Curriculum VitaeRaheelZahid

PERSONAL INFORMATION / RaheelZahid
Centre for Policy Studies, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology CIIT, Islamabad
Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad
+92-51-9049-5233 +92-334-0589445

SexMale | Date of birth16/12/1988| NationalityPakistani
DomicileIslamabad | ReligionIslam
WORK EXPERIENCE /
(2nd May, 2013 to Present) / Research Associate
Centre for Policy Studies, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology CIIT, Islamabad
Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad
Tel: +92(051) 90495233

Job Responsibilities:
Plan, design and produce events while managing all project delivery elements within time limits
Reporting to the director covering information regarding events and activities of other think tanks working in Pakistan
  • Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals
  • Identify appropriate funding sources (business, sponsorship, registration costs, government grants, etc.)
  • Organizingand manage events such as, training workshops, seminars roundtables and conferences
  • Identify target marketsand provide feedback/periodic reports to stakeholders
  • Decide promotional methods (media)- radio, television, newspaperand publishing news in CPS website /Facebook
  • Editingand designing of publishing material, news bulletins, reports, and policybriefs.
  • Send out invitations and manage RSVP list.
  • Manage correspondence.
  • Coordinate event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support and pre- and post-event evaluations.
  • Keep inventory of backdrops, projectors, computers, and other display materials

Business or sectorEducation and Policy

(4thMarch2013 to 4th April 2013)Human Resource Intern

Nayatel (Pvt) Ltd

Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for initial Recruitment procedures
  • Making various advertisements of company’s hiring
  • Short listing CVs as per company’s hiring criteria
  • Inviting shortlisted candidates for tests and interviews
  • Checking recruitment tests carefully
  • Filing the resumes/cases systematically

(15th Jun 2011 to 16th Sep 2011)Admin and Finance Assistant

Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources PCRWR in project of USAID, “Clean Drinking Water for All (CDWA)

Job Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of monthly purchases report for management as per company policy
  • Handle petty cash of all departments
  • Preparation of employees’ monthly salary
  • Disbursement of petty expenses and record maintenance

(12th July 2010 to 20th Aug 2010)Internee (Marketing)

COMSATS Internet Services

  • Updated the design of corporate brochure and marketing material

(29th April 2008 to 29th Jun 2008)Internee (Finance)

Micronet Broadband (Pvt) Ltd

(May 2007 to June 2007)Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Federal Directorate’s Volunteer Talent Pool, Government of Pakistan

(June 2008 to August 2008)Tele-marketing Agent

AllCOM Business Processing Outsourcing

(16th May 2009 to 8th July 2009)Customer Support Representative

Touchstone Communications

EDUCATION AND TRAINING /

CGPA/Division

(Sep 2014 to Dec 2016)
(Sep 2010 to Feb 2013)
(September 2009)
(November 2006)
(October 2004) / Master of Science in Management Sciences 3.24
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Master of Business Administration 3.07
Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad. (Pakistan)
Bachelor of Arts 2nd
The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir AJK
Higher Secondary School Certificate (Pre-Engineering 2nd
Islamabad College for Boys G-6/3
Secondary School Certificate (Science) 1st
Islamabad College for Boys G-6/3
PERSONAL SKILLS /
Mother tongue(s) / Urdu
Other language(s) / UNDERSTANDING / SPEAKING / WRITING
Listening / Reading / Spoken interaction / Spoken production
English / B1 / C1 / C1 / C1 / C1
Levels: A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • MS Office (WORD, EXCEL & PUBLISHER)
  • Analytical usage of Photoshop and other editing software’s

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION /
Projects
Conferences
Seminars
Memberships
Certifications /
  • Worked as Research Associate in project titled: Pakistan Railways Research and Capacity Building Initiative, developed program contents of managerial training programs.
  • Conducted Primary Research for project titled; Energy Crisis Impact Assessment of Industrial Units Operating Informally: The Case of Industrial Cities Of Punjab
  • Prepared Literature review of the project titled: Energy Conservation and the Revival of Pakistan’s Economy
Participated in training workshop for Model Council of Common Interests (CCI): Debating Federalism organized by Hanns Seidel Foundation on December 4, 2015
Participated in roundtable conference on “Russian and Central Asian Perspective on Post-2014 Afghanistan and Regional Stability” on 4th July 2013
  • Participated in first round table conference on “The Role of Government In Promoting IT Industry In Pakistan” on 27th May 2013
  • Worked as Assistant Coordinator in Seminar “The Economy of Pakistan; The Way forward “ on 12th October 2013
  • Assistant Coordinator of talent acquisition society “Hunarkada and Danishkada” in Muhammad Ali Jinnah University
  • Sub Editor of college magazine “Sumbal”
  • Certificate of appreciation for organising training “International Young Diplomats School”
  • Certificate of one week training on “Science Technology and Innovation”
  • Certificate of training on “Peace Making and Conflict Resolution”
  • Certificate of training on “Planning and Development Dynamics”
  • Certificate of one week training on “Public Policy Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation”

Publications /

Issues of High Turnover and Career Management in Organizations, Technology Times, Volume 05 Issue 19

Events Organized /
  • Seminar on “Milk Supplies in Pakistan Quantity, Quality & Legal Framework” @ CIIT Islamabad.
(February 22, 2016)
  • Seminar on “Pakistan – India Water Issues” @ CIIT Islamabad.
(February 25, 2016)
  • Seminar on “State & Society: Challenges Faced by Pakistan” @ CIIT Islamabad.
(April 1, 2016)
  • Seminar on “Bridging the Academia – Industry Divide: Developing engineering graduates who stand out from the Crowd” in collaboration with EE Department @ CIIT Islamabad.
(April 8, 2016)
  • Seminar on “Strengthening Civic Engagement for implementation of SDGs in Pakistan” in collaboration with IUCPSS @ CIIT Islamabad.
(April 20, 2016)
  • Pre–Budget Seminar on “State of the Economy & Federal Budget 2016 - 2017” @ Serena Islamabad.
(May 3, 2016)
  • Seminar on "Future of Fiscal Federation in Pakistan: Issues and Options" in collaboration with Pro-Rector Department @ CIIT Islamabad.
(May 31, 2016)
  • Workshop on “Status of Disability Policy in Pakistan” @ Serena, Islamabad.
(August 3, 2016)
  • Seminar on “Pakistan-Turkmenistan Relations, Visit of Turkmenistan Delegation” @ CIIT Islamabad.
(October 13, 2016)
  • Seminar on “International White Cane Day, Barriers to Education of Visually Impaired in Pakistan” @ Islamabad Club.
(October 17, 2016)
  • Lecture on “Challenge of Leadership” @ CIIT Islamabad.
(February 11, 2016)
  • Lecture on “Understanding Kashmir Issue in Contemporary Context” @ CIIT Islamabad.
(February 17, 2016
  • Lecture by Dr. Jan-Peter Hurting and Dr. James Caron @ CIIT Islamabad.
(September 09, 2016)
  • Five Days Training on “Public Policy Design, Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation” @ CIIT Islamabad.
(April 11-15, 2016)
  • Three Days Training on “International Young Diplomats School (IYDS)” @ CIIT Islamabad, US Embassy and Turkish Embassy.
(August 22-24, 2016)

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