Education

Sadaf Raheem

Educationist | Research Scholar | Public Policy Practitioner | Public Administrator | Civil Servant | Assistant Director

Sindh Education Policy Commission, School Education and Literacy Department, Govt. of Sindh

Karachi · English, Sindhi, Urdu

Biography

Sadaf Raheem is an educational expert and public administrator currently serving as an Assistant Director (Policy & Research) at the Sindh Education Policy Commission (SEPC), Government of Sindh, Pakistan. Her expertise includes education policy, governance, applied research, educational leadership, and institutional reform. She has served as Team Lead, Pakistan, in the global KIX-EMAP learning cycle on AI in Education, leading research engagement on the feasibility of integrating artificial intelligence into the continuous professional development of educational leaders. Her research contributions span teacher licensing, recruitment and talent alignment, and examination reforms and digital transformation. She is passionate about evidence-informed policymaking, responsible educational innovation, women's leadership, and connecting education with future skills and employment opportunities.

Areas of expertise

• Education Policy
• Digitalisation and AI in Education
• Educational Leadership and Management
• Professional Development of Middle-tier leadership

Key achievements

Global Research Leadership: Served as Team Lead, Pakistan, in the global KIX-EMAP learning cycle on AI in Education, exploring the feasibility of integrating AI into the continuous professional development of educational leaders. Education Policy & Reform: Contributed to education policy research, sectoral policy reviews, and evidence-informed reform initiatives at the Sindh Education Policy Commission (SEPC), Government of Sindh. Research Publications: Contributed to three research studies published in HEC-recognised journals on teacher licensing reform, recruitment and talent alignment, and examination reforms and digital transformation. School Leadership & Improvement: Contributed to a 65% increase in student enrolment while serving as a government school head. Innovation in Education: Advanced research interests in AI-enabled professional learning, digital education, educational leadership, and future-oriented skills development. International Knowledge Exchange: Engaged with global education research and policy perspectives through KIX-EMAP, connecting international learning with the context of Sindh's public education system.

International experience

Lead Team Pakistan at KIX-EMAP Learning Cycle 9 "AI in Education" funded by GPE and facilitated by University of Edinburg

Engagement interests

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