Professional Profile Report: Wazed Ali, Community Development Expert

This document presents the professional profile of Wazed Ali, a community development worker with a strong commitment to human rights, inclusion, and social justice. The profile details his extensive experience, including roles as a Community Program Officer and Community Activities Officer, where he was responsible for planning and implementing community engagement activities, fostering social connections, and developing partnerships with various stakeholders. His key responsibilities included delivering community programs, creating a sense of belonging, and strategically evaluating interventions. Ali's skills encompass interpersonal communication, cross-cultural competence, and the ability to see multiple perspectives. His educational background includes a Master of Science from the University of Dhaka and he is currently pursuing a Master of International and Community Development at Deakin University. The profile highlights his skills in planning, community engagement, and working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. It also includes details of his experience in the Disability Project Officer role and his educational qualifications. The profile is a comprehensive overview of Ali's professional journey and expertise in community development.

First Name
Surname
Profile
I am a passionate
community
development worker
committed to improve
human rights,
inclusion, and social
justice. I have
eexcellent
interpersonal and
communication skills
with ability to see
things from multiple
perspectives Social
and cultural skills and
commitment towards
social justice. I am
eager to learn and
respect engaging with
others thoughts.
EXPERIENCE
August 2017 – February 2022
Community Program Officer • United Kingdom
October 2015 – August 2017
Community Activities Officer • United Kingdom
Major responsibilities:
- Deliver a series of inter-connected activities and events to
engage Casey's newly settling communities in the Growth Areas
using community development principles and strategies.
- Create a better community connectedness, sense of place
and sense of ownership among community members so the
community feels safe within their neighbourhood.
- Planning and implementation of activities and events
with an aim to facilitate social connections among the newer
residents in the growth areas and create greater ‘sense of place’
- Develop effective partnerships with various internal
partners/ departments, neighbourhood houses, community
centres, community hubs, local schools, social networks and
service providers.
- Strategically evaluate programs and activities to identify
lessons learnt and find further opportunities to improve future
intervention strategies,
- Provided input into various planning exercises of council,
- Organise Harmony Day, Diversity Week and
International Women’s Day
- Organise social media campaigns to promote Neighbour
Day and World Hello Day
Major responsibilities and achievements:

Place Based Local Area Community Plan:
- Formed ‘Working Groups’ with members of the
community
- Implemented 3 Place based community plan in
collaboration with these working groups,
Work with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
Community (CALD):
- Provided various supports to CALD communities
- Established ‘Frankston Multicultural Service Providers
Network’ with membership of over 20 agencies and community
organisations
Community Events Planning and management:
- Provided technical assistance to community groups to
organise Neighbour Day events throughout Frankston
Municipality.
- Planned and organised Harmony Day and Refugee Week
events.
Working with Aboriginal Community: Organised
celebration of annual NAIDOC week events.
Nov 2007 – July 2008
Disability Project Officer • City of Kingston
- Carried out an action research.
- Conducted community consultation, established a
network of disability service providers and community groups
- Developed a Disability Service Directory
EDUCATION
1991 Master of Science, University of Dhaka,
Bangladesh
1989 Bachelor of Science, University of Dhaka,
Bangladesh
Currently Studying: Master of International and

Community Development, Deakin University
ATTRIBUTES
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
 Ability to see things from multiple perspectives
 Competent socially and culturally with appropriate
people skills for use in a range of settings
 Openness to learning new skills and down to earth by
nature
 High level of motivation and commitment to social
justice, access, equity and inclusion
 Respect for others’ opinions and thoughts
SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skills to develop network and liaison with
stakeholders
• Enjoy working in a team in mutually collaborating team
• Have particular skill to effectively communicate with
people from ‘Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Community’
(CALD)
• Skill to plan and carry out community engagement
projects using variety of contemporary community engagement
techniques
REFERENCES
[Available upon request.]