This CV summarizes Shahadat Hossain Shakil's qualifications for the position of Senior Project Officer. It details his educational background, which includes an MSc from the University of Manchester and BUP from BUET. It lists his professional experience over nearly 10 years working for organizations like USAID Bangladesh, PCI, and HB Consultants on projects related to environment, climate change, and development assistance. Currently he is managing several USAID projects in Bangladesh totaling $16 million as a Project Management Specialist. The CV demonstrates his expertise in project design, management, monitoring and evaluation, and sector coordination.

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CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) OF SHAHADAT HOSSAIN SHAKIL
1. Proposed Position: Senior Project Officer - 210245
2. Name: SHAHADAT HOSSAIN SHAKIL
3. Date of Birth: 28 July 1989 Citizenship: Bangladeshi
4. Contact Details: Cell No. : 01755648969; E-Mail Address: shshakil.buet@gmail.com
Residential Address: Flat H6, The Vantage, Main Road, Block A, Banasree, Rampura, Dhaka-1219
5. Education:
Name of Institution Degree Obtained Year
University of Manchester, UK MSc. Environmental Governance 2014
Bangladesh University of Engineering and
Technology, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning 2012
6. Membership in Professional Associations:
Associate Member, Bangladesh Institute of Planners (Membership ID: AM 928)
7. Relevant Training:
 Project Design (PD) - (Aug’06-10, 2018; USAID/RDMA) – Bangkok
 Environmental Compliance, Project Design & Management (Dec’03-07, 2017; USAID/Bangladesh) - Dhaka
 Climate Change and Natural Resource Management – (May 01-20, 2017; UC Davis and USFS) – Davis
 Climate Resilient International Development – (Oct’03-07, 2016; USAID/RDMA) – Bangkok
 Urban Resilience – (Jun’06-10, 2016; Mercy Corps & TANGO International) – Manila
 Essentials of Project Performance Monitoring and Evaluation – (May’08-12, 2016; USAID/Bangladesh) - Dhaka
 Contract and Grant Management for Project Managers - (Feb’16-26, 2016; USAID/RDMA) – Bangkok
 Statement of Work (SoW) Essentials – (Jan’31-Feb’04, 2016; USAID/Bangladesh) – Dhaka
 Adaptive Project Management - (Nov’01-04, 2015; USAID/Bangladesh in Association with UNOPS) – Dhaka
 Programming Foreign Assistance – (Apr’19-23, 2015; USAID/Bangladesh) - Dhaka
8. Selected Publications:
 Shakil, S. H., & Hasan, M. H. (2018). An assessment of effective approaches for adapting to the impacts of
climate change on urban poor communities to make the urban area more resilient - Perspective from
Bangladesh. In Cool planning: changing climate & our urban future (pp. 316–326). Bodø, Norway: International
Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP).
 Labib, S. M., Neema, M. N., Rahaman, Z., Patwary, S. H., & Shakil, S. H. (2018). Carbon dioxide Emission and
Bio-capacity indexing for transportation activities: A methodological development in determining the
sustainability of vehicular transportation Systems. Journal of Environmental Management. 223, 57-73.
 Shakil, S. H., & Labib, S. M.(2016). Stakeholder Debate in Policy Implementation: An Evaluation of Bangladesh
Leather Processing Industry Relocation Policy. Bangladesh E-Journal of Sociology, 13(1), 126–137.
 Shakil, S. H., & Ananya, T. H. (2015). Effectiveness of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Bangladesh
Perspective. Bangladesh E-Journal of Sociology, 12(1), 115–125.
 Shakil, S. H., Kuhu, N. N., Rahman, R., & Islam, I. (2014). Carbon Emission from Domestic Level
Consumption: Ecological Footprint Account of Dhanmondi Residential Area, Dhaka – A Case Study. Australian
Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 8(7), 165–176.
9. Countries of Work Experience: Direct – Bangladesh; Indirect: USA, Thailand, Philippines
10. Languages: Bangla (Mother Tongue); English: Proficient
11. Employment Record:
From: April 2017 To: Present
Employer: USAID/Bangladesh
Positions held: Project Management Specialist (Environment and Climate Change)
From: February 2015 To: March 2017
Employer: USAID/Bangladesh

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Positions held: Project Management Coordinator
From: October 2014 To: January 2015
Employer: Project Concern International (PCI)
Positions held: Environmental Safeguard Specialist
From: September 2013 To: August 2014
Institution: University of Manchester
Positions held: Graduate Student
From: December 2012 To: July 2013
Employer: HB Consultants Ltd
Positions held: Executive (Management Consultancy)
From: April 2012 To: November 2012
Employer: Climate Change Study Cell, IWFM, BUET
Positions held: Research Assistant
From: June 2007 To: March 2012
Institution: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Positions held: Undergraduate Student
12. Key Qualification Relevant to this Position
Shahadat Hossain Shakil is a competent project management practitioner.
 Received education from eminent institutions of Bangladesh (BUET) and UK (University of Manchester).
 Spent nine years (eight years full-time and six years with USAID/Bangladesh) in development assistance
management and analytical research with prominent national and international organizations.
 Bring to the table a track record of working in multiple domains, including Rohingya displacement, forestry
and biodiversity, environmental safeguard, climate change, and management consultancy.
Project & TA Preparation and Appraisal
 Since the Rohingya influx, was involved with multiple impact analyses, need assessments, project initiation,
design, contracting, evaluation, and closing under the Economic Growth office.
 Also, as a design member, participated in the USAID’s Bangladesh-Myanmar joint Rohingya crisis strategy
formulation workshop in Thailand on behalf of the mission Dhaka.
Project & TA Administration
 At present, supervising three projects focusing on the environmental conservation and livelihood
development of the host communities in Cox's Bazar and Bandarban with a budget of $16 M in partnership
with two ministries and three departments.
 Extensively trained on grants and contract management to comply with US government procurement
regulations. Hands-on experience in developing SoW, ToR, and other procurement packages for soliciting
goods and services.
 Gained diverse experience of directly overseeing ten TA projects with an approximate of US $85 M budget
over the last six years.
 Expert user of financial disbursement tools such as Accrual based accounting, cost-reimbursement,
advance payment, and milestone/performance-based payment.
 Co-ordinating global reporting mechanisms: Annual Portfolio Review; Operational Plan; Plan, Performance,
and Report. Monitoring environmental compliance through reviewing EMMP, IEE, and updating mission
compliance tracker.
Sector Work
 By representing USAID at the LCG Environment sub-group, have been closely co-ordinating with the
relevant donor agencies, contributing collectively to the Bangladesh government's priorities (i.e., SDG)
while ensuring effective resource utilization.
Other Operational Support
 Periodically organizing GoB and Implementing Partners tripartite coordination meetings and liaison with
other development partners (i.e., DFID, GIZ, SIDA, World Bank) to leverage resources and co-funding
pipeline projects.

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13. Work Undertaken that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Tasks Assigned
A. Name of assignment or project:
 Greening Environment through Livelihood Improvement and Forest Enrichment (Arannayk)
 Ecosystem Conservation through Livelihood Improvement and Forest Enhancement (NACOM)
 Nature Conservation through Livelihoods Improvements (CODEC)
 Community Partnership for Strengthening Sustainable Development (Compass)
 Strengthening the Forest Inventory and Satellite Land Monitoring System of Bangladesh (FAO)
 Climate Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (Winrock International)
Year: April 2017– Present
Location: Bangladesh
Client: USAID/Bangladesh
Main project features: Bi-lateral TA and Grants, focusing on strengthening policy, capacity building,
livelihood development, and small-scale infrastructures for environmental conservation.
Positions held: Project Management Specialist (Environment and Climate Change)
Activities performed:
 Serving as the Project Manager/ Alt. Project Manager and providing technical and administrative
directions to implementing agencies to comply with USAID regulations.
 Carrying out various operational tasks to support project preparation, implementation, technical
assistance, and policy advisory work.
 Supporting/leading the development of scopes of work for various functions of program design,
management, and evaluations.
 Executing regular reviews regarding technical design, implementation, safeguards, and fiduciary
governance issues.
 Organizing periodically GOB and partners meeting and environment portfolio retreat, aiming to
share learning and policy advocacy.
B. Name of assignment or project:
 Bengal Tiger Conservation (WildTeam)
 Strengthening the Capacity of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (FAO)
 Gobeshona Young Researcher Program (ICCCAD, IUB)
 Bangladesh Tropical Forestry Conservation (Arannayk)
Year: February 2015 – March 2017
Location: Bangladesh
Client: USAID/Bangladesh
Main project features: Bi-lateral TA and Grants, focusing on strengthening policy, capacity building,
livelihood development, and small-scale infrastructures for environmental conservation.
Positions held: Project Management Coordinator
Activities performed:
 Performed as the Project Manager/Focal Point for Mission/Washington led development
assistance projects.
 Co-ordinated agency-wide reporting mechanisms and assisted mission leadership n monitoring
partner data collection and reporting systems.
 Assisted mission leadership in articulating evaluation questions, learning agendas, and scope of
work in different phases of a project (i.e., baseline, mid-term & end line). Served as the TEC
member for appraising consultants and firms for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
 Organized events, site visits and maintain coordination with GOB, Donor Counterparts, and
Implementing Partners.
 Reviewed and edited communication materials and prepared a portfolio summary required by the
Mission and USAID/Washington.

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C. Name of assignment or project: PROSHAR (Program for Strengthening Household Access to
Resources), a USAID’s Office of Food for Peace (FFP) funded program implemented by ACDI/VOCA
in collaboration with PCI in Bangladesh.
Year: October 2014 – January 2015
Location: Bangladesh
Client: Project Concern International (PCI)
Main project features: Food Security, Health and Disaster Management
Positions held: Environmental Safeguard Specialist
Activities performed:
 Supervised appropriate implementation of IEE and EMMP conditions in coordination with all
program staff.
 Collected data to complete and update the information required for effective environmental
compliance monitoring.
 Maintained effective collaboration with the relevant department of GoB, INGOs, and other
partners at divisional, district, and Upazila levels.
 Conducted training for PROSHAR staff and partner NGOs on how to do environmental
compliance reviews of field interventions.
 Assist COP in developing an integrated approach to promote cohesion in environmental activities
further and maximize resource utilization.
D. Name of assignment or project: Bilateral and Multilateral TAs and Grants
Year: December 2012 – July 2013
Location: Bangladesh
Client: HB Consultants Ltd.
Main project features: Planning, Capacity Building, and Infrastructure Development
Positions held: Executive (Management Consultancy)
Activities performed:
 Explored business opportunities (e.g., project notices, tenders) in various platforms (i.e., ADB-
CMS, WB-eConsultant, Devex).
 Formed consortium at the EOI and Proposal stage with partner firms (national and international)
for MDB/Donor-funded ODA projects.
 Formulated appropriate methodology and work schedule during EOI and Proposal stages;
 Attended and represented the organization at different ‘Financial and Technical Openings’ in
various government agencies.
 Maintained close liaison with government officials, donor agencies, international partners, and
consultants (national and international).
E. Name of assignment or project: Adaptation Strategies of GOs and NGOs Combating Climate
Change Impacts: A Study on Perception of Communities in the Coastal Areas.
Year: April 2012 – November 2012
Location: Bangladesh
Client: Climate Change Study Cell, IWFM, BUET
Main project features: Research and Knowledge Sharing
Positions held: Research Assistant
Activities performed:
 Determined the best possible study areas from the coastal belt considering various spatial criteria
and principles of research methodology.
 Carried out a pilot study through Questionnaire Survey, FGD, and KII to revise the questionnaire.
 Co-ordinated the final survey (400 HH) as the field supervisor in the selected four ‘Upazilas.’
 Prepared survey and project findings through different reports, case studies and journal articles in
various stages of the project.
 Assisted in the general administrative and financial management process of the project.

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14. Certification:
I, the undersigned, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief− Yes No
(i) this CV correctly describes my qualifications and my experience
(ii) I am employed by the Executing or the Implementing Agency
(iii) I am a close relative of a current ADB staff member
(iv) I am the spouse of a current ADB staff member
(v) I am a former ADB staff member.
 If yes, I retired from ADB over 12 months ago
(vi) I am part of the team who wrote the terms of reference for this
consulting services assignment.
(vii) I am sanctioned (not eligible for engagement) by ADB.
I understand that any willful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if
engaged.
Date: 28/06/2021
Signature of SHAHADAT HOSSAIN SHAKIL