Farhad Hamid

Communication Expert at Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh, BD
Languages
  • Bangla Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Professional working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Content Marketing Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Design Thinking: Prototyping
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Photography Foundations: Composition
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Creativity Bootcamp
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2019
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research
    • Bangladesh
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Communication Expert
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      • Work with IEDCR leadership to identify key audiences for CHAMPS data and develop outreach strategy for each audience. • Help develop new or modify existing message/communication material for the different stakeholders based on CHAMPS. • Arrange for the finalization of publication and dissemination of the policy briefs developed through data to policy training exercise for the policy forum and do necessary communication between the different departments of the health sector or between different ministries or offices as necessary. • Facilitate developing/updating the displayed health messages as necessary in the sub-domain specific for CHAMPS in the IEDCR website/dash-board/NBPH from the regularly collected data of CHAMPS sites. • Provide leadership, direction and management of IEDCR’s communication activities. • Respond to internal communication requests of IEDCR in publishing bulletins or newsletters or other communication materials. • Support in developing a process for the capacity development of IEDCR for communication and messaging. • Share knowledge and skills of communication with current fellows of FETP, B (Field Epidemiology Training Program of Bangladesh) at IEDCR in communication sessions to build their capacity and expedite their learning. Show less

  • Prachyanat
    • Bangladesh
    • Retail Art Supplies
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Theatre Artist
      • Jul 2007 - Present

      Apart from my regular job I am a theatre activist. I have been a member of a renowned theatre troupe namely “Prachyanat.” (prachyanat.com) since 2007. As an active member of this troupe I have been engaged in acting, writing, the direction of stage drama. I often undertake managerial activities for the group as well. Besides, I am an amateur photographer. Apart from my regular job I am a theatre activist. I have been a member of a renowned theatre troupe namely “Prachyanat.” (prachyanat.com) since 2007. As an active member of this troupe I have been engaged in acting, writing, the direction of stage drama. I often undertake managerial activities for the group as well. Besides, I am an amateur photographer.

  • Concern Worldwide
    • Ireland
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Communications Coordinator
      • Oct 2019 - Sep 2021

      • Ensure timely and effectively execution of communication activities under the health programme to meet the internal and external requirements • Analyze the understanding of specific target audiences and identify improved and innovative tools and techniques to effectively deliver the advocacy messages across the consortium • Establish a strong public profile for Concern ensuring visibility through promoting the impact of work • Produce branding and wide visibility of materials, Behavioural change communication materials including success and need based case studies, brochures, blogs, information packs, banners, posters, documentaries, videos, and exhibitions etc. • Develop and maintain key media relations with both print and e-media. • Lead and support in responding to media queries-providing accurate information, drafting press briefing, arranging interviews and facilitate media visits to field • Document visual evidence of field interventions through photographs/video and closely work with ‘Programme Implementation Unit (PIU)” to produce high-quality audio-visual products • Prepare various kinds of reports, capture lesson learned, best practices and impact of programme interventions for future use • Ensure inspiring and effective organization of events to deliver key messages across the consortium, tailored to specific audiences • Establish productive relations/communication with key stakeholders (Govt. ministries/departments, INGOs) and private sectors etc. • Do regular orientation for the programme and partner’s staffs and transfer basic skills and knowledge to enable them developing and picking cases at ground and contribute to central communication system Show less

  • UNDP
    • United States
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Reporting & Communications Officer
      • May 2019 - Sep 2019

       Desk review of previous/current communication strategies and best practices on the sanitation/solid waste management practices.  Field visits and conduct interview for a better understanding of the context /capture of images and short videos to document the work on the ground.  Presentation of the desk research and draft communication materials and strategy.  Develop IEC materials for the UNDP SWM project.  Prepare/ Translate doc into Rohingya/ Bangla.  Attend the Hygiene promotion WG bi-weekly meetings within the WASH Sector Coordination Group in Cox’s Bazar.  Develop a project communication strategy in coordination with the HP WG and other SWM stakeholders.  Draft quality reports, policy briefs, create contents for projects as needed.  Arrange events, prepare documentation and project reports.  Support in preparation of internal documents such as reports, ToRs, etc.  Prepare and produce print & online publications & other knowledge materials.  Monitor the media in Cox’s Bazar for both the host and Rohingya related news  Support in organizing any event in Cox’s Bazar and document the event properly.  Support any mission visit in Cox’s Bazar and document the visit properly. Show less

  • BRAC
    • Bangladesh
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Material Development Specialist (Material Development Unit)
      • Mar 2015 - Apr 2019

      I am working as the Material Development Specialist in Material Development Unit (MDU) of BRAC Advocacy program. BRAC, an international development organisation based in Bangladesh, is the largest non-governmental development organisation in the world, in terms of impact, innovation and sustainability of 2016. In Material Development Unit my main responsibility is...  Develops communications strategy and concepts for Social and Behaviour Change Communications (SBCC) materials and campaigns for BRAC programmes.  Support in conceptualization & creative idea formulation on programme communication material development process.  Support to find insights of audience using anthropological ethnographic interview tools/technique & creative ideation and prototype formulation on programme communications Human Centered Design process.  Writes wide & variety messages for communications materials i.e. print, TV & radio. Check all copy that generated by team members and offer feedback when necessary.  Proactively suggest prototypes ideas and communication materials encourage others to share views for programme specific & effective problem solution basis on HCD Process.  Audio Visual Documentation and also doing photography & videography of MDU activities. Dummy preparation of materials/prototypes, pre-testing and review.  Support to organize need based training and workshop on campaign design, Communication strategy & systemic material development process, effective use and evaluation.  Develop, design and implement customized Social Media campaigns for MDU. Show less

  • Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs
    • Bangladesh
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Program Officer (Social Media)
      • Aug 2013 - Feb 2015

      I started my development sector career in 2013 when I joined Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs (BCCP) as Assistant Program officer. At BCCP my responsibilities encompassed, managing the social media and new media campaigns, documentation and developing communications materials for the Bangladesh Knowledge Management Initiative (BKMI) project implemented in coordination with the Johns Hopkins University and Justice for All (JFA) funded by USAID. In addition, I was also responsible for organization and planning of events, workshops for media.  BCC Message and material development, concept, design for Media Campaigns.  Conceptualization and draft messages considering program needs.  Work with the graphic designer to guide them for innovative design materials.  Contribute in conducting pre-test of the BCC materials.  Revise and finalize messages/materials addressing technical professionals' and audiences' feedback.  Develop, design and implement Social Media campaigns.  Recommend for messaging points, the frequency of posting and promotion schedule.  Maintain and update organizational facebook, youtube and twitter as appropriate. Show less

  • Dhansiri Communication Ltd.
    • Bangladesh
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive, Creative Copy
      • Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

      In 2010 I joined Dhansiri Communication Ltd., An advertising agency as the Creative Copywriter and remained with them for one and half years. This was a particularly rich period of my career, as I had written 16 TVCs, 12 Radio Commercials (RDC) and worked on two documentaries. Three of my TVCs won Adfest award in 2012. In addition to this I also directed 2 TVCs, 1 documentary and 1 Audio Visual (AV) and 1 short drama. My responsibilities were...  Creative communication Idea and Strategy Development for Corporate & Social Communication.  Develop and produce effective advertising campaigns.  Brainstorming visual and copy ideas with other members of the creative team for Corporate & Social Communication Material (IEC/BCC).  Create and present storyboards of ideas.  Work with media planners/buyers and the production department to fully develop the advertising campaign.  Work with designers, illustrators, printers, photographers and production companies to complete the campaign.  Event and Activation plan & execute.  Monitor & overseeing the Audio Visual production phase. Key Advertising were IYCF Project, Plan Bangladesh, Banglalion Wimax, Olitalia, IFIC Bank, Trust Bank Limited, Mercantile Bank Limited, Anwar Group, Appeton Weight Gain. Show less

Education

  • Daffodil International University
    Master’s Degree, Journalism & Mass Communication (JMC)
    2011 - 2013
  • Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
    Bachelor’s Degree, Anthropology
    2001 - 2007
  • Dhaka City College
    HSC, Commerce
    1998 - 2000
  • Monipur High School
    SSC, Science
    1991 - 1998
  • Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
    Bachelor of Social Science (Hon's), Anthropology
    2001 - 2006

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