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Nikon Chakma

@nikonchakma

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Development practitioner specializing in program management, M&E and resource mobilization.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior program roles where I can lead strategic program design, MEAL and resource mobilization to scale inclusive, climate‑resilient development while mentoring teams and strengthening donor partnerships.

I am a development practitioner with 24 years' experience designing and managing community-focused programs across South Asia, including roles with LGSP (World Bank), UNDP and national NGOs. I lead program design, monitoring & evaluation, resource mobilization, risk management and donor relations to deliver inclusive, climate‑resilient and disability‑inclusive development outcomes.

I have managed district‑level teams, produced high‑quality case studies and proposals, organized capacity‑building and awareness campaigns, and implemented MEAL systems to ensure data‑driven adaptive management. I seek roles where I can apply strategic program leadership to scale sustainable, equitable development initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Program Coordinator

Current

Sakyamuni Development Foundation

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years)

Lead program strategy, resource mobilization and M&E for disability inclusion and climate-smart community development; secured donor partnerships and ensured timely delivery of program activities and reports since Feb 2023.

Program Management Resource Mobilization Monitoring & Evaluation Donor Relations Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement MEAL Reporting

District Facilitator

Local Government Division

Feb 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 10 months)

Facilitated LGSP-3 district implementation including UP capacity building, climate resilience, PBG/BBG planning and stakeholder coordination; managed teams, audits and district-level reporting from Feb 2018 to Dec 2022.

Local Governance Capacity Building Grants Management Stakeholder Management Reporting

District Facilitator

Local Government Division

May 2013 - Jun 2017 (4 years 1 month)

Facilitated LGSP-2 district-level planning and implementation, training UP functionaries on MIS and safeguards, led monitoring, reporting and community empowerment activities from May 2013 to Jun 2017.

Project Implementation Training MIS Monitoring & Evaluation Reporting Gender Mainstreaming

Community Empowerment Assistant

UNDP

Jul 2009 - Apr 2013 (3 years 9 months)

Supported QIF community project screening, data management and capacity building for PNGOs and PDCs; maintained QIF tracking and produced high-quality progress reports from Jul 2009 to Apr 2013.

Screening Data Entry MEAL Capacity Building Reporting QIF Management

Program Coordinator

SEID Trust

May 2008 - Jul 2009 (1 year 2 months)

Led program strategy, donor engagement and M&E for disability-inclusive initiatives; organized trainings, national events and resource mobilization from May 2008 to Jul 2009.

Inclusion Program Management Fundraising M&E Training Events

Assistant Teacher

Lakers' Public School & College

May 2001 - Dec 2007 (6 years 7 months)

Taught English, prepared curricula and exam materials, and supported school administration and extracurricular programs during two tenures (2001–2004 and 2005–2007).

Curriculum Development Event Coordination Administration

Upazila Coordinator

Centre for Indigenous Peoples Development

Apr 2004 - Mar 2005 (11 months)

Coordinated community empowerment activities, QIF proposal screening, PDC formation and training, and maintained project databases from Apr 2004 to Mar 2005.

Community Development Proposal Screening PDC Facilitation Training Budgeting Reporting