ZAFAR

Editor
Male69 y/oEditor/Writing/ReporterLive in PakistanNationality Pakistan
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Summary

Extensive report writing experience with UN agencies and international donors. I have experience in remote/hybrid work and as Team Leader (self-initiative, minimum supervision, meeting deadlines). Major national English newspapers publish my articles on national development. Worked with numerous consultancy teams (EU, UN, FCDO and others) in a multicultural environment. Based in a developing country in Asia, I understand how to write for effective communication with non-native English speakers and for the non-technical policy makers. My academic background is from Cornell University (in International Development) and the Atkinson School of Management (USA); and that background helps in keeping a logical writing structure and properly argued messages. Objective REMOTE/ hybrid. EDITORIAL GUIDANCE AND AUTHOR SUPPORT to enhance clarity and impact of written content by providing constructive feedback to authors, ensuring high quality, publishable outputs. Content review and refinement - ensuring accuracy, clarity and logical flow. Structural organization. Aligning content with document objectives and target audiences. BOOK REVIEWER - providing informed analysis and evaluation of literary works including on writing style, structure, and coherence. Guide readers toward books that might interest them while contributing to the broader literary conversation and helping authors understand how their work resonates with audiences. FOCUS AREAS/ SKILLS: International Development | Public Policy | Monitoring & Evaluation | Rural Development | Social Protection | Organizational Review

Work experience

  • Consultant/ Director

    Independent Consultant/ Whiteboard Management Solutions
    2006.01-Current(20 years)
    I have written consultancy reports for the United Nations Development Program, International Fund for Agricultural Development (100% Remote, 8 months based in Pakistan, Team Leader in Italy), Asian Development Bank (hybrid, in Pakistan, study manager in Philippines), UK Department of International Development, Save the Children, and many other organizations. Major national English media publish my articles on public policy, such as the ‘Discourse’ journal of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, DAWN national newspaper and The Friday Times. Recently, Vanguard Books published my comprehensive book on public policy.

Educational experience

  • Cornell University, New York, USA

    International Development
    1988.01-1989.05(a year)
    Interdisciplinary coursework in International Development
  • Atkinson School of Management, Willamette University, Oregon, USA

    MBA
    1980.09-1983.06(3 years)
    Business, Government and Not-for-profit Management

Languages

English
Proficient
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