Aqeel Arshad (Randhawa) Email and Phone Number
I’m a poet and Communication for Development (C4D) specialist with a strong focus on rural development and community engagement. As the founder and CEO of the C4D Center, I work to support NGOs, agencies, and rural stakeholders in improving communication strategies. My experience includes research roles on projects aimed at improving Pakistan’s agricultural extension system through devcom and boosting Agri productivity in Punjab. Currently, I’m also a visiting lecturer, helping students understand the power of Development Communication in Agriculture.
University Of The Punjab
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Visiting Lecturer (Media And Development Communication Department)University Of The PunjabRawalpindi, Pk -
Visiting Lecturer (Media And Development Communication Department)University Of The Punjab Sep 2024 - PresentLahore, Punjab, PakistanAgricultural Communication/ Development Communication -
Chief Executive OfficerCommunication For Development Center Apr 2024 - PresentRawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan1) Establishing partnerships with rural development stakeholders including NGOs, Extension Field Staff, rural development agencies, and Universities2) Conducting awareness sessions on the importance and need of C4D in Pakistan 3) Working on training module related to Communication for development approach -
FounderCommunication For Development Center Nov 2023 - Apr 2024Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan1) Collaborated with agri and rural stakeholders to decide the nature of C4D organization in Pakistan 2) Conducted online meeting with FAO's ComDev team based in Italy to finalize the organization's objectives and find common synergies -
PoetFreelance Dec 2016 - PresentPakistanWrite, craft, and perform poetry that delves into the heart of social and political issues to foster change.
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Coordination & Communications HeadCounsellors Academy Dec 2019 - Jun 2023Education & Skills Development1) Developed collaboration with other academies and institutes working in similar domain 2) Acted as organization's spokes person 3) Conducted and Hosted live virtual sessions on social media related to the 21st century skills4) Wrote blogs for website on online education5) Developed and Executed communication strategy for social media -
Agri Scientist/ Extension InternAgriculture Department, Government Of The Punjab (Pilot Project) Mar 2021 - Feb 2022Chakwal District, Punjab, Pakistan"Enhancing Productivity in 10 Low-Producing Tehsils of Punjab"1) Collected data from resource-poor farmers in targeted locations2) Registered assigned farmers and marked their lands on the Digital App3) Mobilized farmers through different activities including Home visits, farm visits, community gatherings, exhibitions, and seminars4) Helped farmers to get register with govt for subsidies i.e. kisaan card5) Arranged informal training sessions for farmers with the supervisor/Subject matter specialist and focal person of the project 6) Attended training (technical + Extension/communication) at KOICA Rawalpindi, Koont farm, and BARI Chakwal.7) Prepared weekly and monthly reports of the performed activities and tasks, and shared them with the team leader8) Published articles related to issues faced by the farming community in local magazines and newspapers
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Research Assistant / ComdevPmas Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi Feb 2020 - Jan 2021Rawalpindi, Punjab, PakistanUSIAD Funded Project 'Improving Extension System in Pakistan through Communication for Development'1) Conducted literature review on importance of communication for development(C4D) incontext of agricultural and rural development 2)Collected data from small farmers, women, youth, and extension field staff on communication needs and gaps.3) Arranged and facilitated workshops/seminars in different universities on the role of C4D in improving the extension system, focusing on participation, communication capacity building, and integration. 4) Organized awareness sessions on the importance of C4D with farming community and different rural stakeholders -
Communications Department InternBelievers Life Skills Trust Jul 2018 - Jan 2020Rawalpindi, Punjab, PakistanSocial Support Program1) Drafted content for print media i.e. pamphlets and posters in local language(urdu)2) Wrote social media posts to improve outreach 3) Conducted internal and external meetings of the organization
Aqeel Arshad (Randhawa) Education Details
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3.87 Cgpa -
3.5 Cgpa -
F.Sc Pre-Agriculture
Frequently Asked Questions about Aqeel Arshad (Randhawa)
What company does Aqeel Arshad (Randhawa) work for?
Aqeel Arshad (Randhawa) works for University Of The Punjab
What is Aqeel Arshad (Randhawa)'s role at the current company?
Aqeel Arshad (Randhawa)'s current role is Visiting Lecturer (Media and Development Communication Department).
What schools did Aqeel Arshad (Randhawa) attend?
Aqeel Arshad (Randhawa) attended Arid Agriculture University, Arid Agriculture University, University Of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
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