About Md Sariful Islam

With over 14 years of experience in strategic communications, branding, media relations, digital marketing, content development and distribution, emergency communication, etc., I am a complete package in the Communications field.

Currently, I am working for ILO Bangladesh as a Communications Officer. Just before, I led the communication team of IOM Bangladesh in Dhaka. Previously, I was the communication lead for ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB). Moreover, I worked for CARE Bangladesh. I have also worked for national media outlets in Bangladesh, such as Daily Samakal, Daily Amadershomoy, Ekushey Television, and South Asian Television (SA.TV).

Educational Certifications

1. Masters in Social Science (MSS) (2011) in Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Dhaka

2. Bachelor in Social Science (BSS) (2010) in Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Dhaka

3. Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) (2006) in Humanities, Jalla Union Ideal College, Barisal

4. Secondary School Certificate (SSC) (2004) in Science, Barapaika High School, Barisal

Professional Certification

1. Digital Marketing Competencies (2018) from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka.

2. Photography- Basic and Advance (2014 & 2018) from Pathshala South Asian Media Institute

3. Pronunciation and Reciting (2010) from Konthosilon

4. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (2010) from Dept. of Statistics, Biostatistics & Information, University of Dhaka

Vision & Mission

Vision

Connect every single dot of problem to bring solution through communication.

Mission

Create a positive environment in every steps of life where two way of communication established.

Key Proficiencies:

Technical Competencies

• Strategic Communications
• Branding, Marketing, and Promotion
• Writing
• Media Relations
• Content Development
• Digital Media Communication
• Advocacy & Campaign
• Project Development, and Reporting
• Budgeting and Resource Mobilization
• People and Partnership Management
• Photography, Videography, and Editing
• Presentation, Public Speaking
• People management

Hands-on knowledge in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator; professional working skill in photography and videography; hands-on knowledge in documentary making, video editing, photo story writing, and storytelling.

Experience

1. Organization Name: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Designation: (Duration: From Nov’23 to till now)

2. Adjunct Faculty:

Adjunct Faculty Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) (Duration: From Jan’22 to till now)

3. ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB)
Designation: Deputy Manager, Communication (Duration: From Jun’14 to Jul’19)

4. CARE Bangladesh
Designation: Advocacy & Communication officer (Duration: From Feb’14 to Jun’14)

5. SA.TV (South Asian Television)
Designation: Staff Reporter and News Presenter (Duration: From May’12 to Feb’14)

6. Ekushey Television (ETV)
Designation: Staff Reporter (Duration: Nov’10 to Apr’12)

7. The Daily Amadershomoy
Designation: Sub-editor (Duration: December 2009 to October 201)

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