Samson James Opolot
Ibanda Municipality,Uganda
Summary
I am a creative individual that pushes boundaries in a self - driven manner but also cherishes team work and collective attainment of targets. I can work flexibly with limited infrastructure and resources to meet both personal and institutional goals.
I am currently a member of the International Network on Education in Emergencies (INEE); Member Advisory Board USAID’s Peace III, Karamoja Cluster East and Horn of Africa Program, Nairobi, Kenya; Member National Steering Committee for the formulation of Uganda National Intellectual Property Policy and Member of the National Expert Group (NEG) of the WIPO Appropriate Technology Project under the Uganda National Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Kampala; Member of the Editorial Board of the Uganda Journal of Management and Policy Studies, Uganda Management Institute (UMI), Kampala; Chairman Board of Directors Geo-MIK, Uganda Ltd a Physical Planning and GIS specialized organization, Kampala; Chair Governing Council of the Makerere Institute of Technology (MIT), Kampala; Board Member, African Institute for Strategic Governance Research and Development (AISGRD), Kampala; and also a Member of the Advisory Board, Shelter and Settlements Alternatives, Kampala.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Vice Chancellor
Ibanda University
Ibanda Municipality, Uganda
08.2014 - Current
- In the absence of the University Chancellor, presided at ceremonial assemblies of the University and conferred and awarded degrees, diplomas and other academic titles and distinctions of the University.
- Represented the university externally.
- Performed at charity events, contributed towards community involvement.
- Provided leadership, consistent with the academic administrative goals, mission and vision of the university
- Leader of the top management and the overall accounting officer of the University.
- Secretary to and advised the University Board of Directors through the University Council.
- Engaged with multi-management committees and working groups to contribute to wider leadership and management of administration, faculty and university.
- Exhibited leadership skills during school-wide initiatives; played key
- role in driving change management efforts.
- Provided strategic guidance on people management to senior leadership team.
- Developed and promoted successful company sales and account management personnel into leadership positions to drive company growth.
- Provided leadership to accounting team, enhancing productivity levels.
- Compiled financial data and prepared reports for accounting leadership review and use.
- Promoted highest academic standards and leadership across section, championing activities of section across university. (shall edit details later on)
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Senior research fellow
Centre for Basic Research (CBR)
Kololo-Kampala, Uganda
04.1988 - Current
- Conducted research and reported on findings to the project management team and the CBR Research Policy Council .
- Mentored and trained Research Associates and junior research interns.
- Documented processes and procedures to streamline operations and reduce errors.
- Contributed to on-time and under-budget project completion with dedicated attention to deadlines and cost constraints.
- Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted for transparency.
- Implemented data visualisation tools to communicate research findings.
- Developed new theoretical approaches to research problems, advancing thought leadership.
- Wrote articles and reports for scholarly journals, contributing to industry discourse.
- Organised seminars and workshops with leading academics in the field.
Chairman Board of Directors
Ibanda University
Ibanda Municipality , Uganda
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Ensured the board provides strong oversight on the strategic growth and development of the University
- Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
- Served as official representative of organisation to public groups or government agencies.
- Implemented diversity initiatives, promoting inclusivity on the board.
- Championed sustainability practices, reflecting a forward-thinking business approach.
- Advanced corporate social responsibility initiatives for enhanced public image.
- Enhanced board efficiency by implementing training programmes for members.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
- Conducted thorough review of company policies, ensuring regulatory compliance at all times.
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Ibanda University
Ibanda Municipality, Uganda
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Deputized and acted as the Vice Chancellor in his absence. Therefore, undertaking supervision of the top management of the university as delegated by the Vice Chancellor.
- Engaged with multi-management committees and working groups to contribute to wider leadership and management of administration, faculty and university.
- Exhibited leadership skills during school-wide initiatives; played key role in driving change management efforts.
- Provided strategic guidance on people management to senior leadership team.
- Developed and promoted successful company sales and account management personnel into leadership positions to drive company growth.
- Provided leadership to accounting team, enhancing productivity levels.
- Compiled financial data and prepared reports for accounting leadership review and use.
- Promoted highest academic standards and leadership across section, championing activities of section across university. (shall edit details later on)
Lecturer
Makerere University and others...
Kampala and others..., Uganda
06.1990 - 08.2013
- I have lectured in varied courses in social sciences and social research methods. For purposes of space i summed up my lecturing experience across several universities including: Makerere University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda Pentecostal University and Ibanda University.
- Collaborated with other lecturers to share best practices in teaching methodologies.
- Provided students with [9] contact hours for three weekly lectures and seminars.
- Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
- Mentored students during their final year project, ensured successful completion.
- Led seminars and workshops for enhanced student participation.
- Taught online classes to large groups using [Type] to upload learning materials and assess students' work.
- Coordinated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary courses.
- Lectured on complex subjects for better student understanding.
- Enhanced learning outcomes with engaging lesson plans.
- Managed administrative tasks related to coursework, streamlined evaluation process.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, improved student engagement rates.
- Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Followed safeguarding principles to maximise student health and wellbeing.
- Participated actively in faculty training programmes to enhance teaching skills.
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
- Planned, coordinated and executed research projects to gain insight into [Area of study].
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Facilitated workshops, tutorials and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
- Attended industry events and conferences to build partnerships and market learning programmes.
Academic Registrar
Uganda Pentecostal University
Fort portal City, Uganda
07.2005 - 08.2011
- Responsible to the Vice Chancellor through the University Academic Board of the University Council.
- Provided leadership and oversight to all aspects of the Registry of the University, that is for admissions, lecturing and examinations, design and approval of curriculum and all academic record keeping.
- Provided leadership, consistent with the academic goals, mission and vision of the university
- I was in charge of supervising the Faculty Deans with academic programming, time tabling, skilled budget tracking, purchasing and payroll administration.
- Created legally binding certificates and transcripts for students.
- Streamlined student registration process by implementing an admission, examinations and graduation electronic systems.
- Drafted academic correspondence on behalf of the university, using attention to detail and communication skills to produce-error free documents.
- (shall be edited later on)
Education
Masters in Education (M Ed) - International Policy & Management in Education
University of Birmingham - UK
Birmingham 06.1996 - 08.1997
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) - Foundations of Education
Makerere University
Kampala-Uganda 01.1992 - 09.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Makerere University
Kampala - Uganda 06.1987 - 06.1990
Doctor of Philosophy - International Management and Policy in Education
University of Birmingham
Birmingham - United Kingdom 06.2010 - 09.2014
Timeline
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Ibanda University
11.2019 - 12.2019
Chairman Board of Directors
Ibanda University
04.2018 - 04.2022
Vice Chancellor
Ibanda University
08.2014 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - International Management and Policy in Education
University of Birmingham
06.2010 - 09.2014
Academic Registrar
Uganda Pentecostal University
07.2005 - 08.2011
Masters in Education (M Ed) - International Policy & Management in Education
University of Birmingham - UK
06.1996 - 08.1997
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) - Foundations of Education
Makerere University
01.1992 - 09.1992
Lecturer
Makerere University and others...
06.1990 - 08.2013
Senior research fellow
Centre for Basic Research (CBR)
04.1988 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Makerere University
06.1987 - 06.1990
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