Vickie Tumwebaze
Kampala
Summary
I am a result- driven program management professional with a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, Budget tracking, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization and allocation. Known for paying attention to details, adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives. Bringing more than 14 years of valuable expertise to forward the organization's objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
The Busoga Trust
Jinja
06.2019 - Current
- Cultivating and managing new strategic partnerships and networks with key stakeholders, like donors and government entities.
- Developing budgets and work plans for the program area and budget monitoring.
- Developing strategic plans, including budgets and budget tracking tools, to ensure that the project's expenditures are in line with the approved budgets.
- Coordinating project planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
- Leading on stakeholder engagements and representing the organization at national and district-level conferences, networking events, forums, and meetings to keep the organization abreast of any emerging government policies.
- Collaborating with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
- Communicating regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
- Ensuring that project reviews are conducted, lessons learned are documented, and findings are shared with relevant stakeholders to inform future actions.
- Leading on fundraising and resource mobilization, both in-country and from international donors, by developing high-quality proposals.
- Monitoring and evaluation of project activities to ensure value for money (VFM).
- Ensuring all project activities comply with national regulations, donor requirements, and financial reporting.
- Providing mentorship, capacity building, coaching, and on-the-job training to staff, and building an excellent working relationship with all teams to ensure the productivity of the team in terms of quality implementations.
- Documenting project success stories, beneficiary impact, and other key highlights for reporting and knowledge sharing.
- Drafting reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.
Project Manager
Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
Kitgum
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Coordinated and networked with relevant donors, such as UNHCR, Church of Sweden, UNICEF, European Union (EU), and DFID, among others.
- Led project planning and execution for humanitarian initiatives in diverse communities.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and compliance.
- Managed strategic partnerships and networks with key stakeholders in the area of operation.
- Participated in developing budgets, and carrying out budget monitoring and expenditure forecasting.
- Developed project budgets and monitored financial resources throughout the lifecycle.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project challenges.
- Led the monitoring, reporting, and learning initiatives, such as the collection of data from persons of concern in the refugee settlement.
- Developed proposal documents for new projects, and ensured adherence to LWF’s program cycle management procedures.
- Supported grant writing efforts to secure funding for ongoing projects and programs.
- Networked and built synergies with key stakeholders and other organizations within the refugee settlement.
- Provided technical support in terms of coaching and mentoring of staff.
- Ensured timely delivery of quality reports to the donors and my supervisor.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
Program Manager
Trade Mark East Africa
Kampala
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Identified and developed partnerships with key Civil Society Organizations and private sector organizations to manage the implementation of Trademark’s projects.
- Managing strategic partnerships and networks with key stakeholders, both national and regional, and government ministries.
- Provided analysis on the economic and political developments in Uganda and the region to inform how Trade Mark East Africa can leverage the opportunities to shape the business competitiveness portfolio in Uganda.
- Supported the development of funding proposals for new portfolios.
- Liaised and maintained dialogue with line ministries on the business competitiveness of the country in the East African region.
- Supported the country director in developing Trade Mark Uganda’s country strategy.
- Networked and developed synergies and linkages with key government ministries and civil society organizations within the East African Region.
- Facilitated the development and signing of memoranda of understanding with key partners and stakeholders.
- Built the capacity of partners on proposal development, budgeting, and project implementation.
Community Development Facilitator
World Vision
Bugiri
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Ensured proper project planning, management, and budgeting.
- Supported project formulation and development of projects such as the Education project, Advocacy, and Child Protection projects.
- Supported the district local government and implementing partners to undertake the implementation of WV’s projects.
- Led advocacy campaigns in child protection, like the end child marriage campaign.
- Developed project proposals and was able to secure funding from the Japan Support Office for the Area Development Program.
- Supported the monitoring and evaluation of projects in the ADP by undertaking mid-term reviews and end-line surveys.
- Developed the capacity of field staff in the implementation of projects in the ADP.
- Undertook writing donor reports that adhered to strict donor requirements and general ADP reports, like the biannual and annual reports.
- Collaborated with a range of stakeholders from the local district government and at the national level.
- Developed a new project and ensured it is chronological and contributes to the overall well-being of children.
Project Assistant
GOAL- International Humanitarian Organization
Bugiri
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Supported partners in the design and implementation of WASH projects.
- Developed and monitored budgets.
- Supported the monitoring and evaluation of projects.
- Supported the building capacity of partners in the implementation of WASH activities, synergies with different district offices, to enhance the implementation of WASH.
- Facilitated a needs assessment for communities to undertake WASH interventions.
- Ensured timely delivery of quality reports to my supervisor.
- Developed monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Planning And Management
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala02-2014
Master of Arts - Development Studies
Uganda Martyrs University
Nkozi12-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Kyambogo
Kampala01-2009
High School Diploma -
Muyenga High School
Kampala12-2004
Uganda Certificate of Education - Uganda Certificate of Education
Muyenga High School
Kampala12-2002
Skills
- Project management
- Budget tracking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Proposal writing
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Resource mobilization
- Team collaboration
- Program planning
- Risk management
- Effective communication
- Capacity building
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving
Languages
English
First Language
Swahili
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Luganda
Proficient (C2)
C2
Lunyakitara
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Reference
- Mr. Kabuye John Bosco - Busoga Trust
Email: johnbosco.btcountryoffice@gmail.com, johnbosco.kabuye@busogatrust.co.uk
Telephone: +256 (0) 702634094 / +256 (0) 772634094
- Eng. Richard J. Wakholi, WASH Advisor, LWF
Email: rwakhs@yahoo.com
Telephone: +256 774 544 425, +256 701 544 425 44425
- Mr. Kibirige Peter - Redeem International
Email: pkibirige@redeeminternational.org
Telephone: +256 779189296, +256 700252810
Timeline
Program Manager
The Busoga Trust
06.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
02.2016 - 03.2019
Program Manager
Trade Mark East Africa
01.2014 - 12.2015
Community Development Facilitator
World Vision
02.2012 - 01.2014
Project Assistant
GOAL- International Humanitarian Organization
01.2010 - 12.2011
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Planning And Management
Uganda Management Institute
Master of Arts - Development Studies
Uganda Martyrs University
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Kyambogo
High School Diploma -
Muyenga High School
Uganda Certificate of Education - Uganda Certificate of Education
Muyenga High School
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