Summary

Strong academic background in Economics & International Development, Survey & Program Design, Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analysis & Interpretation (Data Analytics).


Experienced Researcher with a demonstrated history of working with household level decision making problems and Macroeconomic Forecasting & Modeling. 

Experience

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Senior Program Manager
The Urban Unit
Oct 2021 - Dec 2022 | Lahore, Pakistan

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Mercy Corps
Project Coodinator
Aug 2020 - Oct 2021 | Islamabad, Pakistan

1. Providing technical support in the development and implementation of new technology initiatives for the TB program
2. Developed technical guidelines for implementing partners and training manuals for end-users
3. Conducting periodic analysis of the data provided by the Data Management team and M&E officers
4. Managing and leading TB program team, providing strategic direction to the team, and supporting them in achieving KPIs by developing stakeholder relationships, designing and negotiating smart solutions with IT vendors.
5. Contributing to overall strategy, planning, and direction setting to meet the project’s development objectives
6. Designed MIS system, multiple data collection applications, and troubleshooting these applications systems 
7. Ensuring effective integration of cross-cutting themes such as gender, disability, and humanitarian responses.

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Monitoring & Evaluation (Q&I) Specialist
Market Development Facility
Jan 2019 - May 2020 | Karachi, Pakistan


1. Designing, executing and measuring the results of interventions with the company's partners in line with DCED guidelines
2. Developed a multi-layer M&E framework and software solution to systematize monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
3. Prepared Annual Aggregation of Results; provide insight into progress against key headline and intermediary indicators as and when needed; support reporting on specific indicators as requested by the donor i.e., Australian Aid -DFAT
4. Leading the analysis and reporting on program performance. Performing economic analysis of sectors and businesses in a qualitative and quantitative manner
5. Conducting research and share findings on ways to promote
WEE and inclusion more broadly
6. Developing and executing intervention plans, results chains and measurement plans for multiple interventions and sector in which the Facility is active
7. Assessing the technical and economic feasibility of business plans from potential partners and develop the same

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Freelance Translator
Better Cotton Initiative
Oct 2019 - Apr 2020 | Karachi, Pakistan


1.Edited documents from Sindhi to English and vice versa
2 Provided high-quality translation of documents. Ensured accuracy of terms and terminology used in the documents.

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Talent
UNLEASH - Social Innovation Lab 2019
Nov 2019 - Nov 2019 | Shenzhen, China

I was selected as a top talent for UNLEASH 2019, among 18,000+ applicants. Out of 212 teams, our team 'Lucky Drop' made it to the pitching finals for the SDG6 Clean Water and Sanitation track with the farming solution we developed for low-income cotton farmers to improve their yield and reduce water consumption by up to 33%.With over 70% of water consumption attributed to agriculture in many developing countries, we identified this sector as an essential target to mitigate rising global water scarcity.Our solution involved adapting current high-tech urban vertical farming concepts to create vertical farming nurseries, a cheap low-tech system for rural areas in which cotton seeds can be germinated before planting in the field. With up to 98% water recycling, the deployment of this solution at larger scales could significantly impact water consumption across cotton growing regions - which are also those projected to be heavily affected by climate change.We'd been rewarded with Silver Winner award because of our impactful and innovative solution.

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Business Analyst
SS&C Primatics Financial
Apr 2016 - Jan 2019 | Karachi, Pakistan

1. Designing, implementation, evaluation and validation of models for Mortgage Backed Securities, Asset Backed Securities using Monte Carlo Simulations.

2. Designing of consistent macro scenarios for stress testing of banks. Developed models to analyze, explain and forecast economic behavior and patterns, and devised methods for collection and analysis of macroeconomic data.

3. Carrying out macro stress testing of all banks by using weekly/monthly/quarterly data and macroeconomic forecasts.

4. Studying mathematical formulae and statistical techniques and apply them to the testing and quantifying of economic theories and the solution of economic problems. Translating mathematical economic model into programming codes of software used in economics.

5. Studying regulatory processes and provides material in support of legal proceedings with government and other parties.

6. Reviewing of macro stress testing practices of big banks and provide guidance for implementation of macro stress testing framework at their institutions as per the stress testing guidelines.

7. Involve in functional testing, excel based models & reports validation.

8. Supervise the creation of a unit test harness in Microsoft Excel, functional regression tests, automated regression suites, SQL-based sanity checks, beta tests, user acceptance testing, and system integration testing.

9. Responsible for developing the product vision and requirements for EVOLV REVIEW, including technical aspects that include credit and data workflow modules, loan valuation models, data management, a business rules engine, and a business intelligence data warehouse.

10. Deploying functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing test plans, which ensure acceptable quality and integrity of the system. Using data and process modelling techniques to create clear functional specifications for the design and development.

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Field Researcher & Trainer
SIMA Funds
Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 | Karachi, Pakistan


1. Assisted in Focus groups, questionnaire designing, stratification, trainings, pre-testing of the questionnaire, data collection, monitoring and evaluation
2. Designed a survey on the ODK platform. Trained enumerators for survey and data collection
3. Analyzed data for 500 schools across 5 districts of Karachi to develop a report and recommendations for rehabilitation and revitalization of science and computer education within Karachi schools.

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Research Assistant
IBA - Institute of Business Administration
Sep 2013 - Feb 2016 | Karachi, Pakistan

At IBA, I worked closely with my professors on several projects and research papers. I had been engaged in all the projects inducted by IBA, which were funded by World Bank, USAID, State Bank of Pakistan and Planning Commission of Pakistan. In those projects, I rendered my services for designing, data analysis, data compilation, data processing, M&E and communications with donor agencies, surveyors and field researchers. 

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Associate Business Analyst
Primatics Financial Pvt. Ltd.
Aug 2012 - Sep 2013 | Karachi, Pakistan

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Program Assistant
Awareness Voluntary Organizationq
Jun 2009 - Jun 2012 | Karachi, Pakistan

• Provided technical support and assist in the development and implementation of social programs activities in the field.
• Provided specialized project management support to microfinance program and ensured that activities are performed within the established targets following organization’s policies and procedures.
• Performed accurate and timely recording of data of program activities, prepared program status/ performance reports, resourced utilization status, and highlighted trends/issues arose during program implementation in the field.
• Reviewed, adopted, tested and modified the monitoring tools, techniques and methods to suit the specific needs of the Project.
• Ensured and performed accurate, timely recording of data related to the program activities and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Conducted field visits of the assisted areas, suggested preventive/ corrective measures and shared recommendations to Program coordinator for improved program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinated and communicated with internal counterparts, local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions involved in program implementation and ensured consistency of information presented to various stakeholders.
• Supported the capacity building of AVO staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area.
• Acted as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems in programs in the field and ensured effective communication with Program coordinator and program teams.
• Followed the standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure AVO can quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Provided support for any additional tasks assigned during the job.

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Consultant - MEAL
Better Cotton Initiative
Jun 2020 - Dec 2024 | Lahore, Pakistan

1. Providing technical M&E guidance for effective monitoring and reporting
2. Using VBA and Power BI tools, developing a multi-layer M&E framework and solution to systematize monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
3. Maintaining a responsive system that can identify needs for operational and strategic decision-making and supporting performance evaluation and accountability
4. Edited documents from Sindhi to English and vice versa. Provided high-quality translation of documents. Ensured accuracy of terms and terminology used in the documents.

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Co-coordinator
AKDN
May 2019 - Dec 2024 | Karachi, Pakistan


1. I am managing portfolios of social welfare, healthcare, economic opportunities, youth sports, senior citizen and PWDs
2. Drafting and implementing numerous social, community-based social programs to uplift the underprivileged families
3. Implementing different health-related campaigns for awareness of contagious diseases and its preventive measures.

Education

Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
Masters, Masters in Science, MS Economics‎
Statistics
2015
University of Karachi
Bachelors, , BS in Actuarial Sciences & Risk Management‎
Percentage 73%
2010
D.J. Sindh Govt. Science College, Karachi
Intermediate/A-Level, , F.Sc Pre-Engineering‎
Percentage 69%
2006
St. Lawrence's Boys' School
Matriculation/O-Level, , Matric in Science‎
Percentage 83%
2004

Skills

Expert 360 Assessments
Expert 8D Problem Solving
Expert A R Snalysis
Expert Able To Lead A Team
Expert Accounts / Manager
Expert Accounts Management Skllis
Expert Achieve Results
Expert Adaptive Management
Expert Admin Task Management
Expert Administrative
Expert Administrative Abilities
Expert Administrative Management 
Expert Admission Advisory
Expert ADT HOME Security Services
Expert Advance Planning
Expert Advertising Researching
Expert Advisory Services
Expert Advisory Skills
Expert Advocacy skills
Expert Aesthetic Procedures Knowledge
Expert Analysis And Interpretation Of Results
Expert Analytic Skills
Expert Analytical
Expert Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Expert Analytical Method Validation
Expert Analytical Processes
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Analyze and Interpret Data
Expert Analyze Results Using Statistical Techniques
Expert Appropriate Engagement
Intermediate Bank Assurance
Expert Budget Analysis
Expert Budget Management
Expert Budgeting
Expert build teams
Expert Business Development Skills
Expert Business Development Plans
Expert C++ Knowledge
Expert Capacity Assessment
Expert Capacity Building Plans
Expert Capacity Building Skills
Expert Close Attention to Detail
Intermediate Coding
Expert Collaborative Environment
Expert Collaborative Leadership
Intermediate CommCare
Expert Communication and Presentation Skills
Expert Communication and Reporting
Expert Communication And Written Skill
Expert Community Management

Languages

Beginner Punjabi
Expert Urdu
Intermediate Sindhi
Expert English