Zehra Tejani
@zehratejani
I blend policy research and data analytics to turn evidence into climate impact.
What I'm looking for
I’m a policy and research-focused analyst who turns complex, multi-source data into stakeholder-ready insights. In my recent role at the Climate Action Centre, I structured policy analysis for the Reko Diq mining project and communicated findings for advocacy at UN Guiding Principles forums, while also delivering a GIS-integrated public platform to consolidate environmental and community spatial data.
I’ve also strengthened my analytics and compliance orientation through internships where I validated and analysed sustainability and compliance datasets under SBP regulatory frameworks, producing executive-level reports for monitoring and decision-making. Alongside applied fieldwork and my mixed-methods research (including STATA and MAXQDA), I’m confident leading end-to-end research lifecycles—from problem framing and stakeholder analysis to final synthesis, reporting, and recommendations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Teaching Assistant - Data Analytics
Habib University
Jan 2026 - Apr 2026 (3 months)
Communicated complex quantitative and philosophical concepts to diverse student audiences by adapting explanations to different learning levels. Managed dual-course responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining output quality and meeting deadlines across overlapping workstreams.
Final Year Thesis - Mixed Methods
Habib University
Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)
Investigated the impact of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company operations on groundwater depletion, water access, and ecological sustainability in Thar Block II. Conducted a hypothesis-driven mixed-methods study combining qualitative interviews with PSLM dataset analysis using STATA, producing policy recommendations.
Research Intern
Climate Action Centre
Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)
Structured and delivered a policy analysis on the Reko Diq mining project, synthesizing primary and secondary evidence into advocacy outputs presented at UN Guiding Principles forums. Designed and deployed a GIS-integrated public platform consolidating environmental data and community documentation into spatial mapping layers.
Research Analyst Intern
Habib Bank Limited (HBL)
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (1 month)
Analyzed compliance and sustainability datasets for corporate clients under HBL’s Social and Environmental Management System, identifying gaps, validating data, and preparing structured analytical reports aligned to SBP regulatory frameworks. Synthesized multi-variable environmental, occupational, and social parameters into executive reports used for institutional monitoring and client-facing deci
Enumerator (Contract)
Legal Aid Society
May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Conducted 120 structured beneficiary interviews while ensuring ethical and confidential data collection. Identified and resolved data inconsistencies in real time and coordinated with the MREL team to ensure reporting accuracy.
Principal Investigator - Research
Habib University
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Independently designed and led end-to-end research across four rural sites in Sindh, including defining research questions, managing field teams, and delivering a policy-facing analytical report on the future of family farming. Analyzed data using MAXQDA (thematic coding) and STATA to generate evidence-based recommendations.
Independent Research - STEAM Pakistan
Habib University
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Designed a mixed-methods research framework, collected and analyzed data, and produced a co-authored policy report with actionable recommendations for STEAM Pakistan and the Ministry of Federal Education. Analyzed programme budgets and implementation records to identify structural barriers to gender-inclusive participation and translated findings into prioritized, cost-conscious recommendations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Habib University
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Social Development and Policy
Activities and societies: CGPA: 3.73/4.00; Dean’s List 2026; Habib Excellence Scholarship (80%). Relevant coursework: Research methods, data analytics, policy analysis, development economics.
Pursuing/earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Social Development and Policy at Habib University. Achieved a CGPA of 3.73/4.00 with Dean’s List recognition and an 80% Habib Excellence Scholarship.
The Lyceum School
General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) / A’ Levels, General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) / A’ Levels
Completed GCE (IGCSE) and A’ Levels at The Lyceum School in May 2022.
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