Rubaiya Saif
Nairobi
Summary
Programme and research professional with over 5 years of experience in education, business development, and women's economic empowerment. Demonstrated success in programme coordination and research strategy, particularly in enhancing livelihoods for rural women farmers. Proficient in administrative support, budgeting, data management, and communications, with a commitment to advancing gender equality through evidence-based interventions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Research Strategy and Business Development
Food and Us
Nairobi
09.2024 - Current
- Lead research strategy and new product development in food for a fast-growing dairy startup.
- Work with over 2,000 Kenyan smallholder farmers, primarily women, to improve milk and fruits production through training, capacity building, and sustainable farming practices.
- Oversee brand promotions and in-store marketing campaigns in major supermarkets.
- Coordinate content creation for product labels, marketing materials, and digital platforms.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to guide business strategy.
- Manage budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure resource allocation supports project goals.
Associate Resource Person (English)
Sri Chaitanya Educational Trust
Hyderabad
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared educational resources for learners from grades 1–5.
- Designed and delivered teacher training programmes to enhance classroom support.
- Facilitated sessions to improve student engagement and academic outcomes.
Assistant Teacher – English
Mirpur Cantonment Public School and College
Dhaka
04.2017 - 02.2021
- Delivered engaging English lessons tailored to students’ needs and national curriculum standards.
- Implemented behaviour management and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed after-school tutoring programmes to support struggling students.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
The English and Foreign Language University
Hyderabad, India07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University
Bangladesh03.2014
Skills
- Programme coordination and administrative support
- Women’s economic empowerment
- Community engagement
- Budget monitoring
- Financial reporting
- ERP systems
- Data collection
- Research
- Report preparation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Partnership building
- Content development
- Brand promotion
- Excellent IT skills
- MS Office
- Online collaboration tools
Professional Development
- Teach English Now! Teaching Language Online, 2022
- Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success, 2023
- Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators, 2023
Certification
- Introduction to Early childhood certificate from The State University of New York
- Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing relationships from Commonwealth Education Trust
- ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students from The State University of New York
Languages
Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Research Strategy and Business Development
Food and Us
09.2024 - Current
Associate Resource Person (English)
Sri Chaitanya Educational Trust
07.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Teacher – English
Mirpur Cantonment Public School and College
04.2017 - 02.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
The English and Foreign Language University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University
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