Irfan Ali
Economics Educator and Professional
Summary
Economist and educator with strong leadership experience in education, social entrepreneurship, and community development. Gold Medalist in Economics with proven ability to lead projects, conduct research, and deliver impactful academic and humanitarian initiatives. Skilled in teaching, research writing, and grant development with a strong commitment to sustainable development and youth empowerment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant & Admin
Sujawal Academy Nawabshah (SAN)
04.2026 - Current
- Reporting to Head Office Karachi.
- Managing fee records and petty cash.
- Coordinating with vendors.
- Conducting interviews and supporting administration.
University Teaching Assistant (TA)
Shah Abdul Latif University
Shahdadkot
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Delivered lectures on Economy of Pakistan, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics at undergraduate level.
- Assisted in course design, lecture preparation, and evaluation of student performance.
- Provided academic guidance and mentorship to students.
Secondary English Teacher
The Justuju School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Taught English to secondary-level students to enhance communication and academic skills.
- Conducted classroom activities and debate/speech competitions.
- Supported students' personal and academic development in an NGO-funded school.
President
Educational Chain Makers (ECM)
07.2022 - Current
- Founded and led a youth-driven NGO promoting educational awareness in rural areas.
- Advocated for girls' education through community sessions and awareness drives.
- Mobilized and distributed PKR 50,000 in flood relief funds across Sindh.
- Organized sessions on Pakistan's economic challenges and community development.
Campus Director
Zindigi Prize SBBUSBA
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Managed a social entrepreneurship competition on campus.
- Recruited and trained organizing committee; secured MoU with ORIC.
- Guided winning teams to regional rounds.
Intern
Reuters Company
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted research, wrote, and edited news stories following journalistic standards.
- Gained exposure to media ethics and international journalism practices.
- Remote Internship
Education
MPhil - Economics
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University
07.2026
BS - Economics
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University
12.2023
Intermediate - Pre-Engineering
Islamia Public Higher Secondary School & College
01.2019
Certificate in IT - undefined
Aamir Institute of Management Sciences (AIMS)
Skills
- Economic Policy
- Report Writing
- Data Analysis
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Grant Writing
- Event Management
- Team Coordination
- MS Office
- Google Workspace
- Zoom/Teams/Webex
- Data Collection & Visualization
- Economic Journalism
- Public Awareness
Languages
Urdu
English
Sindhi
Honors And Awards
- Gold Medalist - High Achiever Merit Certificate, 2023
- PM Youth Laptop Scheme - Awardee, 2023
- Ehsaas Scholarship Recipient - Government of Pakistan, 2021
- COP-28 Regional Stage Delegate - Bahria University, Karachi, 2023
- Selected Delegate - IBA International Conference on Development, 2023
Timeline
Accountant & Admin
Sujawal Academy Nawabshah (SAN)
04.2026 - Current
University Teaching Assistant (TA)
Shah Abdul Latif University
08.2025 - 12.2025
Secondary English Teacher
The Justuju School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Intern
Reuters Company
02.2023 - 12.2023
President
Educational Chain Makers (ECM)
07.2022 - Current
Campus Director
Zindigi Prize SBBUSBA
02.2022 - 03.2022
MPhil - Economics
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University
BS - Economics
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University
Intermediate - Pre-Engineering
Islamia Public Higher Secondary School & College
Certificate in IT - undefined
Aamir Institute of Management Sciences (AIMS)