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
2022.12 - Current (1 year & 9 months)
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
2022.02 - 2022.07 (5 months)
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
2021.07 - 2021.11 (4 months)
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
2021.04 - 2021.07 (3 months)
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
2019.09 - 2019.12 (3 months)
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
2019.01 - 2023.10 (4 years & 9 months)
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
2016.01 - 2017.01 (1 year)
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
2016.01 - 2017.01 (1 year)
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
2001.04
Hanze University of Applied Sciences , Groningen Netherlands
Associate of Applied Science from Applied Positive Psychology
2001.04 - 2022.04 (21 years)
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
2022.12 - Current (1 year & 9 months)
Volunteer
Recruit A Student (NL)
2022.02 - 2022.07 (5 months)
Volunteer
Indigenous Advance Creations (IAC)
2021.07 - 2021.11 (4 months)
Internship
Benjamin House Ministries
2021.04 - 2021.07 (3 months)
Internship
World Vision
2019.09 - 2019.12 (3 months)
Class Representative
Social Work & Social Adm. Class, UCU, Mukono
2019.01 - 2023.10 (4 years & 9 months)
Liturgy Prefect
Kako Senior Secondary School, Masaka
2016.01 - 2017.01 (1 year)
Treasurer
Human Rights & Peace Club, Kako Senior Secondary School, Masaka
2016.01 - 2017.01 (1 year)
Uganda Christian University
Bachelor of Science from Social Work And Social Administration
2001.04
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Associate of Applied Science from Applied Positive Psychology
2001.04 - 2022.04 (21 years)
Kako Senior Secondary School
A Level Certificate
Kako Senior Secondary School
O Level Certificate
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