Yusuf Hamba
Fragility Specialist
Kampala,102
Summary
Results-driven Technical Specialist with 16 years of experience in humanitarian development, addressing fragility, conflict, and resilience. Proven track record in project management, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement. I am skilled in strategic planning, program development, and quality control. I am passionate about sustainable development and community engagement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2033
2033
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forced Displacement Specialist
Islamic Development Bank
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Develop and implement strategic and operational plans, ensuring alignment with Board decisions
- Manage international teams, fostering collaboration and driving high performance
- Oversee financial management, budget development, and performance monitoring
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory duties, maintaining high-quality standards
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all organizational activities
- Provided technical support to RSD task teams, resulting in a 20% increase in refugee resettlement rates
- Managed partnerships with external actors, increasing program funding by 15%
- Led strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement
- Secured $7 Million in Grants: Spearheaded the acquisition of significant funding from global donors, successfully securing over $7 million in grants, which enhanced program sustainability and expanded service delivery to displaced populations
- Led the development and implementation of a comprehensive fragility response strategy, which resulted in a 30% improvement in program impact across conflict-affected regions
- Cultivated high-impact partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and private sector actors, leading to a 40% increase in collaborative initiatives aimed at improving displaced populations' living conditions
- Introduced an innovative community-based approach to forced displacement, which was adopted as a model by the organization and replicated in three additional countries
Knowledge management Expert
African Development Bank
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Ensured reporting priorities and accuracy, resulting in a 95% reporting compliance rate
- Developed and adapted reporting tools, resulting in a 30% reduction in reporting time
Senior Program Coordinator
Intergovernmental Authority on Development Djibouti
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: DRDIP/WB Project
- Successfully expanded program coverage by 25%, reaching over 100,000 additional beneficiaries in Djibouti and the surrounding regions
- Managed a diverse team across multiple countries, leading to a 20% increase in program efficiency and a 95% satisfaction rate among stakeholders
- Led fundraising efforts that resulted in securing $10 million in additional project funding, ensuring the sustainability and scalability of program activities
- Implemented a robust risk management framework, reducing project risks by 15% and ensuring full compliance with donor and regulatory requirements
- Supported strategy development and implementation, resulting in a 25% increase in program coverage
- Represented partners at high-level meetings, resulting in a 20% increase in stakeholder engagement
- DRDIP/WB Project
Project Manager
Intrahealth International
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Acted as project's focal point person for data compilation and reporting, resulting in a 90% reporting accuracy rate
- Supported Country Director in drafting concept papers and proposals, resulting in a 25% increase in funding
Technical Director-Humanitarian Program Manager
DFID
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led HPF program team and documented best practices, resulting in a 20% increase in program efficiency
- Ensured implementation of Accountability and Feedback mechanisms, resulting in a 95% beneficiary satisfaction rate
Technical Advisor
USAID
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Strengthening the Ugandan National Response for Implementation of Services for OVC (SUNRISE-OVC)
- Ensured high-quality data collection in disaster-prone districts through regular Data Quality Assessments
- Led on the development of a detailed project calendar, ensuring project deadlines were adhered to
- Strengthening the Ugandan National Response for Implementation of Services for OVC (SUNRISE-OVC)
Project Manager
USAID
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: President’s Emergency Plan for HIV/AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
- Supported coached 18 Districts in documenting achievements during Local Partners planning meetings
- Developed materials for M&E trainings and learning sessions
- President’s Emergency Plan for HIV/AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Technical Director
VSO International
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided technical support to relevant Government Ministries, Agencies, and Departments
- Supervised the implementation of activities by VSO International and project partners
Program Officer
PACE-Uganda
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Developed quality reports on Global south overall gender inclusivity work
- Contributed to the internal review of reports from countries within the region on gender mainstreaming into health program-related work
Program Specialist
Uganda Red Cross Society
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Supervised the sector coordinators/program managers and promoted the integration of projects within programs
- Liaised with existing district/partner M&E teams to ensure accurate and timely data on the program
Program Specialist
Integrated Community-based Health Initiative (ICOBHI)
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: Disaster Risk reduction Project funded by the World Bank
- Designed organizational capacity building frameworks, trainings, and evaluation tools
- Assisted with the delivery of capacity building/institutional strengthening for sub-grantees in M&E and other thematic areas
- Disaster Risk reduction Project funded by the World Bank
Education
Masters - humanitarian studies
University of Peace Regional Training Centre
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Planning and Management
Uganda Management Institute
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Population and Reproductive Health
Makerere University
01.2006 - 01.2009
BA - undefined
Makerere University
01.2002 - 01.2005
Skills
Project management and coordination
Team leadership and management
Strategic planning and program development
Quality control and assurance
Stakeholder engagement and partnership development
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ms Project
Excel
Epi-Info
Dropbox
Google Drive
Timeline
Forced Displacement Specialist
Islamic Development Bank
05.2023 - 06.2024
Knowledge management Expert
African Development Bank
03.2021 - 09.2021
Senior Program Coordinator
Intergovernmental Authority on Development Djibouti
03.2019 - 03.2020
Project Manager
Intrahealth International
09.2017 - 11.2018
Technical Director-Humanitarian Program Manager
DFID
01.2015 - 01.2016
Technical Advisor
USAID
01.2014 - 01.2015
Project Manager
USAID
01.2013 - 01.2014
Technical Director
VSO International
01.2011 - 01.2013
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Planning and Management
Uganda Management Institute
01.2009 - 01.2010
Program Officer
PACE-Uganda
01.2007 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Population and Reproductive Health
Makerere University
01.2006 - 01.2009
Program Specialist
Uganda Red Cross Society
01.2005 - 01.2006
BA - undefined
Makerere University
01.2002 - 01.2005
Program Specialist
Integrated Community-based Health Initiative (ICOBHI)
01.1997 - 01.2002
Masters - humanitarian studies
University of Peace Regional Training Centre