The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Dewan Abu Taher has extensive work experience in finance and administration roles. Dewan worked as a Finance and Administration Manager at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems, where they established financial and operational systems and led the budgeting process. Prior to that, they were the Head of Finance and Admin. at John Snow, Inc., where they monitored budget performance and assisted with budget preparation. Dewan also worked as an Accounts Manager at the British Council, where they were responsible for project finance, budget monitoring, and maintaining liaison with various organizations.
Dewan Abu Taher obtained a Masters degree in Accounting from the National University of Bangladesh from 1991 to 1993. Dewan also completed their Graduation in Commerce, with a focus on Accounting, Management, and Economics, at Rajshahi University in Bangladesh from 1986 to 1988. Additionally, Dewan Abu Taher pursued a Course Study in Accounting at the Institute of Cost And Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB). Dewan has also obtained additional certifications, including an Advanced IT Power User certificate from the British Council and a Business English Certificate level -3 from Cambridge University Press & Assessment - South Asia. The specific months and years in which they obtained these additional certifications are not provided.
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Vision: Democracy for a better future. Mission: Together, we build resilient democracies that deliver for all. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens’ right to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions. As the global leader in democracy promotion, we advance good governance and democratic rights by: --Providing technical assistance to election officials --Empowering the underrepresented to participate in the political process --Applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle Since 1987, IFES has worked in over 145 countries – from developing democracies, to mature democracies.