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Karim al Zahin

@karimalzahin

International relations researcher and research assistant specializing in qualitative policy analysis and fieldwork using NVivo and Stata.

Bangladesh

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can combine policy research with rigorous qualitative fieldwork—leading data collection, coding, and analysis with NVivo/Stata—and contribute to practical, policy-oriented work in a collaborative, impact-driven environment.

I’m an International Relations and policy research professional with a track record in qualitative field work, strategic leadership, and project management. I translate socio-political questions into structured research plans—supporting literature review, data collection, transcription, documentation, and policy-oriented reporting.

In recent roles, I’ve worked on research funded by the World Bank in collaboration with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of Bangladesh, and I’ve led mixed-methods projects using NVivo and Stata. I also bring leadership experience from serving as Executive Director, where I directed operations, built partnerships, and delivered measurable outcomes while maintaining confidentiality and research integrity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Research Assistant

Current

University of Dhaka

Nov 2025 - Present (8 months)

Appointed as a Research Assistant for the HEAT Project studying Bangladesh’s foreign policy responses to challenges in national security, climate change, and labor migration. Assists with literature review, data collection, transcription, documentation, and seminar support under faculty supervision.

literature review Data Collection Transcription Research and Documentation Policy Research

Internship

Human Rights Development Centre (HRDC)

Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 (3 months)

Supported documentation of human rights violations and helped with legal aid activities. Contributed to community outreach programs focused on awareness and advocacy.

Human Rights Documentation Community Outreach Advocacy

Junior Fellow

Centre for Alternatives

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 (4 months)

Conducted field research using micro-narratives and key informant interviews (KIIs) to ensure data accuracy for transcription and translation. Used NVivo and other qualitative tools to code/analyze data, compile findings, and maintain comprehensive documentation and confidentiality.

Field Research Key Informant Interviews NVIVO Transcription Translation Qualitative Data Confidentiality Research and Documentation

Executive Director

Admission Crackers

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)

Directed day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives to optimize university admission support for candidates. Oversaw consulting teams and study resource development, managed university partnerships, and supported delivery of timely admission information.

Strategic Planning Operations Management Team Leadership Admissions Support Partnership Management Program Administration