Hi, I’m
MILLIE MERCY NAMIKKA
Social Worker
Kampala
Summary
With my networking and interpersonal skills i am confident to build strong working relationships with a focus on organizational synergy serving as a cultural catalyst drawing leaders together to generate momentum for initiatives through the experience i have got of engaging and promoting multinational organizational agendas for an international organization with a focus on human rights, dignity and social causes.
My practical and educational experience would bring value to the human rights steering committee and position as a social coordinator.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teen Challenge Uganda
Outreach Co-ordinator
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Established long-term relationships with donors through personalized follow-up communications, fostering ongoing support for organizational objectives drawing together leaders from various arenas to generate momentum for initiatives.
- Conducted workshops and training sessions for staff, volunteers and stakeholders, increasing their knowledge of community resources and best practices in outreach.
- Used my interpersonal skills of problem solving, conflict resolution, professional ethics and decision making when engaging with different communities
- Managed volunteers effectively to ensure successful outreach initiatives and maintain volunteer satisfaction.
- Improved access to resources for underprivileged communities by connecting them with essential services offered by partner agencies.
- Developed partnerships with relevant stakeholders, strengthening the organization''s presence in the community.
Recruit A Student (NL)
Volunteer
02.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Volunteered with RAS-NL in different refugee camps planning coordinating their activities and support groups, as well offering counseling services.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to the refugees.
Indigenous Advance Creations (IAC)
Volunteer
07.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Worked as an administrator for a production team, managing finances, scheduling meetings with clients, evaluating and monitoring monthly productions.
- Supported engaging and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Benjamin House Ministries
Internship
04.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Worked in social work department, offered child counseling, scheduling parent meetings, child rehabilitation and placement into community.
- Analyzed problems and worked with fellow social workers to develop solutions to community problems.
World Vision
Internship
09.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Worked in administration, supporting the staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained hands on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Social Work & Social Adm. Class, UCU, Mukono
Class Representative
01.2019 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Representing 100 students
- Provided information and services to students that needed academic assistance and tutoring.
- Served as a liaison between students and faculty, addressing concerns and facilitating communication.
- Facilitated the resolution of conflicts among classmates, promoting a harmonious learning environment.
Kako Senior Secondary School, Masaka
Liturgy Prefect
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Planned weekly devotions, Sunday services for about 700 students
- Organized 2 internal, 2 external missions
- Budgeted 1m UGX per term for activities
- Reported to chaplaincy monthly
- Organized weekly counseling services.
Human Rights & Peace Club, Kako Senior Secondary School, Masaka
Treasurer
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Planned, budgeted for two internal projects generating income to support outreaches done by 60 students
- Accounted for 500,000 UGX budget for term activities
- Part of a leadership team of 10 people.
Education
Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Uganda
Bachelor of Science from Social Work And Social Administration
04.2001
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen Netherlands
Associate of Applied Science from Applied Positive Psychology
04.2001 - 04.2022
Kako Senior Secondary School, Masaka, Uganda
A Level Certificate
11.2017
Kako Senior Secondary School, Masaka, Uganda
O Level Certificate
11.2015
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Honorsandawards
- Class Rep., Social Work & Social Adm. Class, (2019) UCU, Mukono, UG.
- Liturgy Prefect, (2017)
- Treasurer, Human Rights & Peace Club, (2017)
- Dormitory Prefect (2015) Kako Senior Secondary School, Masaka, UG
Hobbies
I enjoy relating with people in community travelling and visiting new places, hiking, Reading and writing.
References
- Rev. Barnabas Birungi, Bethel Youth Ministries, +256 700611866, kberna04@gmail.com
- Peter Nareeba, Lecturer, Social Work, UCU, Mukono, UG, +256 782 767 735, pnareeba@yahoo.com
- Winfred Nassali, Sup., Adm. Dept. World Vision, Kampala, UG, +256 755 004 084, winynai@gmail.com
- Jonathan Nyereto, CEO, IAC, Kampala, Ntinda, +256706289258, jonathan@iacreations.com, http://www.iacreations.com
- Folkert Brouwer, Recruit a student, Ginnekenweg 32 4818 JG BREDA NL, +31631974692, folkert@recuitastudent.nl
Timeline
Outreach Co-ordinator
Teen Challenge Uganda
12.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Recruit A Student (NL)
02.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer
Indigenous Advance Creations (IAC)
07.2021 - 11.2021
Internship
Benjamin House Ministries
04.2021 - 07.2021
Internship
World Vision
09.2019 - 12.2019
Class Representative
Social Work & Social Adm. Class, UCU, Mukono
01.2019 - 10.2023
Liturgy Prefect
Kako Senior Secondary School, Masaka
01.2016 - 01.2017
Treasurer
Human Rights & Peace Club, Kako Senior Secondary School, Masaka
01.2016 - 01.2017
Uganda Christian University
Bachelor of Science from Social Work And Social Administration
04.2001
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Associate of Applied Science from Applied Positive Psychology
04.2001 - 04.2022
Kako Senior Secondary School
A Level Certificate
Kako Senior Secondary School
O Level Certificate
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