DAWAN AKANKWASA
Kampala
Summary
Experienced social worker and administrative professional with a strong background in student support, office management, and school operations. Committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and productive environment for students while efficiently managing office functions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Office/Custodian
Budding Stars Primary and Junior School
Kyaliwajjala
12.2021 - Current
- Manage office tasks, including scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, and coordinating school events and activities
- Assisted in preparing reports, tracking student progress, and maintaining accurate databases
- Provide individual and group counselling to students dealing with academic, social, emotional, and behavioural challenges
- Manage student cases, keeping detailed records and ensuring compliance with school policies and legal requirements
- Ensuring cleanness of classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and other school facilities
- Monitored inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and functionality
- Supported the administrative team in managing school operations and communication between faculty, parents, and students
- Worked closely with school staff to support special events, including setting up and cleaning areas for meetings, performances, and assemblies
Sociologist
China State Construction Engineering Corp Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Overseeing the coordination and monitoring of project schedules, resources, equipment, and information
- Participate and carry out environmental and social audits for the Borrow areas, Asphalt plants, Quarry, Storage and Equipment yards, and the roads
- Continuous monitoring of the social, gender, and HIV/AIDS issues during the Project
- Identification and evaluation of social/gender risks
- Coordinating stakeholder contact through the implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan/system
- Developing and implementing comprehensive awareness and education strategies to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS
- Review the Social, Gender, and HIV/AIDS reports submitted by the service provider
- Work with contractor's teams to participate in grievance redress for communities and project workers and Chairman of the Project Grievance Committee
- Daily site inspection to identify safety, environment, social, and gender-related issues
Data Analyst
Medical Teams International
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Conducted routine registration processes such as; new arrivals registration, verifications on family re-unification basis, newborn registrations, activations and deactivations reflective of refugees' movements, issuance of ration cards, monitoring general food distribution using biometrics, updating progress on registration events and any other routine tasks
- Identified vulnerable asylum-seekers, and carried out registrations, Referrals, and Resolution mechanisms FRRM in an accurate and timely manner
- Provided supportive supervision in organizing registration and database usage training for protection staff in the camps
Financial Advisor
Jubilee Insurance
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted holders of insurance policies to resolve their concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Contacted various people to pass information about insurance and its benefits which promoted information on insurance levels
- Conducted meetings and training about insurance policy which helped improve performance in weak areas thus ensuring efficient and effective service delivery which resulted in customer satisfaction
- Conducted market research for the company, actively sought out new sales opportunities through cold calling and networking, and set up meetings with potential clients and listened to their expectations and concerns
Enumerator
Abi Trust Finance
05.2017 - 06.2017
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Development Studies
Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda01.2011
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) -
Crested Secondary School
Makindye, Uganda01.2007
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Kinyasano Girls High School
Rukungiri, Uganda01.2005
Skills
- Office Management & Administration
- Case Management & Counseling
- Crisis Intervention & Conflict Resolution
- Student Advocacy & Support
- Record Keeping & Documentation
- Communication & Collaboration
- Program Development & Coordination
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Data Management & Reporting
- Knowledge of School Policies & Procedures
- Ethical Standards & Confidentiality
- Event Coordination & Scheduling
Languages
English
Timeline
Administrative Office/Custodian
Budding Stars Primary and Junior School
12.2021 - Current
Sociologist
China State Construction Engineering Corp Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2021
Data Analyst
Medical Teams International
03.2019 - 05.2019
Financial Advisor
Jubilee Insurance
06.2017 - 02.2019
Enumerator
Abi Trust Finance
05.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Development Studies
Kyambogo University
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) -
Crested Secondary School
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Kinyasano Girls High School
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