F.M.S ABDAL

As a PhD student in the Aquaculture and Fisheries with specialization in Marketing and Economics in department at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, I am passionate about broadening my research skills in the economic dynamics of aquaculture sector in the US. My diverse background spans research, monitoring and evaluation, and econometrics, with proven expertise in data analysis, project management, and statistical software like STATA, R. Having contributed to various projects as a Research Associate for a consulting firm and engaged in impactful work with NGOs, I am eager to leverage my skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and innovative research methodologies. I am committed to contributing to social well-being through environmental conservation and seeking opportunities to expand my research network and capabilities, aiming to create a meaningful impact in the field.

• PwC India, Data Control Officer, Awareness and Insurance Literacy Program, November 2020 - Ongoing, Monitored the data collection process and ensured data quality, Randomly select interviews for recall and ensure data quality
• ETI, Research Associate, VSCF incountry Baseline evaluation, October 2020 - Ongoing, Currently coordinating the study for successful completion of the project, Developed the inception report, Conducted KII with key external stakeholders and assist in report writing
• Nathan Associate, India, Research Associate, Impact Assessment of Quantum Leap Project, September 2020 - October 2020, Conducted qualitative interviews and conducted case studies, Monitored the data collection process and ensured data quality
• IDE, Research Associate, Baseline study on of UDDOKTA Project, June 2020 - October 2020, Developed the inception report and prepared the qualitative questionnaires, Conducted the qualitative interviews with project team, beneficiaries and market actors along with government officials, Assisted the team leader in data analysis and report writing
• PwC India, Research Associate, Data Collection for COVID-19 Business Pulse Survey for MSMEs and Development of Potential Financing Options, funded by IFC. WB, May 2020, Translated English questionnaire into Bangla, Provided training to enumerators, Monitored, coordinated and managed data collection process and quality control, Performed data cleaning
• Innovision Consulting Private Ltd, Research Associate, Innovision COVID-19 Rapid Assessment on agent banks, April-May 2020, Developed questionnaire and survey tools, Managed data collection and assisted in report writing
• Save the Children, Research Associate, Midterm Evaluation of Shishuder Jonno (Urban Impact Area), February 2020 - Continuing, Working as Research Associate to conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection from the beneficiaries, Leading the qualitative data collection team to ensure quality data collection, timely executive and transcription of data
• BFP-B, Research Associate, Pro-Poor Relevance Study, January 2020 - February 2020, Worked as Research Associate to collect qualitative data from grantees and beneficiaries to evaluate the progress of the BFP-B programme in reaching out to the poor beneficiaries, Assisted the consultant in carrying out meta-data analysis for the project, Developing questionnaire, monitoring the data collection, analyzing and interpreting data and report writing
• BFP-B, Research Associate, Baseline Assessment of Pragati Loan Insurance Project, January 2020 - February 2020, Worked as Research Associate to conduct the endline evaluation of Pragati Loan Insurance Project, Conducted both qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate the baseline values of the project and to provide appropriate recommendations for better implementation of the project
• BFP-B, Research Associate, Baseline Assessment of IPDC Retailer Financing Project, December 2019 - January 2020, Worked as Research Associate to conduct the endline evaluation of IPDC Retailer Financing Project, Conducted both qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate the baseline values of the project and to provide appropriate recommendations for better implementation of the project
• BFP-B, Research Associate, Endline Evaluation of Diganta Project, Bank Asia, December 2019 - January 2020, Worked as Research Associate to conduct the endline evaluation of Diganta Project, Conducted both qualitative and quantitative analysis to measure the impact of the project and to provide appropriate recommendations
• BFP-B, Research Associate, Endline Evaluation of Impact Fund Project, ACACIA, November 2019 - December 2019, Worked as Research Associate to conduct the endline evaluation of Impact Fund Project, Conducted both qualitative and quantitative analysis to measure the impact of the project and to provide appropriate recommendations
• IDE, Suchana Project, Research Associate, Suchana Policy Advocacy, October 2019 - December 2019, Worked as Research Associate to evaluate the policy constraints in Bangladesh’s policy framework that limited the impact of nutritional, WASH and food security goals of Suchana Project, Assessed the market gaps affecting the interventions of Suchana and mapped out the advocacy areas, Collecting qualitative data, literature review of Bangladesh’s policy and regulatory framework on food security, nutrition, health and WASH, and report writing

• Educational leadership
• Skills development for children
• Baseline Study
• Survey Research
• Market Assessment
• Impact Assessments (including Impact Study & Result Based Evaluation)
• Project Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Econometric analysis

• Report Writing
• Data Analysis
• Teaching/Training

• STATA - Intermediate
• SPSS - Beginner
• Microsoft Office - Advanced
• Excel - Intermediate

• English, High, High, High
• Bengali, Native, Native, Native

• An OPed in a newspaper on the fiscal and monetary response of Bangladeshi Government in COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/2020/04/29/will-covid-19-cause-an-economicdepression
• Sayed, M., Huda, A., and Abdal, F. (2018). Pro Poor Relevance Study (BFP-B Programme.), Dhaka: Nathan Associates - Bangladesh. doi:https://www.bfp-b.org/s/200225_Final-Report_Propoor-Relevance-Study.pdf