Benard Okello
Social Worker
Pece/Laroo, Gulu City 1
Summary
Professional excellence and result oriented through hard work, Transparency and integrity.
Social Worker by profession with over 4 years working experience in Human Research subject within HIV/Aids, Reproductive Health, Child protection and Nutrition with both Developmental and Humanitarian Organizations. Thematic expertise in Data collection, management and Social Protection Programming, Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS, Rights, and Gender and Disability issues. Expertise in Administering informed consent, Research Process, Project Design, Management and Monitoring and Evaluation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant (FIELD OFFICER)
Innovation for Poverty Action, IPA Uganda
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Responsible for gathering and analyzing data, preparing materials for submission to management, and performing routine clerical tasks.
PROJECT OFFICER (CHILD PROTECTION &PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT)
R4O. PROJECT (Recovery, Response, Resilience, Readiness and Opportunity)
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Undertook innovative advocacy activities to prevent child right violation, ensured availability of accurate information, trained teachers and volunteers, and monitored field activities.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
PATH
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Responsible for gathering and analyzing data, preparing materials for submission to management, and ensuring efficient and effective communication for project field activities.
EVALUATION OFFICER
MEDIA FOCUS ON AFRICA
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Coordinated and implemented evaluation activities, conducted audio recording and translation, facilitated focus group discussions, and developed operational arrangements.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
PATH
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Responsible for gathering and analyzing data, preparing materials for submission to management, and ensuring VHTs had necessary supplies.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (PHD, RESEARCH ASSISTANT)
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Facilitated research activities, liaised with community members and research subjects, and performed administrative tasks.
SOCIO-BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE OFFICER
CARDNO-STRENGTHENING DECETRATRALISATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY (USAID), LIRA
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Collected data, identified community operational challenges, conducted counseling, and designed and implemented recommendations.
SOCIAL WORKER
UGANDA RED CROSS SOCIETY (URC) KAMPALA BRANCH
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Provided administrative support, pre-assessed for medical support, developed a baseline survey, and conducted weekly meetings.
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Social Work and Social Administration, Second Class Upper Division -
Nkumba University
01.2014 - 04.2016
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) - undefined
St. Mary’s College
01.2011 - 04.2012
Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) - undefined
Trinity College Gulu
01.2007 - 04.2010
Skills
Survey Administration
Recordkeeping
Technical Writing
Clerical Support
Activity tracking
Data Collection
Attention to Detail
Qualitative Research
Database Research
Time Management
Work Prioritization
Tel
+256(0)788430284 | +256 (0)772253230
Trainings And Workshops Attended
- Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) CITI Program
- Certificate MODEL UNITED NATIONS UGANDA (UMUN)
- Certificate of Merit United Nations Association of Uganda (Information Coordinator)
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship Training FROM C4Gee
- Certificate in Management Strategies for People and Resources YALI Network
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/25/91
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ugandan
References
- Mr. Ocaya Anthony Raul, Programs Coordinator Child Protection, Child Fund International, +256777759846, anthony86ocaya@gmail.com
- Mr. Paul Kimumwe, Communication Manager, Media Focus on Africa /Supervisor, +256-751102113, kimumwe@gmail.com | pkimumwe@path.org
- Dr. Emmanuel Mugisha, Country Director, PATH, +256772657777, emugisha@path.org
- Ms. Anna Vaarst, Student Counsel, Roskilde University, +4526134186, avaarst@ruc.dk | avaarst@gmail.com
Timeline
Research Assistant (FIELD OFFICER)
Innovation for Poverty Action, IPA Uganda
04.2022 - 06.2022
PROJECT OFFICER (CHILD PROTECTION &PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT)
R4O. PROJECT (Recovery, Response, Resilience, Readiness and Opportunity)
02.2021 - 01.2022
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
PATH
01.2019 - 12.2020
EVALUATION OFFICER
MEDIA FOCUS ON AFRICA
08.2018 - 10.2018
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
PATH
01.2018 - 07.2018
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (PHD, RESEARCH ASSISTANT)
02.2017 - 11.2017
SOCIO-BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE OFFICER
CARDNO-STRENGTHENING DECETRATRALISATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY (USAID), LIRA
06.2016 - 12.2016
SOCIAL WORKER
UGANDA RED CROSS SOCIETY (URC) KAMPALA BRANCH
06.2015 - 11.2015
Bachelors of Arts in Social Work and Social Administration, Second Class Upper Division -
Nkumba University
01.2014 - 04.2016
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) - undefined
St. Mary’s College
01.2011 - 04.2012
Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) - undefined
Trinity College Gulu
01.2007 - 04.2010