Ali Ahmed

Student of Journalism

About

I am a dedicated Student of journalism, multimedia storyteller, and community researcher with a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Karachi. Fluent in six languages including Brahvi, Pashto, Balochi, Urdu, English, and Sindhi. I specialize in bridging communication gaps between development organizations and remote communities, especially in Balochistan. My work blends field enumeration, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and digital media production to document ground realities with accuracy and ethics. I am passionate about using data, storytelling, and advocacy to drive social change in under reached regions. A results oriented field enumerator and community mobilization professional with direct experience working with UN agencies (FAO, WHO, UNICEF) and the Balochistan Rural Support Program. Led polio vaccination teams as a WHO Union Council Person, managed household level food security surveys for FAO, and mobilized over ten rural communities for development initiatives. Proficient in mobile data collection tools (ODK/Kobo), team leadership and multi stakeholder coordination. Combines on the ground research skills with journalism training in investigative reporting, OSINT, and multimedia production. Ready for roles in field research, community outreach, development communication, or data driven journalism.

Experience

Volunteer

UNICEF (Project V4C)

20212021

Supported youth advocacy campaigns promoting gender equality and education rights.

Enumerator

FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)

20262026

Conducted household surveys on food security and livestock, analyzed field data, and supported UN reporting.

CRP (Community Resource Person)

BRSP (Balochistan Rural Support Program)

20202020

Mobilized over 10 rural communities for development projects through grassroots engagement and outreach.

Supervisor

Urban Pest Management Company

20232023

Supervised pest control operations, managed pesticide application, and led a field team as team leader.

Education

Master's

Mass Communication

University of Karachi

20232024

Bachelor's

Islamic History

University of Karachi

20212022