Ruth Shevena Ankunda

Content Synthesis: Transformed complex information into digestible learning products, infographics, and other bite-sized communication products that resonate with diverse audiences; for example, JCRC's 30 years of Implementation legacy document

• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

• Documentation of TPO Uganda’s Keeping Children Healthy and Safe (KCHS) Activity Good Practices and Lessons.
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Contributed to continuously improving internal processes and methodologies within the consultancy, fostering a culture of excellence in service delivery.

Developed a learning strategy for the coordinated programs approach through a co-creation process.

• Lead reflection sessions with CRVPF staff to develop learning questions, activities, and KM strategies to ensure learning practices are streamlined across implementation
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

• Coordinate and run Uganda 'Action Learning Group' (ALG) meetings between Local civil society stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate a Facilitating Financial Sustainability (FFS) learning workshop to share lessons learned.
• Participated in training sessions to continuously improve skills and stay current with latest methodologies and tools used in consultancy work.
• Streamlined internal communication within the consultancy, improving information sharing among team members.

• Leading in the development and planning of ALG meetings, I enabled the successful execution of ALG events, garnering 100% participation and support from the targeted stakeholders.
• Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants thoroughly understood the subject matter.
• We increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
• Led virtual training sessions using web-based platforms while maintaining high levels of participant interaction and engagement throughout the event.

• Support the preparation of the USAID Multi-Sectoral Nutrition, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Activity as presented by Palladium.
• Established strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple industries, expanding the reach of mindful leadership consultancy services.

• Supported the design of the learning matrix that enabled USAID/Uganda to track how projects are responding to the learning agendas
• This effort enabled USAID/Uganda to track project performance and greatly improved communication for development.
• Managed client relationships effectively by maintaining open lines of communication and promptly addressing concerns or issues as they arose.
• Facilitated regular team meetings focused on problem-solving discussions that led to practical solutions.
• Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

• My Volunteer experience with GEM-Uganda provided a rich experience dealing with children and young people, especially the girl-child.
• Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Lead learning and adaptive management implementation to promote CLA approaches to ensure USAID/Uganda staff and implementing partners use the approach
• I have supported over 10 projects currently to ably capture their knowledge dissemination and adaptive learning strategies to support decision-making in designing similar activities.