Mir Muhammad Jan
International Trade & Higher-Education Administration Specialist
About
Research-driven International Relations specialist and senior administrator with over 16 years of progressive experience in higher-education leadership, international trade operations, and donor-funded programme management. Proven record of organisational growth, institutional digitalisation, cross-border logistics, and academic programme delivery. Skilled in qualitative research, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement, with strong capability managing large budgets, leading diverse teams, and executing complex operational strategies.
Seeking to bring this cross-sector expertise to an international trade, logistics, or institutional-administration role.
Experience
Director, International Trade Operations - Enerji Interlinks (Pvt) Ltd - Karachi, Pakistan
(2025-01)
- Lead international trade strategy, supplier negotiations, and regional market expansion.
- Manage procurement, inventory control, and cross-border logistics operations.
- Oversee financial performance, enforce budget discipline, and mitigate compliance risks.
- Strengthen supply-chain efficiency across regional trade corridors.
Assistant Regional Director - Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Regional Centre Kalat - Pakistan
(2019-11 - 2024-12)
- Directed academic and administrative operations for a major regional centre.
- Managed an annual budget of approx. PKR 11 crore with full financial accountability.
- Achieved a 140% increase in student enrolment through strategic outreach initiatives.
- Expanded the examination network from 6 to 10 centres and established 3 new study centres.
- Led digitalisation of academic records, improving processing efficiency by 30%.
- Supervised and developed a team of 25+ staff members.
Lecturer, International Relations & Political Science - Professional Education College - Turbat, Pakistan
(2012-01 - 2019-11)
Study leave: 2014-02 to 2016-01
- Delivered undergraduate courses in International Relations and Political Science.
- Supervised student research projects and dissertations.
- Contributed to curriculum design, assessment development, and academic events.
Admin Officer - Anjuman Taraqi-e-Niswan (ATN) - Turbat, Pakistan
(2007-08 - 2010-09)
- Managed donor-funded WASH and literacy projects benefiting 800+ direct beneficiaries.
- Administered annual project budgets of approx. PKR 3.4 crore with high financial accuracy.
- Ensured full donor compliance and adherence to reporting standards.
- Coordinated community outreach and project monitoring activities.
Education
MPhil - International Relations - National Defence University (2014 - 2016)
M.Ed & B.Ed - Education - Allama Iqbal Open University (2016 - 2018)
MA - International Relations - University of Balochistan (2011 - 2013)
BA - Political Science & Economics - University of Balochistan (2006 - 2008)
Diploma - Business Management - MIIM (2005 - 2006)
