Herbert Kirunda Email & Phone Number

Uganda

Kampala, Uganda

• As Managing Director:
• Overall responsible for delivery of annual targets, strategic guidance and long-term business improvements, leadership and HR management, financial and risk management for construction and business development; Key.
• Commandeered growth of the start-up company in revenues, from UGX 985,145,600 to UGX 1,701,248,851 – 73% increase – with expanded client base, INGO and government contracting success;
• Identified and developed new revenue streams and product lines, resourced and negotiated with vendors for construction materials;
• Participated in negotiations with significant contracts and clients; successfully navigated the government contract process with extensive knowledge of contracting legalities, to obtain and manage government contracts.
• Strengthening farmer institutional development, by conducting training and curriculum development on agronomy and value chain development

Kampala, Uganda, East Africa, Africa

• Involved in the direct implementation of 16 programs in 33 districts in Uganda across Northern, Eastern, Central, and Western regions, working with over 1,100 producer organizations reaching out to 150,000 households.
• Ensured quality and excellence of program implementation, with an average budget of US$5M per year, as well as, a system of measurement against goals; Oversaw the design, planning, M&E and high quality, timely.
• Led all aspects of Techno Serve’s operations in Uganda, mainly relating to people and strategy, fundraising and administration, leadership and management of both agricultural and entrepreneurial programs;
• Developed and adapted the country strategic vision and direction, following TechnoServe’s overall strategic plan and priorities; Identified and pursued innovative solutions to poverty reduction;
• Oversaw all TechnoServe’s financial affairs in Uganda, including developing annual budgets and mid-term review, adherence to effective internal financial controls and review of monthly financial reporting;
• Secured funding of US$4,577,674 for the country program by developing concepts, leading sound project design and writing winning proposals;

Kampala, Uganda, East Africa, Africa

• Managed effectively a team of excellent program managers (direct reports) on US$2,686,600 BMGF/East African Dairy Development (EADD); US$ 3,675,799 BMGF/Project Nurture; US$2,407,028 Mastercard/ Strengthening Rural.
• Led efforts to develop a three-year country strategy (2013-2017) for TechnoServe Uganda, which resulted in improved livelihoods, stronger partnerships with farmers, Producer Organizations and private sector, with a.
• Capture Manager and Technical lead on securing the US$994,996 EDUN/SIDA Conservation Cotton Initiative Uganda phase II; and EUR 92,920 Solidaridad/Procotton project;
• Managed agricultural and entrepreneurial projects in TechnoServe Uganda, ensured their timely execution and high-quality implementation of programs in the field;
• Participated in the review of industry strategic plans, value chain analyses, and market assessments;
• Supported and provided input in project design to develop concepts and proposals for securing funding;

Kampala, Uganda, Eastafrica, Africa

• Manage two programs, Cotton/staple crops and Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FFV), with the teams directly under my supervision
• Work with 11,000 small holder farmers organized in 89 farmer business groups and 2 ginneries’ entrepreneurs to develop a profitable and suitable cotton value chain (with staples crops in rotation)
• Facilitate the training for 11,000 small holder farmers through service providers and group leaders to improve cotton/staple crops productivity and sustainable use of natural resources and biodiversity
• Work with 3,000 small holder farmers, 2 SMEs and 2 Farmer Organizations to shape the efficiencies of the FFV value chain
• Identify and develop profitable markets for cotton/staple crops – domestic, regional and export
• Develop and execute clients’ business plans; carry out diagnostic study, and write clients’ scope of work

Kampala, Uganda, East Africa, Africa

• Supported TechnoServe’s efforts in securing new funding of US$1,520,000 for EDUN Conservation Cotton Initiative Uganda in Northern Uganda;
• Nurtured relationships with 6,841 smallholder farmers, organized in 54 farmer business groups and two ginneries’ entrepreneurs, to develop a profitable and suitable cotton value chain;
• Managed two programs (Cotton/staple crops and FFV projects) with direct supervision of the teams and farmer organizations through assisted SMEs; Generated and wrote new concepts and proposals with program staff and.
• Supported 2 SME clients (Mutuma and NBCC) with business management and technical advice, marketing support, business planning and clients’ diagnostic analysis;
• Assisted TechnoServe country platforms to roll-out cotton programs in their countries (Provided content for proposal writing and farmer training model on cotton agronomy in Tanzania);
• A key contributor to cotton studies commissioned by TechnoServe in other countries, e.g. Malawi and Swaziland industry strategic plans (ISPs);

Kampala, Uganda, East Africa, Africa

• Uganda Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program (APEP) – $30m program funded by USAID, implemented by Chemonics International Inc., to boost Uganda’s non-traditional exports focusing on coffee, cotton, grains and.
• Developed and implemented programs to support production and marketing efforts of cotton as a targeted commodity from farmers’ fields to the farm gate and onto traders and exporters;
• Assisted eight lead ginners in the eight production zones to communicate input and training needs, which led to the outreach of 134,458 cotton farmers;
• Increased cotton farmers’ adoption of the cotton production technologies, through encouraging participation of farmers in training, field days and hands-on exercises at the demonstration plots, which resulted in the.
• Collaborated with both private and public sector entities, to plan and implement programs of rapid multiplication and marketing of improved seed varieties of cotton for commercial sale to farmers/producers of cotton;
• Built capacity of farmers, traders and exporters, by conducting training courses on cotton;

Hoima, Uganda

• Held the roles of Agroforestry Officer (June 2002 – Aug 2002), Leaf Technician (Sep 2002 – Dec 2004), Logistics Superintendent – Buying (Jan 2005 – Aug 2005), and Business Unit Manager (Aug 2005 – Jun 2006);
• Assessed and planned for the production of tobacco in the Hoima South (Kiboga in Kiboga District to Kyangwali Camp in Hoima District), to meet company requirements for local cigarette production and export markets;
• Planned and managed the forestation program in Hoima South to meet wood fuel demands for farmer tobacco curing barns;
• Worked with over 10,000 farmers organized in 23 extension centres, to increase the production, productivity, and quality of the leaf, while ensuring all KPIs on volume, quality, estimates, and loan recovery (at least.
• Maintained a farmer database to monitor progress and review production projections, to ensure proper planning for handling and marketing of cured leaf and forecasting wood fuel demands;
• Enabled a team of 30 technicians to deliver high-quality results, managed the team to optimize cost-effectiveness while providing leadership and support;

Masaka, Uganda, East Africa, Africa

• Processed accurately all entries received to achieve high levels of output and maintain banking standards and customer service; Processed inward clearances, reverse unpaid entries, recovered charges on unpaid cheques.
• Delivered outward clearances to Bank of Uganda clearing house, processed outward bills on collections, and ensured appropriate transferring, amending and closing of customers’ accounts;
• Kept, maintained, updated clean records of customers’ transactions.

Iganga, Uganda, East Africa, Africa

• Planned and implemented the crop extension program in the Sub-County; Supervised Assistant Agriculture Officers within the Sub-County; Trained farmers and subordinate staff in all crop-related activities;
• Ensured enforcement of pests and disease control regulations and laws on crop activities;
• Through the sub-county, I reported monthly and annually to the District Agriculture Officer.