NATUKUNDA BRIDGET
Social Scientist
Nangabo Sub County
Summary
Programs Officer with 10 years of experience in education, family planning, SRHR, and adolescent health projects. Skilled in advocacy and accountability, currently leading the Motion Tracker Approach to monitor national commitments in Family Planning and MNCH across five Anglophone countries. Committed to women’s and children's rights and socio-economic empowerment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Programs Officer
Samasha Medical Foundation
01.2022 - Current
- Provided technical assistance to five countries (Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Indonesia) to implement the Motion Tracker Approach for accountability in Family Planning (FP) and Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
- Prepared technical documents including policy briefs, progress reports, stakeholder agendas, and media materials
- Coordinated advocacy and accountability projects in RMNCAH, ensuring timely and quality implementation
- Developed and submitted monthly, quarterly, and end-of-project reports to donors
- Contributed to resource mobilization through grant proposal writing and innovation
Project Assistant – TMT
Samasha Medical Foundation
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Coordinated the Motion Tracker Framework for tracking FP2020 commitments in Kenya, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Nigeria, under the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Supported country focal persons in implementing project activities and achieving milestones
- Drafted project work plans and prepared donor reports, ensuring compliance with funding requirements
- Built partnerships with stakeholders to enhance project delivery
Enumerator
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Collected baseline data for the Child Optimized Financial Education (COFE) project in Mityana and Gomba districts
- Conducted interviews using computer-based tools and ensured daily data syncing
- Participated in daily review meetings to address data collection challenges
Programs Manager
PeerLink Initiative Uganda (PELI-U)
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Managed a team of 17 staff to implement annual work plans and budgets effectively
- Developed donor reports and mobilized resources through grant and proposal writing
- Supervised field activities and monitored project outcomes in line with organizational goals
- Spearheaded the successful organization of the Inter-Parish Community Sports Gala, engaging over 3,000 participants
- Designed organizational policies and participated in capacity-strengthening initiatives
Administrative Assistant (Volunteer)
PeerLink Initiative Uganda (PELI-U)
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Supported proposal writing, resource mobilization, and event coordination
- Ensured timely compliance with financial obligations, including salary and tax payments
- Assisted in community mobilization and the implementation of project activities
Intern
Joy for Children – Uganda
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Conducted child protection campaigns in Kampala slums, focusing on early marriage prevention
- Facilitated community sensitization sessions on family planning, sanitation, and child health
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Monitoring and Evaluation
Uganda Technology and Management University
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences (Social Anthropology)
Makerere University
01.2014 - 12.2014
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) - undefined
Maryhill High School
01.2010 - 12.2010
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) - undefined
Maryhill High School
01.2008 - 12.2008
Skills
- Project Management and Coordination
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Proposal and Grant Writing
- Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy
- Report Writing
- Networking and Partnership Building
Certification
Certificate in Computer Applications, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Timeline
Programs Officer
Samasha Medical Foundation
01.2022 - Current
Project Assistant – TMT
Samasha Medical Foundation
11.2020 - 12.2022
Enumerator
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
07.2020 - 08.2020
Postgraduate Diploma - Monitoring and Evaluation
Uganda Technology and Management University
01.2020 - 12.2020
Programs Manager
PeerLink Initiative Uganda (PELI-U)
01.2017 - 05.2020
Administrative Assistant (Volunteer)
PeerLink Initiative Uganda (PELI-U)
08.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences (Social Anthropology)
Makerere University
01.2014 - 12.2014
Intern
Joy for Children – Uganda
06.2013 - 08.2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) - undefined
Maryhill High School
01.2010 - 12.2010
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) - undefined
Maryhill High School
01.2008 - 12.2008
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