Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience, the expert is proficient in program management, research, and evaluation, having led initiatives for NGOs, government agencies, and consultancy firms. Key skills include data analysis, strategic partnership management, and communication. The expert has successfully established a Project Management Office and developed monitoring frameworks for organizations such as the Uganda Red Cross Society. Leadership roles have involved overseeing program implementation and providing technical assistance for national and regional projects, achieving significant improvements in data management, evaluation processes, and collaborative partnerships.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as UNFPA and USAID. Involvement includes midterm evaluations for the Women Youth and Adolescent Rights and Empowerment program and the USAID/Uganda Strengthening Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) project. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance and evaluation services in health and governance sectors, primarily on a national scale across various districts in Uganda. These projects focused on health systems strengthening and rights empowerment, reflecting a commitment to advancing public health and governance initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in health, education, administration, and advocacy, the expert has held roles in program management, research, and evaluation. Responsibilities have included developing and implementing monitoring frameworks, data analysis, and strategic partnership management. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating data-driven approaches in program management and evaluation. The geographic scope of work is primarily national within Uganda, with additional regional experience in East Africa, particularly in Rwanda. Extensive experience in Uganda includes working across multiple regions, including Northern, Central, and Western areas. This work encompasses health, governance, and education sectors, reflecting a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics. The expert has also engaged in projects in Rwanda, contributing to feasibility studies for SOS Children's Villages, demonstrating regional expertise and a commitment to development initiatives within East Africa.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, Luganda, and Lusoga, utilizing these languages effectively in professional settings. These competencies support the expert's work in diverse, multilingual environments, facilitating communication and collaboration in various projects and initiatives across Uganda. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Makerere University, Uganda. Additionally, the expert is pursuing a Master of Public Health and Leadership at Uganda Christian University. The educational background is further complemented by a Certificate in Human Subject Protection from the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology.