Tom R. Mugabi

• I provide executive leadership in spearheading climate-smart business farming targeting 5000 small holder farmers in Masuliita sub-county of Wakiso district
• I coordinate and facilitate 5 local level farmer field schools with farming techniques that ensure effective and efficiency land utilizatio
• I facilitate tree planting and natural resource management among women and youths out of school
• I support private grain processing and marketing companies to address social needs through private-public-partnerships

Achievements

• Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
• Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
• Directed work of greenhouse and nursery management for efficient production operations.
• Trained and managed team of workers and volunteers to ensure increased yields and application of best practices.
• Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
• Leveraged marketplace trends to create solutions and refine business strategies.
• Hired and directed workers to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.

• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Delivered social services to vulnerable populations in 40 districts within specific timeframes.
• Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Managed team of 500 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.

• United Methodist Committee on Relief
• I supported the development and implementation of work plans for the livelihood, education and health sectoral priorities in collaboration with the regional team leaders
• I facilitated the design and negotiations for project proposals and budgets, while maintaining oversight of the program, USD 5M budget and expenditures to ensure timely use of funds
• I ensured sustained funding from DFID, OFDA, FAO and UNICEF
• Monitored developments throughout South Sudan and assess local contextual needs with the view of new program development and expanding programming
• I ensured overall security and safety of staff with reference to existing operational guidelines
• I ensured strengthened collaboration with different bilateral and multilateral agencies that contributed to overall portfolio growth.

Achievements

• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
• Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Worked closely with Project Managers to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.

• I provided overall leadership in program development and growth in Unity and Central Equatoria States while focusing on the health, livelihood and education sectoral priorities
• In strengthening the organization’s mission, I facilitate assessments for operational growth in new geographical locations
• I contributed to a 20 percent portfolio growth through establishing and strengthening new and old partnerships
• I ensured overall alignment to operational standards in all recruitment and supply chain activities
• I ensuring effective communication with HQ team on all relevant information related to staff security and project implementation
• I enhanced M&E capacities for local staff and partners responsible for implementation of health and education projects
• I sustained a USD 5M funding portfolio from OFDA, DFID, UNICEF, CIDA and FAO through effective implementation and reporting.

Achievements:

• Trained and managed team of Sector Managers, discussed issues to provide resolutions as well as apply best practices to achieve results.
• Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
• Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with local organizations to drive business development.
• Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
• Made recommendations for changes in funding process and policies based on data and judgment.

Roles and Achievements:

• Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
• Directed 3 simultaneous projects to boost business opportunities by 50%.
• Interacted with local partners to identify business needs and requirements.
• Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
• Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
• Administered $ 6 Million annual budget and tracked expenses.
• Implemented and led meetings, opening up dialog with area managers to discuss new opportunities.
• Managed 3 senior-level technical project managers in creating solutions for local war affected populations.

• I coordinated a USD 3.6M OFDA funded program supporting WASH; Health/ Nutrition; Protection and Food security interventions
• I facilitated Development of concepts papers and proposals to major donors
• I served as a direct liaison with OFDA field office in Nyala and Khartoum, providing ongoing updates
• I monitored grant funds while supporting implementing teams with cash flow management
• I built the capacity of Sector Teams in quality assurance.

Achievements:

• Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
• Oversaw 4 projects each year from concept through final delivery.
• Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.

Roles and Achievements:

• I provided support to all designs, monitoring and evaluation processes of programs in southern region
• I ensured all designs meet the expected standards and exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
• I facilitated assessments, baselines and evaluation exercises for 5 area development programs
• Train 30-member field staff team in quality assurance and documentation of promising practices.
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.

• Roles and Achievements:
• I initiated and supported the growth of World Vision Area Development Programs (ADPs) in Masaka and Mpigi Districts
• Enhanced capacities for staff teams and local government in organizational development, program planning, implementation, advocacy and reporting
• With an annual budget of USD 0.5M and a 15 member staff team, I facilitated health care and education programs for vulnerable children and People Living With AIDS (PLWAs), in collaboration with local partners
• Strengthened children’s protection right campaigns in collaboration with the district Probation Offices.
• Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
• Oversaw 4 projects each year from concept through final delivery.

• I coordinated a USD 2M world bank orphan supported grant in Bukoto county of Masaka district
• I facilitated psychosocial support to over 1000 vulnerable orphans and guardians affected by HIV/AIDS
• I facilitated leadership training to 50 community groups providing care and support to PLWAs
• I influenced local government involvement in orphan planning and support.

• I obtained a certificate in Project Planning and Management of Makerere University Institute of Adult Studies, in Kampala Uganda