Saiyeba Zaman

Saiyeba Zaman

Saiyeba Zaman is a dedicated disaster risk and climate resilience specialist in humanitarian programming, anticipatory action, and community-based adaptation. Currently serving at the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) in partnership with the German Red Cross, she leads multi-stakeholder initiatives that strengthen local resilience, early warning systems, and climate justice—particularly for women and youth in high-risk areas.

With an academic background in Disaster Science and Climate Resilience from the University of Dhaka, Saiyeba combines technical expertise in GIS, data analysis, and participatory research with a passion for inclusive governance and gender-responsive programming. Her work spans forecast-based financing, emergency response coordination and advocacy for shock-responsive social protection. Saiyeba leverages technology from geospatial tools to community-driven early action protocols to reduce risks for vulnerable populations. She has contributed to policy dialogues, published research on cyclone shelter accessibility, and trained grassroots volunteers to build equitable, climate-resilient futures.

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  • Organization
    Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)
  • Profession
    Project Officer-DRM, Pilot Programmatic Partnership (PPP) Programme
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