Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 8 years of experience in development, the expert specializes in project management, data analysis, and research. Career highlights include executing projects worth USD 800 million, impacting 28 million people, and producing over 10 policy briefs. With a strong background in both public and private sectors, responsibilities have included supporting cross-functional teams and organizing capacity-building programs. Proficient in Stata, Python, and the MS Office Suite, the expert demonstrates strong leadership and collaboration skills, effectively working with international and local stakeholders in various development initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international stakeholders such as Ernst and Young (EY) Ford Rhodes Pakistan, EY MENA, EY France, and the Finnish Consulting Group (FCG) Asia Ltd. Their involvement primarily focused on project execution and capacity building. They contributed significantly to a UNDP-financed project aimed at monitoring national spatial strategy policies, which involved socio-economic analysis and capacity building on both regional and national levels, particularly in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including Environment and Natural Resource Management, Gender, Labor Market and Employment, Macro-Economics and Public Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Urban Development, and Research. Previously held roles such as Research Associate and Senior Research Analyst, contributing to project management, policy analysis, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization in informal sectors and socio-economic analysis. Geographic experience spans regional and international projects, with significant contributions in Pakistan and Germany, providing a deep understanding of regional development issues and cross-cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native speaker of English and Urdu and possesses a B1 level proficiency in German, utilized in international projects and collaborations in Germany. Their language skills facilitate effective communication in diverse teams and cross-cultural engagements. Educational background includes a Master of Public Policy from the University of Erfurt, Germany, specializing in International Development and Public and Non-Profit Management, supported by a DAAD Scholarship. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Economics from the Lahore University of Management Sciences in Pakistan, graduating with high merit and appearing on the Dean’s Honor List in 2017.