Umer Ali

Experience

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  National Agriculture Research Centre Islamabad

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Intern

  Temporal Variations in Quality of Bioremediated and Untreated NARC SewageResponsibilities: Learning of Analytical Techniques Water Quality Tests Lab Instruments Handling Data Entry in Microsoft Excel Compile Results and Interpretation

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  Ecotoxilogical Research Programme National Agriculture Research Centre Islamabad

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Research Assistant

  Performed research under Dr. Karam Ahad on Project: Determination of Pesticides Residues in Different Fruits and VegetablesResponsibilities: Extraction of Pesticides Residues Detection of Pesticides through GC and GC– MS  Data Entry Acquired Understanding of Regulatory Environment

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  Food Sciences & Product Development Institute, National Agriculture Research Centre Islamabad

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2014

  Lab Assistant

  Performed Following duties: 1. Physiochemical Analysis 2. Chemical Store Maintenance 3. Chemical Record

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  The OGO (Our Green Organ)

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2021

  Founder & CEO

  • Subject matter expert (SME) on organic poultry farming with implementation of innovative and environment-friendly techniques• Collaborated to build the capacity of organic farmers• Management of farm activities to enhance logistics, workflows, and assess challenges.• Sales and marketing of organic products eggs and chicken meat• Provided customer support services

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  Sustainable Land Management Program (SLMP) United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Islamabad

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

  Intern

  During my stay in UNDP, I engaged in following activities;• STAR software for monitoring and annual work plan• Review reports and training manuals• Capacity building

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  Population Council, Pakistan

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2018

  Social Mobilizer, Data Collector & Transcriber

  • Engaged with community members to build trust and encourage participation in development programs and activities.• Conducted awareness sessions, focus group discussions, and community meetings to gather insights and promote project objectives.• Collected accurate and reliable data through surveys, interviews, and observation, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices.• Transcribed audio recordings and handwritten notes into well-structured, accurate documents for analysis and reporting.• Supported program implementation by mobilizing local resources and coordinating with stakeholders to meet project goals.• Prepared detailed reports, including collected data and transcribed materials, to aid in monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making. Show less

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  Rise International School Islamabad

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  SSC Science Teacher (Chemistry and Biology)

  • Developed and taught Curriculum • Planed and supervised extra-curricular activities• Coordinated classroom activities including examinations, attendance, management and assessment • Motivational speaker

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  Angelique School

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  High School Science Teacher

  Responsibilities:• Teaching chemistry and biology along conducting lab experiments• Prepare syllabus and science activities for academic calendar • Students character building and carrier counselling • Periodic student’s assessments through quizzes and crash programs

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  Asas International School

  Sept 2021 - Oct 2022

  • O levels Chemistry Teacher

    Sept 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Secondary Science Teacher

    Sept 2021 - Oct 2022
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  COMSTECH - OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation

  Oct 2022 - now

  Program Officer

  • Managed and coordinated international workshops, conferences, and training programs on climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development.• Designed and implemented capacity-building initiatives and Reverse Linkage Programs in environmental sustainability and natural resource management.• Facilitated partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and academia to advance biodiversity and sustainability objectives.• Prepared detailed proposals, technical reports, and manuals addressing pressing environmental challenges.• Supervised and guided team members to ensure high-quality project outputs within budget and timelines.• Monitored and evaluated project performance, identified risks, and implemented corrective measures. Show less