Our team

Mohammed Khorshed

Manager, Field Operations

Mohammed Khorshed, as the Project Manager of WSUP Chattogram, brings a wealth of expertise and experience in the development sector spanning over 23 years. With a background in management, he has honed his skills through his tenure with prestigious National and International organizations such as BRAC, CARE, and Room to Read Bangladesh. Khorshed 's professional journey has equipped him with extensive knowledge and practical experience across various development domains, including gender, education, entrepreneurship development, women's empowerment, and livelihood enhancement. His insights and innovative approaches have driven impactful change within communities. Holding an MA in History from the University of Chattogram, Khorshed has further augmented his qualifications with a Project Planning Development and Management certificate from the National Academy for Planning and Development. Beyond his professional endeavours, Khorshed is a multifaceted individual passionate about literature. He has authored and published two poetry books, both recognized and listed by ISBN, showcasing his creative prowess and expertise in development work.

Nirendra Nath Roy

WASH Engineer

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Probir Kumar Maitro

Senior Finance Officer

Probir is a seasoned finance professional with more than 16 years of experience across NGOs, INGOs, and the corporate sector. His expertise covers financial management, budgeting, grant oversight, compliance, and internal controls, ensuring efficiency and accountability across complex programmes. Over his career, he has held senior finance roles at Sajida Foundation, Bangladesh Mahila Parishad, and Pace Tobacco Industries, gaining extensive experience in financial analysis, auditing, procurement, and administration. He holds an MBA in Finance, an LL.B, and an M.Com in Accounting, alongside Chartered Accountancy coursework and certification. Probir is also a registered Income Tax Practitioner under the National Board of Revenue in Bangladesh. Recognised for his analytical skills and solutions-driven mindset, he is committed to building strong financial systems that enable organisational growth.

Rowshan Sharmin Jahan

People and Support Manager, Bangladesh

Since joining WSUP in 2013, Rowshan has become a key player in their senior leadership team in Bangladesh. Her remarkable 17-year track record across diverse organizations honed her multi-faceted skills. Equipped in office administration, human resources, policy interpretation, training, performance management, and navigating legal landscapes, she fosters strong team relationships and cross-cultural collaboration. This expertise and her commitment to continuous learning (evidenced by extensive professional training) empower her to provide invaluable strategic guidance. Holding an MBA in Human Resources Management and Finance, Rowshan is a leader who inspires and drives WSUP Bangladesh forward.

Shehela Ali

Assistant Project Officer

Tahia Afsah Khan

Senior Technical and Knowledge Management Officer

Tahia joined WSUP as a WASH Engineer and has since been promoted to Senior Technical and Knowledge Management Officer. In this role, she is responsible for planning and improving the effectiveness of WASH interventions, with a focus on increasing access to safe water and sanitation for low-income urban communities. Her expertise spans key areas of the WASH sector, including citywide inclusive sanitation, faecal sludge management, occupational health and safety for sanitation and waste workers, climate change, emergency response, and waste management. Tahia brings a holistic perspective to her work, understanding the critical link between technical solutions and community engagement. Prior to joining WSUP, she worked as a Research Associate on Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded projects at ITN-BUET. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Environmental Management.

Christopher Agbenyega

Senior Driver & Admin Assistant

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Emmanuel Opoku Frimpong

Project Driver

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Kwame Osei Kissi

Project Officer

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Michael Selassie Adrah

Project Engineer

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Rachael Lithur

HR & Support Services Officer

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George O. Ochieng

Technical Lead

George O. Ochieng is the Technical Lead at WSUP Kenya and a seasoned WASH Specialist with over two decades of experience directing public health, community empowerment, and urban WASH initiatives across East Africa. He holds a Master’s degree in Community Health and Development alongside professional certification in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), with core expertise in City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS), feacal sludge management, social accountability, and gender and disability mainstreaming. An accredited mediator, George pairs strategic leadership with deep mastery in participatory methodologies, including Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), PHAST, "Do No Harm" frameworks, and Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD), to drive sustainable, inclusive development outcomes.