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Muhammad Salman M. Khair

Muhammad Salman M. Khair

Behavioural Science Project Manager

Center for Utilizing Behavioral Insights for Children (CUBIC), Save the Children International | Singapore

Technologies

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My Certifications

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Other Certificates

HarvardX Data Science: R Basics

MITx JPAL102x Designing and Running Randomized Evaluations

DeepLearning.AI ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

National University of Singapore SCALE Data Analytics & Visualisation for Managers

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Introduction to Python
Intermediate Python
Introduction to R
Intermediate R

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

The Center for Utilizing Behavioral Insights for Children | Aug 2021 - Present

Behavioural Science Project Manager

• Direct initiative promoting gender equality in the workplace across 3 country offices in Asia through the Gender at Work Analytical Framework to assess the often invisible structures and norms of gender bias in organizations; co-creating and evaluating behaviourally- and culturally-informed interventions • Design games based on the Octalysis Framework, Girls Decide curriculum, and evidence on quality play, using research-based LLM prompting to teach girls in 4 countries how to advocate for causes; assessing impact via surveys and observations on the skills they have learned & applied through play • Lead project increasing girls' school enrolment in rural Afghanistan through a series of 10 activities tailored using generative AI prompt techniques to address behavioural barriers among caregivers; measuring impact through a cluster-randomized control trial, surveys, and school admin data • Spearhead project reducing child marriages & adolescent pregnancies in Philippines by increasing attendance of 1016 households at family development sessions with interventions developed through the ABCD Framework; assessing impact via cluster-randomized factorial trial • Pioneered 4 inaugural sludge audits for reducing excessive, unjustified administrative frictions in internal processes; reducing new hire onboarding paperwork time by 50% and effort required to complete expense claims forms by 33%, enhancing operational efficiency and employee experience, and presented findings to SCI’s global leadership team • Facilitated a behaviourally-informed Facebook ads campaign with 6 Asia country teams; directing 8 million users to their national COVID-19 vaccination registration websites (a step closer to getting vaccinated) at an average of only US$0.04 per link click • Co-develop and deliver capability building programs to 45 internal staff from teams across Africa and Asia Pacific to apply behavioural science lens, tools and methods in improving their programmes
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Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau | Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

Researcher, Centre for Anti-Corruption Studies (CACS)

• Piloted division’s inaugural playbook, advocating for the use of behavioural science to 11 internal units in developing more effective anti-corruption communications through an ALOHA framework • Analysed data of 1000+ survey respondents’ corruption perception and presented coherently to internal stakeholders findings and recommendations, including a behavioural insights intervention nudging people to report corrupt acts • Led and advised on the conceptualisation of quantitative researches on 150+ officers’ experiences with hybrid working model and risk management through collaborations with teams across the Bureau • Mentored and supervised an intern undertaking an applied research project that involved literature review, leading in-depth interviews, product design, report writing and oral presentation

Freelance | Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

Behavioural Researcher & Health Coach

Behavioural Researcher • Gamified UX and reframed the value of less popular choices of an e- commerce business I founded in 2018, piquing customers’ interest, selling out within 3 hours, and published on Medium’s UX Collective • Analysed qualitative data of 15 interviews, drafted pre-final manuscripts, and published research study identifying individual attributes and environmental factors as two emerging themes influencing career and employment decisions for individuals with disabilities in four Gulf countries Health Coach (03/2019-05/2019, 09/2011-08/2012) • Single-handedly coached 8 youths with disabilities at an annual futsal tournament after training them for only 2 months, boosting their health, wellbeing, and football skills • Coached youths at local football legend’s academy, developing their love for the game, positive attitude, and technical skills

National University of Singapore | Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

Manager, Futures Office, Office of the President

• Led the development of new higher education concepts or prototypes, building futures-thinking capabilities and discussion among senior management on new roles for universities • Co-reframed university’s strategies for leadership to communicate a compelling narrative to 17 faculties university-wide, increasing collaborations with SEA and inter-disciplinary learning and research • Interviewed and facilitated a scenario planning exercise with 40+ stakeholders (Board, Management and Staff) of a public policy school, reviewing its raison d’être and strategy • Conducted foresight research (horizon scanning and networking with internal stakeholders, experts and policy-makers) on emerging strategic issues, gaining insights to sense-make the future of higher education

Qatar Foundation | Aug 2015 - Nov 2018

Senior Research Associate, World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)

• Co-designed and co-faciliated workshops for 200+ public and private education leaders involving the use of agile behaviour change frameworks, building client/partner capabilities and improving outcomes • Invited to present mental health and wellbeing research, case studies and initiatives that are addressed in education systems and reshaping learning environments, at the Int. Conference on Happiness Education, Beijing 2017 • Led the management of 9 research partnerships (e.g. Innovation Unit, IDEO, BRAC & University of Cambridge), offering actionable recommendations to address global education challenges

Qatar Foundation | May 2014 - Jul 2015

Research Associate, Awsaj Academy (K-12 SpEd School)

• Conducted needs assessment for 7 schools through FGDs and surveys, and A/B testing behaviour experiments; upgrading educator experiences and education service design for underserved students

Qatar University | Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

Research Project Coordinator, Core Curriculum Program

• Redesigned education services of the Core Curriculum Program with a task- force, equipping first-year students with knowledge and skills for successful transition to their majors and lifelong learning • Developed and tested a quantitative data collection tool using MOOSES™, improving the data collection process of a study on the causal relationship between teacher and student behaviour

Qatar University | Oct 2012 - May 2013

Video Journalist, External Relations Department

• Solely produced a short film as part the Video Journalism team, coming in 5th out of 30 submitted for the Qatar Sports Film Festival 2013

Private Institutes | Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

Associate Psychologist / Special Education Teacher

• Distilled insights through assessments and parent interviews, and implemented behaviour experiments for children with developmental & learning needs, that improved outcomes after just 6 weeks • Taught 7 to 25-year-olds with special needs morals and values that inculcated positive behaviours in private and public spheres which led to better independence and more active societal participation

Singapore Police Force | Aug 2006 - Nov 2007

Police Officer, National Serviceman

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My Education

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Specialist Diploma in Applied Psych (Behavioural Insights) in Behavioural SciencesTemasek Polytechnic | 2023
Mastering Behaviour Change in a Changing World in Behavioural SciencesLee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Executive Education | 2020
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special EducationQatar University | 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in PsychologyNational University of Singapore | 2012

About Me

Muhammad Salman M. Khair

It is through the heart of AI-BI-CI (artificial intelligence, behavioural insights, & cultural insights) is how I often approach my work and to the heart of AI-BI-CI is what I find to be the most exhilarating challenges and opportunities.

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