Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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KABIRIZI MARK MWIDU

INVESTMENT PLANNER
Kampala

Summary

A Public Finance and Investment Expert, with over eight (8) years of professional experience in structuring and appraising public and private sector projects, public financing including loans, Project Investment Appraisal, Development Planning, and Public Sector Policy Formulation.

In particular, I have appraised and guided structuring of several public projects, Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects and loan proposals for Government of Uganda. Additionally, I participated in the preparation of the Third National Development Plan (NDPIII) including the formulation of the Project Investment Plan (PIP) and costing the plans. I have also previously participated in production of a number of critical policy papers that have guided national strategy at the Uganda Presidential Economic Council and Cabinet levels including the paper on ‘Public Investment in Commercial Banking’.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Planner PPP and Contract Negotiation

National Planning Authority
09.2021 - Current

Policy Development and Advisory, Project Identification and Feasibility Studies, Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement, and Project Structuring and Financial Modeling:

  • Developing PPP Policies: Contribute to formulation of policies, guidelines, and frameworks that govern PPPs in Uganda.
  • Advisory role: Provide expert advice to government agencies and departments on feasibility, structuring, and management of projects.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all PPP projects comply with national policies, legal frameworks, and international best practices.
  • Identifying PPP Opportunities: Work with government ministries and departments to identify potential projects that could be implemented through PPPs.
  • Conducting Feasibility Studies: Oversee or participate in preparation of feasibility studies to assess viability of PPP projects.
  • Inter-Agency Coordination: Coordinate with various government agencies, private sector entities, and development partners to ensure smooth identification and implementation of PPP projects.
  • Structuring Projects: Assist in structuring PPP projects, including developing contractual framework and financial models, undertake financial analysis to determine cost-effectiveness and sustainability of PPP projects, and funding mobilization.

Planner Project Development and Investment Planning

National Planning Authority
7 2019 - 09.2021
  • Carrying out investment appraisal for projects and ensuring compliance to national plans and regional agendas
  • Undertake costing of Government strategic documents and interventions to ensure value for money
  • Review and appraisal of government loan proposals to determine alignment and national interest
  • Preparation of prefeasibility and feasibility studies for public and private sector projects
  • Participate in drafting of theNational Development Plan (NDPIII) and strategic direction for the fourth National Development Plan (NDPIV) through stakeholder engagements and programme articulation
  • Review of various government projects for compliance and alignment to national, regional and international development plans
  • Guiding Ministries, departments and agencies in project preparation
  • Development of business plans for strategic private sector investments.

Revenue Collection Officer

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
08.2015 - 09.2017
  • Mobilizing and recovery of tax revenue
  • Identification and engagement of businesses and property owners to ensure tax compliance
  • Issuance of local tax revenue assessments for clients
  • Fostering tax compliance among both formally registered and informal businesses
  • Liaison with local leaders to ensure harmony and seamless tax revenue mobilisation
  • Community engagements /sensitization of clients on current tax laws and amendments.
  • Prepare and submit detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing investigations.
  • Implement process improvements that streamline workflows to reduce redundancies and increase operational efficiency.

Finance Intern

Tarmac
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Research and bench marking Tarmac’s Real Estate Optimization strategy (Financing and Monetization)
  • Inform Tarmac’s Real Estate Financing and Monetization strategy drawing on both industry practice and innovation.

Intern

Bank of Uganda
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Worked with the internet banking team under the banking department
  • I was involved in training bank customers (government departments) on the use and application of online banking services
  • Was part of several engagements with private sector clients and various government ministries to ensure proper functioning of the IFMS systems
  • Worked in the clearing/ forwarding and currency sections of the bank which allowed me to interact with the different currency center representatives.

Education

MBA - Finance

Coventry University
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management -

Uganda Management Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of Central Lancashire
04.2001 -

Sustainable Development Planning - undefined

African Institute for Economic Development (IDEP)

CP3P Foundation - Public Private Partnerships (PPP)

APMG INTERNATIONAL
04.2001 -

Skills

Analytical skills using financial data including ratios

Project preparation and appraisal

Investment appraisal and risk analysis and mitigation

Proficient in Ms Word, Access and Excel

Project Feasibility Studies preparation and review

Data Management

Project Management

Compliance Monitoring

References

  • Hennery Sebukeera (PhD), Technical Advisor Budget, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), Uganda. henrichsebs@gmail.com
  • Simon Peter Sebulime, Senior Planner Finance and Investment, National Planning Authority (NPA), Uganda. petsimo2012@gmail.com

Certification

APMG INTERNATIONAL CP3P Foundation

Timeline

APMG INTERNATIONAL CP3P Foundation

08-2024

Planner PPP and Contract Negotiation

National Planning Authority
09.2021 - Current

Finance Intern

Tarmac
05.2018 - 08.2018

Revenue Collection Officer

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
08.2015 - 09.2017

Intern

Bank of Uganda
06.2014 - 08.2014

MBA - Finance

Coventry University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of Central Lancashire
04.2001 -

CP3P Foundation - Public Private Partnerships (PPP)

APMG INTERNATIONAL
04.2001 -

Planner Project Development and Investment Planning

National Planning Authority
7 2019 - 09.2021

Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management -

Uganda Management Institute

Sustainable Development Planning - undefined

African Institute for Economic Development (IDEP)
KABIRIZI MARK MWIDUINVESTMENT PLANNER