Okello David Email & Phone Number

Uganda

• Provided leadership and strategic oversight to the organization in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.• Conducted resource mobilization for Livelihood, Food and Nutrition Security, WASH, Health, Education and Emergency response projects. • Coordinated implementation of Livelihood, Food and Nutrition Security, WASH, Health Systems Strengthening, Education and Emergency response projects. • Supported apprenticeship skills training on building and concrete practice, Tailoring and Garments cutting for young people 15 – 24 years.• Ensured growth and sustainability of the organization through resource mobilization, promoting innovations and Income Generating Activities. • Provided mentorship and coaching for staff and Community Champions to ensure effective and efficient implementation of projects and adherence to organizational policy guidelines.• Coordinated stakeholder review and networking meetings to promote linking, learning and sharing of best practices and lessons learnt.• Ensured preparation of quality quarterly and annual work plans, budgets and narrative reports.• Coordinated joint monitoring and support supervision visits in government aided schools and public health facilities.• Promoted adherence to organizational policies and safeguarding practices.• Promoted collaboration and networking with other Government and CSO networks.

Kumi, Uganda

• Mobilized and managed resources for effective implementation of programs in the Sectors of; Agriculture & Food Security, Advocacy and Disaster Management, Church and Community Mobilization Process (CCMP), Education, and Health; HIV/AIDS, Emergency response interventions, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).• Provided overall leadership and participated in strategic planning and budgeting processes.• Promoted and supported creativity and innovations among organizational staff.• Organized/coordinate baseline surveys, learning and evaluation assessments.• Ensured proper accountability, efficient and effective utilization of resources, assets and equipment.• Promoted collaboration and networking with other partners.

Bungokho, Mbale, Uganda

• Mapped oilseed value chain actors.• Made appointments with oil seed value chain actors.• Organized interviews with oilseed value chain actors.• Conducted action research on oilseed value chain.• Conducted follow up action research of the oil seed value chain actors. • Formulated quality work plans and narrative reports.• Organized feedback sessions with value chain stakeholders.

Soroti, Uganda

• Participated in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a number of projects including; Community Empowerment Program (CEP); Education Quality Improvement Programme (EQUIP), Basic Education Support Programme (BESP) – ecumenical programmes between Catholic Education Research and Development Organization (CEREDO) and Church of Uganda Soroti Diocese, School Feeding Programme implemented by CEREDO and Church of Uganda Soroti Diocese in partnership with UN World Food Programme, School-community HIV & AIDS Support Initiative (SHASI), Teso Educational Sponsorship Scheme (TESS) which holistically supported over 500 vulnerable OVC, Holistic Orphans & other Vulnerable Children’s Support (HOCAS) project and Obalanga Formerly Abducted Girls Support Initiative (OFAGSI) which supported 160 girls among others. • Organized continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers.• Participated in Education departmental planning, assessment, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.• Carried out Needs Assessment for the education programmes and preparation of project proposals and reports.• Reviewed grant applications and prepared Memoranda of Understanding with beneficiary schools of school initiated project grants.• Participated in quarterly education stakeholder meetings and conferences. • Worked with education stakeholders in the region to ensure effective teaching and learning takes place in all partner schools by participating in joint monitoring, supervision and inspections visits.• Oversaw the administrative planning, implementation, and evaluation of the project’s procurement of education materials and supplies.• Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports to the Diocesan Education Coordinator for submission to donor partners.