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Julius Ssensamba

Kampala

Summary

Committed Economist and Researcher who displays sound judgment under pressure with 360 empathy and is able to work efficiently even in life-threatening and emergency scenarios and situations. Additionally, a forward-thinking economist, researcher, and monitoring and evaluation specialist with over 8 years of expertise in Economics, Research, and Monitoring and Evaluation. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize set goals and output resolves complex problems, and delivers innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in Statistical analysis software especially Stata, Advanced Excel, R and Python, and SPSS and able to operate all Microsoft Office applications with ease.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Research and Analysis Officer

National Identification And Registration Authority
03.2020 - Current
  • Produced the first two Statistical Abstracts for the Organization since its inception.
  • Conducted a national client satisfaction survey (the first of a kind in Uganda)
  • Conducted several research in the field of identification and Civil registration and vital statistics (e.g. Determinants of death registration uptake in Uganda).
  • Prepared data collection tools for different research.

Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Ministry Of Gender, Laboure And Social Development
09.2016 - 02.2020

I developed and implemented the program monitoring and evaluation framework for the Orphans and Vulnerable Children, coordinated UNICEF-funded projects for the Ministry and acted as a link between UNICEF, the Ministry of Gender, the Ministry of Education, and other stakeholders, developed the national M&E framework for the national integrated early childhood development Programme, coordinated impact assessments and disseminated the findings to national and international stakeholders, developed reporting mechanisms that facilitated the acquisition and aggregation of information and data from District Local governments, prepared proposals and tender presentations for new projects and implementation plans, coordinated baseline and end line surveys, external reviews and evaluations of the National Integrated Early Childhood Development program funded by UNICEF and organized high level national and international workshops on behalf of UNICEF for the National Integrated Early Childhood Program

Tax Policy Officer/Trainee

Ministry Of Finance, Planning And Economic Development
06.2014 - 09.2014

Developed tax models, tracked public reactions to tax amendments in the national budget FY 2014/15, Carried out research on market prices in respect to the different tax changes, kept track on the prevailing inflation rate due to changes in the taxation systems and analyzed the changes in consumption patterns as a result of the new tax amendments.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Assistant

Northern Uganda Health Initiative To Enhance Servi
02.2012 - 05.2014

I designed data collection tools, successfully ensured data management and performed quality checks, and conducted regular validation of data through Routine Data Quality Assessments. Presented periodical performance reports as required by the organization at different regional, national, and international forums, took the lead in and assisted with the design and development of research and evaluation study designs, supervised field enumerators during data collection and entry, and periodically reviewed the Programme performance indicators and ensured that they meet all indicator quality requirements.

Education

MBA - Data Science

Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Karnataka, India
11.2023

Master of Arts - Economic Policy And Planning

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
04.2022

No Degree - Post Graduate in Monitoring And Evaluation

Uganda Management Institute
Kampala, Uganda
04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Econometrics And Quantitative Economics

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
01.2016

Diploma - Computer Science

Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda
12.2011

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Report Writing
  • Collaboration and Partnership
  • Computing
  • Public Speaking
  • Research

Accomplishments

  • Lead Consultant on Conducting a Social Economic Baseline study for the Establishment of Aqua-parks in the District of Kalangala and Apac for the European Union under the Ministry of Agriculture in Uganda
  • Developed the National Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the National Integrated Early Childhood Development

Affiliations

  • Rotary International
  • Uganda Statistical society
  • Uganda Evaluation Association

Hobbies

  • Swimming
  • Reading novels
  • Public Speaking
  • Watching Movies

Languages

English
Native language
French
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Research and Analysis Officer

National Identification And Registration Authority
03.2020 - Current

Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Ministry Of Gender, Laboure And Social Development
09.2016 - 02.2020

Tax Policy Officer/Trainee

Ministry Of Finance, Planning And Economic Development
06.2014 - 09.2014

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Assistant

Northern Uganda Health Initiative To Enhance Servi
02.2012 - 05.2014

MBA - Data Science

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Master of Arts - Economic Policy And Planning

Makerere University

No Degree - Post Graduate in Monitoring And Evaluation

Uganda Management Institute

Bachelor of Science - Econometrics And Quantitative Economics

Makerere University

Diploma - Computer Science

Kyambogo University
Julius Ssensamba