Samuel .A. Ssempala Email & Phone Number

Kampala, Ug

Uganda

Proposal Development & Management: Spearhead the development of complex proposals for diverse funders, including Mastercard Foundation, USAID, FCDO, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Irish Embassy, IKEA, and others. Serve as Proposal Manager, overseeing the process from RFP release to post-submission, ensuring donor compliance and securing substantial funding to enhance project capacity. Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and manage relationships with donors, government officials, and project teams to facilitate successful program implementation and resource mobilization. Represent IFDC in Uganda and the East Africa region, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.Results-Driven Program Management: Direct and coordinate project activities, monitor performance indicators, and evaluate outcomes to ensure success. Implement data-driven approaches to improve overall program efficiency and achieve strategic objectives.Financial Oversight & Reporting: Oversee project expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and organizational standards. Supervise the development of work plans and financial reports to maintain transparency and accountability.Communication & Collaboration: Lead the communications strategy to effectively disseminate program information, foster internal knowledge sharing, and enhance stakeholder engagement through regular updates and briefings.

Kampala, Uganda

Strategic Partnerships & Donor Relations:Create and manage relationships with strategic partners and donors, such as the Mastercard Foundation, UNDP, USAID, IKEA, UNHCR, and other key stakeholders. Ensure successful implementation of IFDC's programs by fostering effective collaboration.Partnership Due Diligence & Management: Oversee the due diligence process of sub-grant partners to guarantee well-planned, timely, and coordinated partnership management, ensuring coherence and alignment with project goals.Project Strategy & Execution: Develop the strategic roadmap, implementation plan, and execution framework for projects, ensuring the achievement of desired outcomes and alignment with organizational objectives.Stakeholder Communication & Coordination: Act as the liaison between projects and internal and external stakeholders, including donors and partners, to facilitate effective communication, coordination, and alignment of objectives.Capacity Strengthening & Support: Ensure that IFDC understands and supports the capacity strengthening needs of partners and sub-grantees, identifying opportunities for IFDC to enhance partner capabilities.Deliverables & Reporting: Collaborate with internal teams to create deliverables and reporting formats for both the organization and sub-grantees, ensuring that project activities are properly documented and reported.Partner Engagement & Feedback: Successfully engage partners to gather feedback and use insights to improve project implementation and outcomes, fostering a responsive and adaptive approach to project management.

Uganda

-Serve as the first point of contact for IFDC in-country, representing the organization and ensuring effective communication and coordination with all stakeholders.-Provide leadership and champion IFDC's vision and mission in-country, working closely with the team to achieve organizational goals.-Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including donors, government representatives and agencies, and project/program teams.-Lead regular project management meetings with in-country project teams to ensure smooth implementation of activities and effective communication among team members.-Ensure consistency among activities being implemented by overseeing and coordinating all IFDC's activities in-country.-Monitor project overall expenditure and private sector contribution against budgets to ensure financial compliance to both donor requirements and IFDC's procedures.-Supervise timely preparation and presentation of high-quality work plans, progress reports, and financial reports to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of IFDC's programs.-Monitor project indicators in accordance with the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, evaluate program results, and take necessary corrective actions whenever needed to ensure successful program outcomes.Support the communications strategy of all projects/programs to ensure effective dissemination of program information to relevant stakeholders.Facilitate internal communication and sharing of experiences among staff and project leaders to promote collaboration and learning within the organization.

Kampala

Created and meticulously managed relationships with strategic education partners and donors, including MasterCard Foundation, ADB, USAID, Watoto implementing partners such as BRAC Uganda RUFORUM, Makerere University.Ensured seamless collaboration by establishing and maintaining robust partnerships with key stakeholders, facilitating the successful implementation of CEMM Group's programs.Collaborated with partners to develop and execute program strategies, consistently achieving program objectives in a timely and effective manner.Demonstrated proficiency in understanding partner needs and tailoring program solutions accordingly.Developed compelling business proposals and delivered impactful product presentations to potential partners, securing new business opportunities.Successfully negotiated business contracts and costs, ensuring mutually beneficial and profitable deals.Served as a liaison between clients and management for seamless business executions, maintaining clear communication and coordination.Conducted client consultations to address concerns and queries promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.Achieved revenue goals by identifying and developing new business opportunities with potential and existing clients.Assisted in the development of account budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient resource management.Proactively assessed potential business risks and developed mitigation plans, minimizing risks and ensuring business continuity.Fostered positive and productive relationships with clients, contributing to long-term partnerships and client loyalty.Developed account strategies to consistently meet monthly revenue targets, aligning with the company's financial goals.

Kampala

Executed lead generation initiatives to identify potential partners and supporters for NGO projects.Managed events seamlessly, ensuring participation from targeted stakeholders and contributors.Maintained effective communication with external partners and collaborators.Crafted compelling proposals and presentations to secure funding for programs and revenue targets.Proactively supported existing NGO partners, ensuring their ongoing engagement and satisfaction.Invited new decision-makers to participate in NGO events, expanding the network and potential project collaborations.Scheduled and conducted meetings with stakeholders to advance project opportunities and collaborations.Managed smaller programs as needed, providing personalized attention to enhance stakeholder experience.Developed an ongoing support strategy for NGO projects in collaboration with project partners.Executed the daily support strategy, focusing on generating ongoing support and funding for projects.Conducted various support activities utilizing project management tools and technology.Assisted in comprehensive project support activities, addressing the evolving needs of the NGO projects.

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