Ashfaque Zaman

Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist | Creativity Enthusiast | Content Mobilizer

Dhaka, Bangladesh

About

I am a development communications specialist with 8+ years of experience in media and development communications. I approach each project to connect program action on the ground with outreach and visibility. My approach is team-centered with the ethos that effective communications products can catalyze change, instill knowledge, and shape perspectives.

Experience

  • Senior Manager - Media & Communications at Save the Children in Bangladesh
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Communications Consultant at Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs
    Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 · 4 mos

  • Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)
    • Knowledge Management Specialist
      Apr 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs

      Mobilized regional content execution and media mix for the Preparedness for Response and Recovery Department Produced 3 research studies, 4 booklets, 8 case studies, 5 videos, and a monthly newsletter for 3,300 target audiences Developed knowledge management and communications strategies and training to streamline communications and MEL across eight program counties Created and maintained a new microsite for the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP) that increased digital traffic by 30% Organized and managed presentations at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022 and ASEAN Day for Disaster Management 2022 Conceptualized and managed organizational campaigns for International Women’s Day and International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction across four departments

    • Knowledge Management Coordinator
      Feb 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Facilitated knowledge management and communications for the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP) and Program for Enhancement of Emergency Response (PEER) Generated a communications plan with MEL to capture and standardize achievements in seven key impact areas Published a booklet on the overall APP program and a series of human stories on localized COVID-19 management Supervised communications for a four-part webinar series on localization with 1,300 participants Administered digital campaigns for International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, World Health Day, and World Humanitarian Day for over 3,000 network partners Engaged in communications partnerships for enhanced localization with Deakin University, ICVA, and NEAR

  • Communications Coordinator at Webster University Thailand
    Jun 2019 - Apr 2020 · 11 mos

    Maintained website and quarterly newsletter and updated social media content Generated campaigns and videos on academic and campus life, UN day observance, study abroad programs, and alum testimonials garnering over 4,000 views Established proactive strategies to highlight professor, student, and university achievements to increase visibility by 30% Published brochures and foundational materials for greater outreach to 13 target countries in South and Southeast Asia

  • Consultant at Save the Children in Bangladesh
    Feb 2018 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr

    Generated content and design for the 2018 annual report and ICT booklet for mobile education Teamed up with program specialists to capture human stories on health, nutrition and HIV/AIDS, education, child protection, child rights governance, and child poverty Established media partnership to publish articles on Rohingya support interventions and second chance education programs