International trade, Livelihood & Food Security, Climate Change& DRMWhat type of job are you looking for? Primarily an opportunity where I can help make difference in the life of common man at grass root level. Responding to changing trade paradigm, looming threats of climate change and erosion of traditional livelihood means, need coping capacity and reseliance on part of communities.I will like to be partner in development in these areas. What nationality are you? Pakistani What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English-Fluent Urdu-Fluent Arabic- Basic Punjabi-Fluent What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Any part of the world/country, where I can be of some help, and I will love to work in Mauritius. What countries have you worked in? Pakistan, Sultanate of Oman and Saudi Arabia. I have visited more than 25 countries and presented my professional work there. What field do you currently work in? International trade, food security, SPS/ food safety management, climate change/DRM,alternative/livelihood development What fields have you worked in before? R&D related to Livestock development, animal health, Reproductive physiology,international trade (WTO), food security, SPS/ food safety management, climate change/DRM,alternative/livelihood developmen ( in R&D, policy/planning , advocacy/ teaching) What qualifications do you hold? M.Phil, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Original thinking that can help innovate and make difference to spur knowledge-based economy. Describe the benefits of working with others You build on synergies as a good team player,learning from others experience. Describe the benefits of working alone One is challenged with handling issues alone, and working under pressure.This can help develop confidence and a greater level of efficiency. What was your worst working experience? Working in a bureaucratic setting, where there is hardly any space to be productive, as one would like to be. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Keep struggling,seeking new horizons & avenues-sky is the limit. What unique skills do you have? A confident& articulate speaker and writer. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? County Director in an INGO/ Multinational setting or a professor at a University. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Hitherto virgin areas, scope for creativity and contribution to knowledge base. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Slow progress at international level( policy framework) Why I want to work for others? Because growth for sake of growth is ideology of cancer cell. How can potential employers contact you? -e/mail: wajidpirzada@hotmail.com , wto_chief@yahoo.com | 
