Muhammad Tayyab Rauf
Islamabad
Summary
Accomplished researcher and public policy specialist - with over 8 years of experience of strategic planning and project development in both public and private sector. Having a good understanding and practical experience of undertaking interdisciplinary research, conducting economic analyses, political economy analysis and cost-benefit analyses. Excellent track record of developing effective and strategies and achieving desired result for the firm. Adept at working in challenging environments to achieve goals both as a cross-functional team member and individual contributor.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Consultant Planning and Governance
Sub-National Governance Programme
11.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Managed by Oxford Policy Management
- Provide analytical, research, and technical support for the Governance and Planning Workstream, ensuring timely and quality delivery of activities and outputs, and support institutional reforms in various government departments to enhance evidence-based planning and organizational efficiency
- Foster greater stakeholder engagement in planning and budgeting processes, develop training modules for government officials focusing on planning, budgeting, accountability, inclusion, and service delivery, and manage the dissemination of knowledge products such as data sheets, reports, and policy briefs
- Conduct regular political economy analyses and offer advice on the program's effectiveness in achieving governance and institutional reform objectives
- Managed by Oxford Policy Management
- Provided data analysis support to in undertaking of Analytical Review of Annual Development Programme of Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP); Planning Capability Assessment of Planning and Development Department (P&DD) and 5 other line Departments of GoKP
- Provided lead support to local government of KP department in developing Project Evaluation Scorecard for local ADP schemes
- Provided lead support to local government department of KP in developing province's first ADP Guidelines for Tehsil LGs under LG Act 2019
- Provided research support in institutional assessment of KP Right to Public Services Commission and subsequent reframing of rules and regulations under KP Right to Public Services Commission Act
- Provided research support in an in-depth institutional assessment of Environmental Protection Agency of KP
- Supported the Planning and Development Department and Environment Department in developing a draft framework for harnessing Carbon Finance for Conservation, Restoration, and Replantation of Forests in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Provided support in drafting of legislative and regulatory framework for KP Land Use and Building Control Authority
- Provided support in drafting KP's first Urban Policy
Data Consultant
Oxford Policy Management
09.2023 - 12.2023
- A short-term assignment for Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, where I provided technical assistance in development Economic and Development Snapshot and Insight Papers for Southeast Asian countries and the region as a whole
Assistant Manager Strategy & Projects
JW-SEZ Group
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Conduct market research, competitor and economic analysis, and cost/benefit analysis for prospective company projects, and support financial and technical feasibilities for manufacturing plants, Special Economic Zones, and other commercial projects
- Prepare business cases, briefs, and presentations for senior management, and conduct regular political economy analysis to provide strategic advice
- Assist in gathering and maintaining data sets, files, and company records, and liaise with government departments to secure approval for business applications
- Worked closely with Senior Leadership to conduct market studies and project feasibilities of manufacturing plants of Glassware, Float Glass, Cement, Soda Ash, Ceramics and Steel
- Conducted data analysis and prepared complete Business Case including project feasibility, master planning for JWSEZ China Pakistan Special Economic Zone Raiwind - first private SEZ approved by Federal BoI
- Facilitated the coordination and alignment with key stakeholders to support overall strategic planning and implementation of projects
Research and Planning Executive
KP Economic Zones Development & Management Company
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Public Sector Company under KP Ministry of Industries and Commerce
- Develop working papers and policy options for new industrial projects and infrastructure, including scoping, strategic value, business models, and probable benefits
- Support the Strategy and Business Planning department in feasibility studies and business case preparation for Special Economic Zones, Economic Zones, and Industrial Parks, and provide research support for the Industrial Master Plan for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Conduct economic viability studies for KPEZDMC projects and compile comprehensive socio-economic statistics for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab from online sources and government agencies
- Public Sector Company under KP Ministry of Industries and Commerce
- Developed working papers and policy options for new industrial projects and infrastructure - including scoping, strategic value, business model and probable benefits - for the GoKP
- Contributed to feasibility studies and SEZ Applications for GoKP's flagship projects i.e
- Rashakai SEZ and Hattar Extension SEZ
- Conducted data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, business model development, industrial cluster selection, marketing strategy and review of technical and commercial scope for new proposed Economic Zones
- Lead contributor to the development of a Master Plan for institutional strengthening and sector development of SEZ for accelerated economic development of the province - integrated with CPEC Framework and other GoKP priorities
- Also supported implementation of the Master Plan through policy advice on project selection
Research and Development Policy Officer
Alhasan Systems (Pvt) Ltd
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Sub-Editor of Spatial Knowledge and Information Management (SKIM) magazine
Education
M.A. - Development and Governance
UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG ESSEN
09.2016
MS - Data Science
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
02.2026
Bachelor of Sciences - Economics
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
02.2013
Skills
- Research & Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Project Conceptualization and Design
- Business Development
- Financial Analysis
- Climate Change
- Investment Marketing and Brand Development
- Policy Analysis and Policy Advice
- Government Liaising
- MS office Suite (Advanced)
- C/C
- Python
- Power BI
- MATLAB
Key Projects Completed
- JW-SEZ China Pakistan Special Economic Zone, Raiwind - Project Conceptualization, Designing and Undertaking of Feasibility.
- Rashakai Special Economic Zone, Nowshera - Project Conceptualization, Designing and Undertaking of Feasibility.
- DELI-JW Glassware Factory, M4 Industrial Estate Faisalabad - Project Conceptualization, Designing and Undertaking of Feasibility.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
References
· Hassan N. Ansari – Chairman of the Board, ATH-Praezis, Founder of Hima Verte.
email: hassan.n.ansari@eexcellence.pk, hassan.n.ansari@gmail.com.
phone: +92-300-8463462.
· Dr. Vaqar Ahmed – Governance Advisor – OPM and Executive Director SDPI Pakistan
email: vaqar.ahmed@pk-sng.org, vahmad@gmail.com.
phone: +92-300-5543136.
Timeline
Data Consultant
Oxford Policy Management
09.2023 - 12.2023
Junior Consultant Planning and Governance
Sub-National Governance Programme
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager Strategy & Projects
JW-SEZ Group
04.2019 - 10.2020
Research and Planning Executive
KP Economic Zones Development & Management Company
10.2016 - 03.2019
Research and Development Policy Officer
Alhasan Systems (Pvt) Ltd
08.2013 - 01.2014
M.A. - Development and Governance
UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG ESSEN
MS - Data Science
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Bachelor of Sciences - Economics
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
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