Islamabad · Working worldwide

Management strategy and communications consulting

We help businesses and development organisations research problems, plan practical solutions and communicate clearly. Based in Islamabad, we deliver remotely worldwide and provide research and field support across Pakistan.

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Who we work with

Businesses
Growth strategy, operations, cashflow and KPI systems.
Governments
Policy papers, preparedness planning and public awareness.
UN agencies
Simulation exercises, coordination and IEC material.
NGOs
Needs assessments, M&E frameworks and outreach campaigns.
Donors
Research, monitoring frameworks and field support in Pakistan.

Services

Four ways we help

Every engagement is scoped with you first, so you get the deliverables your decision needs, and nothing you don’t.

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Business and management

Growth strategy, operational reviews, process improvement, cashflow, inventory and KPI systems, internal controls, strategy roadmaps and policy papers.

Typical deliverables: Assessment, Practical roadmap, Operating process, Performance dashboard

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Research and development

Market and competitor research, stakeholder mapping, needs assessments, risk analysis and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Typical deliverables: Research report, Stakeholder map, Needs assessment, M&E framework

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Communications and digital

Brand strategy and identity, digital marketing and PR, public awareness campaigns, websites and dashboards, and information, education and communication (IEC) material.

Typical deliverables: Brand guidelines, Campaign plan, Website or dashboard, Presentations and infographics, Explainer videos

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Disaster risk and local operations

Preparedness and contingency planning, simulation exercises and humanitarian coordination, plus Pakistan market entry, field coordination and translation.

Typical deliverables: Contingency plan, Simulation exercise, Situation report, Localised material

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Need a quick expert view? We also offer focused hourly consultations across all service areas, arranged by email or the enquiry form.

Partner experience

Experience across government, development and business

Our partners bring hands-on experience from institutions and projects in Pakistan, the United States and Europe.

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Work inside Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority
A UNDP-funded girls’ education campaign in rural Sindh with Taleem Foundation
A national climate-resilient agriculture strategy for Pakistan with Wakonda, Italy
Consulting lead on the economic development strategy for Franklin, North Carolina
Moderating a UN INSARAG Asia-Pacific regional conference
Organising a Disaster Risk Reduction Expo in Pakistan
Restructuring a small retail business’s cashflow, inventory and operations
Vendor operations across the US, UAE, Hong Kong and Pakistan

Experience gained by SMIK’s partners in previous roles. These organisations are not presented as SMIK clients.

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Economic development research

Partner experience before SMIK

Franklin Downtown Assessment

Franklin, North Carolina, USA · Fall 2023 · Muhammad I. I. Khan

An early economic development assessment of downtown Franklin, North Carolina, completed before the later economic development strategy engagement and before SMIK was founded.

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How we work

Senior attention, the right team

Partner-led

Two partners lead and quality-assure every engagement, giving you a single point of accountability from brief to delivery.

The right team

We bring in vetted associates (researchers, designers, developers, translators and sector specialists) and deploy field teams in Pakistan when needed.