Shabir Ahmed has extensive experience in electoral systems and program management, currently serving as Country Director at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems since November 2009, with previous roles including Acting Country Director, Deputy Chief of Party, and Strategic Planning Facilitator. Prior to this, Shabir held the position of Programme Director from January 2008 to April 2009 and was involved in UN elections from May 1996 to May 2001. Shabir earned an M.A. in Political Science from Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, between 1988 and 1990.