Alfred Odong
Gulu
Summary
Dynamic Operations Officer with a proven track record at Every Shelter Uganda, excelling in project management and stakeholder coordination. Expert in data analysis and communication, I enhance program effectiveness and drive social impact through strategic planning and robust monitoring systems. Committed to achieving organizational goals while fostering strong team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Officer
Every Shelter Uganda
Kampala
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Coordinated project schedules, budget management, and risk assessments in Western Uganda.
- Facilitated daily operations to optimize workflow across teams.
- Aligned project goals with resources through stakeholder coordination.
- Monitored inventory levels and managed supply chain logistics for enhanced efficiency.
- Executed strategic direction for Every Shelter’s operations and programming in Uganda.
- Ensured program design and implementation met humanitarian standards and organizational principles.
- Tracked KPIs to enhance financial sustainability, sales performance, and social impact.
Project Coordinator
Sound of Silence Africa Initiative (SOSAI)
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Coordinated scheduling, budget management, and risk assessment for diverse projects.
- Directed program planning, implementation, and monitoring activities with precision.
- Supervised Resilience and Nutrition team to ensure goal alignment and effectiveness.
- Managed specific projects including nutrition education and resilience initiatives.
- Scheduled stakeholder meetings to streamline communication between teams.
- Developed and maintained essential project management documents like plans, budgets, and scopes.
- Supported team in implementing risk management strategies effectively.
- Used conflict resolution skills to resolve team disagreements efficiently.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Food for the Hungry Uganda
Palabek Settlement Camp
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted baseline and end-line surveys for World Food Programme Nutrition Project.
- Executed data collection, cleaning, analysis, and quality assessments to ensure accuracy.
- Developed monitoring and evaluation tools, including log frames and reporting templates.
- Created databases and formulas to maintain data integrity for project requirements.
- Updated program indicators tracker and dashboards to reflect current program context.
- Presented quarterly performance indicator analysis at Project Cycle Meetings.
- Trained program teams on indicators, targeting strategies, and performance tracking techniques.
- Compiled various assessments, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for stakeholder review.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Food for the Hungry Uganda
Palabek Settlement Camp
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed program database and mapped reporting templates for quality indicator tracking.
- Created reporting templates, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
- Generated data requests based on program, donor, and stakeholder information needs.
- Maintained database and ensured regular updates of program data for decision-making.
- Conducted regular data analysis and updated program indicator dashboards for performance reviews.
- Wrote monthly and quarterly reports while interpreting data for stakeholders.
- Built capacity of program teams in monitoring, evaluation, and learning methodologies.
- Conducted high-quality surveys including baseline assessments and endline evaluations.
Field Researcher
World Food Programme (WFP)
Palabek Settlement Camp
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Executed field research interviews with business owners using structured questionnaires.
- Collected, cleaned, and analyzed data utilizing Excel for efficiency.
- Tracked client interactions during baseline, midline, and end-line evaluations to ensure comprehensive analysis.
- Performed quality audits on 30% of daily data to verify accuracy and reliability.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly reports alongside PowerPoint presentations to communicate findings.
- Facilitated monthly debriefs with data collection teams to address identified data quality gaps.
- Mentored data collectors in identifying and rectifying data quality issues through targeted training.
Education
Bachelors Degree of Arts in Arts - Project Planning And Management
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda01-2019
Certificate - Uganda Advanced Cerificartion Of Education
Kitante Hil Secondar Scchool
Uganda12-2014
Skills
- Design and research skills
- Monitoring and evaluation systems
- Client feedback mechanisms
- Data analysis with statistical software
- Planning and organization
- Data quality assurance
- Communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Client-focused approach
- Stakeholder relationship management
References
- Nutrition Expert, Action Against Hunger USA, +256777207252, joman2011@yahoo.co.uk
- Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, GOAL International Uganda, +256780259048, amayoamos@gmail.com
- Senior CB Protection Associate, UNHCR sub-Office Adjumani/Pakelle, +256783576496, joel.obeta@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Writing
- Travelling
- Reading
- Music
- Modern Art & Technology
- Photography
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/03/94
- Nationality: Ugandan
Languages
- English
- Acholi
- Luganda
Timeline
Operations Officer
Every Shelter Uganda
09.2024 - 10.2025
Project Coordinator
Sound of Silence Africa Initiative (SOSAI)
09.2023 - 09.2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Food for the Hungry Uganda
01.2022 - 08.2023
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Food for the Hungry Uganda
06.2021 - 12.2021
Field Researcher
World Food Programme (WFP)
02.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelors Degree of Arts in Arts - Project Planning And Management
Makerere University
Certificate - Uganda Advanced Cerificartion Of Education
Kitante Hil Secondar Scchool