Lawrence Olobo
Development Worker
Kampala,102
Summary
Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 10 years of expertise in Grants Management, Leadership for Art and Culture sector businesses Including Children, Youth and women protection programme. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies.
Proficient in computer application.
A strong Team Leader experienced in directing activities in both emergency and Development setting. Talented at developing strategies, setting goals and training employees. Confident and decisive when communicating goals and vision to succeed. First-class problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills.
Operations Specialist with experience developing realistic solutions to assure satisfactory consumer and customer experiences. Fluency in English Language. Committed to resolving problems and maintaining accurate metrics and reports.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Officer
Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC)
Kampala, Kampala
08.2020 - Current
- Developed 3 effective Policy improvement plans in 2020/2021 financial year.
- Collected, arranged and input information into M& E database system.
- Tracked and analyzed reports to determine needed improvements.
- Coached staff on daily performance and conducted evaluations to constructively address Staff and Organizational concerns.
- Developed innovative supply chain strategies and planning models using Community and Mind-set change planning Model, reducing lead times by almost 20%.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Generated reports of findings to help management with making key decisions.
- Assisted various departments with change by communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
Sub County Technical Coordinator
Ministry of Health, Uganda
Kampala, Kampala
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Led 204 sub county team in delivery of Improved Long LastingTreated Mosquito Net project, resulting in reduction on cases of Malaria in the Country.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Worked with National and District team customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Handled day-to-day running of LINN project through Malarial Control department task in ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Program Manager
Concerned Parents Association Uganda
Lira, Choose
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.
- Controlled resources and assets for Programme department activities for compliance with industry/Organization standards and government regulations
- Tracked and reported Quarterly and Annual program results to Donor (Plan International) and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
- Defined classification levels for all types of information and data, including privacy, PCI, quality systems, trade secrets and intellectual property.
- Collaborated with District and line staff to define legal and operational parameters.
- Oversaw development, implementation and maintenance of different processes within IT framework.
- Instituted quality systems within organization encompassing training, corrective and preventative action.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
- Managed senior-level project officers , finance team working across all functions of program.
- Established and maintained long-range plans for quality assurance.
- Mentored and led new employees to enhance program production.
- Planned, created, tested, and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Administered $250,000 annual budget and tracked expenses.
- Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
- Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interviewed and hired talented community Based Trainers, Project Officer with expertise in Finance, Community Development, youth participation to increase project strengths within already gifted department.
- Trained and developed personnel to improve safety, employee relations and resolve development issues.
- Provided management oversight and operational control of assigned programs valued at $250,000
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
- Managed 15 senior-level technical project managers and 60 community Based Staff in creating solutions for divisional customers.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration And Management
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda 08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Kampala International University
Kampala 01.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Leadership And Development Studies
World University Of Leadership
Australia 01.2004 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Kampala International University
Kampala 01.2013 - 12.2015
Skills
Detail-oriented
Supervision
Self-motivated professional
First Aid/CPR
Excellent work ethic
Computer literacy eg MS Word, ExcellSoftware proficiency
Relationship-Building
MS Office
Conflict resolution
Cultural awareness
Teamwork
Collaboration
Customer Service
Good telephone etiquette
Computer proficiency
Basic math
Written Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Currently I Supervised team of 66 staff members, Previous job at Ministry of Health I supervised 204 staff at National and District Level.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 15 member in the development of Youth and Livelihood project, Artist Endowment fund (Stimulus Fund for Art)
- Written over 40 proposals for funding, 20 was funded with different grants projects
Timeline
Grants Officer
Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC)
08.2020 - Current
Sub County Technical Coordinator
Ministry of Health, Uganda
06.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Public Administration And Management
Makerere University
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Kampala International University
01.2016 - 11.2018
Program Manager
Concerned Parents Association Uganda
01.2015 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Kampala International University
01.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Leadership And Development Studies
World University Of Leadership
01.2004 - 12.2006