Md. Ehsanul Islam has over 20 years of experience managing microfinance programs at BRAC Bangladesh. He currently oversees a portfolio of 950 crore BDT as the Divisional Manager of the Central-1 Division. Previously he held roles as the Senior Regional Manager of the East and North Divisions, and Regional Manager of the Jatrabari Region. He has extensive experience developing strategy, managing teams, and supervising field operations. He holds a Masters of Business Studies from Rajshahi University and a Diploma in Microfinance from the Institute of Inclusive Finance and Development.

1. Curriculum Vitae of Md. Ehsanul Islam
Name: Md Ehsanul Islam
Designation: Divisional Manager
Program: BRAC Microfinance Program
Organization: BRAC Bangladesh
Contract Details:
BRAC Centre (9th Floor)
75, Mohakhali Commercial Area
Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
Mobile: (+88)01711404566
E-mail: ehasanul.i@brac.net,ehsan_brac@yahoo.com
Area of Expertise:
 20 years MF development programing experience
 Program Management (TK. 950 Crore) with full financial management responsibility
 Expertise in alliance building, networking and turning contacts into clients
 Staff Management (1000+) with substantial recruitment experience.
 Experience establishing new program offices and supporting sub-offices.
 Knowledge of working with donors, partners and consultants
 Driven and hard-working with willingness to conduct frequent travel to filed locations
 Excel, Outlook, Photoshop and internet based tools (Twitter, LinkedIn – 1000+
connections, Skype, outlook, webmail systems etc).
 Knowledge of Education, Health, Ultra Poor, Agriculture and food Security, Urban
Development, Poultry and Livestock program.
Soft Skill:
 Excellent analytical and communication skills;
 Leadership ; team supervision and coordination;
 Consistency in the work provided and deadlines met;
 Capacity to adapt to foreign countries and cultures;
 Result Oriented.
Professional Experiences:
1. Divisional Manager: BRAC Micro finance Program, Coastal (March 2013 to March 2014)
Central-1 Division, April 2014 to till
Major Responsibilities:
 Manage almost 950 Crore BDT portfolio, 3.50 Lac borrower & 1000 staff;
 Manage 211 branches, 42 Areas and 9 Regions.
 Strategy Development, Business planning design. Financial & Risk Analysis, Team
management.
 Program Monitoring
 Revision of policy and procedure manuals, Gender and microfinance
 Member’s need assessment and capacity building,
 Developing Program Expansion Plan.
 Supervise field level operation
 Coordination with inter & Intra Program
 Provide technical and management support to overcome challenges in
implementation level
 Prepare different type program report as per management need

2.  Ensure staff development, placement staff right position and reduce staff dropout.
 Networking and liaison with government offices, research institutes and other
related organizations.
 Analyze the portfolio quality and take necessary measures accordingly
 Contact regular staff meeting, review the performance and plan the way forward
 Travel to branch offices to monitor performance and supervise all staffs.
 Link up with staff responsible for Microfinance management information system,
making sure that up- to –date records are maintained and accurate and timely.
 Participate in seminar , workshop , round table conference, national and
international day celebration, view exchanging meeting, special meeting , NGO co-
ordination meeting, project implementation meeting , Govt. and Non –Govt. offices.
2. Senior Regional Manager: BRAC Microfinance Program; East(May 2009 to June 2010)
and North Division, July 2010 to February 2013,
Major Responsibilities:
 Manage almost 700 Crore BDT portfolio, 3 Lac Borrower & 1060 staff;
 Strategy Development, Business planning design. Financial & Risk Analysis, Team
management.
 Program Monitoring
 Revision of policy and procedure manuals, Gender and microfinance
 Member’s need assessment and capacity building,
 Developing Program Expansion Plan.
 Supervise field level operation
 Coordination with inter & Intra Program
 Provide technical and management support to overcome challenges in
implementation level
 Prepare different type program report as per management need
 Ensure staff development, placement staff right position and reduce staff dropout.
 Networking and liaison with government offices, research institutes and other
related organizations.
 Analyze the portfolio quality and take necessary measures accordingly
 Contact regular staff meeting, review the performance and plan the way forward
 Travel to branch offices to monitor performance and supervise all staffs.
 Link up with staff responsible for Microfinance management information system,
making sure that up- to –date records are maintained and accurate and timely.
 Participate in seminar , workshop , round table conference, national and
international day celebration, view exchanging meeting, special meeting , NGO co-
ordination meeting, project implementation meeting , Govt. and Non –Govt. offices.
3. Regional Manager, BRAC Microfinance Program Jatrabari Region May 2007 to March
2009
Major Duties & Responsibilities
 Planning, designing, and implementing BRAC Microfinance Program, Targeting Ultra
Poor, Health, IGVGD and Social Development program.
 Preparing report in timely manner
 Monitor project implementation by collecting data on output and outcome
indicators and documenting lessons learned and best practices.

3.  Supervise the community mobilization activities in the region to increase community
and male involvement in reproductive health.
 Prepare the annual work plan and budgets.
 Develop a relationship with local government and other related organizations.
Maintain office records properly and prepare activities report.
4. PO, Branch Manager and Area Manager: in different Area in Bangladesh, BRAC
Microfinance, April 2001 to– April, 2007.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
 Operation credits, Income Generation and Vulnerable Group Development (IGVGD)
activities according to organizational procedure
 Arrange weekly and monthly meeting with staffs in Branch office regularly and also
attended monthly meeting at regional /head office level.
 Analyze the data collected from the field and prepare report
 Provide assistance to superviseein the selection process of beneficiary group
/participants that remain economically and socially vulnerable.
 Maintain office record properly.
 Prepare activities report.
 Supervise field staffs
 Identify and prioritize Microfinance related problem through field visit.
5. ASO (Association For Social Welfare Organization) Program Officer, January 1996 to
March 2001
Major Duties & Responsibilities
 Group Formation
 Co ordination with local community leaders and government officials.
 Attend various types of meeting
 Report writing.
Extracurricular Activities:
 An active Member of Red Crescent Society,Rajshahi.
 An active Member of Rajshahi Padma Rangomanch,Rajshahi
 Took part in the Inter School Table Tennis Tournament.
 3 Times Divisional Champion for School Magazine from Bajshahi Shihu Academy in 1984,
85,86,
Education:
2016 Diploma in Microfinance from Institute of Inclusive Finance and Development (InM) in
Bangladesh, Dhaka.
2006 Functional Skill for development Managers under the Leadership for advancing development program
BRAC University ( Six Month)
1992 Masters of Business Studies (MBS) in Manangement in Rajshahi University, Result- Uppar
Second Class (Exam held in 1997)
1991 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Under Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, Result –Upper
Class.(Exam held in 1994)

4. 1988 Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C), Rajshahi College, Rajshahi Under Rajshahi Board,
Bangladesh, Result –Second Division (Commerce Group)
1986 Secondary School Certificate(S.S.C), B. B. Hindu Academy, Rajshahi Under Rajshahi Board,
Bangladesh, Result – 2nd Division (Science Group)
Training:
Name of training Organization Duration
Disaster Management Certificate Course BRAC University 06 Months
Financial Management Course (F.M.C). BRAC 15 days
Workshop on Values and Culture BRAC 3 days
Managerial Excellence FUTURE LEADERS 3 days
Organizational Management Course(O.M.C) BRAC 7 days
Client Protection Principles Training The Smart Campaign,BRAC,CDF 7 days
Leadership Acceleration Program HR Kites and BRAC 3 days
Seizing the Future emc Leadership Dev. Program 3 days
Focus Group Dis. Facilitation Workshop BRAC 2 days
Diploma In Microfinance Insititute of Inclusive Finance arnd
Development (InM)
6 months
Certificate course of English (IELTS) British Council 3 months
Advance Excel Freelance 8 days
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bengali, Native speaker, Proficient in English
SOFTWARE SKILLS: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer.
Personal Information
Full Name: Md. Ehsanul Islam
Father’s Name: Late Aminul Islam
Mother’s Name: Dilara Begum
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: 03 February, 1970
Birth Place: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Civil Status: Married
Religion: Muslim
Nationality: Bangladeshi
REFERENCES
1. Shabbir Ahmed Chowdhury
Director Education
InM Center
Adabor,Monsurabad,Mohammadpur,
Dhaka
Mobile: 01713011963,
E-mail: shabbir.ac@gmail.com
2. Sahed Shams Azad
General Manager
BRAC Microfinance Program
75, Mohakhali 9th Floor
BRAC Centre, Dhaka
Mobile: 01711801074
E-mail: sahed.azad@brac.net
Sincerely
Md.Ehsanul Islam