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Hira Noor

South Bend

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at OXFAM, specializing in qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Proven ability in stakeholder management and policy writing, successfully synthesizing research to inform sustainable initiatives. Skilled in using Atlas.ti and SPSS to drive impactful recommendations for food security and social development projects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Consultant

OXFAM
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Conducted 58 in person key informant interviews, 6 focus group discussions and 5 participant observations in Colombia and Nigeria.
  • Collected data on food insecurity, entrepreneurship, consumer behavior, climate change, policy and advocacy and gender inequality virtually in Kenya, Philippines and Uganda.
  • Assessed implementation and future prospects of Urban food hives for nutritious, regenerative and equitable food systems using Atlas.ti and Sonix.ai.
  • Synthesized research findings to support policy recommendations and funding proposals for sustainable initiatives.

Graduate Research Associate

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conducted research on forest conservation and biodiversity loss, analyzing trends in scientific literature and policy reports.
  • Developed strategic recommendations for sustainability initiatives aligned with Notre Dame's academic goals.

Teaching Associate (Macro Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behavior)

LAHORE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Provided direct support to students in Macro Economics, Business Economics, and Consumer Behavior.
  • Designed and graded assessments, delivered lectures, and facilitated discussions to enhance student engagement.

Research Associate

The WORLD BANK (DIME)
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed data collection and collaboration with government officials, Progressive Education Network (PEN) and local schools on gender and income inequality, philanthropy in education, and community-based interventions.
  • Developed reports and funding proposals to secure financial support for social development projects.

Brand Executive

INVICTUS SOLUTIONS
06.2020 - 10.2021
  • Executed brand awareness through marketing campaigns like event sponsorship & trade show, conducted primary market research through questionnaires and interviews, and built relationships between brand and clients according to their needs by incorporating the feedback.

Research Associate

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DIGITAL ALLIANCE: TUFTS University (Project: KISAAN)
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Designed surveys and analyzed data on microfinance solutions for smallholder farmers.
  • Built relationships with stakeholders, including NGOs and governmental organizations, to align funding opportunities with impact-driven initiatives.

Education

Master of Global Affairs - Sustainable Development

University of Notre Dame
INDIANA
05-2025

Master's in business administration - Consumer behavior, marketing research, brand and advertising management

Lahore School of Economics
12-2018

BSc. (Hons.) - Economics (International economics, managerial economics, issues of Pakistan's economy, development economics)

Kinnaird College For Women
05-2014

Certification

  • Full Merit Scholarship at Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame, 01/01/23 - 01/01/25
  • Certification in Environmental and Social Framework by The World Bank, 01/01/24
  • Merit scholarship for outstanding performance in Masters in Business Administration, 01/01/18
  • Gold medal in Masters in Business Administration and placed on Dean's honor list, 01/01/18
  • Silver medal for winning the Kinnaird Business Competition Week, 01/01/14

Skills And Techniques

Proficient in Stata, SPSS, OpenLCA, Sonix.ai, Atlas.ti for statistical modeling, regression analysis, qualitative & quantitative data analysis, transcribing, data visualization, Experienced in ArcGIS for spatial analysis, hotspot mapping, and creating choropleth maps., Worked with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions., Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation, data analysis, and presentations.

Research And Projects

  • Examining the role of education in altering violence justifying attitudes of men and women under patriarchy, Empirical evidence from rural Punjab Pakistan. (Paper accepted in Midwest conference on Asian affairs, University of Notre Dame 2024.)
  • Examining the complex nature of the relationship among social protection, Globalization, and Climate Change, A Cross-country panel data analysis (Panel for DSA conference 2025)
  • The advent of hybrid warfare and the issue of national security, A cross-country empirical analysis and implications for developing countries (Panel for DSA conference 2025)
  • Thesis: Factors influencing motivation and their impact on the performance of female teachers in private secondary schools in Pakistan, Focusing on intrinsic and extrinsic variables affecting educational outcomes.
  • Thesis: Comprehensive analysis of customer satisfaction for conventional and Islamic banking products and services in Pakistan, Examining the correlation between gender and satisfaction levels through primary research.

Timeline

Graduate Consultant

OXFAM
01.2024 - 01.2025

Graduate Research Associate

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
11.2023 - 04.2024

Research Associate

The WORLD BANK (DIME)
04.2022 - 12.2022

Teaching Associate (Macro Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behavior)

LAHORE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
08.2021 - 05.2023

Research Associate

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DIGITAL ALLIANCE: TUFTS University (Project: KISAAN)
01.2021 - 06.2021

Brand Executive

INVICTUS SOLUTIONS
06.2020 - 10.2021

Master of Global Affairs - Sustainable Development

University of Notre Dame

Master's in business administration - Consumer behavior, marketing research, brand and advertising management

Lahore School of Economics

BSc. (Hons.) - Economics (International economics, managerial economics, issues of Pakistan's economy, development economics)

Kinnaird College For Women
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