Soha.

Soha Qadir

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

Overview

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.

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Experience

May 2024 – Aug 2024

WORK

Public Sector Advisory Project Trainee

PWC PAKISTAN (A.F. FERGUSON & CO.)

Karachi, Pakistan

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).

•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).

Key Achievements

→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

Project Portfolio

ACADEMIC

Present

BUILDING SOCIAL CAPITAL THROUGH SPORT: LYARI CASE STUDY

Independent Researcher

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

ACADEMIC

Present

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

Independent Researcher

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

PERSONAL

Present

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

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

PERSONAL

Present

RESEARCH: ADAPTIVE REUSE OF HERITAGE SITES

Independent Researcher

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

Aug 2022 – Jun 2026

B.Sc. (Hons)

HABIB UNIVERSITYSpecialization in Social Development and Policy

Thesis: Building Social Capital Through Sport: Lyari Case Study

Relevant Coursework

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

Aug 2020 – 2022

A-Levels

THE LYCEUM SCHOOL

Vision & Goals

Core Drivers

What are my 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

Skills & Interests

Policy Research & Academic Writing

TECHNICAL

Qualitative & Mixed-Methods Research

TECHNICAL

IBM SPSS

TOOL

Quantitative Research Methods

TECHNICAL

Data Interpretation

TECHNICAL

STATA

TECHNICAL

Canva & Graphic Design

TOOL

Ethnographic Observation

TECHNICAL

Areas of Expertise

Project Management

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