ENOS TOMS GOBBA

Versatile and analytical operations expert with a strong work ethic. Pays close attention to detail and takes a practical hands-on approach to work. Proactive and always strives for the best results. Ability to collect and analyze information, as well as quickly grasp complex technical issues, sets apart. Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills. Flexible and adaptable in any situation, including multicultural settings. Knack for identifying the root of any problem and developing effective solutions. Track record includes successful management of large warehouse facilities, oversight of large fleets and procurements, and handling of general office administration. Proven ability to develop policies, manuals, and working documents that guide effective operations in any office setting.

• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CMILT).
• Member of the Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (IPPU).
• Member of the International Association of Public Health Logisticians (IAPHL).

• Developed the procurement and Fleet strategy for Malaria Consortium and SNV Uganda.
• As Commodity warehouse manager at World vision, I introduced pipeline analysis and commodity planning which helped to prevent pipeline breaks in distribution of Nutritional Food commodities (World Vision) under the maternal child health and nutrition (MCHN) component of the USD 41 million USAID funded growth health and governance program (GHG) in Karamoja Uganda.
• As the Logistics Manager for Malaria Consortium, I spearheaded the review and enforcing of the procurement policy, assets policy and stores manuals. I contributed to change in the distribution strategy of mosquito nets to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under two years when implementing the USD 45 million USAID’s malaria action program for districts (MAPD) project shifting from push system to pull system for medical supplies that were required by the health facilities supported by the MAPD project thereby improving accountability of the mosquito nets and medicines provided through the government supply chain systems.
• As operations manager SNV, I drafted the Uganda Fleet policy which is being benchmarked on to produce the SNV global fleet policy, drafted the security manual for SNV Uganda, spearheaded improvements and changes to the global contracting and procurement policy. Introduced procurement planning in SNV Uganda and spearheaded using it as a tool for efficiency in project implementation and organizational management.
• I have offered training in the donor procurement guidelines of EU, ECHO, and USAID. Improved on turnaround time in procurement by ensuring procurement plans are drawn at beginning of year and procurement tracking done monthly.
• As Procurement manager for the USAID Feed the future Uganda water and food systems activity, I have been able to set up offices in Moroto, Soroti and Kapchorwa and streamlined procurement and logistics processes that facilitated the startup of the activity.

• Chartered Institute of Logistics and transport UK (CILT).
• Institute of procurement professionals of Uganda.
• International Association of public health logisticians