Laila Samad

MPhil Researcher | Education Policy & Gender-Disaggregated Data Specialist

Based in: Islamabad, PakistanCurrently: Research Assistant - Gender-Disaggregated Education Data Study, DARE-RC / FCDOExperience: 2 years

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Laila is a sharp, integrity-driven education researcher with an MPhil from LUMS. She has demonstrated high-value impact in data synthesis for the FCDO and MHRC, and shows a deep understanding of structural challenges in Pakistan's ECE sector. Her profile is now enriched with specific outcomes and high-level endorsements.

Experience

Research Assistant - Gender-Disaggregated Education Data Study

DARE-RC / FCDOPakistanworkJun 2026 – Present

Summary

Research Assistant | DARE-RC / FCDO - Gender-Disaggregated Education Data Study

What I did

  • Conducting stakeholder interviews with education sector officials, practitioners, and policymakers to explore the availability and use of gender-disaggregated education data in Pakistan.
  • Transcribing and organising interview data, maintaining structured records for qualitative analysis.
  • Uploading and managing data using research coordination platforms, ensuring accuracy and consistency across the dataset.
  • Participating in team meetings, contributing to research planning, and supporting progress reporting for this FCDO-funded DARE-RC study.
Qualitative analysisResearch coordination platforms

Data & Research Support

MHRC - Chitral Education ProjectChitral, PakistanworkFeb 2026 – Mar 2026

Summary

Data & Research Support | MHRC - Chitral Education Project

What I did

  • Collected and synthesized data on geography, finances, and provincial plans from ESED and P&D Commission (KP) reports to build the evidence base for education initiatives in Chitral.
  • Developed Excel summaries for the Project Director to streamline the proposal development process.

Results

  • Synthesized complex geography and financial data from ESED and P&D Commission reports into Excel summaries for proposal development.
  • Received direct commendation from the Director of MHRC LUMS for the quality and depth of the evidence base produced for the Chitral Education Project.
ExcelESED reportsP&D Commission reports

Teaching Assistant

LUMS Learning Institute (LLI)Lahore, Pakistanpart timeDec 2025 – Dec 2025

Summary

Teaching Assistant | LUMS Learning Institute (LLI)

What I did

  • Supported course delivery and student facilitation at LUMS.
  • Managed and organised academic references using Mendeley for course-related research materials.
Mendeley

Skills

Technical

Research Design
Data Collection
Microsoft Word
Stakeholder Interviews
Report writing
Transcription
Policy Analysis
Document Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Qualitative data coding
Mixed-methods research
Mendeley
Canva
Programme Coordination
Evidence Translation
CapCut

Areas of expertise

Community Outreach

Projects

BYOAD & Student Engagement (MPhil Thesis)

Co-Researcheracademic
Conducted the first empirical mixed-methods study of BYOAD implementation in Pakistan - Grades 6 and 7. Methods: instrument design, classroom observation, teacher interviews, student focus groups, and survey analysis. Findings presented at a formal academic panel defense at LUMS.
Mixed-methodsInstrument designClassroom observationSurvey analysis

Formative Assessment Framework - ECE Project Proposal

Project Memberpersonal
Proposed a formative assessment framework and teacher training plan for early childhood education to address the challenges of multi-age classrooms (ages 2-7) lacking a standardized curriculum and facing high teacher turnover (bi-annual rotations).
Formative assessment frameworkTeacher training

Education

MPhil

LUMS - Lahore University of Management SciencesEducation, Leadership and ManagementAug 2024 – Jul 2026

Thesis. BYOAD & Student Engagement

Recognition

Certifications

Senior Montessori Teachers Training Course

Pakistan Montessori Council

Innovative Technology Approaches: Managing Classroom

School of Education, LUMS

Communication Skills, Management & Childcare Psychology

Pakistan Air Force Finishing School
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