Samantha Nagaba
Project Management, Capacity Building And Refugee Inclusion Specialist
Summary
I am a project management and capacity-building professional with over five years of experience in climate change adaptation, refugee inclusion, and peacebuilding. I have worked in Ugandan refugee settlements, including Nakivale, Bidi Bidi, and Rhino Camp, supporting efforts to strengthen climate resilience, social integration, and economic opportunities.
As a volunteer, I have contributed to community projects focused on permaculture, environmental conservation, and climate adaptation strategies for refugees and host communities. My experience includes peace and conflict assessments to ensure that interventions are effective, locally relevant, and sustainable.
I am dedicated to practical, community-driven solutions that improve refugee livelihoods, enhance climate resilience, and promote lasting peace. I believe that integrating climate action with social inclusion is key to building stronger, more self-sufficient communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Individual Contractor and Trainer
StartHub Africa Consulting
03.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented training programs, equipping 100+ refugee and host community youths with entrepreneurial and digital skills for online work
- Integrated socio-economic inclusion frameworks, fostering community resilience and economic independence
- Mentored over 100 trainees across six cohorts on various test projects, ensuring their skills aligned with program goals
- Organized stakeholder engagements to enhance cross-sector collaboration and resource mobilization
- Contributed to panel discussions on refugee inclusion in digital work, highlighting sustainable livelihoods
Climate Change Volunteer
Folona
Isingiro
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Participated in community-based climate change adaptation initiatives, promoting permaculture and sustainable farming among refugees and host communities in Nakivale Refugee Settlement.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Trained local refugee groups in climate-smart agricultural practices, increasing food security and resilience to climate shocks to new entrant refugee groups.
- Spearheaded reforestation and environmental conservation projects, mobilizing community participation through donation of over 5000 trees as part of Folona Hub.
- Advocated for green solutions in refugee settlements by organizing tree-planting workshops and integrating climate resilience into social cohesion programs.
Project Assistant
Communication for Actions and Results (CFAR) Uganda
Kampala
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored peace and development projects, achieving 95% adherence to deliverables
- Reviewed the Stepping Stones manuals with the editorial team and the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development.
- Supported climate-conscious community interventions, enhancing environmental sustainability in refugee settlements
- Assisted in reviewing and adapting conflict resolution strategies, incorporating mental health support for vulnerable groups
- Facilitated collaboration with government agencies for approvals on socio-economic development projects
Fund Management Facilitator
NIRAS-IP Consult GmbH
Kampala
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed financial oversight for KfW Refugee Response-funded projects, increasing budget efficiency by 15% and ensuring effective work plan monitoring.
- Led initiatives in peace assessment and conflict resolution, ensuring community cohesion through targeted interventions in West Nile for South Sudanese refugees and host community members.
- Coordinated climate-sensitive infrastructure projects, including the construction of classrooms and WASH facilities in BidiBidi Refugee settlement and Rhino Camp respectively.
- Conducted socio-economic assessments to inform sustainable development and resilience strategies
- Engaged in refugee-led peace dialogues, strengthening reconciliation efforts in host communities
- Organized 70+ field missions' concept noted and participants' facilitation for ongoing WASH and Education sector projects
- Coordinated with multiple stakeholders to align on objectives and outcomes for different project phases.
- Streamlined event planning processes, resulting in smoother operations and positive participant feedback.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Intelligence & Analytics
Jain (Deemed-to-Be) University
Bangalore, India 09.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - International Business Management
Uganda Christian University
Mukono, Uganda 05.2013 - 10.2016
Skills
Climate Change, Peacebuilding & Refugee Inclusion
- Community dialogue facilitation for conflict resolution & climate resilience
- Refugee-host mediation & social inclusion strategies
- Climate adaptation & sustainable livelihoods (permaculture, climate-smart agriculture)
- Conflict assessment & resolution coordination
- Stakeholder engagement & cross-sector collaboration
Program & Project Management
- Program development & implementation for refugee and climate resilience projects
- Budget management & financial oversight for donor-funded initiatives
- Training, mentoring & capacity building for refugee-inclusive programs
- Project planning, execution, & monitoring
- Time management, decision-making, and problem-solving
Digital & Administrative Skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, WINPACCS, Slack, Notion, Zoom, MS Teams
- Digital collaboration & remote project coordination
- Strong verbal & written communication
Timeline
Climate Change Volunteer
Folona
06.2024 - 11.2024
Individual Contractor and Trainer
StartHub Africa Consulting
03.2024 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Business Intelligence & Analytics
Jain (Deemed-to-Be) University
09.2023 - 08.2025
Project Assistant
Communication for Actions and Results (CFAR) Uganda
06.2022 - 05.2023
Fund Management Facilitator
NIRAS-IP Consult GmbH
04.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - International Business Management
Uganda Christian University
05.2013 - 10.2016
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