The CEJ team works hard to keep the Center running and designing new programs. Our team comprises people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Mr. Taimoor Ahmed is currently serving as Acting Head and also holds the position of Assistant Manager at CEJ. He holds a Masters in Social Sciences from RMIT University Australia, specializing in the School of Global, Urban, and Social Studies. He is also an Australian Qualified Program Manager, bringing extensive experience to his current roles.
Previously, Mr. Ahmed worked at WWF Pakistan as a Senior Officer for Green Businesses, focusing on project development and training in sustainable practices. He also served as a Conservation Officer, contributing to mangroves conservation in the Indus Delta.
Earlier in his career, he fundraised for Australia for UNHCR, advocating for humanitarian causes.
Anusha Siddiqui is a Business Development Executive at CEJ-IBA. A graduate of IBA's Class of 2022 with a BS in Economics, she has diverse experience in business development across multiple sectors. At CEJ, she focuses on strategic partnerships, outreach, and program development.
Administration Officer Imran Siddiqui has served as assistant in the testing service department at the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, from 2003-2016. He holds a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Karachi.
Sana Naz is a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of experience in diverse financial roles. Holding a graduate degree, she brings expertise in budgeting, financial implementation, and reporting, with a strong focus on meeting donor requirements. As the Executive Finance Officer at CEJ, Sana plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficient financial management and organizational compliance. Her prior experience at Indus Earth Trust, where she held various finance positions, further solidified her skills and expertise in the field.
Technology Officer Mohammad Ali Baloch has 12 years of broadcast engineering experience, having been associated with Geo News in the past. He holds a BE Degree in Electronics from Dawood Engineering College Karachi. He also holds a degree of LLB from SM Law College, and MBA from Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Karachi. His association with Geo News groomed him in areas such as TV production, morning shows, live news, election transmissions, entertainment programs, and many others. Baloch is a professional engineer affiliated with the Pakistan Engineering Council.
Saroj is currently serving as a Project Coordinator at CEJ-IBA. She holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Karachi and is presently pursuing an M.Phil. at the same institution in the Department of International Relations. Her research areas focus on International Law, Middle Eastern Studies, and Peace Studies. Saroj is also a certified trainer through Lead Academy and has a strong background in research.
Previously, she worked as a Program Coordinator at Lincoln Corner PACC, a U.S.-funded educational resource center. Additionally, she spent 4.5 years as a lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Jinnah University for Women and has experience as a Research Officer at the Pakistan Institute of International Affairs.
Hajra Hoth is Program Officer at the Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) at IBA. With a background in research and project management, she has led impactful initiatives in non-profits, focusing on class, gender, and social norms.
She holds a Bachelor's in English Language and Literature from Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University and brings strong expertise in managing complex projects and conducting research.