Flat- 4B (3rd Floor), House-09, Lane-08, Block-A, Mirpur-10, Dhaka-1216

Cell phone- 01714248280, 01974248280

E-mail- shahriarmdfarhan@gmail.com; Website: www.farhanshahriar.com

January 10, 2024

Human Resources
The United Nations Global Compact

Dear Hiring Manager,

Application for the position of “Manager, Participant Experience, Academy”

I am writing to express my interest in the position of Manager, Participant Experience,

Academy at The United Nations Global Compact. I have over 11 years of experience in project
management focusing on international development, organizational development, gender
inclusion in entrepreneurship, social enterprise, business and trade, policy analysis, advocacy and
reformation, e-governance, business process re-engineering, value chain analysis and
development, procurement, logistics, supply chain, trade, and business-enabling environment.

During my professional career and consultancy services with different projects and organizations,
I have gained advanced knowledge of project design, implementation, monitoring, and
evaluation, public and private sector development & engagement, organizational development,
gender inclusion in business and trade, policy advocacy, legal and regulatory reformation,
economic growth through policy reformation, market system development, inclusive business
model development in diverse cultural contexts, business climate index, making markets work for
the poor (M4P), supply chain management and procurement, training design and delivery,
USAID reporting and work plan design and development to align the project activities to achieve
tangible project results. I also have a strong track record of success in private sector landscape
analysis and assessments; business cases design and development for private sector development
and engagement; brokering public-private partnerships; and supporting the advancement of
market-driven solutions to improve the quality of and equitable access to government to citizens
services delivery, developing and implementing gender inclusion processes and manuals that
have a positive economic and social impact on entrepreneurs and business communities,
especially women entrepreneurs. Last three years, I have been working with the Local
Government Division (LGD) to streamline the trade licensing process in Bangladesh, especially
for the 4571 union parishads. I have conducted several FGDs with women entrepreneurs jointly
with the Women Entrepreneurs Network for Development Association (WEND) and Business
Initiative Leading Development (BUILD) in eight divisions of Bangladesh. My present employer,
USAID Feed the Future Bangladesh Trade Activity, and the Local Government Division (LGD)
jointly implemented the unified, simplified, bi-lingual forms and multi-year license certificate
across Bangladesh. This streamline allows trade license holders to use the same forms and
certificates for one to five years across the 4571 union parishads, 330 municipalities, and 12 city
corporations. To implement these activities, I reviewed the Union Parishad Ordinance- 2009 and
Ideal Tax Schedule- 2013, Municipality Ordinance- 2009, and the City Corporation (Taxation)
Rules, 1986 related to the local government and advised the Local Government Division (LGD)
to implement the process related changes of trade license across the local government
administrative bodies around the country.

At present, we are working together to develop a series of sole activities to aware women
entrepreneurs and strengthen the capacity of the local government regarding new trade licensing
processes such as: (I) producing a video tutorial covering the new license application process;
(II) developing a comprehensive guidebook, and process map boards that provide a visual
representation of the license application process from start to finish; (III) designing the
promotional materials; (IV) enhancing the capacity of DLG and DDLG officials in eight
divisions to effectively implement the new trade licensing application and renewal process
across the country; (V) developing the content for various media channels including
television, radio, newspapers, and social media. The content will focus on the new license
application process, its benefits, and the steps to apply for licenses. Due to the streamlining of
the trade license process, the ease of doing business in Bangladesh has improved
substantially, and the multi-year trade license will contribute to this improvement. In
addition, the streamlined trade licensing process contributes to Bangladesh's overall
economic growth. As more micro and women-owned enterprises formalize their operations,
the nation's gross domestic product increases.

In addition to my experience, I have a solid educational background. At present, I’m pursuing a

Ph.D. from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). I completed the Masters of Public Policy and
Leadership (MPPL) from East Delta University, MiniMasters in Global Supply Chain
Management from Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business, and an MBA from
the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Jahangirnagar University. I also completed the
Modular Learning System in Supply Chain Management (MLS-SCM) under ITC- UNCTAD/
WTO, Geneva, Switzerland, Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) from ISCEA, USA and
Global Health Procurement and SCM from Empower School of Health & KENT State
University.

I am confident that my skills and experience make me an ideal candidate for this position. I am
passionate about this position and I am committed to helping The United Nations Global
Compact to support the Academy in providing digital learning experiences for corporate
professionals at global and regional levels. If you need any kind of additional information or any
kind of inquiry, contact me on my cell phone or email me. Thank you for your kind consideration.

Sincerely yours,

Md. Farhan Shahriar

 MD. FARHAN SHAHRIAR
Ph.D. Candidate, MBA, MPPL, IDSCM(P), CSCA(TM), MiniMasters in
Global Supply Chain Management, PGD in Global Health SCM,
SCM in Pharmaceuticals Products, Professional Development
Placement with TPI.

2022-2025
CAREER SUMMARY Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
I am a development and business professional with more Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
than 11 years of full time proven experiences and expertise, Recipient of 40% AIT Scholarship

armed with the knowledge gathered from the topmost 2020-2021

EDUCATION

educational & professional institutions. I have experience Masters of Public Policy and Leadership (MPPL)
East Delta University (CGPA-3.85)
with INGOs, Social Enterprises, MNCs and work in the
Recipient of Chairman’s Leadership Award (100% Scholarship)
fast-paced environment demanding strong professional,
2020
organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills. Proficient
MiniMasters in Global Supply Chain Management
use of technology and standard office software programs
Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business
to enhance efficiencies. Ability to prioritize and execute
2017-2020
tasks accurately and efficiently and commitment to profes-
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
sional excellence. Marketing & QBA (CGPA-3.40)
Institute of Business Administration,
Jahangirnagar University (IBA-JU)

CONTACT 2008-2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
+8801714248280, 01974248280
Accounting & Finance (CGPA-3.52)

shahriarmdfarhan@gmail.com
American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)
2004-2006
House-09 (3rd Floor-4B), Lane-08,
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Block-A, Mirpur-10, Dhaka-1216 Business Studies (CGPA-4.70)
www.farhanshahriar.com Dhaka Commerce College
2004
https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhanshahriar Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Science (3.75)
https://www.facebook.com/farhan.shahriar
Pach gacchia Union High School

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

GRI Professional Certification Program (Reporting with the GRI Standards, Reporting on Human
Rights with the GRI Standards, Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting) by the Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI)
International Diploma in SCM from MLS-SCM under ITC - UNCTAD/ WTO, Geneva, Switzerland.
Post Graduate Diploma in Global Health Procurement and Supply Chain Management from KENT State
University & Empower School of Health LLP.
CSCA (Certified Supply Chain Analyst), under International Supply Chain Education Alliances, (ISCEA)
 TRAINING SUMMARY
"Reporting with the GRI Standards," "Human
Rights with GRI Standards," and "Integrating
the SDGs into Sustainability with 2021
Update." by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
series by LinkedIn (360 Hours)
Project Management for Development
Professionals (PMD Pro) by PMD Pro (360
Hours)
Strategic Partnerships: Ecosystem &
RESEARCH WORKS
Platform by LinkedIn (180 Hours)
Procurement and Logistics Certificate by
Mercy Corps and DisasterReady (36 Hours)
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
RESEARCH WORK
Book Name: What to Know about Supply Chain Manage-
ment; Book Chapter 5. Supply Chain Management Frame-
work for Ready-made Garments Industry: A Bangladesh
Perspective(Md. Farhan Shahriar, Md. Mamun Habib –
USAID Feed the Future Bangladesh Trade Activity, Interna-
tional Development Group LLC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, et al.);
Series: Business Issues, Competition and Entrepreneurship;
BISAC: BUS116000; BUS087000; DOI:https://-
doi.org/10.52305/FBAX6283
Link: https://novapublish-
ers.com/shop/what-to-know-about-sup-
ply-chain-management/
“A Study on Social Enterprise Policy Landscape in Bangla-
desh." Author: Md. Farhan Shahriar, Md. Mamun Habib.
Series: Business and Management Studies; Vol. 7, No. 4;
December 2021; ISSN: 2374-5916 E-ISSN: 2374-5924
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
ESG,GRI & Sustainability | Public and Private Sector Development &
Engagement | Market Systems Development (MSD)/M4P | Social
Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development | Value Chain Analysis
& Management | Supply Chain Management | Inclusive Business |
Public Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Legal & Regulatory Reformation |
e-Governance | Leadership and Policies | Business Process Re-engi-
neering | Project Management
Senior Private Sector Development Specialist (July, 2020-Continue)
International Development Group LLC (IDG)
(USAID Feed The Future Trade Activity)
Business Policy, Legal and Regulatory Reformation (streamlining Trade
License & Company Regisration Process in Bangladesh): Provide technical
and financial assistance to the Local Government Division (LGD) especially
for the Union Parishad Branch for implementing simplified, unified,
bi-lingual, and multi-year trade license certificate and application form in
4,571 Union Parishads, 430 Municipalities and 12 City Corporations of
Bangladesh. Besides, provide technical and financial assistance to the
Registrar of Joint Stock Companies And Firms (RJSC&F) for re-engineering
and digital transformation of company registration and related services-
through “AsIs” and “ToBe” process mapping using BPMN 2.0.
Private and Public Sector Development & Engagement: Act as a focal point
on private sector development and engagement initiatives; technical
advice and support to public and private stakeholders like FBCCI, DCCI,
MCCI, BWCCI, BKMEA, WEND, BUILD, BIDA, RJSC, LGD, a2i.
Bangladesh Business Climate Index & Business Confidence Survey: Provide
technical and financial assistance to MCCI and BUILD to publish the
business climate index and business confidence survey report.
Training : Conducted training sessions for more than 500 entrepreneurs
and government officials on citizen-centered service delivery, World
Bank’s ease of doing business indicators, one stop shop, protecting
minority investor rights, and business readiness regulatory guidelines for
micro, small and medium enterprises.
Report & Work Plan: Develop and review technical reports for USAID, IDG,
Government agencies and business associations. Develop work plan,
quarterly and annual reports for USAID and IDG.
Partnerships Manager (July, 2019-July, 2020)
Chemonics International Inc. (USAID-AUHC)
Private & Public Sector Engagement (Partnership Management): BDT 06
(six) million partnership for SHN community clinic at DBL factory areas,
partnership with GE Electronics for sales monitoring app which worth is
BDT 3.5 (three and half ) million, partnership with Chevron Bangladesh for
eye care services in three (03) SHN clinics which worth is BDT 10 (ten)
million, partnership with Fred Hollows Foundation for eye care services at
80 (eighty) clinics of SHN
Market Systems Development (MSD): Lead and coordinate of CSP social
entrepreneurship model implementation, Business Model Canvass (BMC),
Business Plan of HUB and CSP, Countrywide HUB model implementation
for 7350 CSPs.
Value Chain Management: Technical assessment of value chain, bottle-
necks and opportunities of CSP entrepreneurs to match required market
conditions. ROI, cost – benefit, margins, cash-flow, product volumes analy-
sis and modelling for CSPs.

RESEARCH WORK
“A research framework of supply chain
management in readymade garments
industry of Bangladesh” published at
11th December, 2014 from NY, USA in
“International Journal of Business and
Economics Research 2014; 3(6-1):
38-44, USA” with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md.
Mamun Habib & Bishwajit Banik
Pathik., Link:http://www.sciencepub-
lishinggroup.com/specialissue/178001
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Manager- Partnership & Supply Chain (December, 2017-July, 2019)
iSocial (Infolady Social Enterprise Ltd.)
Private and Public Sector Engagement
Partners acquisition, account management & channel partners manage-
ment - Banglalink, bKash, Rocket, SMC EL, Square Toiletries Ltd., Edison
Group (Symphony Mobile), DARAZ, ajkerdeal, RFL, mPower, DELI Bangla-
desh, Matador Ball Pen Industries, Omega Distribution Limited, MM Ispahani
Ltd., Actionaid, IRRI Bangladesh, Green Delta Insurance Limited, Marie
Stopes Bangladesh Limited, Wreeu, KAIZEN CRS etc. Eighty-six (86) vendor
enlistment for Kallyani e-commerce and procurement.
Market System Development (MSD)
One of the core team members who starting from scratch to the growth of
a social enterprise that already crossed the break-even and also a pivotal
part of ensuring 500 women micro-entrepreneurs’ (Kallyani) profitability
and sustainability through market system development (M4D) and in
present they are earning from $60-$120 per month.
Marketing & Business Development:
Concept note/proposal writing for USAID, UNCDF, SPRING, Actionaid, DFID,
Girls Effect and for all corporate partners.
Supply Chain and Procurement:
BDT 11 million (approx.) products procurement, merchandising and
distribution to the sales agents, SCM policy and SoP development of iSocial
and Kallyani e-commerce. Procurement policy & SoP development, USD 2
million project procurement of UNCDF, DFID (DEARInfolady), Girls Effect
(TEGA Project), SPRING Accelerator etc. vendor management.
Team Management:
Managing and leading 11 teammates at HQ and another 13 Territory

PERSONAL Deputy Manager- Partnership & Supply Chain (April, 2017- November, 2017)
iSocial (Infolady Social Enterprise Ltd.)
INFORMATION Leadership Management, Partnership Management, Business
Development, Project Management.
Father: Md. Mizanur Rahman Exam Invigilator (Part-time) (May,2017-April, 2018)
Mother: Laila Rahaman British Council Bangladesh
Follow all relevant standards & procedures, ensure that candidates follow
Date of Birth: January 10, 1988
the agreed exam procedures, conduct candidate entry, exit, identity
Religion: Islam checks, invigilate examinations to the standard.

Nationality: Bangladeshi Business Partner Relationship Manager (January, 2015- March, 2017)
Infolady Entrepreneurship Program (ISEP), Dnet
Blood Group: AB (+)
Partner Relationship Management, Marketing & Business Develop-
Marital Status: Married ment, Supply Chain Management, Project management.

NID: 19881913682947957 Senior Officer, Customer Services (September,2012-January, 2015)

Avery Dennison Bangladesh
Passport Number: EG0174872
Key account management, relationship marketing, customer services,
Permanent Address: Vill-Sombhurdia; credit collection, market communication, team management, financial
P.O-Rafardia; Upzilla-Daudkandi, analysis, market research.

District-Cumilla Assistant Officer, Finance (August,2012-August,2012)

Rahimafrooz Distribution Limited
Bank statement reconciliation, petty cash maintain, file maintain-
RESEARCH, COMPUTER ing, data input in system software (IMAS), FA management, MIS
reporting & preparation of FS.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Intern, Finance (January,2012-April,2012)
NVivo, IBM SPSS, Atlas.ti, Mendeley, Rahimafrooz (Bangladesh) Limited
Zotero, Tally.ERP9, xero, SAP Assist to maintain FA management, assist to prepare FA verification, assist to
prepare MIS reporting & preparation of FS, assist to preparation of sched-
Data analysis, Qualitative and quantita-
ules.
tive data analysis
Customer Care Executive (March,2009-November,2011)
MS-office, SAP, Lotus Notes Region Link HR International
Face to face communication, customer’s insight & complaints,
Bangla- Native, English- Fluent, French- business development.
Basic
 CONSULTANCY STRENGTHS

Institute of Cost and Management Lead Trainer

Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB)
August, 2023- Continue
Crown Agents, UK
GAVI COVAX MA Bangladesh Project
October, 2022- December, 2023
MAWbiz
January, 2023- Continue
The Partnering Initiative
(TPI), UK
November, 2021- April, 2022
Family Planning Association of
Bangladesh (FPAB)
February, 2022
CMED Health Limited
October,2020-June, 2021
Infolady Social Enterprise
Limited (iSocial)
July, 2019- January, 2020
British Council Bangldesh
May,2017-April, 2018
Lead and coodinate the certificate course on “Driving Efficiency: Supply Chain Knowledge for
Finance Experts” for ICMAB members (ACMA and FCMA). Training content and module
development on suply chain management. Deliver training on supply strategies, demand
and supply planning, strategic sourcing and procurement, supplier management, e-commerce,
CSR & sustainability.
,
Senior Supply Chain Expert
Monitoring visits at the Divisional Director (Health) offices, District Civil Surgeon offices,
Upazila Health Complexes, City Cooperations, and COVID-19 vaccine centers to monitor
the vaccine rollout, drafting monthly reports on COVID-19 vaccine program including
equity, vaccine hesitancy, counterfeit vaccine, supply chain management, cold chain
management, medical waste management, fiduciary with case studies reflecting success
and challenges and identification of risks.
Lead Instructor
Supply Chain Management (SCM) MasterClass; Effective Project Management: Beginner
to Project Manager; Understanding the Research: Beginner to Advance; Business
Readiness for Entrepreneurs (Small & Medium Enterprises); Responsible & Sustanibale
Management Decision Making (ESG Sustainability Masterclass: 101 Level MasterClass)
Professional Development Placement
Support to deliver the TPI training programmes and services, mentoring and coaching from
a nominated TPI focal point, exchange knowledge and experience with other partnership
professionals around the world, develop training contents and case studies to deliver to
other partnership professionals around the world like J&J Foundation, update TPI startegic
documents and training material and methodologies.
Training Consultant
Evaluate existing supply chain training programs, develop and align new training
materials with FPAB business objectives, and facilitate learning opportunities for staff at
the headquarters and twenty-one district offices.
Consultant
Digital micro and small health enterprise and entrepreneurship development, outreach
model strategies and deployment, piloting and scale-up mobile application base digital
health system, market system development, proposal development, public and private
sector engagement and strategic partnerships development.
Supply Chain Expert
Lead and support the operations, partnership and product development team. Provide
technical assistance to improve the existing supply chain processes, policies and SoPs.
Exam Invigilator
Follow all relevant standards & procedures, ensure that candidates follow
the agreed exam procedures, conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks,
invigilate, examinations to the standard

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

Treasurer & Director- Partnership & Business Development, The Choice To Change Foundation (C2C);
Associate Fellow, The Royal Commonwealth Society, United Kingdom;
Gold Award Holder & Award Leader, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation;
Advisor, Child Bangladesh Foundation;
Program Associate, Adhare Alo.
Md. Raich Uddin Khan
First Secretary (Customs), NBR
Senior Customs Specialist
USAID FTF Trade Activity
Cell - +8801711-935785
E-mail- raichkhan@gmail.com

Prof. Md. Mamun Habib, PhD, FCILT, SMIEEE

Professor
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB),
Bangladesh; Visiting Scientist, University of
Texas - Arlington (UTA), USA; Adjunct
Professor, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
(UNIRAZAK), Malaysia

REFERENCE
Cell- +8801911321211
E-mail- mamunhabib@gmail.com

Md Maksudur Rahman, FCMA

CEO & Managing Director
Edison Logistics Business,
Edison Express & E2E Logistics Ltd,
Edison Group
Cell - +8801755626573
E-mail- maksud@edison-bd.com
maksud2003@gmail.com

Parvez Mohammad Asheque

Chief of Party, USAID AUHC
Chemonics International Inc.
Cell- +8801715023044
Email: pasheque@auhcproject.org

I, Md. Farhan Shahriar, certify that all the information provided here are authentic.

…………………………........
(Md. Farhan Shahriar)