Dayem Mahmood

Humanitarian Project Management Professional

I’m Atae Dayem Syed Mahmood Ullah, an international development professional with 17+ years of experience designing, managing, and scaling impact-driven projects across Asia, Europe, and beyond. From rural schools in Bangladesh to global aid partnerships, I’ve dedicated my life to creating systems that uplift lives, empower communities, and build a more equitable future. As the Founder and Executive Director of the Dayemi Foundation, my journey began in the rural heartlands of Bangladesh. Since 2007, I have dedicated my life to improving access to quality education, supporting orphans, delivering emergency aid, and championing sustainable development for marginalized communities.

I have developed a robust project management practice for NGO initiatives, blending Lean Project Management methodologies with the principles of Ihsan—striving for excellence, integrity, and impact in every step of the project lifecycle.

Dayem Mahmood

Humanitarian Project Management Professional

I’m Atae Dayem Syed Mahmood Ullah, an international development professional with 17+ years of experience designing, managing, and scaling impact-driven projects across Asia, Europe, and beyond. From rural schools in Bangladesh to global aid partnerships, I’ve dedicated my life to creating systems that uplift lives, empower communities, and build a more equitable future. As the Founder and Executive Director of the Dayemi Foundation, my journey began in the rural heartlands of Bangladesh. Since 2007, I have dedicated my life to improving access to quality education, supporting orphans, delivering emergency aid, and championing sustainable development for marginalized communities.

I have developed a robust project management practice for NGO initiatives, blending Lean Project Management methodologies with the principles of Ihsan—striving for excellence, integrity, and impact in every step of the project lifecycle.

My skills

  • Team Leadership & HR Management89%
  • Regulatory Compliance & Reporting80%
  • Lean Project Management74%
  • Programme Design & Delivery90%
  • Strategic Planning & Monitoring90%
  • Donor Engagement & Grant Writing89%

Experience

International Programme Manager

Manchester, UK

As internatinal Programme Manager for Minhaj Welfare Foundation, UK, I led strategic humanitarian operations delivering emergency aid, food security, and health services to some of the most vulnerable communities across the globe. My approach blends strategic foresight, community-led solutions, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities
  • Led emergency and food aid programs across the globe
  • Managed hundreds volunteers and coordinated remote teams
  • Built partnerships with charities and government stakeholders
  • Built comprehensive compliance and governance policies and protocols
  • Ensured compliance and high-standard reporting to donors
  • Optimized aid logistics and resource utilization
Achievements:
  • Expanded program reach to thousands of beneficiaries across the globe
  • Successfully led world wide humanirotian-focused emergency operations
  • Streamlined systems for efficient remote project delivery
  • Maintained donor confidence through transparent reporting

Executive Director

Dhaka, Bangladesh

As Executive Director of Dayemi Foundation, I spent over 17 years developing grassroots education, orphan care, and social welfare programmes across rural Bangladesh. I combined strategic planning with community engagement to deliver high-impact projects aligned with the SDGs.

Responsibilities:
  • Directed educational institutions, orphanages, and aid programmes
  • Managed cross-functional teams (HR, finance, operations)
  • Oversaw donor reporting and stakeholder communications
  • Secured funding from international partners (UK, US, EU)
  • Promoted SDGs through translation and national campaigns
Achievements:
  • Successfully led multi-year, multi-sector projects
  • Translated the UN SDG icons and 65th DPI/NGO Declaration into Bangla
  • Built a network of over 120+ staff, impacting thousands of beneficiaries daily/li>
  • Digitized operations during COVID-19 to maintain service delivery

Education

  • 2022 – 2023 MSc in Project Management

    University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK. Specialized in project leadership, risk management, budgeting, and quality assurance Focused on output-driven delivery, change control, and benefits realization Gained practical skills in Agile, Waterfall, and stakeholder management

  • 2006 – 2008MBA in International Business

    Cardiff Metropolitan University (UWIC), UK. Studied global business strategy, international markets, and leadership across cultures Developed skills in strategic planning, operations, and communication in diverse settings

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