Bangladesh
Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Leader with nearly 13 years of experience, specializing in the humanitarian sector. For over a decade- including eight years with the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement- I have built and managed resilient supply chains in some of the most challenging, high-pressure environments. Currently serving as Senior Manager at the German Red Cross (Bangladesh Country Office), I direct countrywide support operations with executive oversight across Logistics, Procurement, Fleet, Warehousing, HR, Administration, IT, and Security. I have a proven track record of architecting massive emergency responses, including building the Cox’s Bazar emergency supply chain from the ground up and directing nationwide logistics for the COVID-19 pandemic and severe flood crises. My operational footprint extends internationally, including my deployment as a Logistics Delegate in South Sudan, where I navigated complex humanitarian pipelines under extreme field conditions. Backed by the International Mobilization and Preparation for ACTion (IMPACT) certification, I excel at aligning strict donor compliance with rapid, on-the-ground execution. Beyond crisis response, I am deeply committed to capacity building- actively training national staff and establishing long-term operational standards. I thrive in high-stakes environments where strategic logistics leadership directly drives life-saving humanitarian outcomes.
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of end to end logistics and operational functions, ensuring full compliance with IFRC/GRC and donor regulations. - Lead procurement planning and execution, including high value tenders, supplier prequalification, bid evaluation committees, cost benefit analysis (CBA), and contract finalization. - Direct national fleet operations, ensuring effective vehicle utilization, maintenance planning, fuel monitoring, driver supervision, transport coordination, and adherence to fleet policies. - Oversee inventory, asset management, and inter-office shipment systems, ensuring accurate documentation, transparency, and audit readiness. - Manage office administration across Dhaka and field locations, including lease agreements, utilities, facility management, travel coordination, and operational continuity. - Serve as focal point for IT infrastructure management, including server administration, LAN/WAN systems, data security, backup protocols, user access control, and hardware/software support. - Act as Security Lead, monitoring situational developments, coordinating security briefings, managing incident reporting, and maintaining liaison with Movement partners and relevant authorities. - Provide leadership support to Human Resources functions, including recruitment, contract management, performance appraisal coordination, compliance with labor regulations, and staff lifecycle management. -Lead logistics, IT, and security components of emergency response operations, ensuring rapid mobilization, operational efficiency, and cross-functional coordination under high-pressure environments. - Represent the organization in coordination meetings with BDRCS, IFRC, partners, and government stakeholders, maintaining strong collaborative relationships. - Supervise multidisciplinary teams and promote a culture of accountability, compliance, efficiency, and service excellence.
• Leading procurement activities nationwide, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and best practices. • Providing procurement guidance, training, and technical support to national societies and relevant stakeholders. • Managing fleet operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective transportation services. • Acting as the Governance Risk and Compliance focal point for operational warehouse management systems. • Acting as key adviser on enhancing warehouse capacity and leading the logistics committee. • Directing the administration division, establishing and maintaining effective administrative systems. • Serving as the security liaison, ensuring staff safety and asset protection. • Overseeing the development and operation of the country's IT infrastructure, leading multiple emergency initiatives.
• Deployed to support high-volume bilateral project procurements during a critical year-end implementation phase, ensuring completion within donor spending deadlines. • Provided hands-on technical support to the South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) procurement team in reviewing, planning, and finalizing procurement processes aligned with project objectives. • Coordinated end-to-end procurement cycles including planning, execution, follow-up, and documentation control to meet GRC and donor compliance standards. • Ensured strict adherence to German procurement law (BMZ & GFFO), GRC procurement policy, and donor-specific funding regulations. • Conducted detailed review of procurement files to ensure accuracy, completeness, transparency, and audit readiness. • Tracked procurement progress, identified bottlenecks, and implemented corrective measures to avoid delays and financial risks. • Delivered targeted capacity-building sessions to SSRC and GRC staff on German Red Cross procurement policy and back-donor regulatory requirements. • Provided practical coaching to strengthen procurement systems, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance compliance culture. • Reviewed procurement assessment findings and supported implementation of recommended process improvements to ensure sustainable system strengthening. • Facilitated coordination and communication between GRC, SSRC, and relevant stakeholders to maintain alignment on procurement priorities and timelines.
• Managed procurement of goods and services both nationally and globally for the organization. • Contributed to operational planning and offer technical assistance in procurement processes. • Implemented operational warehousing systems and oversaw seamless fleet operations. • Oversaw the fleet management team to ensure efficient and seamless fleet operations. • Provided administrative support for the execution of project activities and daily operations. • Served as the HR focal point to ensure effective execution of HR-related activities. • Administered IT operations, including network, software, and hardware troubleshooting. • Focal of safety and security committee
• Executed procurement processes in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Ensured cost-efficient management of fleet operations. • Oversee daily office operations in collaboration with administrative staff. • Managed inventory effectively, ensuring proper handling of assets and properties. • Supported overall human resource (HR) functions. • Supervised warehouse management and factory storage. • Ensured the security of staff and assets in accordance with organizational security policies. • Maintained smooth IT operations, including LAN/WAN networks, software and hardware troubleshooting, server management, data security, and email hosting.