Senior Program Officer | Al-Khair Foundation Bangladesh

Tanjin Mahmud

Humanitarian Program Professional specializing in multi-sector project management (WASH, Shelter, Livelihoods, Orphan Sponsorship, Food & Winter Relief), donor engagement, and emergency response operations.

Mirpur-2, Dhaka, Bangladesh
01716322396
English, Bangla
Tanjin Mahmud
300+
Orphans Supported
1,000+
WASH Families
20,000+
Food Support Families
2,000+
Winter Relief Families
10+
INGOs Coordinated
3 Years
Flood Emergency Relief

Professional Summary

Humanitarian program professional with expertise in program design, project management, donor engagement, and stakeholder communication. Experienced in working with international NGOs and government officials to implement humanitarian and development programs, including orphan sponsorship, WASH, refugee relief, seasonal food assistance (Ramadan and Qurbani programs targeting 20,000+ families annually), Winter Assistance support (delivering winter clothing and kits to 2,000+ families annually across Bangladesh), emergency response, shelter, medical, and livelihoods. Strong track record in project tracking, donor reporting, data management, and partner coordination.

Core Competencies & Key Skills

Humanitarian Program Management

End-to-end multi-sector project design & execution.

Humanitarian Negotiation

Frontline negotiation & access management.

Emergency Support & Relief

Flood response, shelter, medical, and food aid.

Donor Reporting & Compliance

1-to-1 donor reporting & communication.

Project Implementation & Tracking

Assisting HQ operations with data & monitoring.

NGO & INGO Liaison

Liaison and partnership building with 10+ INGOs.

Government Relations & Approvals

Coordination with regulatory bodies & authorities.

Proposal Writing & Budgeting

Concept drafting & financial allocation tracking.

Data Management & Systems

Beneficiary databases & impact analytics.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

Orphan Sponsorship Support

Administer annual sponsorship programs for over 300 orphans, overseeing database operations, education, healthcare, and livelihood support.

WASH Initiatives

Coordinate WASH support benefiting more than 1,000 families annually across vulnerable regions in Bangladesh.

Seasonal Food Support

Lead food support delivery through seasonal initiatives, specifically Ramadan food distribution and Qurbani programs, reaching over 20,000 vulnerable families annually across all regions of Bangladesh.

Winter Assistance Program

Coordinate and manage seasonal Winter Assistance distribution projects, delivering essential winter clothing, warm kits, and blankets to 2,000+ vulnerable families annually across all regions of Bangladesh.

Emergency Response

Coordinated emergency humanitarian responses during the past three years' floods in Bangladesh, providing food assistance, shelter, and medical support.

NGO & Government Liaison

Establish strategic liaison with 10+ INGOs and government authorities for regulatory approvals, joint response, and policy compliance.

Professional Experience

Senior Program Officer

Al-Khair Foundation Bangladesh

Dec 2024 – Present
  • Directed orphan sponsorship, WASH, and livelihoods programs with measurable community impact.
  • Direct nationwide Seasonal Programs, including Ramadan food packages, Qurbani drives for 20,000+ families, and Winter Assistance distributions providing warm clothing and kits to 2,000+ families annually across all areas of Bangladesh.
  • Strengthened accountability through transparent reporting and stakeholder engagement.
  • Liaised with government officials to secure approvals and ensure policy compliance.
  • Coordinated emergency humanitarian responses during the past three years' floods in Bangladesh, including food assistance, emergency shelter support, and medical support for affected communities.
  • Managed donor communications and prepared individual donor reports to ensure transparency and retain engagement.
  • Established and maintained strategic liaison with 10+ INGOs.
  • Supported HQ operations through project tracking, data management, and reporting.

Program Officer

Al-Khair Foundation Bangladesh

Jul 2022 – Nov 2024
  • Managed Shelter & WASH interventions supporting vulnerable households.
  • Assisted in field logistics and procurement execution for seasonal food drives and winter blanket distributions.
  • Facilitated Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) to capture beneficiary perspectives.

Key Projects

Orphan Sponsorship
1. Child Welfare

Orphan Sponsorship Program

Oversaw sponsorship database of 300+ children, ensuring educational, healthcare, and livelihood support.

WASH Interventions
2. Infrastructure & WASH

Shelter & WASH Interventions

Designed and monitored infrastructure projects improving access to safe drinking water and sanitation for 1,000+ families annually.

Rohingya Relief
3. Refugee Relief

Rohingya Refugee Support

Coordinated relief efforts providing shelter, WASH facilities, and livelihood support for displaced communities.

Seasonal Food Support
4. Food Security

Seasonal Food Support

Organized nationwide Ramadan food package distributions and Qurbani fresh meat drives delivering food support to 20,000+ families annually across all regions of Bangladesh.

Winter Assistance Support
5. Winter Relief

Winter Assistance Support

Delivered cold-weather relief kits, blankets, and winter clothes benefiting 2,000+ vulnerable families annually in cold-prone areas across Bangladesh.

Professional Training

Humanitarian Negotiation Skills Training

Clingendael Institute

Ramada, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

18–20 May 2026

Education

M.Sc. in Information Technology

Jahangirnagar University

B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering

North South University

References

Tareq Mahamud

Country Director, Al-Khair Foundation

Phone: 01325088000

Email: [email protected]

Shahidul Hoque Khan

Director, Admin & Accounts, Al-Khair Foundation

Phone: 01325088011

Email: [email protected]