Project Management & Advocacy Specialist

Driving change through impactful leadership.

Over 20 years of experience in Bangladesh’s development sector, fostering professional growth and advancing gender equality.

Ph.D. Candidate
✨ 20+ Years Experience
🌍 International Exposure
Sharmin Shobnom Joya

01 About Me

A dedicated professional with a passion for development and equality.

My Journey

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.

Project Management Advocacy Leadership

Video Biography

Learn more about my work and vision through my video biography.

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02 Work Experience

A timeline of my professional career and key roles.

Project Manager

Bangladesh Midwifery Society (BMS)

May 2018 – Dec 2023

Spearheaded advocacy, managed budgets, and transformed membership systems to digital. Mentored 54 midwives.

UNFPA-Supported Management

Coordinator – Advocacy

Muslim Aid – UK

Jun 2016 – Nov 2017

Directed gender mainstreaming, developed proposals, and designed advocacy materials.

Resource Mobilization Gender

Office Coordinator

Muslim Aid – UK

Jun 2010 – May 2016

Oversaw program development, donor relations, and stakeholder networking.

Coordination Partnerships

Program Assistant

USAID-funded PRICE Project

Jan 2010 – May 2010

Supported value chain programs and conducted monitoring & evaluation.

M&E USAID

Asset Administrator

Huawei Technologies

Apr 2006 – Mar 2008

Handled procurement, logistics, and asset administration.

Logistics Procurement

Project Secretary

USAID-funded SISIMPUR

Apr 2005 – Mar 2006

Office administration and reporting for Early Childhood Education program.

Education Admin

03 Core Competencies

Key skills developed over two decades of service.

Project Management

Planning, Budgeting & Resource Mobilization

Advocacy

Communication Strategies & Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Team Building & Mentoring

Gender Mainstreaming

Advancing Gender Equality

Research

Policy Development, Monitoring & Evaluation

Digital Skills

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Digital Transformation, AI Tools: ChatGPT, Jasper AI

04 Education & Certifications

Academic background and qualifications.

Ph.D. in Public Health

Selinus University (Ongoing)

2024-2026

MSS in Sociology

Asian University of Bangladesh

GPA 3.7

PGD in HRM

Bangladesh Institute of HRM

GPA 3.8

05 Publications

Research papers and conference presentations.

Women's Leadership

Published in Journals of Developing Studies, IISTE.

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Innovation in Twinning

Presented at Commonwealth Nursing Conference, London.

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Midwives' Dual Role

Published in Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM).

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06 Media & Interviews

Featured in printed media and television.

Bhorer Kagoj

Featured interview in daily newspaper.

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Mohona TV

Television interview appearance.

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Bangla Vision TV

Featured on Bangla Vision TV.

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07 Get In Touch

Feel free to reach out for collaborations.

Address

Uttarkhan, Dhaka-1230

Phone

+88 01760008559

Email

ssjoya@gmail.com

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