Syed Ahmed Talal

Managing research projects and teams to deliver high-quality insights and evidence-based solutions.

Conducted research and contributed to evidence-based solutions in development contexts.

• Designed and implemented multi-country interventions in education, health, and sustainability, ensuring operational delivery aligned with donor requirements and project timelines.
• Built monitoring and evaluation systems, generating audit ready reports for donors and supporting iterative program improvements.
• Coordinated with government agencies, UN bodies, and local stakeholders to secure

Worked as Visiting Faculty at Institute of Space Technology (IST).

Taught courses and contributed to academic activities at the Institute of Space Technology.

Worked individually and within several teams on diverse aspects of institutional management, while also conducting trainings and academic responsibilities. Directly supervised four departmental staff in day-to-day operations. Other key responsibilities involved:
o Providing guidance to students and faculty – investigating complaints and resolving issues
o Teaching Sociology to Bachelor level stude

Managed institutional operations, supervised staff, taught sociology, and developed policies and initiatives including a harassment policy and research cell.

Worked as Teaching and Research Associate at Institute of Space Technology (IST).

Supported teaching and research activities at the Institute of Space Technology.

• Worked directly under the CEO to manage research and reporting operations across multiple development areas, including urban slums, immunization, social mobilization, and women’s empowerment.
• Designed research instruments, coordinated field survey teams, and ensured compliance with organizational standards and timelines.
• Trained and supervised interns and junior staff in survey methodology

Translation and Transcription of Audio files into clear, concisely ordered documents. A large amount of audio time to be worked through in order to present a clear.


Dealing with issues regarding noise and poor coherence within files to present the data synonymous to as it was spoken

Assisted in research design and data collection activities.

SWOT Analysis – Aman EMS
Conducted a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats) analysis. Responsible for conducting the necessary fieldwork & surveys, as well as the necessary improvisations to the SWOT. Project was aimed at assessing the efficacy of the Aman EMS service within the city of Karachi and identifying the problems which hampered it.

Gender Audit - Aman Foundation
Responsi

TBR3 Market Research
Responsible for conducting both qualitative and quantitative field research and writing a final, formal report based on the gathered and compiled data which would also suggest future plans and steps. The market research was part of a chain of projects that aimed to open up two medical centers for Tuberculosis treatment in Karachi.

Worked as a project contractor for GRID.

Facilitated matching of clients and companies based on requirements.

Intern - Recruitment
Responsible for facilitating the matching of clients and companies based on their relevant requirements

Management of logistics prior to the event itself.
Directly facilitated a team of 15 individuals, including those with various disabilities during the event
Coordinated with team to manage 300 participants during several on site events as well as on an offsite visit to SIUT.
Follow up work in the aftermath of the event

Worked on the Trainer's Resource Group's 'TRG Learn-fest' team, assisted in the organization of the event, work including establishment of direct contact with the sponsors as well as the various clientele and speakers attending the event. Regular interaction with the accounts department with the management of their respective invoices .

Graduated with Merit
Dissertation received Distinction - Behavioural Insights related to COVID-19: Knowledge, Behaviour and Perceptions of the Pakistani Community

Grade: Merit

Graduated with Merit; dissertation received Distinction on Behavioral Insights related to COVID-19.

Dissertation - Pakistan’s Climate Change Policy: Evaluating the Strategy for Carbon Sequestration

Dissertation on Pakistan's Climate Change Policy and carbon sequestration strategy.

Graduated in Anthropology/Sociology
Area of studies included Classical Anthropological Theories and research methodologies where several different social aspects were
explored :
- Matters of social rights
- Violence and Conflict
- Religion, with special study of rituals and beliefs.
- Mechanics of Gender and Society
- An independent study on Kabuki theaters.

Apart from the core courses, other a

Graduated in Anthropology/Sociology with studies in classical theories, research methodologies, and social issues.

Pre-Engineering courses