The document provides a personal profile and summary of skills and experience for an individual seeking employment. In 7 years of experience in northern Uganda, they have managed microfinance projects including income generating groups, business training, and savings and loan associations. Their experience includes project management, budgeting, coordination, finance and administration, subgrant management, human resources, logistics and procurement, supervision, training and capacity building, and representation. They hold a degree in Business Administration and have experience facilitating university classes.

1. Personal profile
I have 7(seven) years microfinance ,Finance and Administration, and humanitarian working
experience in northern Uganda, in the remote, post conflict and recovery, with a wealth of
experience and expertise in management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation including
management of income Generating Activities groups, training on business skills management,
Village Saving and Loan Association, Saving and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO),
Capacity building and training of community groups and institutions, micro enterprise and
entrepreneurship development. Energetic and willing to soil my labour for field work, quick
learner, and very good at writing project reports, I hold a degree in Business Administration,
MBA awaits research dissertation, aged 28.
I am Self-motivated, starter, result oriented, open minded, individual, team player and hard
working with an active interest in acquiring new skills, good communication and interpersonal
skills , responds positively to feed back, Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage
complexity, Ability and willingness to work with minimum supervisions, for long hours,
Excellent coordination and organization skills, Flexible and creative thinking., Good analytical
and problem solving skills, Knowledge of financial and human resource skills, capable of
Adapting to different working environment and situations, receptive and welcoming, orderly and
organized, finds creative solutions, confident and visionary, works with others easily irrespective
of the tribe colour, size and religion.
Key Skills
Project management
I successfully, managed 60, 0000,000 shillings of the beneficiaries to support the return process
of internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Project consisted of Cash Grants to IGA groups and
Extremely Vulnerable Individuals and capacity building of an IGA groups and SACCO Staff as
well as cash management and investment training to the Cash for Work beneficiaries. The
training strengthened and diversified beneficiary livelihood and proper cash management and
savings of grants by the groups. This project involved directly managing a team of credit officers
and necessitated exceptional communication, problem solving and decision making skills. Carry
out day to day programme implementation of the project; make key decisions with the board
members and Identifying effective strategies to deliver project objectives, conducting field
assessments to ascertain IGA groups project feasibility, capacity and motivation, Appraisal,
selection and development of IGA groups’ proposals
Budgeting: Undertook Budgetary control using Performance Monitoring System on all project
spending in accordance with approved budgets.Adviced and provided relevant support to
Programme Manager and the Executive directors in regard to budget preparation and budget
monitoring as and when required. Prepared the quarterly Fund Request for the programme in a
timely manner and based on discussions with the Programme Officer (Field Extension Worker)
and/or Programme Manager. Adviced and assisted programme manager and board members in
budget re-alignment and review.
Coordination
Liaise with all external stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, including local
authorities, and communities; Coordinating project activities, managing technical inputs and

2. identifying strategies to effective execution of the project objectives, coordinating the
programming team, the local government officials both at the district and Sub Counties and other
partner organizations with Gulu rural SACCO in Gulu. Internally coordinating regularly with
Gulu Community dairy’s Monitoring and Evaluation Team (AMET) to assess project activities
and implementation, including lessons learned, challenges faced during the implementation of
the project
Finance and Administration
I have a wealth of experience in financial planning and budgeting project activities, in both Gulu
Community Dairy cooperative society limited and Gulu rural SACCO LTD was responsible for
budgeting all the activities in the programme period, carry out budget follow up for IGA and do
cash request/ projection for the months’ activities. Monitor project expenditures to ensure they
are in line with the organisation and donor requirements; monitoring of cash grant disbursement
to the IGA groups. Supervision of program budgets and evaluates financial program
effectiveness, planning, reporting and resource allocation. Proper organisation of record keeping
and books of accounts for the IGA groups and SACCOS was also made.
Implemented financial and administrative policies as laid down in the finance and administrative
manual and suggest changes in line with local conditions. Processed and ensured timely payment
of all invoices and bills in accordance with the laid down policies and procedures. Prepared
project budget and cash flows forecasting for submission for funds transfer to the chairperson
board and the programme manager, reviewed monthly donor reports with the relevant managers
and point out areas with financial risks in line with donor conditions for the managers to take
proactive corrective action. Ensured expenses are charged to correct project and budget lines,
Management of cash receipt and petty cash. Prepared monthly returns for projects and prepare
for submission to ADF office by 30th
day of a quarter. Kept all files for each project and filled all
returns and other correspondence on file and ensuring security and confidentiality of the
documents in line with policy on document retention, retrieval and archiving. Periodically
reviewed their financial and administrative policies and procedures, identified shortcomings and
advice board members in such areas. Supported and responded to audit queries and implement
audit recommendations in line with the donor financial policies and procedures.
Sub Grant management: when working Gulu Rural SACCO and Gulu Community dairy
farmers cooperative society , I managed sub grants to IGA and Farmers groups, for the two
organisations, coordinated the Sub-Grantee selection process, disbursements, monitoring and
evaluation, developed , implemented and monitored the Capacity Development Plan for all sub-
grantees including development of grant management operational manual, in charge of Sub-
Grants Information data base and provided monthly updated reports and I was responsible for
providing oversight supervision and advise to the board members on any donor compliance
related issues to ensure consistency.
Human resources and Administration: Handle general administrative duties, ensured that all
statutory and legal requirements are met in line with the country’s guidelines, and ensured safe
keeping and filing of all finance and administrative records both electronically and hard copies,
maintained effective communication between the office and other stakeholders for mutual
understanding. Drafted, Distributed and follow up correspondences concerning the office and
stakeholders. Coordinated travel arrangements as required, ensured security of all the

3. organization funds and physical assets in compliance with the organization’s policies and
procedures. Adhered to the organizations security and safety policies and acted as security point
person in the office of Gulu community Dairy farmers’ cooperative society LTD.
Logistic and procurement: while working with Gulu community dairy cooperative society
limited under the United State for Africa Development Foundation (USADF) funded project
I was heavily involved in work with stores and stock management, logistic reporting and
coordination, transport and fleet management, assets management, I also effectively managed
procurement of office furniture, IT equipment, IT services, general office supplies and
motorcycle. Planned and organized daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly projections for logistics
needs and movement. Ensured accurate inventories of Gulu community dairy cooperative
society limited , assets and resources of the Gulu community dairy cooperative society
limited under the United State for Africa Development Foundation ( USADF) funded project.
Also managed other store related duties to project activities.
Ensured effective and efficient procurement system as per the organization’s/donor policies,
prepared monthly inventory reports, liaised with relevant unit heads and the Programme
Manager for efficient logistical coordination of-travel itineraries, hotel & flight bookings, and
confirmation with hotels for staff and clients. Solicited and stored supply of stationery and other
office supplies for the office, workshops and special events for the office, supervised
replenishment and usage of Administration Unit stationery, routine kitchen operation and other
materials for the Office. Initiated and followed-up on repairs needed with external service
providers to ensure that work is done and there is value for money. All performed other tasks and
assignments as and when required which are consistent with your level in the organization.
Supervisory and Team building:
As Finance officer of Gulu community Dairy cooperative society limited I was directly
responsible for overseeing the sales assistant, cashier and as SACCO manager with Gulu Rural
SACCO was responsible for overseeing and coordinating, monitoring and evaluation, managing
a team of SACCO officer, like Accounts Assistant,3 credit officers, cashiers and office attendant.
Training and mentoring of the project team was essential to equip staff with key knowledge and
skills. I also managed and supervised 2 staff as to improve project coordination, planning,
budgeting and monitoring in order to build a high performance team. Positions required the
ability to be flexible, adapt quickly and create a strong team spirit.
Training and Capacity Building: As SACCO Manager, Credit Officer and Facilitator for the
Diocese of Northern Uganda( Ajula pa Rwot) provide d capacity building and training to
income generating activities groups (IGA), the Extremely Vulnerable Individuals (EVIs) groups,
financial institution such as Savings and Credit Cooperative organisation (SACCO), and
community based organisations. Designed training modules and conducting training need
assessment for the capacity Building of EVIs, CFW beneficiaries, IGA groups and community
based organisation and institution. And also as a credit officer/ manager in Gulu Rural SACCO I
did a lot on loan administration and savings mobilisation, clientele recruitment as well as back
office operation; received and made preliminary appraisals of all loan application from intending
borrowers and making necessary reports to the manager; Acted as secretary to the Management
Team on Loan matters including discussions on the preliminary reports and preparing
submissions to the Loans Committee; Acted as secretary to the loans Committee; Documented

4. all approved loans before disbursement; kept loans disbursement and repayment records, updated
individuals loans ledgers and prepared loan performance reports; trained borrowers on loan
utilization and repayment procedures; made necessary follow up on the borrowers and enforced
timely and full loan repayments with a target of achieving a loan recovery rate of at least 90%;
Liaised with relevant authorities to ensure recovery of all overdue loans and marketed loan
products of the SACCO. I also trained farmer groups under Diocese of Northern Uganda (Ajula
Pa Rwot) on Selection, Planning and management of IGA.
Representation
As a manager for Gulu rural SACCO in Northern Uganda it was essential to represent the
organisation at District government and meetings, coordinate with implementing partners, as
well as liaising with donor (ACTED). This position also necessitated excellent diplomacy skills
and ability to foster working relationships with all project stakeholders, especially at various
levels of local government.
Independences
Able to travel and work independently and without supervision in challenging environment,
experienced particularly in the conflict. These experiences also necessitated outstanding self-
motivation, proven ability to problem solving and work independently and under pressure both in
the field and in the office; initiative and the flexibility to take on a number of different roles
within an organisation.
Organisation:
As a manager positions required excellent communication and organizational skills in order to
successfully manage a large team and ensure the attainment of project outputs and objectives on
time and within budget. This includes outstanding planning and IT skills, especially in
developing project schedules and budgets, M&E tools, and monitoring all project expenditures
and activities. Guaranteeing accountability and transparency were top priorities.
Teaching
As a facilitator, have been facilitating a class of 50 students with Research methodology,
financial management and financial accounting for the period I was in Makerere institute of
Adult Education.
Computer Skills: Microsoft office: Word, Excel, Spss, Internet applications