
Fadhil Bakeer-Markar
Development practitioner & innovator, and Public and Social Policy specialist with significant experience in Digital Transformation, Youth Policy... | Sri Lanka
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Fadhil Bakeer-Markar’s Expertise Development practitioner & innovator, and Public and Social Policy specialist with significant experience in Digital Transformation, Youth Policy & Engagement, International Relations, Social Innovation and Communications. Has been a focal point and in the front line of the UN operations in Sri Lanka with significant experience of working with senior policy makers and development specialists. Founder Lead of Sri Lanka's first Social Innovation Lab that works on prototyping and testing agile and holistic solutions to pressing development issues. A former Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum and a member of the founding class of Unleash - global innovation lab. The most senior national staff member attached to UNDP in Sri Lanka, an advisor - reappointed for a second term - to the UNDP Asia Pacific Regional Hub and a Digital Advocate for UNDP. At present, as the Team Leader – Strategic Engagement, Digital and Innovation and a member of the management team, leads a team working on Partnerships, Innovation, Digital, Gender, Communications and Youth Engagement. I am a Muslim by faith, educated at the prime Buddhist education institution in Sri Lanka, Ananda College, and speaks fluently in English, Sinhala and Tamil. I am a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science with a BSc in International Relations and a MSc in Social Policy and Development. I have a natural ability to engage with large and diverse groups. I am an effective communicator who has spoken to large audiences, led teams on many occasions, and is a proactive, solutions driven and results-oriented individual who adapts well to a given environment. I was the first Sri Lankan to lead the LSE Students' Union, which has a membership of over 10,000 students. I have led and represented Sri Lanka at many forums in Sri Lanka and abroad, e.g. Presidential Classroom, Washington DC, Global Young Leaders Conference, New York. I am a former UN Volunteer, who led and founded initiatives including the historic Volunteer Awards [V Awards], V Force [National Voluntary Taskforce], Youth Leads, and the Colombo Development Dialogues, some of which have scaled to become global initiatives. Previously, I served as the Communications Team Lead at the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office and UNDP in Sri Lanka. During this tenure I have coordinated missions and press engagements of several high-profile dignitaries including of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, High Commissioners of Human Rights, Assistant Secretary-Generals and Special Rapporteurs.
Fadhil Bakeer-Markar’s Current Industry Undp
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Bakeer-Markar’s Prior Industry
Peace Initiative
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Varners Law Firm
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Progreso Cafe
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Lse Students Union
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London School Of Economics Students Union
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The Permanent Mission Of Sri Lanka United Nations Geneva
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United Nations Volunteers
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Tedx Colombo
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Connect Lanka
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Undp
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Global Shapers Community
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Kadirigama Institute
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Commonwealth Peoples Forum Commonwealth Foundation
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Doha International Center For Interfaith Dialogue
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United Nations Global Compact Network
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Citra Social Innovation Lab
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Undp Un Women Unfpa And Unops Staff Association
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Work Experience

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Team Leader - Strategic Engagement, Digital and Innovation
Fri Sep 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
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Advisor - Bangkok Regional Hub - UNDP Asia Pacific
Mon Feb 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jun 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Digital Advocate - UNDP Global
Mon Feb 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Dec 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Chair
Wed Jan 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
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Policy Specialist and Team Leader - Policy and Engagement
Mon Apr 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Aug 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Partnerships and Engagement Analyst
Mon Jan 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Apr 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Citra Social Innovation Lab
Founder Lead
Fri Sep 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
United Nations Global Compact Network
Ex-Officio Director
Sat Jul 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
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Innovations Ambassodor for Asia and the Pacific
Sat Aug 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Dec 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Doha International Center For Interfaith Dialogue
Panelist and Delegate
Sat Mar 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Mar 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Commonwealth Peoples Forum Commonwealth Foundation
Guest Speaker and Delegate
Fri Nov 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Nov 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Head of Strategic Communications and Youth Focal Point
Mon Apr 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Dec 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kadirigama Institute
National Conference on “the role of youth in the reconciliation”
Tue Jan 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jan 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Global Shapers Community
Global Shaper
Wed Aug 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri May 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Partnership Development Associate
Wed Aug 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Mar 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Member - Gender Focal Team
Sun Jan 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Feb 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Connect Lanka
Founding Member
Sat Oct 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Jan 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Tedx Colombo
Tedx Speaker
Fri Apr 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Apr 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
United Nations Volunteers
National Coordinator
Tue Feb 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jul 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
London School Of Economics Students Union
Help Desk Assistant
Fri Aug 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jul 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Permanent Mission Of Sri Lanka United Nations Geneva
Intern
Fri Aug 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Aug 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lse Students Union
General Secretary
Sun Jul 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jul 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Progreso Cafe
Senior Barista
Thu Dec 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue May 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Varners Law Firm
Intern
Tue Feb 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun May 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Peace Initiative
Volunteer
Mon Jan 01 2001 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Sep 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)