IWM

Academic Chronology

• Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management, Jahangirnagar University, 2022
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in HRM, City University, 2014
• Master of Science in Zoology, Jagannath University, 2008 (Exam Held 2011)
• Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Jagannath University, 2007

Professional Track Record

Mr. Mainul has an experienced Project Coordinator and Program Officer with over 15 years of continuous service at the Institute of Water Modeling (IWM). He possesses a strong background in water resource management, environmental science, and climate change projects. His skills include project coordination, stakeholder liaison, report preparation, and logistical support. Md. Mainul Islam is also proficient in Bengali and English.

Training/Membership/Workshop/Seminar/Publication etc.

• Global Climate Finance Architecture, Organized by Economic Relations Division under Ministry of Finance, 2025
• Sustainable Project Management and Approval Process of Bangladesh Government, Organized by Economic Relations Division under Ministry of Finance, 2024
• Procurement Fundamentals: Navigating Procedures and Policies, Organized by Economic Relations Division under Ministry of Finance, 2024
• Earth Observation and Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Geo-morphology in the Coastal Areas, Organised by DHI, Khulna, 2023
• Project Management, Shaw Academy (Online), 2021
• Introduction to Environmental Sustainability, Alison Online, United Kingdom, 2021
• The Climate Reality Leadership Corps, The Climate Reality Project (online), United State of America, 2021  

Major Project Assignment

• Strategic Environmental Assessment on the Project for the Formulation of MIDI Master Plan in Bangladesh: Served as Project Coordinator from July 2025 to December 2027 for a project with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Cox's Bazar.
• Bangladesh In-Country Process of the Global Shield against Climate Risks: Worked as a Technical Expert from October 2025 to February 2026 for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
• TA-10090 BAN: Supporting Water Supply and Sanitation Regulatory Mechanism Development: Acted as Project Associate/Project Coordinator from October 2023 to December 2026, financed by the Asian Development Branch.
• Feasibility Study of Defective/Remaining Works and Preparation of DPP for The Project Titled Establishment of Environment-Friendly Ship Re-Cycling Industry: Held the Project Coordinator role from November 2022 to the present, working with the Bangladesh Steel & Engineering Corporation (BSEC).
• Bangladesh Regional Waterway Transport Project 1: Served as a Project Officer from September 2015 to June 2016 for the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA).
• Formulation of Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100: Worked as a Project Officer from October 2014 to the present for the Planning Commission of Bangladesh.

Project Achievements

• Project Coordination and Management: Successfully managed project information flow, tracked progress against timelines, and provided general administrative support to project teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintained strong relationships with local stakeholders, government agencies, and community leaders. Organized and facilitated numerous workshops, meetings, and field visits with diverse stakeholders.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepared and compiled project reports, meeting minutes, proceedings, and technical documents, ensuring all documentation was up to date. Translated study briefs and presentations into Bengali as required.
• Logistics and Administration: Handled all logistical arrangements for meetings, fieldwork, and events. Assessed and procured necessary logistic support, including computers and furniture, for project offices
• Technical Support: Provided necessary input for presentations and reports, supported experts in preparing questionnaires, and helped collect field-level data. Drafted contracts with consultants and vendors

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