Mohammed Zafor Ullah Nizam has over 22 years of professional experience in capacity building in different areas of development and humanitarian and corporate sectors. He has experienced in training design, module and content development and training facilitation and provided training in various topics e.g. Project Management, Professional skills, Humanitarian and Emergency Responses, Community Engagement in different areas: child rights, public health, community-based protection, human trafficking in persons, communication with community, Disability and inclusiveness etc. and monitoring and evaluation, and advocacy.
Mohammed Zafor Ullah Nizam
Mohammed Zafor Ullah Nizam is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience in the development sector, both internationally and nationally. He holds two postgraduate degrees from Dhaka University: A Master in Population Sciences (MPS) and a Master in Public Affairs (MPA) with a specialization in Governance and Public Policy. Additionally, he earned a B.Sc. (Honors) in Forestry from Chittagong University.Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Zafor has held pivotal roles in several esteemed organizations. He has served as a Senior Protection Manager at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Protection Team Leader at Oxfam, and both Protection Capacity Building Manager and Activity Manager at Solidarités International. His experience extends to Save the Children, where he was a Deputy Program Manager, and Chemonics, as a Brand and Service Promotion Specialist. Furthermore, he has contributed his expertise as a Project Assistant at UNFPA Bangladesh, a Senior Training Officer at Save the Children Australia, a National UN Volunteer at UNODC, and a Program Manager at the Bangladesh Women Health Coalition.Mr. Zafor has an impressive track record in training and capacity building. He received specialized training in Project Planning, Development, and Management (PPDM) from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in the Philippines. He also completed the COMPASS training program from Harvard Business Publishing, which covers essential skills such as Change Management, Coaching, Decision Making, Delegating, Managing Difficult Interactions, Providing Feedback, Leading People, Persuading Others, and Presentation Skills. Additionally, he has undergone training in Leadership, Time Management, and Conflict and Stress Management from MDS Training.His expertise in training facilitation is well-recognized. Mr. Zafor has conducted PPDM training for five batches through BDJOBS and has provided training to over 1000 participants on a wide range of topics. These include project management, management skills enhancement, child rights, protection, community engagement, community-based protection, monitoring and data analysis, advocacy, inclusiveness, child protection, protection rapid assessment, research tool design, anti-trafficking, communication skills, data analysis, report writing, risk management, and emergency response.Mr. Zafor's training sessions have benefited participants from various sectors, including government agencies, local and national NGOs, and international NGOs. Some of the organizations he has worked with include JTS, Swanirvar Bangladesh, PSTC, SUPPS, SSKS, Image, CWFD, BAMANEH, PSF, Fair Foundation, BWHC, Mukti, YPSA, BLAST, VERC, CODEC, FIVDB, RDRS, Oxfam, IRC, and Solidarités International.With his comprehensive background in capacity building in different areas, Mohammed Zafor Ullah Nizam wants to continue to make significant contributions to the knowledge and skill development of different professionals through effective training and guidance.
