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Hi, I’m
IVAN STEPHEN KAKURA
Community Development & Social Justice Practitioner
Kampala
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Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over three years of experience in social work, administrative support, and event coordination. Proven expertise in team leadership, project management, and data reporting highlights a strong commitment to community development and social justice initiatives. Skilled in managing youth programs, recruiting and training mentors, and coordinating field logistics to ensure the delivery of impactful programs. Passionate about fostering positive change and empowering individuals through effective program implementation and support.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Educate! Uganda
Schools Partnership Officer
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheaded Schools Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) renewal in Nakawa Division, clarifying partnership roles, and successfully renewing agreements with 90% of existing partner schools while onboarding new institutions into the Educate! network.
- Pitched Educate! programs to prospective schools, achieving a 70% success rate in securing new partnerships and expanding the organization’s footprint.
- Conducted comprehensive field visits to partner schools, accurately mapping and reporting 100% of school coordinates for effective planning and monitoring.
- Led stakeholder engagement events, overseeing venue selection, logistics, catering, and program flow, while chairing high-level discussions attended by over 100 stakeholders.
- Managed event budgets and financial reporting, ensuring 100% accountability and compliance with organizational standards on resource utilization.
Educate! Uganda
Schools Mobilizer - SEED Program
03.2025 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Led a team to promote the SEED Program among university students, achieving a 70% increase in program applications through targeted outreach, including cold calls and social media campaigns.
- Coordinated the hiring process as Team Lead, reviewing over 200 applications, organizing interviews, and ensuring 100% communication with applicants, improving the candidate experience.
- Conducted interviews for successful candidates, selecting the top 80% based on performance, and ensuring all communications for interview schedules were timely and professional.
- Managed a team of 10 people to reach over 1,500 potential applicants, boosting the program’s visibility by engaging with university students.
- Increased overall participation by 70% through consistent follow-up and targeted engagement strategies.
National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
Temporary Registration Assistant
01.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Captured biodata and biometrics for over 1,000 citizens, achieving a 99% accuracy rate in registration records.
- Streamlined pre-registration processes, reducing wait times by 20% by efficiently retrieving pre-registration information from the system.
- Guided citizens in completing registration forms, achieving a 95% form completion accuracy rate.
- Conducted thorough citizenship verification and flagged non-citizen registration attempts, maintaining a 100% compliance rate.
- Ensured timely submission of all required documentation, contributing to 100% compliance with data security and privacy policies.
Mange Foundation
Office Administrator
04.2024 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Led a cross-functional team of 5, increasing project efficiency by 20%.
- Implemented a digital document management system, reducing administrative processing time by 30%.
- Managed scheduling, correspondence, and data entry with meticulous attention to detail.
- Collaborated with marketing teams, contributing to a 15% increase in communication flow.
- Successfully coordinated logistics for over 10 organizational events, ensuring all were executed seamlessly.
Kyambogo University in partnership with MasterCard Foundation
Research Assistant
02.2023 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Mobilized 100+ participants, achieving a 90% participation rate in the e-learning exercise.
- Managed client data with 100% accuracy, recognized for outstanding contributions by the MasterCard Foundation.
- Directed 150+ clients with a 100% completion rate, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail.
- Provided consultation services to 50+ clients with a 95% satisfaction rating.
- Organized and facilitated workshops with a 95% positive feedback rate.
Uganda National Association of the Blind (UNAB)
Head of Interns
03.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Co-organized a workshop for 50+ volunteers on the use of the Braille embosser.
- Implemented a team-building strategy, leading to a 20% increase in productivity and 40% increase in interns' morale.
- Supervised and mentored 20+ interns, ensuring they met their personal and professional goals.
- Managed logistical arrangements for community outreach activities, ensuring 100% success rate in execution.
- Contributed to the development of 5+ training manuals that improved internal training efficiency.
Education
Kyambogo UniversityKampala, Uganda
Bachelor's Degree from Community Development and Social Justice
01-2022
St. Mary's College LugaziBuikwe District, Uganda
Advanced Level
01-2017
St. Joseph’s College LayibiGulu, Uganda
Ordinary Level
01-2015
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Community relations
- Leadership & Team Management
- Data Management & Reporting
- Community Mobilization & Youth Engagement
- Event & Program Coordination
- Partnership Development & Stakeholder Relations
References
- OLLAMA, CLARE, District Registration Officer, 0781556679
- ANITA, LUBEGA, Training and Experiments Lead, 0774488985
- ANENA, JESCA, Senior Probation Officer, Gulu District Local Government, 0774010035
Timeline
Schools Mobilizer - SEED Program
Educate! Uganda
03.2025 - 05.2025
Schools Partnership Officer
Educate! Uganda
01.2025 - Current
Office Administrator
Mange Foundation
04.2024 - 10.2024
Temporary Registration Assistant
National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
01.2024 - 01.2025
Research Assistant
Kyambogo University in partnership with MasterCard Foundation
02.2023 - 01.2023
Head of Interns
Uganda National Association of the Blind (UNAB)
03.2022 - 07.2022
St. Mary's College Lugazi
Advanced Level
St. Joseph’s College Layibi
Ordinary Level
Kyambogo University
Bachelor's Degree from Community Development and Social Justice