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Hire Dr. Syed Irshad Ali S.

Pakistan

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Policy Specialist, Food Security, Climate Change Adaptation, SDGs, Economist, Research Publication

Profile Summary

I am a seasoned consultant and researcher with over 12 years of experience in economic analysis, business models, investment briefs, and policy development. My expertise spans sustainable agriculture, climate change adaptation, food security, and the analysis of SDGs, particularly SDGs 1, 2, 12, and 13. I have a strong track record in survey design, research publications, report writing, and delivering strategic insights that drive impactful, data-driven solutions. I am committed to supporting innovative projects through rigorous analysis and sustainable practices.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Statistics
• ☆ Survey Design
• ☆ Public Health
• ☆ Food Security
• ☆ Rural Development
• ☆ Gap Analysis

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing

Research Market Research, Feasibility Study, Gap Analysis

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Financial Consulting

Work Experience

Food Security Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

October 2019 - October 2024

Food Security Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

October 2019 - October 2024

PhD Research Fellow

Zhejinag University

September 2015 - September 2019

Agriculture Officer

Hashoo Foundation

February 2013 - June 2015

Project coordinator

Society for Economic and Environmental Development

April 2011 - December 2012

Education

PhD Agricultural Economics and Management

Zhejiang University

September 2015 - September 2019

PhD (Agricultural economics and management)

Zhejiang University

September 2015 - September 2019

Master in Agriculture and Rural Development

The University of Agriculture, Peshawar - Pakistan

February 2009 - March 2011

BSc (Hons) Agriculture and Rural Development

The University of Agriculture, Peshawar - Pakistan

January 2005 - December 2008

Certifications

• Cost and Affordability of a Healthy Diet

  FAO and Friedman School of Nutrition

  January 2024 - Present

• Computation of SDG 2 Indicators; Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) & Prevalence of Moderate or Severe Food Insecurity in the Population based on Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)

  FAO

  January 2024 - Present

• Food Loss and Waste Measurement and Reporting

  FAO and UNEP

  September 2022 - Present

• Promoting Rural Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship through Digital Innovation

  FAO

  July 2022 - Present

• Resilience Index Measurement and Analysis

  FAO

  June 2022 - Present

• Scaling up Climate Actions in Asia Pacific: Estimating carbon stock changes from soil for climate-resilient and sustainable rice production systems

  FAO

  June 2022 - Present

• Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)

  FAO GSU

  March 2021 - Present

• Training on SDG Indicators under FAO Custodianship

  FAO

  December 2020 - Present

• Enterprise development training (EDT)

  Hashoo Foundation

  March 2014 - Present