Md. Zillur Rahman

Development professional with 9+ years of experience supporting inclusive and rights-based development initiatives in humanitarian and climate-vulnerable contexts in Bangladesh. Experienced in coordinating community-based programmes with a strong focus on gender equality, social inclusion, youth engagement, and strengthening grassroots institutions. Demonstrated ability to work with local CSOs, women- and youth-led groups, and government stakeholders to promote participatory approaches, accountability, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. Committed to advancing gender-responsive climate resilience, human rights, and community-led advocacy through collaborative and field-oriented programme implementation. I have extensive experience in project planning, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination within UNDP-supported programmes. Proven ability to support government systems, develop work plans, track progress, and facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement aligned with national and donor frameworks.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 

• Coordinator (ISEC Project)
  ISEC Project, UNDP Bangladesh
  January 2025 – December 2025

   

• Coordinator (Skills & Employment Generation)
  Aspire to Innovate (a2i), UNDP Bangladesh
  January 2024 – December 2024

   

• Programme Assistant
  UNDP Bangladesh
  June 2020 – December 2023

   

• Research Assistant
  Access to Information (a2i) Programme-II, Prime Minister’s Office & UNDP Bangladesh
  February 2017 – May 2020

   

• Lecturer of Chemistry & English
  Tongi Crystal College
  November 2014 – November 2016