Tasnim M. Rahman

• Lead DEI strategies for corporate and nonprofit clients; design inclusive workplace policies, and advocacy tools.
• Facilitates gender-responsive fundraising and well-being strategies across HR, culture, and governance functions.
• Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of services.

• Taught undergraduate courses in Gender Studies, Human Sexuality, and Disability Studies.
• Led student engagement and inter-departmental collaboration for inclusive recruitment and event planning.
• Attended departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and methods.
• Researched new topics related to the subject matter of the course.
• Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching pedagogy or technology use in classrooms.

Project: B-SkillFUL Phase II – Funded by SDC (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation)

• Led the design and execution of the Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Study to evaluate program impact and inform Phase II implementation, aligning with national priorities for inclusive employment.
• Developed and updated the project’s gender strategy, ensuring alignment with both donor frameworks and local labor rights priorities.
• Produced high-quality digital and print knowledge products, including research briefs, case studies, and policy fact sheets disseminated to donors, partners, and government stakeholders.
• Coordinated national-level learning events, bringing together policy makers, private sector, and civil society to share findings and co-develop inclusive workforce solutions.
• Provided technical input on planning and budgeting to embed gender-responsive indicators into program cycles and reporting systems.
• Documented and disseminated evidence of impact, highlighting innovations in women’s employment, decent work conditions, and access for persons with disabilities.

• Led a nationwide perception change campaign titled “Changing the Perception of Youth in Bangladesh regarding Skills Development,” funded by DANIDA — reached over 7 million people across TV, social media, and community theater.
• Achieved a 68% inclusion rate for women, youth with disabilities, and transgender participants in training and employment pathways.
• Produced 200 interactive street dramas, 4 TV talk shows, 5 audio-visuals, and partnered with celebrities for endorsements — campaign was nominated for Commward 2021 by Bangladesh Brand Forum.
• Co-designed and supported the Alternative Learning Pathways (ALP) model with UNICEF and Generation Unlimited — reached 8,000+ out-of-school youth, developed apprenticeship models, and scaled during COVID-19.
• Developed inclusive IEC materials, soft skills curricula, and behavior change communication (BCC) tools incorporating gender, disability, and social inclusion lenses.
• Provided technical guidance on proposal development, integrating GESI strategies and disability-inclusive language in donor proposals and reports.
• Facilitated cross-unit coordination with BRAC’s Advocacy, Communication, and Education departments to implement cohesive C4D strategies.

• Designed and led communication campaigns promoting digital literacy, financial inclusion, and health services across rural Bangladesh.
• Coordinated over 25 regional events and training programs, training field officers and community mobilizers on communication techniques and safeguarding.
• Produced multimedia content (briefing notes, videos, social media content, newsletters) aligned with branding guidelines — used in national and donor communications.
• Conducted field visits and risk assessments to ensure inclusive, safe implementation of ICT4D initiatives, including WASH and health-focused interventions.
• Facilitated strategic partnerships with INGOs, government, and media to scale digital access for women and marginalized communities.
• Oversaw business development strategy, drafting concept notes and donor pitches for public-private partnerships supporting social entrepreneurship.
• Developed monitoring tools to track campaign outcomes, community engagement, and behavior change indicators.