Front Desk Project Coordinator
Resume:
MOHAMMAD
ZOHAIB SAEED
**-*****@***.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-
zohaib-saeed-51107685/
EDUCATION
December 2022
Western Illinois University, IL
Master of Science,
Quantitative Economics;
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Business Analytics
December 2012
Pakistan Institute of Development
Economics, Pakistan
Master of Philosophy,
Environmental Economics
August 2009
Baluchistan University of Information
Technology & Management Sciences,
Pakistan
Bachelor of Science,
Economics
RELEVANT SKILLS
Data Analytics
Applied Research
Project Management
Training of Master Trainers
Report Writing
Microsoft Project
R, JMP, SPSS and Tableau & Power BI
Microsoft Office
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Having a dual master’s degree in economics with proven experience in data analytics through analysing big data using R, SPSS and MS Excel. Acquire 9+ years of professional experience in a non-profit sector and skilled in data analytics, applied research, data modelling, stakeholder coordination & report writing. Also possess knowledge in project management and technical skills in statistical and programming languages with certifications in R, Tableau, Power BI & JMP software for data analysis and visualization. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
April 2021–August 2021
Coordinator Value Chain and Corporate Engagement
World Wide Fund (WWF), Pakistan
• Implemented Organic Cotton Project in four districts for each donor
(international & domestic) that spreads across 1000+ acres of land.
• Recruited and supervised a team of 6 members, assigned them tasks that operationalized 4 project sites in producing organic cotton.
• Imparted the training of master trainers on implementing organic farming that converted 90% non-organic land to organic.
• Monitored the project sites and field staff through field visits to ensure pre- and post-harvest data collection that computed 70% project impact on converting to organic farming.
• Analysed large dataset of all farmers and their holdings on SPSS and MS Excel and presented the visuals to M&E and donors on project performance.
• Prepared and reviewed the technical proposals by defining key performance indicators to determine project deliverables.
• Prepared and submitted the financial reports with budget estimations and expenses with the senior management that expanded the scale and scope of project to 8 sites.
May 2018–April 2021
Consultant – Field Operations
World Bank Funded Benazir Income Support Programme, Pakistan
• Implemented door-to-door Poverty Scorecard survey using Computer Assisted Personal Interviews that resulted in 100% household coverage across the country.
• Performed extensive coordination with all stakeholders including the district education officers that allowed to effectively complete the survey in projected time.
• Monitored data collection in the field and on live dashboard that ensured data quality and transparency by covering 30% missing households.
• Identified 80% poor beneficiaries from the population data from web- based management information system using advance statistical computations on SPSS & MS Excel based on poverty scorecard.
• Assisted M&E manager in preparation of monitoring and evaluation framework based on Data Quality Audit protocols that helped to resurvey the 100% discrepant households.
• Served as the main point of contact for communication with all stakeholders that enhanced project deliverables, reporting, payments and overall performance.
September 2014–May 2018
Program Associate
World Learning – USAID Training for Pakistan Project, Pakistan
• Implemented the U.S., In-country and other countries capacity building training programs where 1000+ trainees were trained in various fields. OTHER SKILLS
English, Urdu, Pashto Language
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Database Management
Survey Design & Implementation
Proposal Writing
Microsoft SharePoint
EViews software
RESEARCH PUBLICATION
Saeed, Z., Mustafa, U., Hina, H., & Saeed,
S. (2012). "Agricultural Productivity
Impact of a Mini-Dam: A Case Study of
Ziarat, Balochistan," The Pakistan
Development Review, Pakistan Institute of
Development Economics, vol. 51(4),
pages 277-287.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/23734757
CURRENT RESEARCH (THESIS)
Environmental Impacts of Trade
Liberalization in the Developing Countries
MEMBERSHIPS
Phi Beta Delta (Honor Society for
International Students)
World Wide Fund (WWF), Pakistan
• Managed Teacher Education Master’s Scholarship Program worth $7 million, the largest long-term program that resulted in improvement in the education sector including the remote regions.
• Lead Participants Training Working Group by training other USAID projects on U.S. based trainings on Automated Directives System that saved their human resource cost.
• Accomplished a dynamic experience by gaining knowledge in the areas of Energy, Governance and Economic Growth & Agriculture as the development objectives of the U.S. Mission.
• Prepared financial budgeting, cost estimations, financial reports and facilitated trainees that developed the action plans and performance indicators.
October 2012–September 2014
Management Analyst
Mazars Consulting, Pakistan
• Worked as a Project Coordinator in five information technology and community development projects funded by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and United Nations.
• Managed projects on Microsoft Project & SharePoint that enhanced coordination with headquarters on project implementation and reporting.
• Attended all pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings with donors (United Nations
& World Bank Group) and shared meeting notes with the team.
• Supported the business development team by preparing the technical & financial proposals that helped resulted in winning 4 projects.
• Lead both the pre- and post-training evaluation reports for all the training- based projects through dissemination of data using visual representations that helped to proficiently improve the training impact to achieve project goals. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
June 2022-Present
Graduate Research Assistant – Expanding Broadband Adoption Western Illinois University, IL
• Assist the project manager in purchase and distribution of 18 Chromebooks across 4 project sites for internet provision.
• Arrange weekly e-meetings with project partners (libraries) and state officials (donor) on project updates and deliverables completion.
• Conduct the monthly Data Analytics workshops for the project partners and other businesses using advance MS Excel computations and visualization.
• Provide continuous support to the businesses in analysing their data by predicting the trends and techniques to help them visualize the data for meaningful conclusions.
August 2021-May 2022
Teaching Support Assistant
Western Illinois University, IL
• Graded bachelor student’s weekly homework and final project for the Global Economic Poverty course for two semesters.
• Assisted the professor in preparing lectures and updating the syllabus for current and future students.
• Assisted the professor in maintaining student’s attendance and tracking their progress on monthly basis.
• Also tutored students on the subject during tutoring hours. June 2022-Present
Front Desk Attendant at Campus Recreation Centre
Western Illinois University, IL
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