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Calvin Rapa

Wakiso,Uganda

Summary

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
Calvin Rapa