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Abdus Sami Khan
Director
Fulbright Scholar
Senior Consultant (Policy)Mr. Abdus Sami Khan is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in leading and managing complex projects in the development sector. With expertise in education reform and public policy, he has successfully served as a Team Leader for reputable organizations including Mott McDonald, World Bank, USAID, UNFPA, and World Food Programme. With a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, Mr. Khan brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, policy development, and capacity building.
He has a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in diverse contexts, including Punjab, Balochistan, and Sindh. With proficiency in English and Urdu, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of political economy dynamics, Mr. Khan is well-equipped to drive positive change and achieve project goals. His extensive experience in working with government counterparts, development partners, and conducting evaluations further enhances his ability to lead and deliver impactful programs.
Muhammad Anees Sadozai
Director
Master’s in Public Administration
Master’s in Political Science
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)Senior level Administration and Support Services professional for more than two decades, worked in senior positions requiring strong organizational, leadership, people management, project management, financial management, communication and business management skills. Committed to exceptional customer service, detail-oriented with ability to multitask effectively.
Started career as administrative assistant in project “INTECHMART” under UNIDO. After completion of UN project I joined SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry and worked with them for about three years as Director R&D and then PRO.
Joined Pakistan National Accreditation Council under the Ministry of Science and Technology as Administrative officer and work there for three years. In 2003 I joined Higher Education Commission as project manager and executed multiple projects. I also prepared project PC-1 got it approved from its relevant forum and successfully executed them, some of my programs were converted into programs due to its high success and they are active program to-date.
In 2006 joined Ministry of Interior as Assistant Chief Monitoring.
In 2007 worked as Director General in HEC, was directly reporting to Member (Operations & Planning); assisted the Executive Director and the Chairman HEC. Worked as Director General (Curriculum) on additional charge. Spearheaded different departments including procurement, administration, estate, engineering & works. Total work force of 120. Worked as DG (Services) till 2014.
- Effectively managed all kind procurements of more than billion rupees, complying the public sector procurement rules
- Monitoring and Evaluation of development projects
- Security of HEC establishments
Transport fleet management - Preparation of budgets and monitoring
Worked in Microsoft office and SAP based environment - Awarded best performance award twice
Joined Punjab Higher Education Commission in 2017 and worked on different portfolios as DG (HRD & Training), (Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation), for two and half years and also worked as Acting Chief Operating Officer (COO) as on additional charge.
Institute of Economic & Social Policy Research
