Soha Qadir

Soha Qadir

Policy Researcher & Advisory Specialist | Expert in PPP Models, Econometrics & Strategic Partnerships

Based in: Karachi, Sindh, PakistanMost recently: Public Sector Advisory Project Trainee, PWC PAKISTAN (A.F. FERGUSON & CO.)

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Recent B.Sc. (Hons) graduate from Habib University with a background in public sector advisory at PwC and advanced econometric research. Proven track record in analyzing complex PPP models, managing large-scale projects (22+ schools in Sindh), and leveraging STATA for data-driven policy insights. Expert in bridging the gap between qualitative community needs and quantitative strategic frameworks to drive sustainable partnerships.

Experience

Public Sector Advisory Project Trainee

PWC PAKISTAN (A.F. FERGUSON & CO.)Karachi, PakistanworkMay 2024 – Aug 2024

Summary

Public Sector Development Authority. Supported public-sector education reform projects focused on public–private partnership (PPP) models in Sindh. Reviewed concession agreements and Independent Expert Reports to identify governance and efficiency gaps. Contributed to Independent Auditor Reports and external presentations identifying systemic inefficiencies in education delivery (PPP Node).

Results

  • Reviewed 22 public-sector education reform projects and concession agreements across various schools in Sindh.
  • Identified critical gaps in the allocation of funds, highlighting systemic inefficiencies in education delivery.
PPP ModelsConcession AgreementsIndependent Expert ReportsIndependent Auditor Reports

Skills

Technical

Policy Research & Academic Writing
Qualitative & Mixed-Methods Research
IBM SPSS
Quantitative Research Methods
Data Interpretation
STATA
Canva & Graphic Design
Ethnographic Observation

Areas of expertise

Project Management

Projects

BUILDING SOCIAL CAPITAL THROUGH SPORT: LYARI CASE STUDY

Independent Researcheracademic
Undergraduate Hons. Capstone Final Year Paper. Analyzed community football clubs as informal institutions shaping youth engagement and social networks in Lyari. Applied a qualitative case-study approach using primary research, document analysis, and contextual urban research. Synthesized an analytical case study linking sport, community cohesion, and urban inequality.
Qualitative Case-studyPrimary ResearchDocument AnalysisUrban Research

RESEARCH: EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL SAFETY NET PROGRAMS IN ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION

Independent Researcheracademic
Quantitative Research Methods - Third-Year Research Project. Analyzed secondary household data from Torghar, KPK, to assess the relationship between social safety nets and food security. Applied chi-square tests and Pearson correlation using IBM SPSS to examine associations across age, education and family structure. Interpreted results to evaluate policy effectiveness and structural constraints, including bureaucratic inefficiencies and corruption.
IBM SPSSChi-square testsPearson correlationQuantitative Research

Floods as a Distress-Push: The Added Worker Effect and Female Labor Force Participation in Flood-Affected Pakistan

personal
Investigated the impact of the 2022 Pakistan floods on district-level female labor force participation (Added Worker Effect) using a Two-Way Fixed Effects Difference-in-Differences design. Analyzed data from the Pakistan Labor Force Survey (2017–2024) and NDMA calamity status.
STATAEconometricsDifference-in-Differences (DiD)Two-Way Fixed Effects (TWFE)Quantitative Research

RESEARCH: ADAPTIVE REUSE OF HERITAGE SITES

Independent Researcherpersonal
Qualitative Research Methods - Third-Year Research Project. Conducted ethnographic observations, interviews, surveys, and focus groups on repurposed heritage buildings. Identified that these sites function as vital public spaces, fostering community identity and cultural preservation.
Ethnographic observationsInterviewsSurveysFocus groupsQualitative Research

Education

B.Sc. (Hons)

HABIB UNIVERSITYSocial Development and PolicyAug 2022 – Jun 2026

Thesis. Building Social Capital Through Sport: Lyari Case Study

Coursework

Public PolicyData AnalyticsQualitative and Quantitative MethodsUrban SustainabilitySocial CapitalGender and Human RightsWater: Science, Society & Policy

A-Levels

THE LYCEUM SCHOOLAug 2020 – 2022

What drives the work

Motivations

  • Urban Sustainability
  • Social Impact
  • Public Sector Consulting
  • Public Policy
  • Qualitative Research
  • Policy Analysis
  • Human Rights
  • NGO Sector
  • Economic Research
  • Education Reform
  • Community Development
  • Gender Studies
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