Executive Director

Curriculum Vitae

M.A. Matin (Mohammed A Matin)

Address : ****,*** *********** ****,

Alvaton, KY42122

USA

Telephone : +1-270-***-****

E-Mail : *********@*****.***

Nationality : Bangladeshi

Date of Birth : January23,1948

Summary of Qualifications

Organized, managed and supervised operation of financial institutions as well as international development organizations at various levels. Have extensive experience in program, administration and macro-management of development projects in UNICEF sponsored public sectors. Designed developed and monitored MCH-FP projects; prepared budgets, annual and other terminal reports; coordinated various MCH-FP training activities of local non-government organizations; organized international & national level workshops. Have collaborated, coordinated and cooperated with various bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors & INGOs i.e. World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNICEF, UNCRD, FAO, UNFPA, UNDP, USAID, DANIDA & Plan International; represented UNICEF, BPHC, DANIDA and Plan International in various fora; served as resource person in various training workshops and seminars both at home and abroad; managed and administered child development programs in Senegal, Haiti and Nepal as senior international staff; developed effective cross-cultural communication skills and leadership ability through training. Functioned as Chief Executive of Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry(FICCI) over 6 years. Excellent PR within diplomatic & donor circle.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Rural Social Development with specialization in management

and organization, University of Reading, Berkshire, UK

1968 Bachelor of Arts from University of Chittagong, Bangladesh

TRAINING

2006 Successfully participated in the Senior Executives Course-Session 106 “Enhancing Competencies for Organizational Excellence” at Administrative Staff College (ASCI) Hyderabad, India .

1992 Certificate on Total Quality Management, conducted by Team Technologies

1990 Certificate on Epidemiology, Training of Health Management Trainers,

organizing primary health care in developing countries and Safe motherhood and

child health from Institute of Child Health, University of London, UK

1984 Certificate on COBOL language and application, from Bangladesh University of

Engineering and Technology, Dhaka

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

July 2005 – till date

Executive Director (Chief Executive)

Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Web: www.ficci.org.bd

Responsible for managing and directing all business affairs and operations of FICCI in Bangladesh.

July 2003 – March 2005

Director (Resource Mobilization)

Dhaka Ahsania Mission

To uphold image of Dhaka Ahsania Mission both at home and abroad;

Raise fund for Ahsania Mission Cancer and General Hospital in particular and other projects in general;

October 1999 - June 2003

Chief NGO Adviser

DPHE-Danida Water & Sanitation Components

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Responsible for overall coordination with National NGO’s for implementation of socio-economic(soft ware) activities

Liaison with National NGO Central Office on all project related matters(hardware & software)

Provided managerial support to National NGO on project personnel matters which includes recruitment, placement and orientation /training;

Participated in periodic project progress review meetings and other periodic meetings

Undertook field visits to monitor project activities;

Provided support to National NGO to hold workshops, seminars and orientation as planned

Assisted developing and implementing project monitoring and evaluation system

Reviewed National NGO’s work plan and progress report

Undertook any other activities as assigned by the Chief Adviser

September 1995 – June 1999

Head of Administration

NMIDP, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sir William Halcrow & Partners (Project funded by the EoropeanUnion)

Overall control of accounts and administration division within the project. These included: HRD, Transport, Accounts, Production Unit, Regional Offices and Administration Section

Supervised prudent shopping and other procurement of materials and equipment

Supervised operation of a 55 four wheel vehicle fleet, 105 Motor Cycles and over 500 project staff

Developed financial and administration/ management systems of the project

Prepared appropriate administrative and financial instructions and guidelines

Identified major policy issues related to financial and administrative matters emerging from project implementation

Responsible for recruitment, placement, promotion, disciplinary action of personnel of the project

August 1994 – August 1995

Project Administrative Manager

MCH-FP Extension Project, ICDDR,B (USAID funded Project)

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Streamlined purchasing activities of supplies & services as per purchase manual and USAID guidelines in cooperation with purchasing department

Established system of operation and maintenance of project offices and guest houses

Prepared annual budget with support from budget control staff

Administered all logistics support for the project

Coordinated with personnel division & conducted interview for recruitment of project personnel/consultants

Coordinated with finance division and approved expenditures for operation & research activities against various budgeted lines following USAID guidelines

Participated in development of overall strategies for resource mobilization for the project

July1991 – November 1993

Assistant Director

Plan International

Thies/Senegal, Croix-Des Bouquets/Haiti & Kathmandu/Nepal

Administered, managed & organized Plan assisted projects for Child Development

Acted as Director in the absence of the Director in all field locations

Approved projects and released funds for implementation in the field

Prepared field office budget and annual reports

Maintained liaison with Government Officials and other INGOs

Represented plan in different forums

Conducted training sessions for the local staff (Plan) in field locations

July1988 – July 1991

Senior Program Officer

Bangladesh Population & Health Consortium (BPHC)

Dhaka, Bangladesh (DFID Funded project)

Provided managerial support to the Project Manager in Administration & Finance

Appraised and approved project submission from local NGO’s for BPHC funding in population & Health sector

Liaison with Government of Bangladesh and other international organizations on behalf of BPHC

Responsible for networking with other similar organization and stakeholders for knowledge exchange and sharing

Acted as crisis manager as when necessary e.g. natural or man made disasters

Monitored activities of BPHC granted project for Comprehensive MCH-FP project

Coordinated all training activities of MCH-FP personnel within and outside Bangladesh

December 1982 – April 1988

Program Officer

UNICEF

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Provided support to the Chief, Field Operations, to monitor and supervise the activities of UNICEF field operations staff

Participated in SIDA/DANIDA/UNICEF Drug & Dietary Supplement Kits evaluation with a high powered team of expatriates

Assisted in organizing periodic refresher training programs, workshops, seminars etc., for UNICEF’s field operations staff

Participated in selection of program areas for implementation of Urban Slum Improvement Project in collaboration with LGED

Represented UNICEF in various forums

April 1977 – November 1982

Multi-Sectoral Project Coordinator

UNICEF

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Initiated a number of UNICEF-assisted rural development projects e.g. Village Development Projects, Sirajgonj Integrated Rural Development Project, Multi- Sectoral Development Project for the Chittagong Hill Tracts Development, Local Level Planning, Advocacy & Awareness, Knowledge Exchange & Village Fire Wood projects

Administered & Supervised all UNICEF Project personnel in the rural development sector which includes Rural Water Supply/Sanitation, Education etc

Represented UNICEF, EAPRO in 14th FAO Regional Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Studied a number of Rural Development Projects in South Korea & the Philippines

Prepared parameters for the bench-mark survey and evaluation of UNICEF assisted rural development projects

March 1975 – March 1977

District Representative

UNICEF

Pabna, Bangladesh

Organized, administered and managed UNICEF district office in greater Pabna District of Bangladesh

Supervised and Monitored all UNICEF-assisted projects in the district

Designed mini project proposals for implementation in the district level concerning Rural Water Supply & Sanitation

Supervised all UNICEF Professional & non-professional staff in the district

Prepared monthly and other periodic reports for submission to the country office

December 1968 – February 1975

Officer/Second Officer/Manager

United Bank Ltd.(Janata Bank)

Comilla Main Br,Comilla Coop Br, Chandpur Nutan Bazar Br.

Bangladesh

Responsible for various department of branch

Overall in-charge of branch

Supervision of branch staff

Achieved periodic target for deposit and advance.

LANGUAGES

Bengali - Mother tongue English – Fluent

Urdu & Hindi - Fluent French – Spoken Not Fluent

ASSOCIATION

A Rotarian since 1971; served Rotary in various capacities both at the club and district level and attended International conventions in Munich, Germany and Indianapolis & Chicago, USA & Bangkok,Thailand

PUBLICATIONS

An examination of community participation in UNICEF-assisted Government projects

Area Development UNICEF experience in Bangladesh

Report on subvention projects in Family planning in Bangladesh

REFEREES

Ms.Rupali Chowdhury, President, Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry(FICCI),”Shama Homes”, House59,Road1, Block-I, Banani, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh . Tel: +880 171*******. Email: ******@********.***

Mr.Thomas C. Mcdermott, Former Director of UNICEF

Tel:+1-505-***-****(cell), Email: .*********.***@*****.***

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