Saif Ali

Member – Internet Society & Research & Advocacy Professional

Hyderabad, PK.

About

Multilingual law graduate and policy-driven professional based in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan, specializing in international law, internet governance, sustainable development and dispute resolution. Extensive project experience with global organizations including Internet Society, UN entities, and non-profit initiatives.

Work

Internet Society (Pakistan, Islamabad Chapter)

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Member

Reston, Virginia, US

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Summary

Active member engaging in Internet Society’s mission locally through advocacy, capacity‑building and governance initiatives in Islamabad chapter.

Highlights

Promoting open, secure, and inclusive internet governance at local and global levels

Participating in events and programming under ISOC Pakistan Islamabad Chapter

Migraclima

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Research & Advocacy Assistant

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Summary

Conducted research and advocacy on climate migration and policy linkages.

Highlights

Supported research-driven advocacy for climate‑induced migration policies

United Nations Peacekeeping

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Media Monitoring Assistant (Kurdufān, North Kordofan, Sudan)

Kurdufān, North Kordofan, Sudan

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Summary

Monitored and analyzed media outputs in North Kordofan region to support UN peacekeeping communication strategies.

Highlights

Contributed to media tracking and narrative analysis in conflict‑sensitive region

UNFPA Pakistan

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Support – 16 Days of Activism Campaign

, New York, US

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Summary

Supported campaign for UNFPA Pakistan’s 16 Days of Activism against gender‑based violence.

Highlights

Contributed to awareness campaign planning and outreach

Tech 4 Good Africa

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Ambassador

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Promoted technology for social impact across Africa as Tech4Good Africa’s ambassador.

Highlights

Engaged in outreach and representation of tech‑for‑good initiatives

UNDP

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Agenda 2063 Trainee

New York, New York, US

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Summary

Engaged with UNDP’s Agenda 2063 framework to support African development planning.

Highlights

Contributed to developmental strategy under UNDP’s Agenda 2063

Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre

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Participant – Climate and Youth Summit 2025

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

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Summary

Participated in Climate & Youth Summit to collaborate on climate resilience and policy strategies.

Highlights

Engaged with youth stakeholders and climate policy experts

Taqalum

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Green Narrative Fellow

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Developed academic research on green narratives and environmental policy.

Highlights

Authored research on sustainable environmental storytelling

PolicyEast

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Research Intern – Desk India (Team Lead)

New York, New York, US

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Summary

Led research projects focused on Indian policy frameworks and development.

Highlights

Managed research team and outputs for India‑centric policy studies

Asian Consortium RS (ACRS)

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Research Assistant

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Summary

Delivered consulting and research support for think‑tank projects in UAE and beyond.

Highlights

Supported research deliverables across Middle Eastern policy domains

Learners’ Republic

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Policy Fellow

Islamabad, , Pakistan

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Summary

Conducted academic research on public policy design and governance.

Highlights

Produced policy-relevant insights in public policy formation

EOTO Foundation

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Publication Intern

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Summary

Assisted with publication and editorial processes.

Highlights

Contributed to drafting and editing organizational reports

Native Youth Club for Climate Change (NYCCC)

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Fellow

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Summary

Fellowship focusing on youth engagement in climate change advocacy.

Highlights

Engaged in youth‑centered environmental policy programming

Games of Law

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Legal Research Intern

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Conducted legal literature research for broadcast media production.

Highlights

Supported legal scripting research for media content

Education

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Oxford, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Postgraduate Government & Public Policy

United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)

Turin, Piedmont, Italy
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Certificate Programme

Hertie School

Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Postgraduate Data Science

University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
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LLB (Bachelors) International Law & Legal Studies

Skills

Legal Research & Writing

legal drafting, legal analysis, civil & criminal procedure.

Dispute Resolution

arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, international arbitration.

Policy & Advocacy

policy analysis, policy development, global development, strategy & operations.

Sustainability & Climate Governance

environmental sustainability, sustainable development goals, climate governance, conservation strategies.

Research & Analysis

research skills, data analysis, program evaluation, critical thinking.

Cybersecurity & Tech Policy

cybersecurity laws, incident response, internet governance, technical innovation.