Shazeb Chaudhry
About Shazeb Chaudhry
Shazeb Chaudhry is a Policy Analyst currently working for the Government of Canada in Ottawa. He has a diverse background in finance, project management, and international relations, with previous roles at organizations such as The Bronson Centre, Scotiabank, and Akhuwat.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Shazeb Chaudhry currently serves as a Policy Analyst at the Government of Canada, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on providing support for program evaluation consultants, emphasizing evidence-based decision-making. His responsibilities include managing project cash flow and financial obligations related to reporting requirements. Chaudhry's work contributes to the development and implementation of policies that impact various sectors within the government.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current role, Chaudhry worked at The Bronson Centre as a Project Finance and Seniors Outreach Planner for five months in 2019. He was responsible for managing project cash flow and financial obligations, specifically related to reporting requirements with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). He also contributed to the project 'Collective Impact at Bronson Centre: Improving Seniors' Social Inclusion Through a Community Hub.'
Educational Background
Shazeb Chaudhry holds a Master of Arts in Education, Gender and International Development from UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, which he completed from 2020 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Law from Carleton University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in policy analysis and project management.
Experience in Fundraising and Financial Management
Chaudhry has extensive experience in fundraising and financial management. He worked as a Senior Manager for Fundraising and International Relations at Akhuwat for seven months in 2020. Additionally, he served as a Budget Analyst and Outreach Planner at Akhuwat College for Women for 11 months from 2018 to 2019. His roles involved engaging in grant writing to secure financial resources for projects and producing month-end financial activity reports.
Career in Banking and Retail
Before his roles in policy analysis and project management, Chaudhry worked at Scotiabank as an Investment/Mutual Fund Representative from 2015 to 2018. He also gained retail experience as a Sales Associate at Zara, part of Inditex, for six months in 2013. These positions provided him with valuable skills in customer service and financial products.