Daphine Mawino
Fort Portal
Summary
Experienced humanitarian and development worker with over 10 years of successful experience in implementing livelihood interventions in communities. Skilled in promoting financial access through various strategies such as forming VSLAs, VSLA digitalization, and financial linkages. Instrumental in initiating new businesses for communities and enhancing existing ones to improve income for sustainability and resilience. Known for establishing strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including government, UNHCR, private sector partners, and NGOs. Trusted for trustworthiness and strong work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Area Coordinator
GRAMEEN FOUNDATION
Isingiro-Southwestern Uganda (Remote)
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated multiple Train-the-Trainer sessions for 80 Community-Based Trainers and Agents in Financial education, emphasizing VSLA methodology, Digital literacy-VSLA Digitalization, Digital financial education, Business Skills, and Financial Linkages
- Provided support for the training and Digitalization of 140 VSLAs, delivering various training sessions on App/smartphone usage, data migration, and recording keeping using the digital system
- Delivered training and support for 140 VSLAs in financial linkages, subsequently connecting them with Formal financial services for account opening and loans
- Oversight and coordination of Financial Service Providers (FSPs) and private sector partners to ensure timely deliverables and reporting accountability within agreed timelines
- Collaborated closely with local partners to draft monthly and quarterly work plans, facilitating the completion of project activities aligned with targets
- Formulated monthly field budgets reflecting the necessary resources to support project activities
- Coordinated with regional staff and local partners to ensure the punctual execution of planned activities
- Actively engaged in project learning, assessment, and design activities to ensure that project activities resonated with the needs, constraints, and preferences of individuals in project communities
- Evaluated program monitoring, evaluation, and learning data to gauge project progress
- Regularly submit concise monthly and quarterly reports detailing progress against planned activities, challenges, lessons learned, and successes.
Operations Area Manager-Fort Portal Area Office
GREENLIGHT PLANET UGANDA-SUNKING
Fort Portal
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Providing administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the office
- Assisting human resources in the recruitment of over 100 field agents who work as loan officers and recovery officers
- Supporting the head of Operations with the enforcement of company policies and standards
- Monitoring over 100 tonnes of inventory and placing supply orders to make sure the field team doesn't lack stock and clients are given the right products
- Tracking daily operations and reporting or resolving issues regarding products and loan repayment
- Maintaining company database which includes clients’ loans agreement forms and the filed team recruitment documents.
Area Sales Manager, Fort Portal Area Office
GREENLIGHT PLANET UGANDA
Fort Portal
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Trained Green-light Planet local partners in Green-light (Sun King) product details, installation and after-sales services, sales techniques, policies, and procedures
- Identified and recruited promising organizations to sell Sun King products and help them sell initial units
- Oversaw inventory and after-sales services for Fort Portal Area Branches.
- Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention and satisfaction.
- Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations and proposals, and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
- Managed a successful sales team of 30 Sales Agents, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
- Fostered a positive work environment within the sales team by encouraging open communication, teamwork, and mutual support among team members.
- Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
Branch Coordinator Bweyale, Targeting Ultra Poor Youth Livelihoods Project
BRAC UGANDA
Kiryandongo
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Coordinated implementation of TUP Livelihoods activities in Kiryandongo and supervised Project 10 Assistants implementing activities in Kiryandongo.
- Worked closely with local government, NGOs, and other development partners in identifying vulnerable youth and overall implementation of the project
- Provided coaching, technical support, and close supervision to Project Assistants selecting ultra-poor youth program beneficiaries in 50 villages
- Identified local economic opportunities for selected beneficiaries to ensure effective implementation of project activities
- Trained 50 project officers and 5 branch coordinators on VSLA methodology to form, train, and supervise VSLA groups in areas of operation.
Regional Livelihoods Officer-Southwestern Uganda, USAID Community Connector Project
BRAC UGANDA
Kabale
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Coordinated the implementation of BRAC activities for the USAID Community Connector project in southwestern Uganda
- Trained and provided technical guidance to 22 Project Officers in 6 districts of southwestern Uganda in Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) methodology, Saving With a Purpose, gender, farming as a business, and linkage Banking
- Provided overall management to 400 Community Promoters teaching pregnancy-related care, infant and young child feeding, and nutrition concepts to pregnant and lactating mothers in community-based mothers classes
- Contributed to the development of training materials for Saving with a purpose(SWAP), nutrition and farming as a business
- Contributed to the development of quarterly and monthly work plans and budgets for the livelihoods component in the region
- Contributed to the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for submission to the Community Connector management team and local governments.
Community Connector Officer, Muko Sub County Kabale District
BRAC UGANDA
Kabale
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Coordinated the implementation of agriculture, nutrition, and livelihoods activities for four consortium partners in Muko Sub County
- Prepared integrated sub county work plans including BCC, agriculture, VSLA, nutrition and gender activities
- Trained, supervised, and provided technical assistance to 8 Community-Based Trainers training community-based groups in VSLA, WASH and nutrition
- Held dialogue meeting with groups on gender, WASH, infant feeding, antenatal care and child spacing
- Built the capacity of 96 farmer groups in VSLA methodology, setting group goals and objectives, recordkeeping, and enterprise selection
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports and activity budgets
- Coordinated M&E data collection within the sub county.
Classroom Teacher
ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL
Fort Portal
02.2010 - 12.2011
- Planned and taught Economics and Entrepreneurship in A ‘level and Commerce in O ’level lessons for students
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence of over 30 students through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Planning and Management
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala, Uganda10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda08.2009
UACE - Economics, Geography and Religious studies
Mpanga SS
Fort Portal01.2005
Skills
- Private sector Engagement
- Digital Financial Literacy
- Team Management
- Documentation and reporting Skills
- Community Engagement
- Presentation Skills
- Research and evaluation
- Resource Mobilization
- Key Stakeholder engagement
- Program Oversight
- Presentation Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving abilities
- Time Management
Keyexperiencequalitiescompetencies
- I am a highly motivated self-starter with over 10 years of professional work experience in Financial Inclusion, rural livelihoods, Education, and renewable energy.
- I have demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple activities within challenging deadlines and effectively prioritize tasks.
- I possess excellent skills in proposal and report writing.
- I am willing to accept responsibilities and learn new skills, and I am recognized for being trustworthy and hardworking.
- I have the expertise to work together with Key stakeholders such as UNHCR, OPM, local government, partners, private sector actors, and rural community members to produce the best possible outcomes.
- I have extensive experience in training rural communities, staff, and local partners in Financial Literacy, Business Skills, Gender &Power Dynamics, nutrition, and WASH, as well as a background in classroom teaching and research.
- I have a proven track record in successfully implementing the digitalization of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) and establishing crucial financial linkages.
- I have confidently collaborated with private sector stakeholders to bolster financial inclusion and strengthen market systems, providing diverse livelihood opportunities to enhance resilience. Additionally, I have effectively developed women and youth agent networks, expanding the reach of digital financial services, particularly mobile money, and significantly improving financial access in the Nakivale and Oruchinga areas.
References
- Mrs. Bindi Jhaveri Summers, Technical Director, Grameen Foundation, bjhaveri@grameenfoundation.org, +256-787513260/+19255250654
- Ms. Adong Clara, Area Coordinator, Targeting Ultra Poor Project, Brac Uganda, adongclara86@gmail.com, +256754392945/774139432
- Mrs. Lois Kateebire, Former Regional Coordinator, USAID Community Connector Project, Communication for Development Foundation Uganda, loiskateebire@yahoo.com, +256 701 755 777/772 636 903
Training
- Graduation to Resilience
- VSLA Training of Trainers
- Digital Literacy Training-VSLA Digitalization
- Digital Financial Services Training
- Linkage Banking Training
- Business Skills Training
- Gender and Power Dynamics
- Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Training
- Nutrition, Infant and Young Child Feeding Training (including breastfeeding, weaning, complementary feeding, and feeding of a sick child)
- Farming as a Business Training of Trainers
Timeline
Program Area Coordinator
GRAMEEN FOUNDATION
07.2022 - Current
Operations Area Manager-Fort Portal Area Office
GREENLIGHT PLANET UGANDA-SUNKING
02.2018 - 06.2022
Area Sales Manager, Fort Portal Area Office
GREENLIGHT PLANET UGANDA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Branch Coordinator Bweyale, Targeting Ultra Poor Youth Livelihoods Project
BRAC UGANDA
09.2016 - 12.2016
Regional Livelihoods Officer-Southwestern Uganda, USAID Community Connector Project
BRAC UGANDA
05.2013 - 08.2016
Community Connector Officer, Muko Sub County Kabale District
BRAC UGANDA
07.2012 - 05.2013
Classroom Teacher
ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL
02.2010 - 12.2011
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Planning and Management
Uganda Management Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Makerere University
UACE - Economics, Geography and Religious studies
Mpanga SS