Agnes Adong
Program Associate | Livelihood & Protection Specialist
Kampala
Summary
Highly skilled and strategic development professional with over six years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing livelihood, protection, WASH, food security, and economic empowerment programs. Proven expertise in leading large-scale youth entrepreneurship initiatives, vocational training, and financial inclusion programs, with a strong focus on gender equity and resilience-building. Adept at fostering strategic partnerships, mobilizing resources, and ensuring impactful project delivery through data-driven decision-making. Passionate about creating sustainable economic opportunities for vulnerable communities by integrating market-driven skills development, Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) models, and innovative capacity-building approaches. A proactive leader with a track record of empowering teams, influencing policy, and driving community-led solutions for long-term social and economic transformation.
Developed expertise in program coordination and project management in fast-paced team environment. Proficient in administrative support and data analysis, ensuring effective project execution and stakeholder communication. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferable skills to drive success and innovation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Associate
Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund
Kampala
01.2024 - Current
- Established and maintained strong stakeholder relationships to foster program successful.
- Efficiently managed 200 partner program budgets and ensured cost-effective fund allocation
- Reviewed and provided technical assistance to 200 Partner applications and reports
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies that improved overall effectiveness of the programs managed.
- Facilitated partner workshops and training sessions, enhancing participant skills and knowledge in key areas.
- Built strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment for program success.
- Enhanced 200 local partners' capacity on MIS systems, conducted monitoring visits, and supported external consultant sourcing
- Led the development of a TVET training curriculum for vocational skills development
- Provided entrepreneurship mentorship and financial literacy training to 200 local partners implementing empowerment through data and community development program.
Protection Manager
Danish Refugee Council
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: UNHCR Program, West Nile South (Arua)
- Provided technical guidance on protection programs, including system strengthening, GBV, and child protection
- Led staff and stakeholder capacity building in coordination with donors, government, and partners
- Developed project and procurement plans, conducted gap analyses, and supervised data collection
- Designed a comprehensive protection strategy and implemented localization agendas with local CBOs
- Established feedback mechanisms and prepared detailed program reports
- UNHCR Program, West Nile South (Arua)
Team Leader – Protection
Danish Refugee Council
Arua
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: UNHCR Program, Rhino Camp
- Provided capacity development and training for 50 local organizations on protection themes
- Led concept and proposal development, ensuring effective grant management
- Oversaw project planning and reporting cycles, including M&E plan development
- Advocated for gender equality and social inclusion in project activities
- Managed budgets and monitored team performance to maintain high-quality project delivery
- UNHCR Program, Rhino Camp
Senior Gender Program Officer
AVSI Foundation
Rwamwanaja Refugee Settlement
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Graduation & Resilience Program, Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement
- Managed 1,000 GBV case management services in line with international standards
- Maintained GBVIMS databases and ensured confidentiality in information handling
- Conducted SGBV training sessions for staff and frontline workers
- Facilitated community awareness campaigns to support GBV survivors
- Strengthened service providers’ capacity and implemented risk mitigation strategies
- Graduation & Resilience Program, Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement
Senior Protection Officer
AVSI Foundation
Palabek Refugee Settlement
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: UNHCR Program, Palabek Refugee Settlement
- Developed and managed protection programs, including child protection, GBV, and legal assistance
- Conducted participatory assessments to identify gaps in refugee and host community services
- Led annual work plan development and procurement processes
- Provided input on project implementation, output delivery, and M&E
- Managed SGBV and child protection cases and prepared regular reports
- UNHCR Program, Palabek Refugee Settlement
Child Protection Officer
War Child Holland
Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Emergency Response Program, BidiBidi Refugee Settlement
- Conducted comprehensive child protection assessments
- Facilitated consultations with children, youth, and communities
- Ensured adherence to UNHCR child protection policies
- Managed 400 child case files in UNHCR databases and ensured effective referrals
- Supported care arrangements for unaccompanied and separated children
- Emergency Response Program, BidiBidi Refugee Settlement
Education
Masters in Public Health - Health Promotion
Uganda Martyrs University
Kampala 01.2019 - Current
Bachelor’s degree in arts - Social Sciences
Kyambogo University
Kampala 01.2009 - 01.2012
Skills
Timeline
Program Associate
Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund
01.2024 - Current
Protection Manager
Danish Refugee Council
09.2022 - 12.2023
Team Leader – Protection
Danish Refugee Council
07.2021 - 08.2022
Masters in Public Health - Health Promotion
Uganda Martyrs University
01.2019 - Current
Senior Gender Program Officer
AVSI Foundation
01.2018 - 06.2021
Senior Protection Officer
AVSI Foundation
01.2017 - 12.2017
Child Protection Officer
War Child Holland
01.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor’s degree in arts - Social Sciences
Kyambogo University
01.2009 - 01.2012
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