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Md Riazul Islam

@mdriazulislam

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I build MEAL and MIS systems that turn project evidence into donor-ready decisions.

Bangladesh

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead MEAL, research, MIS, and learning work on complex development programmes where strong evidence, accountability, data quality, and stakeholder learning inform better decisions.

At WaterAid Bangladesh, I managed and operationalized MEAL and MIS systems across 32+ projects, supporting SIDA, FCDO, and SDC-funded portfolios. I developed monitoring frameworks, indicators, logframes, Theories of Change, learning agendas, and accountability guidelines while strengthening Community Feedback and Response Mechanisms.

Across BCCP, HDRC, APOSH, and UN Women, I designed mixed-methods research and evaluation systems for public health, WASH, gender, entrepreneurship, climate resilience, and HIV programming. I've led baseline, midline, endline, outcome, and impact evaluations; coordinated field operations; and translated findings into donor reports, policy briefs, case studies, and learning products.

I use SPSS, Excel, Power BI, NVivo, Atlas.ti, KoBo, mWater, SurveyCTO, ODK, and Survey Solutions to maintain data quality, visualize results, and support evidence-based decisions. I also enjoy facilitating partner capacity-building sessions and organizational learning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MIS & Learning Officer

WaterAid Bangladesh

Jan 2024 - Mar 2026 (2 years 2 months)

Managed MEAL/MIS systems for 32+ projects, developed monitoring frameworks and led evaluations for multi-donor portfolios. Prepared donor reports and facilitated capacity-building sessions.

MEAL MIS Monitoring and Evaluation Power BI SPSS NVIVO Atlas.Ti Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement

Research & Monitoring Officer

Bangladesh Centre for Communication Program

Nov 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Designed MEAL systems for SBCC and public health projects, managed research grants, and led large-scale surveys. Developed communication materials and coordinated dissemination events.

MEAL Research Design Survey Methodology SPSS NVIVO Atlas.Ti Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement

Research Associate

Human Development Research Centre

Apr 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Prepared research proposals and reports, designed methodologies, and coordinated field operations. Managed digital data collection using Survey Solutions, mWater, and ODK.

Research Design Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Digital Survey Solutions MWater Report Writing Data Analysis

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Ashokta Punarbashan Shongstha

Apr 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Managed M&E and MIS systems for a Global Fund-supported HIV prevention programme. Conducted field monitoring, data quality assessments, and prepared donor reports.

M&E MIS Data Quality Report Writing Training Data Analysis

Research Assistant (Coder)

John Hopkins School of Public Health

Feb 2019 - Mar 2019 (1 month)

Conducted coding using Dedoose software and built code compliance.

Dedoose Qualitative Coding

Coordinator (JU Unit)

UN Women

Jul 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 5 months)

Implemented project activities in four universities, conducted baseline surveys, and organized awareness events. Prepared learning reports and monitored activities.

Project Implementation Baseline Surveys Report Writing Event Coordination Monitoring