YENG Simon
Juba,Central Equatoria
Summary
Experienced development and humanitarian practitioner with a decade of experience in emergency response, peace building, and civil society organization strengthening. Fellow of SOCSIS and United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Generation Change Fellow. Core professional objective is to enhance the capacity and performance of individuals and organizations in East Africa. Author of the best-selling book "Building Strong Management Processes in NGOs," dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in the region.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Consultant
Organization for Nonviolent and Development (ONAD)
Juba, Central Equatoria
06.2025
- Reviewed organizational values, vision, mission, and strategic objectives and goals.
- Aligned the organizational priorities with the current contexts.
- Led the development of the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan.
- Strengthened the capacity and competence of the organizational staff's ability to teamwork, collaborate, and fundraise for a sustainable presence.
CSO Facilitator, USAID Project
Democracy International
04.2016 - 04.2016
- Led and built the capacity of 40 CSO leaders during the State Train of Trainers (ToT), Documentation and presentation of the findings using both Presentation and word document tools into a standard reporting format, Continuous monitoring of the ToT participants in respect to implementation of the skills/knowledge gained in relation to dissemination of the peace agreement in WES, Guided the CSOs on how to write funding proposals to USAID-DI to implement the Peace Agreement in the Payams and Bomas of WES.
National Consultant
Family Health International (Fhi360)
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Led mapping of peacebuilding and Media partners in South Sudan, Support the capture trip team, build a healthy relationship with government, institutions (Ministry of peace and Media Authority), CSOs' and NNGOs.
- Strengthen the capacity and competence of peacebuilding and media partners in South Sudan. Among other related roles/duties as assigned.
OD Consultant, SIDA Project
National Education Coalition (NEC), South Sudan
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
- Designed and facilitated on training on Resource Mobilization for NEC and its 30 Partners to boost its programs sustainability.
- Enhanced team fundraising skills through innovative tips and techniques required in Donor world.
- Strengthened NEC, its Partners and community members to understand the important of PSEA.
- Led cross-functional teams in execution of strategic projects, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for NEC staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge in key areas, team building, conflict management, problem, solving, among other skills.
Senior Program Coordinator
United States Institute for Peace (USIP)
Juba, Central Equatoria
12.2017 - 03.2024
- Official USIP Representative, Lead & support the implementation of USIP or USIP-supported initiatives, coordinate operational meetings, dialogues, in-country trainings and other activities.
- Initiated and implemented the institutional strengthening of USIP's strategic partners in South Sudan.
- Created detailed reports that highlighted program achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement for senior leadership review.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration within South Sudan and the region (Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania) on key initiatives.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, diplomatic missions (EU,US, Canadian) among others, government agencies and CSOs, ensuring clear communication and timely project updates.
- Successfully secured grant funding for new initiatives by developing compelling proposals that showcased the value of the programs offered.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
Program Coordinator
Integrated Development Organization (IDO)
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Head of IDO's four Program Units, Peace Advocacy & Governance (PAG), Protection & Education (PAE), Health & Nutrition (HAN) and Food Security & Livelihood (FSL), my key duties were Strategic and program development, Program Implementation, Funding & financial mgt, Communication and Policy engagement & advocacy, Responsible for supervising the
Senior Program Protection Officer
SAADO
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Building the capacity and competence of South Sudan Women population to have the gut to advocate for their economic, social and political participation in public domain, addressed South Sudan Gender issues; gender stereotypes, gender inequalities, Contributing to development strategies of SAADO through effective fundraising strategies, rightful visibility through the use of proper effective tools, building collaborative stakeholders' linkages to promote and strengthen the organizational development in strategic programmatic areas.
Resource Person (RP)
Oxfom Novib/IPCS
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Built the capacity of 13 CSO organizations, led the Organizational Capacity Assessment team, led the development of Organizational policies like, Internal Systems Policies and Procedures (ISPP), Strategic Plan Development, Presentation of key findings and reports to Novib and other stakeholders.
Education
MA - Public Administration: International Development
Team University
01.2017
BA - Development Studies: International Development
Kampala University
01.2023
Organization Development - OD
University of Cape Coast
Ghana, West Africa. 12.2023 - Current
Skills
- Advanced Facilitation/Presentation
- Institutional and Organizational development
- Training coordination
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Staff development
- Program management
- Team oversight
- Needs analysis
- Report creation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Public relations
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
Community Service
- The Africa in Me
- Peaceful World
- Competent Human Resource
- Strengthened Institutions
- Service oriented
- Teamwork/teambuilding
Hobbies and Interests
- International Development
- Nonprofit management
- Organizational development
- Civil Society Development
- Fundraising tips and techniques
- Peace building
- Facilitation/presentations
Timeline
Consultant
Organization for Nonviolent and Development (ONAD)
06.2025
National Consultant
Family Health International (Fhi360)
12.2024 - 03.2025
OD Consultant, SIDA Project
National Education Coalition (NEC), South Sudan
07.2024 - 08.2024
Organization Development - OD
University of Cape Coast
12.2023 - Current
Senior Program Coordinator
United States Institute for Peace (USIP)
12.2017 - 03.2024
Program Coordinator
Integrated Development Organization (IDO)
06.2016 - 08.2017
CSO Facilitator, USAID Project
Democracy International
04.2016 - 04.2016
Senior Program Protection Officer
SAADO
10.2015 - 03.2016
Resource Person (RP)
Oxfom Novib/IPCS
01.2013 - 02.2014
MA - Public Administration: International Development
Team University
BA - Development Studies: International Development
Kampala University
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