I am an experienced researcher and data analyst with expertise in proposals development, data processing and analysis, and project management. I have completed an MPhil in Econometrics and a BS in Economics, and have worked as a research associate at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics and as a MER associate at APEX Consulting Pakistan. My skills include STATA, SPSS, R Studio, Tableau, and Power-BI, and I have completed numerous short courses in data analytics and visualization. I am also experienced in developing Android-based survey tools, such as CAPI, and have a proven track record in overseeing and managing field teams during data collection.
Job Responsibilities:
Developed quantitative tools for effective data collection
Managed end-to-end project life cycle, ensuring on-time delivery and high standards
Developed research proposals with appropriate research methodologies
CAPI tool pilot testing, data processing, cleaning, and analysis
Prepared and compiled reports
List of Completed & Inprogress Projects:
Determination of Cost of Production/Minimum Indicative Prices of Tobacco
DNP and Smuggled Brands’ Price Check Research for Pakistan Tobacco Company
Higher Education Market Scoping Study
Job Responsibilities:
Developed Android-Based Survey Tool (CAPI) for Data Collection
Data Processing and Analysis & impart training sessions for field teams
Back-checks to ensure data quality and accuracy
Oversee and manage field teams during data collection, providing support and guidance as needed
List of Completed Projects at APEX:
Study on Social, Economic and Political Empowerment of Women under SUCCESS Programme for Rural Support Programme Network (RSPN)
Mapping of Literacy Schools’ Status in Afghanistan under UNESCO’s Accelerated for UNESCO Afghanistan
Content Ideation
Social Media Management
Data Base Management
Worked on a research study titled “Evaluating the Potential of Higher Education Students as a Potential Consumer in Large Pakistani Cities.”
Responsibilities:
Identify challenges faced by Higher Education students
Conduct literature reviews to understand the issues
Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative data to inform decision-making
Develop policy recommendations to address the identified challenges
Collaborated with team of writers and content marketing strategist to create copy promoting clients SEO
Stratergized content based on geographical targeting and keyword planning
Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
Assisted the “Principal Investigator” on a research study titled “Ehsas Street Vendors – Voice from the ground”.
Responsibilities:
Plan, modify, and execute research techniques and procedures
Collect, organize, and validate incoming data
Conduct statistical tests and other analyses to produce actionable results.