Ms Nafisa Islam
BRAC – Dhaka, Bangladesh
Communications Specialist (Thought Leadership and Content, Communications)
• Assisting the head of Thought Leadership in drafting talking points as per the target audience for the Executive Director by searching for interesting data insights to support strategic messaging in advocating for BRAC’s mission
• Assisting in impactful campaign, advocacy and knowledge generation by managing the Executive Director’s LinkedIn account, to share insights and opinions and spark conversations about doing development differently
World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response – Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Associate Programme Officer (Grants Acquisition and Management)
• Supported in strategic development of project proposals and concept notes that follow guidelines provided by the donors
• Assisted in guiding the programme teams in reporting requirements and templates through strategic editing and revision of reports and ensuring reports comply with donor requirements
• Reviewed all monitoring and evaluation learnings from the field and supporting the integration of those lessons into the projects and reports by communicating with the field staff to ensure quality
Nijera Kori – Dhaka, Bangladesh
Program Organiser (Information and Communications)
• Assisted in writing, translating and editing reports, case studies and project proposals, particularly for projects with Bread for the World and GIZ
• Conducted trainings with adolescent girls through Zoom platform on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) to raise awareness on these issues and to create a platform for knowledge exchange
• Developed and designed advocacy and communication materials used for conducting advocacy activities to strengthen and mobilise our target groups
Creative Conservation Alliance (CCA) – Dhaka, Bangladesh
Social Media Manager
• Developed, implemented and managed social media and fundraising strategy using software like Facebook, Instagram, Milkywire and Tiktok by preparing visuals of field activities and updates on a weekly basis to promote the work of CCA
• Prepared communication materials and post on the social media pages regularly under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, to boost the activity of the pages
• Drafted and edited organisation reports, research papers, communication materials
Selected publications
PUBLICATIONS
1. Ahmed, S.F., Islam, N., Tasannum, N., Mehjabin, A., Momtahin, A., Chowdhury, A.A., Almomani, F., Mofijur, M. (2023). Microplastic removal and management strategies for wastewater treatment plants, Chemosphere, 347, 140648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140648
2. Ahmed, S.F., Debnath, J.C., Mehejabin, F., Islam, N., Tripura, R., Mofijur, M., Hoang, A.T., Rasul, M.G, Vo, D.V.N. (2023). Utilization of nanomaterials in accelerating the production process of sustainable biofuels, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 55, 102894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2022.102894
3. Ahmed, S.F., Islam, N., Kumar, P.S., Hoang, A.T., Mofijur, M., Inayat, A., Shafiullah, G.M., Vo, D.V.N. (2023). Perovskite solar cells: Thermal and chemical stability improvement, and economic analysis, Materials Today Chemistry, 27, 101284. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2022.101284
4. Ahmed, S.F., Rafa, N., Mehnaz, T., Ahmed, B., Islam, N., Mofijur, M., Hoang, A.T., Shafiullah, G.M. (2022). Integration of Phase Change Materials in Improving the Performance of Heating, Cooling, and Clean Energy Storage Systems: An Overview, Journal of Cleaner Production, 364, 132639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132639
5. Ahmed, S. F., Mofijur, M., Islam, N., Parisa, T. A., Rafa, N., Shah, S. A. A., & Mahlia, T. M. I. (2022) Insights into the development of microbial fuel cells for generating biohydrogen, bioelectricity, and treating wastewater, Energy, 254, Part A. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.124163
6. Islam, N., Uddin, S.M.N., Rafa, N., Gupta, M. (2021). Exploring Human-Elephant Conflicts and Mitigation Measures in and Around Rohingya Refugee Camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. In A.R.K Gollakota, S. Gautam & C.M. Shu (Eds.). Bow Ties in Process Safety and Environmental Management. (1st ed.). Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003140382
7. Ahmed, S.F., Mofijur, M., Parisa, T.A., Islam, N., Kusumo, F., Inayat, A., Lee, V.G., Badruddin, I.A., Khan, T.M.Y., Ong, H.C. (2022). Progresses and Challenges of Contaminate Removal from Wastewater using Microalgae Biomass, Chemosphere, 286(1), 131656. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131656
8. Biswas, S., Nandy, A., Islam, N. and Rafa, N. (2020). Environmental Citizenship and Solid Waste Management in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Open Economics, 3(1), 135 150. https://doi.org/10.1515/openec-2020-0109
NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
1. Islam, N. (2025, July 6). A house that can grow, float, and stays cool all year. The Good Feed. A house that can grow, float, and stays cool all year - The Good Feed
2. Islam, N. (2020). Hatching the Future for Bangladesh. Turtle Survival Alliance. 16-17.
3. Islam, N. and Rahman, S. (2020, December 5). Could Sniffer Dogs Help BD Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade? The Financial Express. https://www.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/could-sniffer-dogs help-bd-combat-illegal-wildlife-trade-1607105518
