Sharmin Shobnom Joya
Specialist in Advocacy, Gender, and Management.
"The necessity to create a congenial environment..."
Over 20 years of experience in Bangladesh’s development sector, fostering professional growth and advancing gender equality.
Specialist in Advocacy, Gender, and Management.
"The necessity to create a congenial environment..."
A dedicated professional with a passion for development and equality.
I am an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in Bangladesh’s development sector, specializing in project management, advocacy, and leadership development. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Health, I have a proven track record of implementing impactful projects and fostering professional growth.
Learn more about my work and vision through my video biography.
Watch VideoA timeline of my professional career and key roles.
Bangladesh Midwifery Society (BMS)
May 2018 – Dec 2023
Spearheaded advocacy, managed budgets, and transformed membership systems to digital. Mentored 54 midwives.
Muslim Aid – UK
Jun 2016 – Nov 2017
Directed gender mainstreaming, developed proposals, and designed advocacy materials.
Muslim Aid – UK
Jun 2010 – May 2016
Oversaw program development, donor relations, and stakeholder networking.
USAID-funded PRICE Project
Jan 2010 – May 2010
Supported value chain programs and conducted monitoring & evaluation.
Huawei Technologies
Apr 2006 – Mar 2008
Handled procurement, logistics, and asset administration.
USAID-funded SISIMPUR
Apr 2005 – Mar 2006
Office administration and reporting for Early Childhood Education program.
Key skills developed over two decades of service.
Planning, Budgeting & Resource Mobilization
Communication Strategies & Stakeholder Engagement
Team Building & Mentoring
Advancing Gender Equality
Policy Development, Monitoring & Evaluation
MS Office, Digital Transformation, AI Tools
Academic background and qualifications.
Selinus University (Ongoing)
Asian University of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Institute of HRM
Research papers and conference presentations.
Published in Journals of Developing Studies, IISTE.
Read ArticlePresented at Commonwealth Nursing Conference, London.
View AbstractPublished in Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM).
Read JournalFeel free to reach out for collaborations.
Uttarkhan, Dhaka-1230
+88 01760008559
ssjoya@gmail.com
Sharmin Shobnom Joya