CURRICULUM VITUE AS AT JULY 2021

Name:                                     James Ojok

Date of Birth:                         October 28, 1970

Profession:                             Human Resource Management 

Contact:                                  P. O. Box 958, Kampala, Uganda

Tel       +256772613268,+256704914827

E-mail: ojokalaljames@yahoo.co.uk

BRIEF PROFILE / AREAS OF SPECIALISATION:

Mr. Ojok is an Institutional Capacity Building and Human Resource Management Advisor on:  Policy analysis and development; Organization/Institutional Development and Human Resource Management with over 15 years’ experience.  He specializes in institutional capacity development:  Organisation reviews and restructuring; HR systems review, design and development; Management systems and functional analysis, work methods, processes, practices, rules and regulations (systems re-engineering); performance management and evaluation systems; records and information systems design and development.  He has worked in senior positions in these areas in government ministries and public sector organizations.  He has also worked as consultant with UNDP South Sudan and a number of clients. A graduate of Makerere University, Mr. Ojok holds a BA (Social Science) degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Diploma in Education, Masters in Management (Human Resource Management),Master’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation and other work related certificates.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2019                PHD Student-Makerere University Business School-on going

2018/2019        Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management-Uganda Management Institute

2016:               Master’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation: Uganda Technology and Management University

2015:                Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation- Uganda Technology and Management University

2009-2010:      Master’s Degree in Management Studies (HRM Option)-Uganda Management Institute

2007:               Administrative Officers Law Certificate-Law Development Centre

2002-2003:      Post Graduate Diploma (HRM)-Uganda Management Institute

1995-1999:      Bachelors of Arts Degree (Social Sciences)-Makerere University

1991-1993:       Diploma in Education-Institute of Teacher Education-Kyambogo

SPECIALISED TRAININGS

2015            Certificate in designing Workload Indicators of Staffing Need in the Health Sector(WISN)-Makerere University

2015             Certificate Research Methodology- Uganda Management Institute

 2012            Basic and Advanced Security in the Field Training-UN Mission in South Sudan

 2011            IPSAS Applications-UNDP South Sudan

 2010            Peacekeeping Operations-UN Mission in South Sudan

2010            Budget and Policy Analysis-       Uganda Management Institute

2008            Management and Leading Strategic Change-Strategic Development Institute-Swaziland

2004            Mentoring of Local Governments-        Uganda Management Institute

2001            Computer Applications-DHE Consultants-Kampala

2000            Records Management-MTAC-Kampala

1999            Training of Trainers-       Uganda Management Institute

MEMBRSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

• Member of African Public Sector HR Managers Network
• Member Association of Human Resource Managers of Uganda
• Uganda Evaluation Association

COMPUTER SKILLS

Excellent in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Power Point. Good knowledge on MS project and MS Access. Good knowledge in SPSS and STATA, Excellent in E-mail and Internet.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2014 TO DATE: HEAD HUMAN RESOURCE - UGANDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE COMMISSION

Currently working with the Local Government Finance Commission managing the Human Resource and Administrative functions which involves Human Resource Planning, Human Resource Management and Exit Management.

2013 TO DATE: HR CONSULTANT: POP HUMAN RESOURCE AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

Work as a consultant with a team of experienced consultants under P.O.P Human Resource and Management Consultants. A company providing human resource development and expertise to a number of reputable organization, Capacity building trainings, manual development, strategic plans, as well as Social development focusing on social economic research and cross cutting issues. Responsible for provision of leadership and ensuring quality and timely delivery of consultancy assignments. Provision of technical input in consultancy assignments in HR, OD, Strategy and re-organisation/realignments

2013 TO DATE: HR CONSULTANT-INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS EASTERN AFRICA

Providing HR Consultancy support to ICW(EA) which includes Recruitment, Review of HR Policies and Capacity Building

2013 TO DATE: ASSOCIATE HR CONSULTANT/RESOURCE PERSON:ESAMI-UGANDA

Facilitate training for national and international participants in general management,Monitoring and Evaluation and Human Resource Management

2010 – 2013:       UNDP-SOUTH SUDAN: PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM SPECIALIST

Provided technical support to South Sudan Government in strengthening of civil service management systems critical in post-conflict states not only for Government to be able to deliver core services, but also to avoid politicization of civil service functions, which could easily become a trigger for new conflict. I supported development and implementation the South Sudan Civil Service Reform and Midterm Capacity Building Strategy, supported building individual and institutional capacity to apply merit principles in civil service recruitment, promotion and management, supported the review, drafting and implementation of a core set of civil service merit-based laws and policies, supported definition and operationalization of systems, tools, and procedures for civil service management, developed Civil Service management database and strengthened the Diaspora/returnees' desk and the deployment of Diaspora in critical areas of human resource needs within the civil service.

2008 – 2010:      LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE COMMISSION-SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

 Provided HR and Administration support to the Commission. I managed staff entitlements, Human Resource Planning functions, employee relations, employee safety, employee maintenance and exits, staff development and career support and administrative support in areas of fleet management, procurement and logistics, assets management and records Management.

2007-2008: PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE UGANDA

Provided support in designing and implementing HR Policies and Procedures for the Civil Service of Uganda

2005-2007: PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER: AMOLATAR DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Facilitated setting up of HR and Administrative Systems to enable Amolatar which as a newly created. I undertook rationalization and reorganization of the manpower and organizational structures, recruitment of staff to fill the positions, deployment of staff, induction of staff, managing of the District payroll and pensions system and providing HR support to the Chief Administrative Officer, Town Clerk and the District Service Commission.

2003-2005:         LIRA DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT-SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

Managed and advised District Management Team on all matters related to human resources management and development ranging from issues related to the management of staff entry, retention and exit.

1999-2003:  LIRA DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT-HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

Assisted the District Head of Human Resource Department in the human resources management and development.

1998-1999:          WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL -TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE

Coordinated and supervised project activities related to participatory project development, strategic planning, promotion and performance appraisals in Arapai Area Development Programme and communities throughout the project cycle and provided advice to the Project Coordinator on effective promotion and implementation of community groups’ subprojects and potential violations of safeguards.

1993-1995: ASSISTANT EDUCATION OFFICER-ADUKU SECONARY SCHOOL

The assignment involved Classroom Teaching.

PUBLICATION/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2018                  “Framework for Local Economic Development for local revenue in the Local Governments”-Local Government Finance Commission.

2018                  “Effectiveness of Local Government Sector Negotiations on Conditional Grants”-Local Government Finance Commission

2017                   Conducted LG budget analysis is a core function of the Commission to ensure compliance with legal compliance and also ensuring that national priorities are taken into account in the budget.-Local Government Finance Commission

2016                  Ojok.J&Basheka.C (2016), Measuring effective role of Public Sector Monitoring and Evaluation in promoting good governance in Uganda.” Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review | Vol 4, No 3 | a122 | 01 December 2016 http://apsdpr.org/index.php/apsdpr/article/view/122

2015-2016          Carried out a research titled “Measuring effective role of Public Sector Monitoring and Evaluation in promoting good governance in Uganda, Implications form the Ministry of Local Government”. This has been submitted to the University as a requirement for the award of a Master’s Degree in Project Monitoring and Evaluation –Uganda Technology and Management University.

2009-2010:   Carried out a research on the, “Factors affecting implementation of Performance Appraisals in the Local Governments of Uganda”, this has been submitted to the University as a requirement for the award of a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management-Uganda Management Institute

2008-2009:       Supported team in carrying out a survey on the holistic review of funding regime to local governments of Uganda.

Journal articles Peer Reviewed  

Ref. No.: 139

Title: Leadership training and delivery prospects of team leaders in Communication Network Support Service Limited (CNSSL), Ilorin

Journal: Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review

Ref. No.: 179-516-4

Title: Crisis of Decolonising education: Curriculum implementation in Limpopo Province of South Africa

Journal: Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review

Ref: No:200-809-2:

Title: Policy Implementation Challenges and Prospects in Botswana: An Evaluation of the National Policy on Care for People with Disabilities

Journal: Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review

APSDPR-291-V1-01-BD-R1-AA(19)

Assessing the implementation processes for recruitment and selection policy at Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

APSDPR-322-1908-2-RV

Climate Change, Food Security, and Sustainable Human Development in Nigeria: A Critical Reflection

JOLGRI-2-VI-01-BD-RI-MK

Open grazing, food insecurity and sustainable human development in Nigeria: a horn of dilemma Journal: Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation.

Ref. No: 379-2523-2 RV: Journal: Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review

Customer engagement in project planning, implementation and evaluation on performance in Service Cops limited

OTHER WORK RELATED ASSIGNMENTS

2014 to Date:    Secretary Contracts Committee-Local Government Finance Commission

2011-2013:          State Governance Coordinator- UNDP South Sudan

2008-2010:       Member Contracts Committee-Local Government Finance Commission

1997-1998:        Chairman Makerere University Lira-Apac Students Association

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

• Member of African Public Sector HR Managers Network
• Member Association of Human Resource Managers of Uganda
• Member Uganda Evaluation Association

COMPUTER SKILLS

Excellent in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Power Point. Good knowledge on MS project and MS Access. Good knowledge in SPSS and STATA, Excellent in E-mail and Internet.

RELEVANT CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENTS UNDERTAKEN

Languages:                                                     English:           Excellent written and oral skills

Luo:                 Native written and oral skills

Arabic: Fair oral skills

REFEREES

1. Mr. Ojede Peter Francis

     Executive Director

     Uganda National Cultural Centre

     Tel: +256772520837

    Email: fojede@yahoo.co.uk

2. Mr. Adam Babale

        Director Research and Revenue

        Local Government Finance Commission

        Tel:+256772519889

        Email:adam.babale@lgfc.go.ug

3. Mr. Lazarus Nabaho

        Head of School of Civil Service and Governance

        Uganda Management Institute

        Tel: 0772439025

        Email:lnabaho@yahoo.com

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, these information correctly describe me, my qualifications and my experience.

 8th July 2021