Md Mokhlesur Rahman, PhD

Dr. Rahman is a Senior  Research and MEAL professional with 16 years of global experience having proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing MEAL systems and functions for complex programmes, leading research and knowledge management project, and conducting training for large audiences (gender, project management, reporting) in multiple countries.

Dr. Rahman has completed his Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. The title of his Ph.D thesis was “Networks, Wellbeing, and Gender: A Study of Information Communication Technologies Centres in Rural and Urban Bangladesh”. He also holds a MA in Development Studies from the International Institute of Social Studies, The Netherlands, a Master’s degree in Women & Gender Studies from the University of Dhaka, and a Bachelor’s degree (with Honours) in Economics from Rabindra Bharati University, India.

In the recent past, he led the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Unit of Christian Aid Bangladesh. During this 2 years tenure, he led the establishment of MEAL standards in the Rohingya Response Program of Christian Aid Bangladesh. He also led the quality assurance unit (M&E, Research, Learning, and Gender) with Practical Action Bangladesh during 2012-2017.  Prior to that he also worked with Save the Children Bangladesh, D.Net, BRAC International (Afghanistan).

 Countries of work experience include Ghana, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan & The Netherlands. He also served for The Hunger Project Bangladesh, Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC), GIZ, TdH Netherlands, Management Sciences for Health (MSH), British Council Bangladesh & UN organizations with different capacities. His current research interest includes ICT4D, Livelihood, and Wellbeing& Gender.

He can be contacted through mokhlesurr@crdbd.org or mrsagar76@outlook.com