Sadia Ahmed

Sadia Ahmed is a highly experienced professional specializing in designing, implementing, and reviewing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems for market systems development projects in various economic contexts, with a focus on agricultural and urban sectors.

She leverages data-driven insights to formulate business strategies that foster growth, enhance efficiencies, expand market access, and navigate conducive policy environments for market systems development initiatives.

Sadia also excels in conducting evaluations across diverse sectors such as agriculture, tourism, skills development, and urban industries, ensuring adherence to the DCED Standard for results measurement in M&E systems.

Dedicated to promoting gender equality, she actively integrates gender considerations into project design, implementation, and evaluation processes, reinforcing a holistic approach to development.

Additionally, Sadia imparts her knowledge by delivering comprehensive training to project teams on M&E system implementation, data collection, analysis, and the utilization of quantitative and qualitative data for informed decision-making.

Her educational background includes a Master of Science (MS) from North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Institute of Business Administration at the University of Dhaka.

Sadia has held key positions in renowned organizations such as Babban Gona, where she served as an Impact Measurement Consultant, and the Decision Support Unit at Oxford Policy Management, where she worked as a Consultant for results verification, project evaluation, and review.

Her diverse professional journey also includes roles like Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Adviser at Scope Global, M&E Consultant at DAI International, and Senior Adviser at UNIDO, highlighting her versatility and expertise in the field of monitoring and evaluation.

With an illustrious career spanning impactful roles at organizations like CARE, Swisscontact, Palladium, and Cardno International Development, Sadia has demonstrated her proficiency in driving sustainable development outcomes through rigorous M&E practices.

Her expansive experience encompasses areas such as impact assessment, communications, gender studies, and results measurement, underscoring her ability to navigate complex project landscapes and deliver valuable insights for informed decision-making.

Sadia Ahmed's professional journey is a testament to her dedication to enhancing project effectiveness, fostering inclusive growth, and advocating for robust M&E frameworks that drive positive change in diverse sectors.