Joshua Opio

• Oversaw quality implementation standards and project reach commitments for 18 staff members in 4 field locations for $11,104,004 budget project targeting 115,000 children, 5,000 teachers and 1000 educators across four locations
• Completed programmatic financial and reporting requirements on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis by liaising with regional and HQ as well as field level stakeholders
• Reviewed BVA on Monthly basis and worked with finance team to correct miss posting and guiding implementing team on priority activities that need to be implemented in line with budgeted amount
• Routinely reviewed work plan on click up and reschedule activities based on implementation plan that have delayed to be implemented as result delayed in consortium
• Developed content for community leaders and caregiver engagement and Learning Through Play Content for TOTs, Teachers and CPD committee members
• Developed stakeholder engagement plans for coordination with donor, local government, Uganda Office of Prime Minister, implementing partners, and key community actors for all War Child implementing Locations
• Ensured compliance with all terms and conditions of grant's agreement including program implementation and reporting including overseeing coordination with Donor, Local Government, OPM, implementing partners, and other key stakeholders
• Built capacity of Staff to effectively implement project activity and this was done through continuous capacity assessment of staff in different project outcomes
• Provided technical guidance and support that is grounded in program's strategic objectives and adheres to expected technical quality and reporting requirements to all project staff
• Carried out capacity assessment for Community based organization and NGOs to work within consortium and provided management with recommendations for decision making
• Build capacity of 4 Community Based Organization sub granted to support implementation during COVID0-19 Emergency intervention in west Nile and South Western Uganda on system, structure setting and establishment, reporting and financial Management
• Continuously monitored activity implementation across all project locations and identified gaps and challenges and issues impacting team and business success
• Excels at managing team and personal time to consistently exceed expectations
• Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation
• Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service
• Detail-orientated Coordinator/Implementer and Manager adept at making critical decisions, managing deadlines and conducting team reviews
• With expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving skills, dedicated to organization's growth and improvements.

• Represent staff 105 at County Management Team engagement and present concern of staff, negotiate on their behalf and part of disciplinary committee.
• Established staff complaint and Response mechanism within organizations. Every quarter staff would present their concerns to senior management and they respond to all of them and act on those that are within their means and emergency.
• Increased interaction of staff and Country Management team on Monthly basis where they would meet all staff virtually and take their concerns at same time respond to them.

• Planned and organized PSS-TeamUp training for 60 TOTS, over 500 Facilitators and 20 partner staff and Produce training reports
• Carried out Mentorship and Coaching sessions with TeamUp implementing Teams (Over 300 Facilitators and 60 staff)
• Carry out training needs assessments for implementing teams periodically to ascertain set skills required for each staff to smoothly implement intervention
• Maintained project-level risk and issue logs, monitoring, controlling and escalating items to team for resolution.

• Planned and managed implementation of project activities
• Monitored progress and achievements of project goals and objectives
• Carried out Mentorship and Coaching sessions with TeamUp implementing Teams (coached and Mentored over 300 facilitators and 8 project staff)
• Managed project team, networked with partners and stakeholders
• Represented WCH in field and managing operations of field office/locations
• Ensured adherence to minimal standards of PSS/TeamUp support
• Consulted with clients to better understand their needs, goals requirements and determine best course of action
• Designed, planned, created, implemented and monitored all aspects of project
• Assigned project tasks to team members and checked in regularly for status update to deliver on scope and timelines
• Maintained project-level risk and issue logs, monitoring, controlling and escalating items to team for resolution
• Adhered to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures
• Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation plans and reports for progress tracking and to inform strategic decision-making
• Verified project met standards and requirements by conducting quality assurance tests during different project phases
• Maintained strong relationships with external services to get discounted prices for services
• Directed project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos and meeting minutes
• Evaluated project risks and problems and provided recommendations for mitigation
• Contributed to provision of documentation for new projects and initiatives to communicate project requirements to team members
• Scheduled and facilitated face-to-face and online stakeholders' meetings to allow collaboration between project team and client teams.

• Provided necessary support and guidelines to ensure quality delivery of project plans and activity Implementation
• Conducted proper staff training and coaching on creative life skills strategies/techniques according to WCH project methodology
• Documented findings and feedback of activity implementation to maintain accurate and consistent quality implementation of intervention
• Created and implemented staff training and development plans to support process improvements
• Performed investigations and assessments to determine areas of improvement
• Executed regular up skilling to strengthen competence of team members and increase productivity of 20 project officers
• Monitored staff delivery and observation activity in accordance with Organization's policy to determine adherence to programme areas for 100 facilitators and 20 staff
• Produced detailed progress reports to identify strengths and areas for improvement and common trends.

• Led team of 24 project officer, 2 finance officers, 2 drivers and 1 cleaner in Adjumani to achieve project goals & objectives through proper implementation and monitoring of project activities within approved logical framework
• Drew and facilitated clear weekly activity work plans with team members and engages in regular meetings with Consortium partners to review project goals and progress
• Organized and led review of monthly Plans with Partner consortium leads to guide implementing, Team
• Designed, planned, created, implemented, and monitored all aspects of project
• Maintained strong relationships with District officials, Office of prime minister at settlement, other implementing partners and Communities
• Assessed project progress and created project status reports to keep project managers and stakeholders informed
• Drew up project management calendar detailing timelines for fulfilling different project goals
• Scheduled and facilitated face-to-face and online stakeholders' meetings to allow collaboration between project team, Stakeholders and Community
• Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation plans and reports for progress tracking and to inform strategic decision-making
• Adhered to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures
• Shared information and worked collaboratively with team members to achieve project objectives
• Contributed to provision of documentation for new projects and initiatives to communicate project requirements to team members
• Provided team members with supplies and resources needed to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget limits
• Maintained project-level risk and issue logs, monitoring, controlling and escalating items to team for resolution
• Assigned project tasks to team members and checked in regularly for status update to deliver on scope and timelines
• Verified project met standards and requirements by conducting quality assurance tests during different project phases.

This position doubled as Team Leader-Overseeing implementation of project activities in 4 location implemented by 12 staff

• Monitored implementation of project activities and ensuring that quality implementation guidelines of PSS interventions are adhered to by 12 implementing project officers.
• Mentored, coached and trained 12 Project Officers and 6 Facilitators (volunteers) on quality implementation and Child Safety guidelines
• Managed day-to-day administrative matters related to project operations and supervised 1 driver, 1 Finance officer and office assistant.

• Lead Consultant for Training, implementation and management of income generating activities Mt
• Elgon area Under Uganda Red Cross Society December2016-2017
• (Trained Community groups in income generating activities in; Bukwo, Kapchorwa, Mbale, Bukedea, Sironko and Bududa)
• Lead national Consultant- Midterm Review for Climate Change Adaptation Project in Teso and Karamoja Regions for Uganda Red Cross and Germany Red Cross in April 2016
• Associate Consultant with Keith Group Consulting-Baseline survey for Red Cross Society/German Red Cross on Food Security, Livelihood & Water and Sanitation Project to be implemented in Abim, Kotido and Kabongo districtsSeptember 2015- Data Analyst for Disaster Risk Assessment Survey, Uganda Red Cross Society in Katakwi, Amuria, and Kotido & Abim-August 2015
• Consultant for midterm review of Buikwe Agriculture Livelihood project 2015-Caritus Uganda.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients

• Built capacity of 15 KAIH staff in Reporting and Documentation
• Revised data capture tools to meet project reporting demands
• Developed M&E system of YMCA and carried out M&E capacity assessment of 10 staff
• Developed M&E Frameworks, Plans and IDAFs for VSO Jitolee running projects
• In collaboration with program staff developed Theory of change for VSO Jitolee running projects
• Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
• Organized files to support efficiency and traceability
• Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.

• In charge of 15 Local Implementing Partner for OVC & HBC (Full Time) - VSO-Jitolee Placement in Jhpiego-March 2012-March 2014(Eastern & Central Kenya)
• Assisted APHIAPLUS Kamili partners & MOH staff in collecting, storing, and using data
• Coordinate data collection of APHIAplus Kamili program activities to ensure it is complete and timely
• Participated in periodic Data Quality assessment at APHIA Plus Kamili supported Health Facilities to identify any underlying data quality issues and work closely with Distract Records officers and Health facility staff to address them
• Participated in planning and implementing training and mentoring activities meant to strengthen capacity of supported health facilities to collect, manage, analyze, report and utilize routine data according to Kenya Ministry of Health Management information systems standards and guidelines
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete Monitoring and Evaluation activities on time
• Developed team communications and information for meetings
• Built capacity of 15 data officers and 15 project officers in Local implementing partners on how to collect, capture, enter and analyze data for decision making.

• Trained program staff in MEAL tools and processes(Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning)
• Mentored and coached 24 staff including 8 Project Coordinators in MEAL to improve quality of implementation and meeting targets
• Provided overall leadership in establishment and coordination of consolidated/central Right To Play MEAL Unit that enhance planning, monitoring and evaluation systems and processes for programs and projects in line with M&E standards, donor requirements, and Right To Play country Plan
• Analyzed quarterly child participation data for decision making and share with program and implementing team
• Analyzed and tracked data to prepare forecasts and identify trends
• Collected, organized and input information into databases for storage
• Collaborated cross-functionally with diverse teams in cleaning, assessing and interpreting data
• Maintained consistent database security and integrity through logging, audits, and transaction monitoring
• Facilitated strategic decision-making by creating detailed reports across multiple data axis
• Instituted redundant and disaster recovery strategies, improving reliability and accuracy of critical data and systems
• Defined and documented system specifications for data capture, storage, and analysis activities
• Contributed to data capture, storage and forecast for analysis projects
• Identified performance bottlenecks and devised strategies to solve recurring database issues
• Validated systems to assess needed improvements and recommend options for closing gaps and enhancing functionality
• Synthesized large datasets into actionable insights, elevating decision-making
• Assessed linkages between system components and implemented improvements to optimize connectivity, compatibility, and functionality
• Determined strengths and weaknesses of established processes and practices.

• Prepared portfolio of planned trainings for project and prepared training schedule
• Worked with consultants to design and develop training curriculum for staff and management team
• Participated in identification of external consultants to deliver training for staff, partners, and Community Resource persons
• Worked with project coordinators to identify core technical, management, supervisory and general training needs for 24 staff
• Mentored and coached 24 implementing staff and 300 facilitators
• Employee learning needs identification
• Carried out recruit inductions to determine course needs, requirements, and expectations
• Devised group and individual high-performance strength and conditioning programs to meet training requirements
• Offered specialized training to 24 staff based on own background and specialization
• Assessed individual needs, talents, and weaknesses to determine and recommend appropriate courses.

• Represented Right To Play and had regular consultations with local partners, district officials of three districts, stakeholders and key beneficiaries in assigned community
• Identified community needs and ensured all RTP activities are aligned to beneficiaries' needs
• Trained 15 Master, 40 Head coaches and over 300 community resources person on sports for development and HIV/AIDS educational module call Live safe Play safe
• Mentored and coached Master, head coaches and community facilitators
• Identified, Recruited, trained, and deployed community resource persons
• Trained approximately 300 community resource persons on organization modules.

This was a post graduate Diploma in Project Management