Sara Ahmed Hussien Musa
Projects Coordinator
Kampala
Summary
Accomplished program staff with a proven track record in leading high-impact initiatives for regional and international INGOs. Expertise in project management, strategic planning, and advancing gender equality, GBV prevention, and the empowerment of women, youth, and girls. Skilled in translation and interpretation, enhancing cross-cultural communication and program effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Coordinator
Sudan Human Rights Defenders Coalition (Sudan Defenders)
04.2025 - Current
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
- Worked on advocacy activities and research projects related to the protection of HRDs and the civil society enabling environment.
Protection Officer/ Acting Projects Coordinator
United Peace Organization (UPO)
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Oversee and guide the UPO Head Office and Protection coordination.
- Provided technical support and capacity development to project/programme partners.
- Provided technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of program/projects activities.
- Provide substantive inputs to financial management.
- Provided substantive inputs to the UPO Head Office coordination.
- Provided substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies, including cluster and sub-cluster coordination and reporting.
Freelancer
08.2024 - Current
- Rapporteur: Documented and written reports for several activities and training workshops for the following organizations (Defend Defenders, Darfur Victim Support, DT Global, Gesr Center for Development, Goethe Institut Sudan)
- Field Researcher: Participated as field researcher from Sudan on a regional research project for Takatoat Feminist Collective.
- Translator (English – Arabic): Translated (Uganda eCookbook) for Stories from Africa institution.
- Interpreter (English Arabic): Translated simultaneously from English to Arabic in The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network 7th Focal Point Meeting – Defend Defenders organization.
Sudan Projects Officer
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Strategic Initiative for women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA Network) – Khartoum, Sudan/ Kampala, Uganda
- Managed two projects as Project Lead, with a combined budget exceeding $500,000.
- Led Sudan team in a regional consortium project aimed at building a comprehensive feminist movement in the Horn of Africa, including the Sudan Program. Supervised a team of 2 project assistants and 5 state focal points.
- Participated and provided technical support based on my experience in the establishment of SGBV unit with SIHA Sudan team.
- Directed a project for Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees and migrants in Sudan, focusing on promoting integration through literacy and digital literacy classes.
- Coordinated the second phase of vocational training activities, halted due to war, and post-war provided support, evacuation, and protection services to over 100 Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees and migrants in Khartoum, Al Jazirah, Kassala, and Gedaref.
- Designed and managed advocacy campaigns, including a fundraising campaign for sanitary pads addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and a campaign documenting enforced disappearance of women and girls using hashtags #PADSFORPEACE and #SudanMissingWomenAndGirls.
- Produced (Women In Forefront) podcast reflecting women resilience and leadership after April 2023 war in Sudan.
- Contributed to writing, translating and editing reports, regular updates, confidential updates, gender alerts and general SIHA publications.
Protection Officer (CM)
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Gedaref, Sudan
- Developed and delivered capacity-building initiatives including training sessions, on-the-job training, shadowing, and mentoring for protection assistants (case management) and community protection mobilizers in Um Rakuba and Babikir. refugee camps in east Sudan
- Provided comprehensive case management services in accordance with global SOPs and standards, ensuring timely case closure and efficient registration and assessment of new cases.
- Coordinated effectively with internal and external protection teams and non-protection teams within DRC, fostering strong communication and working relationships with partners.
Protection Assistant
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Gedaref, Sudan
- Delivered case management services in line with global SOPs and standards, including interagency GBV case management guidelines.
- Conducted awareness and capacity-building activities with communities in safe and suitable locations.
- Executed various program activities related to the provision of protection services and assistance as instructed by the Protection Team Leader and Protection Manager.
- Mobilized and built strong rapport with communities, adhering to dignified and culturally sensitive approaches.
Case Worker
ALIGHT Women Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Tenebdah Camp for Ethiopian Refugees – Gedaref, Sudan
- Managed ALIGHT Women in Girls Centre in Tunaydbah refugee camp in east Sudan.
- Assessed cases and compiled comprehensive case reports containing relevant information.
- Performed case management for GBV cases, providing support, guidance, and counsel to families in need.
- Made referrals and introductions to other agencies as required.
- Scheduled and escorted individuals to appointments with legal aid workers, counselors, and doctors.
- Monitored visits between at-risk or fragile children and family members.
- Conducted group focus discussions and consultation meetings for women and girls.
Senior Biomedical Engineer
Local Ministry of Health - North Kurdufan State
05.2015 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Sudan Senior Engineer for Medical Laboratories Department
- Performed basic and advanced maintenance for medical devices and equipment in local hospitals, including corrective maintenance (CM) and troubleshooting.
- Planned and executed periodic preventive maintenance (PPM) operations.
- Managed purchase and storage of spare parts, stock, and consumables.
- Applied quality control standards to ensure compliance and functionality.
- Coordinated projects with NGOs working in the health field.
- Prepared monthly and annual reports detailing activities and progress.
- Trained engineers, technicians, and operators in the medical laboratories department.
Biomedical Engineer
El-Ubayyid Isolation Center
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: North Kurdufan State, Sudan
- Participated in the establishment of the Isolation center and I was the senior Biomedical Engineer leading all managerial and technical support for medical devices and equipments during COVID-19 1st wave.
- Managed procurement processes for medical devices and consumables.
- Oversaw technical management of medical devices.
- Operated and maintained all medical equipment and devices.
- Coordinated with local and international organizations for donations.
Executive Assistant
H & H Consultancy
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Khartoum, Sudan
- Provided administrative support in coordinating and delivering the firm’s mission and vision.
- Managed and planned firm events efficiently.
- Coordinated all executive communications, including taking calls and responding to various digital communication tools.
- Prepared tender proposals accurately and on time.
- Developed and prepared training materials for short-term courses.
Biomedical Engineer
El-Jumaih Hemodialysis Centre
12.2015 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Al-Ubayyid, Sudan
- Operated and performed basic maintenance for Gambro hemodialysis machines and water treatment systems.
- Provided technical management for the Hemodialysis Department.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Management
University of Garden City
02.2021
Bachelor (B.Sc. Honors) - Biomedical Engineering
Sudan University of Science and Technology
03.2015
Skills
- Advocacy and communication
- Project Management
- Research and reporting
- Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Program Development and proposals writing
References
Available Upon Request.
Training
- Monitoring and Evaluation Course – Development Studies and Research Institute – University of Khartoum, March 2021.
- Social Review and Anti-corruption Actions – Waay Association, Al- Ubayyid, Sudan, Aug2019.
- UNDP Youth Leadership Programme (YLP 5) – UNDP, Al-Ubayyid, Sudan, Nov2019.
- Women in Politics, Peace building, and Good Governance- AMNA Organization, Khartoum, Sudan, Dec2019 – Feb2020.
- Safeguarding Young Female Activists Political Participation in Greater Khartoum – Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA), Khartoum, Sudan, Dec2019 – Mar2020.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Sudan Human Rights Defenders Coalition (Sudan Defenders)
04.2025 - Current
Protection Officer/ Acting Projects Coordinator
United Peace Organization (UPO)
02.2025 - 09.2025
Freelancer
08.2024 - Current
Sudan Projects Officer
01.2023 - 08.2024
Protection Officer (CM)
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
04.2022 - 12.2022
Protection Assistant
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
09.2021 - 03.2022
Case Worker
ALIGHT Women Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
Biomedical Engineer
El-Ubayyid Isolation Center
05.2020 - 09.2020
Executive Assistant
H & H Consultancy
10.2018 - 08.2019
Biomedical Engineer
El-Jumaih Hemodialysis Centre
12.2015 - 02.2018
Senior Biomedical Engineer
Local Ministry of Health - North Kurdufan State
05.2015 - 03.2021
Bachelor (B.Sc. Honors) - Biomedical Engineering
Sudan University of Science and Technology
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Management
University of Garden City
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