Zeeshan Syed (PhD)

Experience

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  International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

  Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

  Consultant

  Conduct groundwater survey in the Hakra area.Assist in the review of completed survey forms.Assist in entering the survey data.Assist in initial data analysis and report writing.Completed field survey and wrote all field notes for reports.

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  Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) Islamabad

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2014

  Research Fellow

  ▪Identify the method to construct the drought index for different districts of Pakistan;▪Information sharing with different Government/Private research institutes/departments related to the crop behavior and the impact of climate change;▪Undertake research tasks, reviewing literature, synthesizing technical information and assisting in organizing seminars/workshops

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  International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

  May 2014 - Jan 2018

  Agricultural Economist (Livestock Value Chain)

  ▪Conduct field monitoring visits to ensure implementation in accordance with intended time-frames with approved budgets;▪Monitoring and collecting data on various aspects of livestock value chain tools to develop appropriate strategies for improvements for rural economies across the country;▪Undertake systematic and structured research on project developed issues, on a regular basis as prioritized in the work plan of the project and study reports;▪Consolidate baseline studies, dairy value chain assessments, and project experimental studies for policy dialogue;▪Assist in structuring of the research and methodology plan by developing concrete research plans, supervise the fieldwork, and compilation of final documents;▪Articulate and underwrite to project designs, proposals, reports, and other documents that support strategic recommendations;▪Assist in the formulation of monitoring and evaluation project frameworks and activities in project sites; and▪Developed publications, presentations and other materials as per instruction and/or requirement under the supervision of country representative Show less

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  University of Szeged, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Research Fellow

  • Conduct research on concomitant issues of international development under changed scenario of climate. • Provide technical feedback on various input(s) and demand driven applied research; and• Assist in organizing events and workshops related to economic perspective.

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  Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2023

  Doctoral Researcher

  • Conduct research on climate-induced food price volatility dynamics in fruit markets of Pakistan and Italy. • Applying Nonlinear Time Series data diagnostic techniques to identify endogenous as well as exogenous price shocks.• Assist in teaching and delivering lecturers to master level students on customized topics. and• Performing any additional duties assigned by supervisor/departmental authorities.

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  The World Bank

  Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

  National Consultant

  • Overview of approaches in producer organization development/strengthening, value chain development and market integration of (smallholder) producers implemented in Pakistan’s agriculture sector over the last 20 years, and the specific area analyzed -livestock- based on available studies/data and expert interviews to be conducted by consultant. • Study different approaches in lines with “Productive Alliance” approach implemented in many of the World Bank’s agriculture sector projects, such as the ones led in Pakistan by the Market Development Solutions, Agribusiness Support Fund, or Pakistan Agriculture Coalition.• An assessment of those approaches’ contribution to changes in Pakistan in on-farm production/diversification/productivity, compliance with market requirements/demand, and commercialization (and producer income, where available).• Any other task/duties assignment by the supervisor. Show less

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  Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company (PMDFC)

  Oct 2023 - Sept 2024

  Research Officer at Public Private Partnership Wing

  • Develop research work plans according to the projects/assignments of Local Government.• Conduct surveys, field visits, data gathering and result based analysis to assess project activities and project deliverables.• Collect/evaluate data and improve key performance indicators.• Coordinate all stakeholders in all research issues.• Collect, record, analyze primary and secondary data.• Use research results to write reports, papers and reviews.• Any other tasks assigned by the head Technical Support Unit. Show less