Maham Atta
Economic Researcher & Policy Analyst
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About
M.Phil.-qualified Economics researcher specializing in Regional Developmental Dynamics and Econometric Modeling. Expert in evaluating the intersection of health, education, and population welfare within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Proven track record in executing high-stakes field research for UNDP and UNICEF, with a specialized ability to translate complex district-level datasets into actionable policy insights.
Experience
Lead Field Researcher - UNICEF Emergency Response - Swat, Pakistan
(2025-09 - 2026-02)
- Applied district-specific socio-economic frameworks to assess flood impact on community welfare.
- Utilized Excel for real-time field data monitoring and E-Views for vulnerability forecasting.
- Evaluated the correlation between climate-induced disasters and household economic vulnerability.
Research Associate | IMPACT Project - Khyber Medical University (KMU)
(2024-09 - 2025-02)
- Conducted statistical cleansing and validation of large-scale datasets using SPSS.
- Analyzed the economic determinants of health outcomes and education access in KP populations.
Social Worker | Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Project - Dar-al-Aman - Swat
(2020-08 - 2021-01)
- Managed sensitive case data and community outreach for Gender-Responsive Policy Support.
Education
M.Phil. - Economics; Specialization: Advanced Econometrics (E-Views based), Research Methodology, and Project Planning. - University of Peshawar
Master’s - Economics; Specialization: Operational Research, Managerial Economics, and Statistics. - Islamia College Peshawar
