Amase Rachael Stella
Social Worker
Kampala,102
Summary
A versatile Social Scientist with a decade of hands-on experience in managing multi-donor projects
and budgets. Proficient in building collaborative networks and synergies with stakeholders, with a
vision to deliver client-focused services efficiently and effectively.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Income Generation Project Manager
Good Neighbors International Uganda
Kampala
2018.08 - Current
- Developed and initiated over 6 projects, managed costs, and monitored performance to met project deadlines without sacrificing, build quality and workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects and identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Successfully designed and implemented projects on Climate Smart Agriculture and youth economic empowerment.
- Supported over 300 VSLA groups in developing livelihood approaches and enterprises.
- Mobilized and registered more than 200 VSLA groups with local District Council, Formed and registered Income Generating groups and cooperatives in various sectors.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations and lessons learnt.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirement and monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks and provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives and monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems and tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Project Coordinator
Molla Fresh Foods Exporters Uganda
Kampala
2016.06 - 2018.07
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Designed over 10project proposals and developed progress reports, provided guidance to staff and supervised company assets.
- Participated in formation of youth groups for farming and carried out feasibility and market analysis for produced groups.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows
- Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments
Senior Project Officer
Community Vision Uganda- Through Plan International
Tororo and Kamuli District
2014.03 - 2016.12
- Partnered with project over 10 team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Implemented Youth and Women Employment Project, formed over 300VSLA groups and supervised more than 30 agents and promoted digital financial services and linkage banking
- Promoted Agric-business focusing on high-value crops.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results and developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule and maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
Assistant Project Officer
Community Vision Uganda- Through Plan International
Tororo
2013.05 - 2014.03
- Monitored project schedules and deadlines for each project task while reporting potential delays to project manager.
- Collaborated with project more than 5managers to review project progress and plan new business development initiatives.
- Planned and directed large restructuring initiatives and operating model analyses.
- Contributed to project proposal writing and report documentation.
- Oversaw monitoring and evaluation of over 4 projects.
- Collected and analyzed data for the organization's progress reports. Managed and evaluated various projects under the organization.
Education
Master of Arts - Management Science
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala, Uganda 2021.05 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning And Mgnt - Project Planning And Management
Uganda Management Institute
Mbale ,Uganda 2015.06 - 2016.10
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Social Administration
Uganda Christian University
Mukono_Uganda 2009.09 - 2012.10
High School Diploma -
Wanyanage Girls School
Jinja , Uganda 2007.02 - 2008.11
High School Diploma -
Wanyange Girls School
Jinja , Uganda 2003.02 - 2006.11
Skills
Project planning and development
Accomplishments
- Designed and launched Skills for youth Development Project, resulting in 70% increase on hands on skills for the youth in Pallisa District.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of the Forest Restoration Project in Obutet.
- Supervised team of 36 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for the VSLA groups
- Achieved data by introducing MIS and Servix for VSLA tasks.
Additional Information
WORKSHOPS/TRAINING ATTENDED:
• Result-based management (RBM) by Good Neighbours.
• Loan management and Revolving Funds by Good Neighbors Global Partnership Center.
• Financial Accounting I0I by Global Impact Foundation.
• VSLA training by Care International Uganda.
.Project evaluation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Master of Arts - Management Science
Uganda Management Institute
2021.05 - Current
Income Generation Project Manager
Good Neighbors International Uganda
2018.08 - Current
Project Coordinator
Molla Fresh Foods Exporters Uganda
2016.06 - 2018.07
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning And Mgnt - Project Planning And Management
Uganda Management Institute
2015.06 - 2016.10
Senior Project Officer
Community Vision Uganda- Through Plan International
2014.03 - 2016.12
Assistant Project Officer
Community Vision Uganda- Through Plan International
2013.05 - 2014.03
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Social Administration
Uganda Christian University
2009.09 - 2012.10
High School Diploma -
Wanyanage Girls School
2007.02 - 2008.11
High School Diploma -
Wanyange Girls School
2003.02 - 2006.11
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