概要

Sustainability | Food Safety and Policy | Australia Awards Scholar


Experienced Agro-Food professional with a strong focus on SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), Food Safety, Food Security, and Policy. Being recognized as an Australia Awards Scholar, Qazi is deeply committed to driving innovation and fostering collaboration to ensure a sustainable future in the Agro-Food Industry & promoting Entrepreneurial Eco-System.

项目

National Business Development Program (NBDP)

工作经历

公司标识
Regional Business Coordinator
SMEDA (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority) Gov. of Pakistan
Apr 2016 - 代表 | Lahore, Pakistan

• Food and Agriculture clusters identification and identifying competent partners in close coordination with Country Office (CO) and Provincial Offices (POs) whilst supporting the Programme Unit to fulfil due diligence, partnerships, and contracting requirements.
• Agriculture &  food Industry research through primary and secondary data source & close liaison with internal and external counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities, including the effective closure of all partnerships. Ensure data management and conduct technical analysis of the assessment reports for timely decisions.
• Providing contracting oversight and support in formal partnerships with Cooperating Partners, specifically partnerships with government departments and public sector organizations
• Development of Agriculture & food business related Pre-feasibility studies.
• Report writing (Project Proposals, Business Guides, Sector Reports & Food Standards, Info Packs etc.)
• Lead the Design and implementation of training programs/seminars/workshops aimed at strengthening through capacity development of the food system and business.
• Develop Food Safety training manuals for on job learning to stakeholders
• Technical advice and guidance to Agriculture & Food Business companies on product technical specifications, food safety policy, food processing, fortification, Codex Alimentarius and the food safety and quality management system (FSQMS), Climate Resilient Agriculture and On-farm Water practices
• Technical guidance to Agriculture & Food business companies on the implementation fortification projects.
• Business counseling of new and running Agriculture and Food businesses.
• Developing publications and Information dissemination regarding latest processing techniques.
• Value chain analysis of Agriculture & food industry in Pakistan, and technical inputs into key documents of the Government for the improvement of food systems.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships and communication lines with relevant government offices and representatives, non-government organizations and other United Nations’ agencies, liaising closely with relevant project stakeholders, managing communications and organising and facilitating meetings as needed.  (Food Security, climate-resilient, coordination etc)
• Liaise and co-ordinate on regular basis with all relevant stakeholders to develop the synergies and partnerships in the private and public sectors in the context of development of small and medium businesses and applying multisector approach for food safety and security coordination.
• Overall technical support and management of small scale (Chakkis) and large-scale wheat flour fortification programmes in Pakistan.
• Lead the pilot-scale rice fortification programme in close coordination with MATCO, DSM, NFA-PFA and HQ Fortification/commercialization team under the south-south cooperation funding.
• Strengthen national capacity through the provision of technical support and guidance on capital investment so that local small to medium sized millers can produce locally fortified flour for the market in line with national standards.To enhance Food Security and nutrition.
Emergency Response and Preparedness-Flood 2022
• Planning & Development of flood emergency response SME support program in Flood Affected Areas (Rajanpur, Dg Khan and Mianwali), and better information and farming practices will significantly increase resilience to climate change.
• to meet with the relevant provincial departments including Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), industries, food, agriculture and livestock to get information about, the geographical coverage and damage to food businesses assessed by them so far.
• to check from the relevant government departments to know if they are planning to initiate any emergency program for relief and rehabilitation of the damaged food and agriculture businesses in their respective areas. 
• to develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities(food and agriculture sector),  international and local NGOs, civil societies, UN agencies, donors, beneficiaries and other  partners/ media engaged in the flood response activities regarding food business, agriculture and farming.
• Create liaison with rural support programs, NGOS, INGOS, UN for possible flood support.
• Assessment about the existence of industrial and commercial connections in the flood affected areas.
• to conduct Rapid Need Assessment of the flood affected areas of (Rajanpur, DG Khan and Mianwali)
• to liaison with the commercial banks to explore possibilities of cooperation partnership in    implementation of support program.
• continuous adaptation and expanded sustainable uptake of climate-resilient approaches and mainstreaming climate change adaptation

公司标识
Manager Productions
Gourmet Foods Pakistan
Sep 2014 - Mar 2016 | Lahore, Pakistan

* Production planning (GMP,GHP,FIFO,HOTO).
* Assessing project and resources requirements.
* Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and managers.
* Determining quality control standards & overseeing the production processes.
* Re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary.
* Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials, raw material inspection and finished good Lab testing.
* Implementing ISO, HALAL, HACCP, TQMS, and conduction R&D of new products.
* Organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.
* Liaison with buyers, marketing and sales staff.
* Supervising and training of junior staff according to international standards.

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Manager Coordinations
Hyquip Sourcing & Services
Jun 2013 - Aug 2014 | Lahore, Pakistan

* Coordinating between departments in order to run smooth operation.
* Liaising with the board of directors.
* Developing purchase policies and implementing SOP’s.
* Bridging between contractors and sub-contractors.
* Ensuring smooth operations of the Telecom sector.
* Planning and Implementing HOTO’S.

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Incharge Productions
D Foods International
Mar 2012 - May 2013 | Lahore, Pakistan

* Plan production activities like arrangement of raw material, ingredients, packaging material etc.
* Critically review and monitor operating results and to specifically update and recommend to Management on issues affecting Quality and Profitability.
* Formulate, develop and implement policies and action plans to maximize production.
* Close liaison with QA department to ensure compliance of quality standards.
* Develop or revise policies and procedures to improved efficiency and quality.
* Coordinate with quality departments for implementing various food safety standards like HACCP, ISO 22000 and BRC (British Retail Consortium).
* Maintain compliance and swiftly ameliorate all non-compliance and deviation issues
* Supervise, train and develop team members in accordance with company policies and procedures.
* Evaluate department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement; reinforce strengths while developing and implementing improved practices and procedures.
* Understanding the marketing requirements for manufacturing the right products and preparing the costing of the products.

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Assistant Manager Productions
Qarshi Industries (Pvt) Limited
Apr 2011 - Feb 2012 | Hattar, Pakistan

* Production & planning to meet demand targets and to coordinate with other departments in order to ensure smooth production.
* Implementation of Quality systems e.g. ISO 9001, HACCP, FSMS 22000:500.
* Ensuring that the product is processed and packed in a safe and hygienic environment.
* Ensuring that the product complies with all statutory norms.
* Implementing modifications in manufacturing process to improve production efficiency.
* Coordinating between production, quality control & dispatch to ensure smooth flow of material.

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Assistant Production Manager
DAWN FOODS
Jun 2010 - Dec 2010 | Hyderabad, Pakistan

* Developed new, and modified existing, products and processes & managed staff over 100.
* Checked quality control procedures, from the raw material stage through to the finished product.
* Conducted research on current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product ideas.
* Selected products from suppliers.
* Prepared product costing based on raw materials and worked with finance to provide profitable products.

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Research Associate
Ministry of Planning & Development
Jul 2007 - Jul 2008 | Islamabad, Pakistan

• Development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; reviews relevant documents and reports; identify priorities, liaison with relevant parties; identify follow-up actions such as: Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI) and LHW program and followed standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure quick response at the onset of the crisis
• Coordinate technical cooperation activities and programme-related activities and review the assessments of issues and trends for their implementation and lead the preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies.
• Preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analyses, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Contribute to consultative and other meetings, conferences, including proposals for agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
• Lead activities such as structuring of training workshops, seminars; presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Support for the development & implementation of necessary initiatives and programmes.
• Prepared research proposals for ongoing and upcoming government projects, Coordination & communication with local partners, agencies, NGOs, and government institutions for compliance requirements
• Tools & techniques of Project Management
• Review PC forms
• Work Plan And Cash Plan

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Intern
Yummy Ice Cream Industries
Sep 2006 - Dec 2006 | Lahore, Pakistan

学历

The University of Queensland Australia
短课程, Promoting Value Chain Improvements, Market Integration and Trade in Agribus‎
Agribusiness Management, International Trade, Value Chain, Food Security
Completed
2023
NWFP Agricultural University
哲学硕士, Masters of Science Honors in Agriculture‎
Food Technology
Completed
2010
NWFP Agricultural University
硕士, 科学硕士学位, Bachelors of Science Honors in Agriculture‎
Food Science and Human Nutrition
2006
P.A.F Degree College Peshawar
中级/A级, 理学院(工程预科), F.Sc Pre-Engineering‎
所占比重 59%
2002
P.A.F Degree College Peshawar
大学入学/0级, 科学, Matric in Science‎
General Science
所占比重 73%
2000

技能

熟练 Food Nutritionist
熟练 Ability To Work In Multicultural Team
熟练 Academic
熟练 Academic Administration
熟练 Academic Research
熟练 Accounts / Manager
熟练 Accounts Administration
中级 Accounts Management Skills
熟练 Adaptive Leadership
熟练 Administration Skills
熟练 Administrative Skills
熟练 Advisory Services
熟练 Advocacy Planning
熟练 Advocate of Teamwork
熟练 Agricultural Assessment
熟练 Agriculturist
熟练 Analytical
熟练 Analytical Reporting
熟练 Analytical Skills
熟练 Article Posting
熟练 Assessments and Distributions
中级 Assurance (external auditing)
熟练 Audience Engagement
熟练 Beverage Knowledge
熟练 Budget Tracking & Reporting
熟练 Budgeting
熟练 Budgeting Skills
熟练 Business Acquisition
熟练 Business Analysis
熟练 Business Development
熟练 Business Process Mapping
熟练 C++
熟练 Capacity Assessment
熟练 Capacity Building
熟练 Case Management
熟练 Case Review Meeting
中级 Classroom Observation
熟练 Client Data Management
熟练 Client Managing Skills
初学者 Climate Change
初学者 Climate Change Adaptation
熟练 Collaborative Leadership
熟练 Communication and Coordination Skills
熟练 Communication for Development
熟练 Communication Report Writing
熟练 Communications Skill
熟练 Community Leadership
熟练 Community Mobilization
熟练 Compliance
熟练 Compliance Analysis

语言

中级 普什图语
熟练 旁遮普语
熟练 英语
熟练 乌尔都语

关注的公司

Qazi Saddam 联系人

Ahmad Waqar
Gourmet Foods Pakistan
Sayeed Ali Taki
Gourmet Foods Pakistan
Hasnain Ali
MCB BANK LTD