Professional Biography
Md. Samsul Hussain Sadi is a dedicated Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) professional with over four years of progressive experience in the development and humanitarian sectors. Currently serving as MEAL & MIS Officer at Save the Children Bangladesh, Sadi brings specialized expertise in child protection, education, gender justice, and public health programming.
Current Role and Impact
In his current position at Save the Children, Sadi leads MEAL implementation for the transformative Oporajita – Collective Impact on the Future of Work project, a pioneering multi-partner initiative designed to prepare women garment workers for Bangladesh's evolving automated industrial landscape. Managing impact measurement systems for 11 consortium partners, he oversees comprehensive KPI tracking, partner performance evaluation, and outcome measurement frameworks that drive meaningful change in women's economic empowerment.
Sadi's technical expertise extends to the HIV/AIDS Global Fund program, where he provides critical MEAL support including data quality assurance, KPI tracking, and strategic coordination with national stakeholders such as ASP and UNAIDS. His role in designing and facilitating capacity-building workshops has strengthened monitoring and evaluation capabilities across consortium partners, fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making and organizational learning.
Professional Journey
Sadi's career trajectory demonstrates a commitment to advancing social justice through rigorous monitoring and evaluation practices. At World Vision Bangladesh, he designed comprehensive MEAL frameworks and Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTT) for high-impact projects including the Joining Forces Child Protection in Emergencies (JF-CPiE) and UNESCO Education initiatives. His work in Cox's Bazar included representing the Education & Protection Sector in ISCG coordination forums, where he contributed to Joint Response Plan indicator development while building capacity among project teams, partners, and subcontractors.
His experience at BRAC's Gender Justice & Diversity Programme as Deputy Manager of M&E and Organizational Development showcased his ability to integrate gender-responsive evaluation methodologies into program design and implementation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his role as MIS Officer at Partners in Health & Development demonstrated his adaptability and crisis response capabilities in developing robust indicator frameworks under challenging circumstances.
Technical Expertise and Innovation
Sadi's technical proficiency spans both quantitative and qualitative monitoring systems, with advanced capabilities in digital survey design using tools such as SPSS, Kobo Toolbox, Power BI, and comprehensive database management systems. His approach to MEAL framework design consistently integrates theory of change alignment with donor compliance requirements, ensuring that monitoring systems capture meaningful change while meeting accountability standards.
His expertise in community-based feedback and response mechanisms (FRM) reflects his commitment to participatory approaches that ensure two-way information flow and adherence to Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) and Do No Harm principles. This methodology has proven particularly effective in his work with vulnerable populations, including displaced persons, key populations in HIV programming, and women in the garment industry.
Education and Continuous Learning
Sadi holds a Master of Social Science (MSS) in Social Work from Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST), complemented by a bachelor's degree in the same field. His commitment to professional development is evidenced through participation in prestigious international training programs, including the 5th Asia Pacific Winter School on M&E for Young & Emerging Evaluators in Sri Lanka and the Summer Evaluation Bootcamp at the University of Lanzhou, China.
His research background includes significant contributions to understanding social vulnerabilities, having served as Research Assistant on projects examining social work practice in Bangladesh and health and livelihoods of waste pickers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he contributed to the development of the COVID-19 Sectoral Impact Heat Map Digest, providing crucial evidence for policy and program responses.
Leadership and Vision
Beyond his technical expertise, Sadi has demonstrated leadership through various volunteer roles, including Campus Director for Hult Prize, Human Rights Fact Finder with ELCOP, and Fellow with Youth for Policy. His advocacy work with UN-SDSN Youth reflects his commitment to sustainable development principles and youth engagement in global policy processes.
Sadi's approach to MEAL emphasizes the integration of accountability systems with learning frameworks, ensuring that monitoring and evaluation serve not only compliance purposes but drive continuous improvement and innovation in program delivery. His experience spans projects funded by major donors including USAID, GAC, H&M Foundation, Global Fund, UNESCO, GFFO, and ViiV Healthcare, demonstrating his versatility and deep understanding of diverse donor requirements and expectations.
Professional Philosophy
Sadi's professional philosophy centers on the belief that robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems are fundamental to achieving sustainable development outcomes. His work consistently demonstrates how evidence-based decision-making, coupled with participatory approaches and strong accountability mechanisms, can drive transformative change in the lives of vulnerable populations.
His expertise in cross-sectoral collaboration and stakeholder coordination has proven essential in managing complex multi-partner initiatives, while his capacity-building approach ensures that MEAL capabilities are strengthened at all organizational levels. Through his work, Sadi continues to advance the field of monitoring and evaluation, contributing to more effective, accountable, and impactful development programming in Bangladesh and beyond.
Contact: samsulhussainsadi@gmail.com | Phone: +8801637769772 | Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh