Research Associate (Grade 7) | School of Social and Environmental Sustainability University of Glasgow, UK | Aug 2024 to Feb 2026
Achievements:
- Developed & implemented a research strategy
- Led research activities for the project deliverables individually and in a team
- Prepared research outputs by gathering data & conducting analysis
- Maintained databases, monitoring the project’s progress
- Drafted technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate
- Liaised with all project partners for meetings & workshops organisation
- Contributed to maintaining a research profile through high-impact research
- Worked towards developing independent & joint publications
- Presented research at international and national conferences/seminars
- Identified potential funding sources to secure research funds
- Contributed to developing and maintaining collaborations
- Contributed to organising seminars/workshops
Fellow/Grantee | Research for Social Transformation and Advancement (RASTA) PIDE, Islamabad, Pakistan | April 2025 – Dec 2025
Achievements:
- Designed a research proposal and competed for funding
- Conducted a literature review on higher education employability
- Designed primary survey and supervised data collection
- Conducted field staff recruitment and training
- Supervised data collection
- Analysed data and compiled reports
- Prepared, presented, and submitted the final report
- Prepared and submitted the financial reports
Director Research Programmes | Social Policy Resource Centre (SPRC), Islamabad, Pakistan | March 2023 – Aug 2024
Achievements:
- Designed & submitted competitive research proposals to different funding bodies
- Developed research objectives & proposals for broader programmes with partners
- Generated income through research & ensured efficient use of resources
- Conducted studies on sustainable food & agriculture
- Led the organisation of an international conference of 200 participants
- Recruited, trained & supervised a team of researchers
- Reviewed & supervised research outputs preparation & dissemination
- Translated the research & seminar outputs into policy documents
- Supervised preparation of knowledge products & website/social media content
- Coordinated with partner organisations, Ministries & departments
- Organised seminars, workshops, and board meetings
- Supervised routine administrative & financial matters
Consultant | Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Pakistan | May 2024 – Aug 2024
Achievements:
- Youth and food systems landscape analysis
- Proposal preparation and submission
- An inception report preparation and presentation
- Literature review on the role of youth and food systems
- Consulted farmers, communities & youth groups
- FGDs and key informant interviews with key stakeholders
- Data analysis and report writing
- Presentation of findings of the study
Consultant | United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Geneva | August 2023 – Dec 2023
Achievements:
- Conducted a study on the greening of agriculture in Pakistan
- Coordinated a multi-country Belt and Road Initiative project
- Coordinated the conduct of four sectoral studies
- Led the organisation of a seminar and an international conference
- Managed project budget and administrative tasks
- Attended a regional meeting in China
Consultant/Field Operations Associate | Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Government of Pakistan | June 2022 – March 2023
Achievements:
- Coordinated BISP operations in 140 townships
- Supported emergency cash transfers in the 2022 floods
- Prepared five proposals and concept notes
- Attended meetings on social protection
- Coordinated with stakeholders
- Interviewed and recruited staff
- Led a study on adaptive social protection
Fellow/Grantee | Research for Social Transformation and Advancement (RASTA) PIDE, Islamabad, Pakistan | April 2021 – April 2022
Achievements:
- Sustainable public transport for Pakistani cities
- Designed the research proposal and competed for funding
- Conducted a literature review on public transport in urban areas
- Designed primary survey and supervised data collection
- Conducted field staff recruitment and training
- Supervised data collection
- Analysed data and compiled reports
- Prepared, presented, and submitted the final report
- Prepared and submitted the financial reports
Assistant Professor | Department of Economics, the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Pakistan | Jan 2020 – June 2021
Achievements:
- Led economics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Designed and delivered the course outlines
- Supervised research projects and assignments
- Conducted exams and marking
- Conducted academic research
- Presented research in regular seminars
- Prepared research grant applications
Fellow | Adaptation Finance Fellowship Programme, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and Thailand Development Research Institute | Sep 2018 – Feb 2020
Achievements:
- Prepared research proposal
- Competed for funding
- Designed and conducted field surveys
- Delivered the assigned tasks within the deadlines
- Attended webinars and on-site events
- Presented research in webinars and the final conference
- Prepared final research report
- Submitted financial report
Researcher | South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE), Nepal | Sep 2014 – Aug 2016
Achievements:
- Managed a research grant on farmers’ flood adaptation
- Conducted FGDs and consultations with key stakeholders
- Designed and conducted surveys in flood-affected areas
- Undertaken data analysis and report writing
- Submission and presentation of progress reports
- Ensured financial compliance and timely reporting
Research Economist | Institute for Social and Environmental Transition (ISET), Islamabad, Pakistan | Dec 2012 – June 2014
Achievements:
- IIED-supported research on climate adaptation investments
- Identification of key government climate investments
- Collection of information on adaptation interventions
- Training and supervision of field staff for data collection
- Consultations with experts & local communities
- Data analysis and results compilation
CDM Expert (Agriculture and Forestry) | Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Cell, Ministry of Climate Change, Islamabad, Pakistan | Oct 2011 – June 2012
Achievements:
- Participated in the technical evaluation of CDM projects
- Attended final evaluation meetings
- Prepared necessary documents for approval
- Assisted CDM project proponents
- Liaised with partners & represented CDM at various fora
- Conducted policy research on CDM in Pakistan
Research Assistant | Area Study Centre (ASC), Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan | Aug 2009 – March 2011
Achievements:
- Assisting in data and material collection for research
- Assisting the library, accounts, and IT staff
- Coordinating with the media for the coverage of seminars
- Helping in arranging the seminars/conferences