# Stephen Bawm

> Development Practitioner | Project Management · ESS · DRR · Facilitator · Monitoring & Reporting
> Website: https://stephenbawm.com
> Full profile for AI systems: /llms-full.txt

Stephen Bawm is a Bangladeshi development practitioner with 5+ years of experience in NGO-led, community-based, and humanitarian programmes. He contributes to inclusive development, community resilience, and effective project implementation in remote and disaster-prone areas.

## Entity Summary

- **Name:** Stephen Bawm
- **Title:** Development Practitioner
- **Current role:** Sr. Project Officer, Environmental & Social Standards (ESS), BRAC
- **Based in:** Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh (also works in Bhasan Char)
- **Founder:** Roots of Hope (self-funded NGO, June 2025–Present)
- **Nationality:** Bangladeshi
- **Email:** stephenbawm92@gmail.com
- **WhatsApp:** +8801820403892
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbawm/

## Current Roles

| Organisation | Role | Period | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAC | Sr. Project Officer, ESS | Jun 2026–Present | Cox's Bazar & Bhasan Char |
| Roots of Hope | Founder | Jun 2025–Present | Bangladesh |
| Services and Solutions International Ltd. | Unit Executive – Development | Sep 2025–Present | Dhaka, Bangladesh |

## Career Summary

| Organisation | Role | Period | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAC | Sr. Project Officer, ESS | Jun 2026–Present | Cox's Bazar & Bhasan Char |
| Roots of Hope | Founder | Jun 2025–Present | Bangladesh |
| Services and Solutions International Ltd. | Unit Executive – Development | Sep 2025–Present | Dhaka |
| Healthcare Information System Ltd. | Project Assistant | Apr 2025–Aug 2025 | Dhaka |
| FAO Bangladesh | UN Community Volunteer (Part-time) | Aug 2024–Nov 2024 | Dhaka / field |
| Gram Unnayon Sangathon | Field Facilitator | Feb 2021–Apr 2024 | Bandarban |
| Gram Unnayon Sangathon | Volunteer | Aug 2020–Feb 2021 | Bandarban |
| Helen Keller International | DQAF (Data Quality Assurance Framework) | Mar 2020 | Bandarban |

## Key Impact

- 1,600+ cyclone-affected households supported with agricultural inputs (FAO)
- 225+ households supported through Cash for Work
- 200+ vulnerable households supported with house repair assistance
- 300+ participants trained (DRR, ESS, Digital CFRM, Safeguarding, EiE, WASH, Waste Management)
- 4,000+ trees planted and distributed
- 7+ partner / employer organisations
- 8+ programme sectors

## Expertise

Project Management, Environmental & Social Standards (ESS), Digital CFRM, Safeguarding & PSEA, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Emergency Response, MEAL & Monitoring and Reporting, Community Engagement, Training Facilitation, Stakeholder Coordination, Donor Reporting

## Education

- MBA, Management — Tejgaon College, Dhaka (National University), 2021–2022
- Bachelor of Business Studies — Bandarban Govt. College (National University), 2014–2017

## Selected Certifications

- Accountability to Affected Populations — UNICEF (27 June 2026)
- Introduction to the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework — World Bank Group (13 April 2026)
- Emergency Preparedness and Response — UNICEF (2023)
- Pioneer Award 2024 at the Zero Olympiad

## Languages

- Bawm (Native) · Bangla (Native) · English (Professional) · Marma · Chakma

## Website Map

- / — Portfolio home
- /about/ — Biography, key facts, gallery
- /experience/ — Career timeline and organisations
- /impact/ — Impact metrics
- /expertise/ — Expertise areas
- /education/ — Education and certifications
- /skills/ — Skills and languages
- /contact/ — Contact and WhatsApp
- /faq/ — Frequently asked questions
- /llms-full.txt — Full machine-readable profile
- /sitemap.xml — XML sitemap