Zainab Fatima
PROJECT COORDINATOR / SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
Islamabad ,Pakistan
Summary
Motivated and impact-driven professional with a background in Climate Change and Sustainable Development, experienced in managing research projects, community-focused initiatives, and sustainability programs. Skilled in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, with a strong passion for working with marginalized communities and driving social impact through education, mentorship, and sustainable solutions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Lead
Amal Academy
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Led a community project empowering ragpicker children of D-12 sector through basic education and vocational training in plastic recycling.
- Developed and implemented hands-on skills programs to convert waste plastic into reusable, income-generating products.
- Supervised field teams and coordinated resources to ensure effective, child-friendly learning and training delivery.
- Enabled sustainable livelihood opportunities by transforming waste into marketable products for economic independence.
Amal Career-Prep Fellowship
Amal Academy
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Participated in a 3-month intensive program focusing on developing professional skills.
- Developed and honed communication, teamwork, time management and leadership skills.
- Completed projects and activities designed to enhance career readiness.
- Received Best Mega Project Award focusing on Sustainability by using wasted plastic materials to create usable products in order to make environment clean and green.
Research Project Trainee
IIUI
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for quantitative analysis of effects of visual pollution due to solid waste on mental health in urban areas through on-site surveys and interviews. Findings supported the need for improved municipal waste management and urban environmental planning to mitigate stress-related outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to generate comprehensive research findings and insights.
Internship Student
IOI Ocean Academy
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Gained knowledge related to paradigms of sustainable use of ocean resources containing environmental impact for Pakistan.
- Analyzed sustainable ocean resource management models with emphasis on Pakistan’s marine ecosystem degradation, including overfishing, plastic pollution, and coastal erosion.
- Assessed policy gaps and ecological impacts on the Arabian Sea, advocating for integrated coastal zone management, marine protected areas, and climate-resilient blue economy strategies.
Environmental Intern
International Safety and Technical Services
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Focused on Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment, Health Safety and Environment Auditing and safety risk management.
- Contributed to the design of training resources aimed at enhancing employee understanding of environmental policies and best practices.
- Participated in initiatives that encouraged environmental stewardship, including staff engagement activities and awareness campaigns.
Education
Masters - Climate Change And Sustainable Development
National University of Sciences And Technology
Islamabad 07.2025
Bachelor’s - Environmental Sciences
International Islamic University Islamabad
Islamabad 02.2023
Skills
- Project Planning, Implementation & Monitoring
- Community Engagement & Stakeholder Coordination
- Team Leadership & Volunteer Management
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Implementation
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Data Analysis & Research-Based Decision Making
- Communication, Presentation & Reporting
- Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking & Time Management
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Slides & Canva
Timeline
Internship Student
IOI Ocean Academy
07.2023 - 07.2023
Amal Career-Prep Fellowship
Amal Academy
07.2022 - 10.2022
Project Lead
Amal Academy
07.2022 - 10.2022
Research Project Trainee
IIUI
02.2022 - 01.2023
Environmental Intern
International Safety and Technical Services
12.2021 - 01.2022
Masters - Climate Change And Sustainable Development
National University of Sciences And Technology
Bachelor’s - Environmental Sciences
International Islamic University Islamabad