Nabila Ferdous

Program Consultant

Build Up

Sep 2025 - Apr 2026 (8 months)

Led end-to-end implementation of an FCDO-funded election monitoring and digital harms project in Bangladesh, overseeing political analysis, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and donor and diplomatic briefings. Facilitated stakeholder consultations, validation sessions, and roundtable discussions with civil society organizations, analysts, and community actors, ensuring program outputs reflect local and inclusive perspectives. Authored 7 policy-focused analytical reports on polarization, digital harms, and election integrity, informed by social media analysis, political analysis, and mixed-methods research. Coordinated digital peacebuilding initiatives and supported the development of Phoenix, an open source social media listening platform

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Regional Policy Manager

TikTok, Trust & Safety Team

Oct 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop content moderation policies on civic integrity, mis/disinformation, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (GBV), and hate speech, embedding an intersectional, conflict-sensitive approach and international human rights frameworks into platform governance affecting 1 billion+ users. Led 3 regional policy initiatives from conception to implementation, addressing civic integrity, hate speech, and Al-driven disinformation in complex environments during politically sensitive events and elections across Asia-Pacific. Monitored regional and global political trends to inform proactive and reactive policy responses in politically sensitive and challenging environments, guiding the day-to-day

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Policy, Advocacy, and Program Development Consultant

ARTICLE 19, South Asia Regional Office

Jul 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Led program development, advocacy strategies, and policy research focused on digital rights, civic space, and the protection of human rights defenders in fragile environments across South Asia, strengthening regional coalitions and policy influence. Secured US$1M+ in funding for 4 donor-funded projects on digital rights, civic engagement, and the protection of journalists and human rights defenders through successful proposals with USAID, DFAT, and the EU. Facilitated inclusive consultations with over 10 external stakeholders, including grassroots organizations, activists, civil society counterparts, and government actors, synthesizing inputs into advocacy positions and policy-relevant outputs. Conducted legal and policy analysis, including

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Human Rights Intern (Conflict Prevention, Early Warning & Emergency Response Team)

United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Nov 2019 - May 2020 (7 months)

Investigated and monitored political, economic, legislative, social, and cultural developments on human rights issues across 11 countries, generating 22 briefs in 6 months that informed early warning systems and conflict prevention strategies. Synthesized qualitative and quantitative data from field research using analytical tools such as Dataminr and Tableau, delivering critical insights that supported report production for Treaty Bodies and the Human Rights Council. Conducted detailed early-warning risk assessments, producing 6 in-depth reports on human rights concerns and emergency strategies, enhancing country teams' preparedness and rapid response efforts. Collaborated with colleagues from the UN Department of Political and Peacebuildi

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Strategic Communications Consultant

Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Oct 2019 - Nov 2019 (2 months)

Developed knowledge products and communication materials using case studies based on refugees' testimonials to highlight public health and protection interventions in refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Created an advocacy report and an informative booklet, supporting knowledge sharing and advocacy efforts focused on equitable access to health information and services in fragile contexts.

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Project Associate

The Center for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD)

Nov 2018 - Jun 2019 (8 months)

Analyzed regional and country-level conflict drivers, socio-political issues, and humanitarian trends across South and South-East Asia, providing weekly briefings to regional and HQ teams to inform strategic peace mediation planning. Supported implementation of 3 projects (funded by SIDA, DFAT, and the Norwegian Embassy) by coordinating communications, drafting donor reports, conducting research, and maintaining a detailed database of project documentation and budgets. Contributed to the planning and facilitation of 4 Track II peace dialogues, supporting agenda development, consensus-building, and research on political violence, geopolitics, and the regional refugee crisis. Coordinated with diplomatic missions and external stakeholders, inc

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