Lumago Charles Soro Joseph

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversaw the delivery of project, ensuring all programme targets were met and delivered to the highest possible standards
• Worked closely with the East Africa Programme manager and UK Director in the planning and delivery of work and project activities
• Prepared weekly work plans and scheduled staff for their work activities
• Conducted robust tendering process for external contractors providing project materials
• Conducted effective logistical services, including transportation of food and agricultural tools and inputs supplies to different locations in Bidibidi, Palorinya, Mijale and Kilaji refugee settlements, and provided secure storage facilities for them
• Effectively managed contracts and working relationships with private landowners for agriculture project
• Monitored project activities against a clear budget and ensured tight financial controls and strong governance
• Worked with other agencies in project coordination and cross sector learning, through regular participation in coordination meetings
• Human Resource Management:
• Managed the project implementation team (22 staff), ensuring that they deliver work in a timely and professional manner
• Conducted recruitment of a team of staff for the project support roles
• Coordinated and managed a team of 22 Nutrition and Agriculture staff ensuring they performed their work to the highest possible standards
• Organised and conducted regular documented team meetings
• Managed, monitored, and report on staff leave, sickness and absenteeism and ensured staff awareness and adherence to organizational governing policies
• Liaised with and reported to United Nation’s High Commissioner for Refugees, Office of the Prime Minister, and other government bodies, ensuring compliance and good working relationship
• Submitted timely high-quality reports
• Monitored project outputs and deliverables.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.
• Saved $15,000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
• Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.

Duties and responsibilities

• Established and planned the project implementation activities
• Spearheaded the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project activities
• Coordinated and provided support to project implementation team
• Evaluated, authorized, approved/denied loans to individuals seeking financial support
• Trained beneficiaries on effective usage of financial support provided to them
• Distributed agricultural inputs to farmers and consistently met deadlines with teams
• Interviewed and assessed loan applicants to determine financial eligibility and feasibility of granting loan
• Assessed customer needs, explored all options and introduced different types of loans
• Built excellent relationships with clients, developed referral networks, and suggested alternative channels
• Supervised and controlled junior staff to ensure all are doing their assigned tasks as required.

Duties and responsibilities

• Planned, executed and oversaw project requirements and regularly updated project stakeholders on status
• Developed overall project implementation strategy, systems, approaches, tools, and materials
• Distributed quality seeds and seedlings to local farmers in Koboko county
• Procured and provided Agricultural farm tools to farmers
• Organized project kick-off and close-out meetings with key stakeholders
• Organized regular project coordination meetings with project team and stakeholders
• Prepared project budget, monitor its utilization, ensured project implementation is on time and budget
• Provided capacity building to farmers on modern agricultural practices and Agribusiness.
• Anticipated and mitigated risks during the project implementation
• Regularly updated the work plan, output tracker, and other relevant documents
• Forecasted monthly cash requirements of the project and submitted to the Executive director.
• Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
• Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
• Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
• Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Duties and responsibilities

• Analyzed daily and eeekly beverage consumption trends, preparing subsequent action plans to maintain product freshness and consistent inventory levels.
• Used Excel to record ordering data and created organization and room storage system.
• Conducted hands-on training for equipment, demonstrating proper technique and safety protocols.
• Developed ongoing training initiative to improve beverage knowledge of serving employees.
• Maintained exhaustive knowledge of beverage flavor profiles, nutritional information, allergens and alcoholic content.
• Developed relationships with suppliers and vendors leading to special volume pricing discounts and availability.
• Responded to customer complaints, addressing concerns and distress with amicable interactions.
• Enacted progressive disciplinary measures for staff, managed work zones and oversaw opening and closing duties.
• Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
• Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
• Oversaw proper disposal of unused and tainted beverage stock, adhering to related health and safety guidelines.