secured international development project contracts and undertook negotiations in four developing countries for development partners as well as both public and private clients, valued at greater than US$ 2 million. Provided key technical inputs, report writing, and project management services to clients including IFC, GIZ, ADB, USAID and government agencies. Project activities focused largely on trade policy, M&E, energy security and access to market.

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Master of Arts - MA, EconomicsFordham University | 2019
Master of Arts - MA, International Political Economy & DevelopmentFordham University | 2019
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), MarketingInstitute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka | 2014

About Me

Masud Rahman

Economist at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I have 9 years of experience in development and humanitarian contexts as management consultant, project manager, and researcher.

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