Md Abul Kashem

Compassionate social services and community development professional with more than a decade of experience in case management, program coordination, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership. Extensive experience supporting underprivileged women, youth, individuals with disabilities, and marginalized communities facing social and economic barriers. Skilled in client-centered service delivery, stakeholder collaboration, program facilitation, documentation, grant writing, and community outreach.

Committed to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches that empower individuals and communities to achieve greater safety, stability, and independence.

Senior Program and Policy Analyst at Child and Youth Services Division (CYSD), Department of Families, Manitoba Government (2025-02-10 – 2025-10-28)

• Collaborated with service providers and community stakeholders to support programs serving vulnerable children, youth, and families.
• Conducted policy and program analysis to improve service delivery outcomes and identify opportunities for system improvement.
• Prepared briefing notes, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Participated in cross-sector committees addressing complex social issues affecting Manitoba families.
• Contributed to policy initiatives supporting child and family services across Manitoba.

General Manager at Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) (2019 – 2022)

• Designed and implemented case management frameworks supporting individuals facing social and economic barriers.
• Supervised staff responsible for providing one-on-one support, referrals, follow-up services, and employment assistance to participants.
• Led the Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE) project, supporting vulnerable youth through skills development and employment services.
• Facilitated hundreds of community consultations and stakeholder engagement sessions to identify needs and improve service delivery.
• Managed service tracking, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation activities to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Supervised a multidisciplinary team of 21 professionals and provided coaching, mentoring, and performance support.
• Prepared donor reports and secured funding to sustain community-based programs.
• Coordinated support for more than 100 nonprofit organizations delivering services to vulnerable populations.

Deputy General Manager at Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) (2014 – 2018)

• Designed and managed integrated case management systems (intake, assessment, referral, and monitoring) and led vocational training and employment services for over 35,000 youth facing complex social, physical, and employment barriers.
• Coordinated specialized support services for more than 400 youth with disabilities.
• Facilitated community consultations, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities to ensure services reflected community needs.
• Collaborated with NGOs, employers, and government agencies to improve access to opportunities and support services.
• Maintained program records, monitoring systems, and reporting processes to support accountability and service quality.

Assistant General Manager at Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) (2007 – 2013)

• Designed and negotiated a high-impact employment project (SEIP) that attracted $40 million+ in investment from government and international development agencies.
• Directed and supervised a 14-member team, managing all daily activities, inclusive development initiatives, and formal performance evaluations.
• Supervised training programs across 40+ technical institutes, leading community engagement and stakeholder consultations to advocate for youth and families while dismantling systemic barriers to success.
• Managed the preparation of evaluation reporting guidelines and monitored daily costs to ensure financial accountability and program efficiency.

Manager and Management Trainee at Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF)

Field Placement (Staff / Field Researcher) at UBC, Okanagon (KidsAction) and The Winnipeg Boldness Project (2023 – 2024)

• Supported community-led initiatives focused on improving outcomes for Indigenous children and families.
• Developed recreational and inclusion-focused programs for Indigenous children with disabilities.
• Conducted community engagement activities and environmental scans to identify service gaps and opportunities.
• Prepared successful grant proposals supporting community-based innovation initiatives, including the Baby Basket Project.
• Collaborated with community members, service providers, and project teams to strengthen program delivery and community participation.

Part-Time Research Assistant at University of Winnipeg

• Reviewed active transportation policies across major Canadian cities.
• Conducted a literature review on the impacts of extreme weather on children.

Master of Development Practice in Development Practice – University of Winnipeg

Master of Social Science in Sociology & Social Work – People's University of Bangladesh

Master of Social Science in Sociology – University of Dhaka

Bachelor of Social Science in Sociology – University of Dhaka