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Mahjabeen Quader

North York,Canada

Summary

A seasoned professional with extensive international experience in the development sector. Proficient in international development, policy reform, legislative drafting, and economic diplomacy. Skilled in building partnerships, program development, and effective relationship management. Demonstrated success in donor relations, economic development, and women's empowerment initiatives. I am currently pursuing a Master of Global Affairs degree at the University of Toronto, emphasizingInnovation Policy, with a keen interest in applying my expertise within the Canadian context.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Youth Entrepreneurship Associate

Futurpreneur Canada
09.2023 - Current
  • Lead comprehensive research initiatives focused on Indigenous economic development and entrepreneurship, aimed at gaining deep insights into diverse contexts.
  • Facilitate the creation of knowledge products related to Indigenous entrepreneurship and the Network for Good Effect, per the Youth Business International (YBI)/Accenture agreement, primarily emphasizing enhancing learning outcomes and delivering impactful workshops.
  • Provide essential support to the YBI Indigenous Entrepreneurship Working Group, engaging with the Indigenous Advisory Council to ensure alignment with community needs and aspirations.
  • Collaborate closely on refining program design elements and establishing strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program impact and success effectively.

Global Youth Entrepreneurship Associate (Internship)

Futurpreneur Canada
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Indigenous Economic Research: Conducted comprehensive research on Indigenous economic development and entrepreneurship in Canada and other Working Group member countries, ensuring a nuanced understanding of diverse contexts
  • Inclusivity Playbook Partnership: Spearheaded a collaboration with Youth Business International to create an Inclusivity Playbook outline, focusing on Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada
  • Purpose-Driven Research: Delved into the playbook’s purpose and beneficiaries through in-depth research
  • Global Feedback Loop: Engaged with YBI members worldwide, incorporating their feedback to develop a template for Futurpreneur’s use.

Senior Policy Advisor

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Improved responsible business practices in the local value chains through leading sustainable projects in the garment and leather sector, strongly emphasizing improving working conditions and sustainable production.
  • Improved youth skills and employability through projects emphasizing skills for jobs, industry-academia alignment, and fostering start-ups and entrepreneurship.
  • Led high-level negotiations, dialogues, and policy discussions with various stakeholders, including different Ministries of the Government of Bangladesh, Dutch authorities, European Union (EU) representatives, international brands, civil society organizations (CSOs), private associations, media, think tanks, and labor organizations. These discussions covered topics such as responsible business conduct (RBC), sustainable production, wages, working conditions, and skills development, aiming to foster collaborative efforts to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes relating to policy objectives.
  • Developed diplomatic and economic cables, formulated parliamentary responses for the Dutch Foreign Minister, composed speeches for Ambassadors, prepared media briefings, policy drafting, proposal assessment, secured project funding, project design and implementation, progress reporting, and supervision of project monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities
  • Helped conceive the Orange Corners Bangladesh program, successfully launched in 2023.

Private Sector Development Specialist

World Bank Group
01.2008 - 01.2017
  • Managed local and international consultant teams and collaborated with cross-functional teams ensuring alignment with project objectives, client/donor expectations, and global best practices.
  • Managed project budgeting, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies to optimize project outcomes.
  • Fostered and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government ministries, agencies, and private sector entities.
  • Led strategic negotiations and facilitated effective communication to drive project success.
  • Managed procurement, contract management, and hiring to streamline project operations.
  • Managed the conduct of various studies and surveys to assess project impact and effectiveness.
  • Developed comprehensive frameworks and indicators for baseline assessment, feasibility studies, and program evaluation by collecting and analyzing project outcomes and impact data.
  • Engaged stakeholders in advocacy efforts and ensured the sustainability of project interventions and institutions.
  • Led the simplification of Government-to-Business service delivery in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the District Secretariat and initiated a Public-Private Dialogue mechanism in Nepal with the Nepal Business Forum and Ministry of Industry.
  • Led Bangladesh’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program, collaborating with key stakeholders and implementing legal and regulatory reforms, including enhancements to arbitration rules and revenue laws
  • Led the Institutional Capacity Building Program with Bangladesh’s Board of Investment, automating investor registration, launching a new website, and supporting investment promotion events.

Senior Research Associate

Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Initiated, planned, developed research proposals, and executed research projects on assigned themes under the supervision of a senior research fellow.
  • Mentored junior researchers and interns, contributing to their professional growth and development.
  • Monitored industry trends to stay ahead of developments within the field of expertise.
  • Synthesized and utilized key information from proposals, technical reports, and publications to achieve objectives.
  • Prepared project progress reports, research reports, dialogue reports, and occasional papers for publication.
  • Designing contracts and Terms of Reference while liaising with research personnel.

Education

Master in Global Affairs -

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto
06.2024

MA, International Business and Management -

University of Bradford, UK
01.2006

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -

Independent University, Bangladesh
01.2001

Skills

  • Preparing reports
  • Workplace Safety
  • Data Analysis
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Proposal Writing
  • Policy Implementation
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Multiple Priorities Management

Accomplishments

    1. Co-authored blog titled “How one reform can lead to more: The spillover impact of legal reform in Bangladesh”.

    2. Op-ed: Goodbye legal tussles, welcome fast solutions (2014), Financial Express.

    3. Op-ed: NBR plans expansion of Tax ADR programme (2013), Financial Express.

    4. An Ounce of Mediation Is Worth a Ton of Litigation: Breaking the Deadlock for Tax Disputes in Bangladesh (2014), IFC Smartlessons.

    5. Journal publication: Impact of FDI through Knowledge Transfer and Spillovers in the Readymade Garment Industry of Bangladesh (2007), Bangladesh Sociological Studies (BSS), a referred international journal of Bangladesh Institute of Social Research.

Languages

Bengali
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary

Publications

  • Blog, https://blogs.worldbank.org/psd/how-one-reform-can-lead-more-spillover-impact-legal-reform-bangladesh
  • Op-ed, https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/public/print/goodbye-legal-tussles-welcome-fast-solutions
  • Op-ed, https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/public/print/nbr-plans-expansion-of-tax-adr-programme
  • IFC Smartlessons
  • Publication, https://bisrbd.org/assets/img/BISRJ/Knowledge-Transfer.pdf

References

Reference will be made available upon request.

Certification

1. Excel 1: Core Data Analysis, Training The Street, February 2024.

2. Building a Financial Model (of a Company), Training The Street, February 2024.

3. Nonprofit Management Foundations, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), March 2024.

4. Nonprofit Fundraising: A Beginner’s Guide, Fundraising Academy, March 2024

Timeline

Global Youth Entrepreneurship Associate

Futurpreneur Canada
09.2023 - Current

Global Youth Entrepreneurship Associate (Internship)

Futurpreneur Canada
05.2023 - 08.2023

Senior Policy Advisor

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
01.2017 - 01.2022

Private Sector Development Specialist

World Bank Group
01.2008 - 01.2017

Senior Research Associate

Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
01.2007 - 01.2008

Master in Global Affairs -

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto

MA, International Business and Management -

University of Bradford, UK

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -

Independent University, Bangladesh

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