Nishat Khanom
@nishatkhanom
Social development specialist focused on gender-inclusive WASH and resettlement safeguards.
What I'm looking for
I am a social development specialist with extensive experience designing and implementing gender action plans, resettlement action plans, social impact assessments, and community consultations for World Bank, AIIB, ADB and government-funded WASH and infrastructure projects in Bangladesh. I have led social safeguards, gender studies, monitoring and stakeholder engagement across multiple large-scale projects—preparing feasibility reports, RAPs, SIAs and SMPs while conducting FGDs and consultations with affected persons.
My background includes an M.A. in English and a forthcoming Professional Masters in Industrial Relations and Labour Studies, complemented by training in gender, social safeguards, SDGs and data collection techniques. I deliver clear documentation, data analysis and reporting and prioritize equitable, participatory approaches to ensure socially sustainable and inclusive project outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Social Development Expert
Dev Consultants Limited
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years)
Lead preparation of gender action plans, resettlement action plans (RAP/RP), social impact assessments (SIA) and social management plans for water, sanitation and infrastructure projects, conducting FGDs and stakeholder consultations to inform project safeguards and feasibility studies.
Education
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University of Dhaka, Institute of Social Welfare
Professional Masters, Industrial Relations and Labour Studies
Professional Masters in Industrial Relations and Labour Studies from the Institute of Social Welfare, University of Dhaka, completed in June 2025.
East West University
Master of Arts, English
Completed M.A. in English at East West University in 2018.
Stamford University Bangladesh
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), English
Completed B.A. (Honours) in English at Stamford University Bangladesh in 2016.
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