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Rikza Ghaffar

@rikzaghaffar

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Research Assistant specializing in sustainability reporting and SDG mapping with data-driven accuracy.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to support an academic institution with structured research support—helping produce sustainability/SDG reporting, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure accurate, compliant documentation while improving operational efficiency.

I’m a detail-oriented Research Assistant with over one year of research and administrative experience, including work at NUST through the Research Innovation and Commercialization (RIC) Secretariat. I contributed to the development of institutional Sustainability and SDG Reports, supporting impact assessment and alignment with global sustainability frameworks.

I conducted SDG mapping of academic publications to strengthen evidence-based reporting and authored/edited technical reports and documentation for sustainability initiatives and performance indicators. I also supported sustainability-focused event planning, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and handled operational coordination and resource management in a fast-paced office—while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and stakeholder clarity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Assistant

National University of Sciences and Technology

Jul 2025 - Jan 2026 (6 months)

Contributed to NUST sustainability and SDG reporting by mapping academic publications to SDGs and supporting impact assessment aligned to global sustainability frameworks. Authored and edited technical reports and helped coordinate sustainability-focused events and RIC project operations.

Sustainability Reporting Academic Writing Research Coordination Event Planning Office Administration Data Collection Project Coordination

Internship Trainee

Islam Teaching Hospital

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 (1 month)

Supported hospital administrative operations, including patient record management and documentation support, while ensuring compliance with procedural standards and privacy protocols. Managed and organized 50+ patient records with 100% accuracy and provided logistical support for departmental activities and patient care initiatives.

Records Management Administrative Support Documentation & Compliance Record keeping

Amal Fellow

Amal Academy

Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 (2 months)

Completed four team-based projects, including one selected for presentation at the academy’s final showcase event. Achieved a 95% evaluation score on final project deliverables and participated in leadership, teamwork, and reflective learning sessions.

Team Collaboration Leadership Project Delivery Innovation Reflective Learning

Volunteer Participant

Local Conference of Youth (LCOY)

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Participated in workshops and discussions on climate action, health, and youth leadership, and networked with 50+ peers and policymakers. Contributed to a youth policy recommendation document submitted to UNFCCC-accredited conference organizers.

Youth Leadership Communication Collaboration Advocacy