Dewan Maruf Ahmed .
I have around three years of experience in the development sector, with a focus on qualitative and quantitative research, data collection, and youth leadership. Bringing experience in engaging with climate-vulnerable communities, people with disabilities, and transgender individuals. Spearheading a diverse team dedicated to advancing digital rights, privacy, and internet freedom.
Work Experience
Program & Strategy Lead
- ▹Leading a diverse team of young digital experts dedicated to advancing digital rights, privacy, surveillance, and censorship.
- ▹Advocating for internet freedom and crafting people-first policies for the governance of digital spaces.
- ▹Monitoring internet shutdowns in Bangladesh and fighting for uninterrupted access.
Research Associate
- ▹Led and coordinated a dynamic team of Student Ambassadors, orchestrating training sessions and workshops.
- ▹Supervised quantitative and qualitative data from over 15 districts, including the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
- ▹Designed mixed-methods research instruments, conducted literature reviews, and crafted strategic project proposals.
- ▹Translated and transcribed research tools and interviews (FGD, IDI, KII).
- ▹Collaborated effectively with government agencies such as DAE, DoF, DLS, a2i, DSHE.
Fact Checker
- ▹Collaborated with an international team of freelance journalists dedicated to its media research mission.
- ▹Fostered communication with the supervisor from France.
Communication Officer
- ▹Maintained communication with stakeholders and accompanied the CEO to both indoor and outdoor meetings.
- ▹Drafted and analyzed documents, reports, and literature reviews. Created illustrated graphics for web and print.
Staff Writer
- ▹Authored feature content at the specialized news portal Joban.com.
- ▹Translated features from various foreign portals and transcribed interviews.
Research Portfolio
Evidence-based research projects spanning digital rights, women's empowerment, and community resilience.
Strengthening resilience of host communities in Cox's Bazar
Supervised the Qualitative and Quantitative fieldwork in Ukhiya and Teknaf with both Host and Rohingya communities. Facilitated FGDs and KIIs.
Protecting Online Rights of Changemakers
Assessed the awareness of policies and regulations related to the digital domain among youth and women groups. Managed overall data collection and report preparation.
Women's Economic Empowerment and Equality Study
Conducted Qualitative Data Collection in Dhaka and Bandarban. Managed the Quantitative data collection in Dhaka. Designed the final report and oversaw publication.
Formative research to assess farmers KAP about occupational health
Facilitated and checked the collection of qualitative data in Dinajpur and Jamalpur districts. Maintained contact with Upazila Agriculture Office.
Assessment on SBCC and Analysis on Nutrition Governance
Fieldwork supervision and management in the three hill districts of Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachari. Co-authored final reports.
Household Survey on Lifelong Learning and Skills Development
Oversaw the collection of quantitative data in Dhaka and Rajshahi. Cleaned quantitative data from over 6000 households.
Academic & Highlights
Education
Workshops & Training
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Completed a dissertation titled 'Cricket: Shaping Nationalism in Bangladesh' (6 months).
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3-days residential workshop on Misinformation and Fake News offered by MRDI and FOJO Institute, Sweden.
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Participated in three research projects in Bogura, Shreemangal, and Rajshahi.
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Day long workshop on Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) organized by GCFIL.
Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive blend of qualitative methodologies, quantitative analysis, and professional software proficiency.