Social Justice & Policy
Rana Sakandar Hayat
Researcher, Consultant
Qila Didar Singh
Summary
I have an Excellent Career/Research in the Field of Social, Communication, Management Sciences, Policy Studies, Innovation, ICT, Academic/Teaching and Issues of justice at Civil and Local Courts. This Provided me a Great Opportunity to Interact with Highly Qualified and Experienced Individuals from Various Backgrounds During Work with Institute of Social and Policy Sciences I-SAPS, Project of World Health Organization and Iqra University Islamabad, Global Education Advisors and AFI Consultants. Currently I am working as a director in a consultancy firm Which is Working in Various Segments of Society to Uplift the Society with New Concept of Social Innovation & Policy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Director
AFI CONSULTANTS (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED
Qila Didar Singh
05.2022 - Current
- Rendering Consultancy Services to Government, Donors, International Institutions, Individuals, Firms, Companies, Bodies, Trusts, Non-Government Organizations, Social Services Organizations, Associations; and to provide Consultancy services in area of Strategic Planning, Project Management, Institutional Development, Capacity Building, Community Development, and other Ancillary Services etc.
Educational Consultant
Global Education Advisors
Qila Didar Singh
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Reviewed applications to check accuracy, completeness and integrity of documents
- Assisted students with obtaining admissions in foreign institutions
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions
- Encouraged students to explore opportunities regarding study abroad destinations
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions for course selection & English language tests
- Supported applicants through visa process and helped correct different issues
Coordinator
Institute of Social and Policy Sciences, Islamabad
Islamabad
09.2020 - 10.2020
- School Survey on Students Retention After COVID-19
- Collected Data on Enrolment and Dropout from Government Schools
- Conducted Interviews of Dropout Children Parents from Government Schools
Coordinating Supervisor
Institute of Social and Policy Sciences, Islamabad
Islamabad
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Identification and Validation of Locations for Establishment of Insaf Afternoon Schools
- Development of Union Council Profiles by Assistant Education Officers (AEOs)
- Process of identification of potential location by AEOs in district Gujranwala
- Performed Focus Group Discussion at each location for purpose of validation
Field Researcher
Institute of Social and Policy Sciences, Jhelum
Jhelum
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Review of School Improvement Plan SIF
- Organizing consultative workshop with key stakeholders (Officials of District Education Authority)
- Facilitating focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
- Conducting Key Informant Interview (KIIs) In this assignment Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (I-SAPS) was assisting PESP-II and SED, Government of Punjab (District Jhelum)
Field Researcher
Institute of Social and Policy Sciences, Chakwal
Chakwal
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Empowerment of School Councils, PESP-ii,DFID (District Chakwal)
- Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Teaching Assistant
Iqra University Islamabad Campus
Islamabad
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials
Project Intern
Riphah Institute of Health Care Improvement & Safety, Islamabad
Islamabad
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Engaged with Riphah Institute of HealthCare Improvement & Safety; Riphah International University Islamabad as a Project Intern under the project of World Health Organization Titled: Situation Analysis of HealthCare Quality and Patient Safety, Pakistan
- Provided clerical assistance to senior project staff
- Assisted in assembling project documentation for project manager, confirming inclusion of data and preliminary information
- Produced professional reports, documents and presentations for project needs
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance
- Stayed up to date on document control standards specializing in Policy Development for Patient Safety
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects
Education
Master of Philosophy - Public Policy
Riphah International University Islamabad
Pakistan 09.2018 - 07.2020
MA History - European History
University of The Punjab Lahore
Pakistan 12.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Arts & Language
University of The Punjab Lahore
Pakistan 11.2013 - 08.2015
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Humanities
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (Grw)
Pakistan 10.2011 - 10.2013
Secondary School Certificate - General Studies
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (Grw)
Pakistan 12.2008 - 12.2010
Skills
Online Research
Certification
Certificate of Computer Applications
Interests
Digital Governance & Implementation
Social Innovation
Public Service Delivery & Efficiency
Public Policy & Administration
Community Welfare & Mobilization
Government Role in Elevation of Society
Public Opinion & Democracy
ICT 4D
E-Governance & Government
Timeline
Director
AFI CONSULTANTS (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED
05.2022 - Current
Diploma In Public Administration & Leadership
07-2021
Educational Consultant
Global Education Advisors
11.2020 - 04.2022
Coordinator
Institute of Social and Policy Sciences, Islamabad
09.2020 - 10.2020
Coordinating Supervisor
Institute of Social and Policy Sciences, Islamabad
01.2020 - 02.2020
Field Researcher
Institute of Social and Policy Sciences, Jhelum
10.2019 - 11.2019
Field Researcher
Institute of Social and Policy Sciences, Chakwal
10.2019 - 11.2019
Teaching Assistant
Iqra University Islamabad Campus
09.2019 - 10.2019
Project Intern
Riphah Institute of Health Care Improvement & Safety, Islamabad
06.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Philosophy - Public Policy
Riphah International University Islamabad
09.2018 - 07.2020
MA History - European History
University of The Punjab Lahore
12.2015 - 12.2017
Certificate of Computer Applications
09-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Arts & Language
University of The Punjab Lahore
11.2013 - 08.2015
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Humanities
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (Grw)
10.2011 - 10.2013
Secondary School Certificate - General Studies
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (Grw)
12.2008 - 12.2010
Publications
1. Analysis of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Right) Act 2018: Implications for Implementation, Hamza Iftikhar, Siti Hasliah, Sakandar Hayat Vol. 11, No. 10, 2021, Pg. 121 – 133. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i10/11022
2. Socio-Economic Implications of Delayed Justice: An Investigation Into the Recent Practices in Pakistan, SAKANDAR HAYAT, Dr KALSOOM SUMRA, and HAMZAIFTIKHA. Vol: 41 Issue: 03-2022. Jilin Daxue Xuebao (Gongxueban)/Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology Edition) ISSN：1671-5497.
3. Information And Communication Technologies (ICT) As Social Innovation And Public Governance Tool For A Developing Country, Dr.Hari Krishnan Andi, Sakandar Hayat, Faisal Saleem, Ummul Meena, Vol.6, No.8,2022 4167-4182, https://www.journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/10563. Journal of Positive School Psychology
4. Essentiality of Capacity Building in the Cottage Industry of Pakistan: A synopsis of Challenges and Solutions. Rana Sakandar Hayat, Ummul Meena (Accepted by Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (JOSTIP) Published in next Issue)
5. Assessment Of Delivery Issue, Challenges, And Accessibility of Primary Health Care Facilities- A Case of Gilgit Baltistan (In editorial review process in international Journal of Urban and Regional Research)
6. Digitalizing Courts Services amid Covid-19: A window of opportunity for Pakistan (In Process)
Training and Participations
1. Participated in One Month Course on Sustainable Development Goals: People, Place and Environment. A Course by Future Learn with Collaboration of University of Waikato
2. Participated in Round Table Discussion on Kashmir Affairs; Riphah Institute of Public Policy, Islamabad September 2019
3. Participated in One Day Interfaith Harmony Conference United for Pakistan: Peaceful and Prosperous, Preston University, Islamabad. April 2019
4. Training for "Right To Education In Pakistan" Conducted by Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi in Collaboration with United Nations Democracy Fund. 2018
Publications
1. Analysis of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Right) Act 2018: Implications for Implementation, Hamza Iftikhar, Siti Hasliah, Sakandar Hayat Vol. 11, No. 10, 2021, Pg. 121 – 133. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i10/11022
2. Socio-Economic Implications of Delayed Justice: An Investigation Into the Recent Practices in Pakistan, SAKANDAR HAYAT, Dr KALSOOM SUMRA, and HAMZAIFTIKHA. Vol: 41 Issue: 03-2022. Jilin Daxue Xuebao (Gongxueban)/Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology Edition) ISSN：1671-5497.
3. Information And Communication Technologies (ICT) As Social Innovation And Public Governance Tool For A Developing Country, Dr.Hari Krishnan Andi, Sakandar Hayat, Faisal Saleem, Ummul Meena, Vol.6, No.8,2022 4167-4182, https://www.journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/10563. Journal of Positive School Psychology
4. Essentiality of Capacity Building in the Cottage Industry of Pakistan: A synopsis of Challenges and Solutions. Rana Sakandar Hayat, Ummul Meena (Accepted by Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (JOSTIP) Published in next Issue)
5. Assessment Of Delivery Issue, Challenges, And Accessibility of Primary Health Care Facilities- A Case of Gilgit Baltistan (In editorial review process in international Journal of Urban and Regional Research)
6. Digitalizing Courts Services amid Covid-19: A window of opportunity for Pakistan (In Process)
Training and Participations
1. Participated in One Month Course on Sustainable Development Goals: People, Place and Environment. A Course by Future Learn with Collaboration of University of Waikato
2. Participated in Round Table Discussion on Kashmir Affairs; Riphah Institute of Public Policy, Islamabad September 2019
3. Participated in One Day Interfaith Harmony Conference United for Pakistan: Peaceful and Prosperous, Preston University, Islamabad. April 2019
4. Training for "Right To Education In Pakistan" Conducted by Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi in Collaboration with United Nations Democracy Fund. 2018
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