A highly skilled professional with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, complemented by average knowledge in ArcGIS and AutoCAD. Demonstrates leadership excellence, effectively managing teams and projects. Committed to leveraging technical skills and leadership abilities to drive organisational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Township Officer/Town Clerk
Government of Uganda, Amolatar District Local Government
Amolatar
01.2023 - 01.2025
Enhanced regulatory compliance processes, ensuring all projects met local and national policy requirements, which resulted in a 20% increase in budget allocations from the central government
Pioneered the integration of smart technology into decision making processes, such as the adoption of GIS technology in site suitability analysis for all proposed projects like water points
This led to reduced fights between politicians on service locations
Oversaw the planning and construction of key infrastructure projects, such as roads, leading to approximately 15 % increase in accessibility and service delivery within one year
Built a strong working relationship between the 22 technical staff and 18 political leaders (councilors)
This led to improved service delivery turnaround time and accountability
Senior Land Management Officer
Government of Uganda, Amolatar District Local Government
Amolatar
05.2015 - 12.2023
Coordinated with different government agencies, NGOs, and community stakeholders in the implementation of sustainable land management practices, leading to improved tenure security within the district
Developed and delivered training programs to different stakeholders within the district, enhancing their knowledge of land management practices, which resulted into approximately 26% reduction in land dispute cases reported
Led the implementation of national laws, policies on land, ensuring compliance with legal strategies
Physical/Urban Planner
Government of Uganda, Amolatar District Local Government
Amolatar
02.2012 - 04.2015
Coordinated and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including environmental practitioners, economic planners, architects to create integrated spatial plans covering 11 square meters
This has led to continuous orderly development of the town
Reviewed and approved over 40 building plans annually, ensuring compliance with zoning regulations, environmental standards, and urban design principles, which led to a 90% reduction in illegal developments within the town
Education
Master in urban studies - Urban Management
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
Postgraduate Diploma - Eco-system Restoration and Sustainable Land Management
AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND
Postgraduate Diploma - Public Administration and Management
UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
Bachelor of Urban Planning - undefined
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Proficient in Excel
Average knowledge in ArcGIS
Average knowledge in AutoCAD
Leadership excellence
Languages
Fluent in English
Beginner
Luo
Beginner
Conversational proficiency in Luganda
Beginner
English
Fluent
Custom
Prof. John Bosco Okullu, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, +256 774059868, Jbl.okullo@gmail.com
Mr. Paul Mbiwa, Amolatar District Local Government, +256 772 960 806
Timeline
Principal Township Officer/Town Clerk
Government of Uganda, Amolatar District Local Government
01.2023 - 01.2025
Senior Land Management Officer
Government of Uganda, Amolatar District Local Government
05.2015 - 12.2023
Physical/Urban Planner
Government of Uganda, Amolatar District Local Government
02.2012 - 04.2015
Postgraduate Diploma - Eco-system Restoration and Sustainable Land Management
AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND
Postgraduate Diploma - Public Administration and Management
UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
Bachelor of Urban Planning - undefined
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
Master in urban studies - Urban Management
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
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