George Owuor Matete
Freelance Consultant
Nairobi,30
Summary
Dedicated Country Director professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enthusiastic Country Director eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of country leaderships and organizational managgment
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Director
BRAC International
Kampala, Uganda
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Represented BRAC and led partnership building and resource mobilization;Strategic guidance and oversight of the overall management of the organisation offices and personnel to ensure efficient and effective programme and operational services and adherence to organizational policies and procedures
- Led the identification of innovative approaches and modalities for the in-country BRAC programme to achieve development targets, including through country-level integrated support platforms (as appropriate), which facilitate partnership building, engagement of diverse stakeholders, financing solutions, and external communication
- By CY 2022, ensured BRAC Uganda improved the quality index of all programs by “50” percent over the level of December 2019 (incorporating design, implementation, monitoring and reporting) for 51 active projects with a value of USD 13 Million and drove seamless coordination between programming and operations and across programmes and outcomes, with the objective of improving the quality and impact of Options programmes
- Represented BRAC in national fora, including the INGO Forum, by engaging with the host government and international stakeholders participating in national development
- Led BRAC's approach to building and deepening partnerships, engaging diverse stakeholders, and external communication to ensure that BRAC's value-added and results were visible externally in the TV and print media and building strategic relationships with donors UNDP, UNFPA, OPM, KFW, GTZ, UNICEF, UNFPA WHO, WorldBank, WFP, MOH, MOES and Gender, and MCF and agreements with MoH, NARO, MAAIF, 52 Agreements with District local government leading to increase funding and collaboration
- Assumed responsibility for designing and driving the partnerships, resource mobilization, marketing and external communications strategy at country level, and for directly engaging local development partners, the Government and the United Nations Agencies resulting in substantial contributions to results and enhanced financing through BRAC for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Uganda
- Enhanced Financial viability for BRAC Uganda through raising funds and recovery of overheads in 2019 and 2021, Uganda budget increased from 14 Million to 16.1 million inspite of covid-19 in 2020 (4.7 Covid- 19) and to a high of USD 65Million at the end of 2021
- Attracted and built highly motivated, competent and result-oriented staff to anchor the advocacy activities, information-sharing, and political relationship management to keep the public informed of BRAC activities while fostering strategic partnerships with the local government, private sector, NGOs, community- based organizations, and the media
- Strengthened BRAC's visibility with potential stakeholders through conventional media and digital and social media channels and provided efficient communication to all local programmes and project implementation partners
- 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.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
- Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
Technical Advisor
Human Dynamics KG
Entebbe, Uganda
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Supported networking through key contacts in the government and the private sector, including financial institutions, community-based organizations, and NGO partners
- Maintained a database of organizations, programmes and key contacts for potential partners within the MAAIF and Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic development and Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in Uganda
- Identified key policies, institutional and technical barriers and gaps in integrating food security and resilient livelihoods programming for cattle farmers and their families
- Prepared a tabulated summary of the synergies and potential conflicts between the different programmes and initiatives – providing denoting synergies and red denoting conflicts to ensure smooth flowing of the program
- Provide a presentation on reports for stakeholders' analysis at consultative forums held every quarter during the duration of the project
- Provided Technical and financial management and oversight of 5 grants and government implementation by defining program-level goals and resource plans in coordination with MAAIF department and senior staff.
- Indirect Management and ante-post approvals using the PRAG (EU practical Procedures and Guidelines
- Advised project managers on simultaneous technical workstreams, aiding in alignment of broader business goals.
- Provided ad-hoc infrastructure design services based on organizational (MAAIF) expectations, training and pre-deployment on FMD certification and other disease.
- Enforced use of prescribed technical procedures for movement control, designing monitoring protocols to confirm compliance with FMD Control guidelines.
- Collaborated with personnel to provide updated knowledge regarding of the Animal Health Master Plan for industry-wide application standards and specifications.
Proposal Formulator/Senior Veterinary Coordinator
Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
Juba, South Sudan
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins by overseeing 10 Letters of Agreement with various South Sudan state and implementing organisations
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service though interactions with the Ministry of Agriculture, South Sudan as well as the Agricultural ministries at state level
Senior Project Officer (Project Coordinator
African Bureau for Animal Resources, IBAR
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote Animal Health.
- Developed the Livestock Market Information System for Somalia and Puntland
- Collaborated with Egypt Ministry of Agriculture to achieve Training of 38 Somalia Veterinary Professionals in Export Trade Certification Standards.
Veterinary Research Officer
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, KARI
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2002 - 10.2012
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Expatriate Field Trainer
Institute Somalia
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2002 - 01.2008
- Intenerant Training Programme (Phase III) Terra Nuova/Kenya Agricultural
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Officer in Charge
| Kenya Trypanosomiasis Research Institute, KETRI
Busia, Kenya
03.1999 - 03.2002
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Integrated assessment activities into other veterinary operations, plans and programs.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
Veterinary Officer
Ministry of Livestock Development
Nairobi, Kenya
02.1994 - 02.1999
- Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
- Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
- Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.
- Diagnosed animal diseases through examinations, observation and testing.
- Disbursed livestock disease detection and control information to farmers to minimize outbreaks.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Veterinary Public Health
University of Nairobi
Master of Science - Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine - undefined
University of Nairobi
Skills
Technical Support Triage
undefinedAccomplishments
· By CY 2022, ensured BRAC Uganda improved the quality index of all programs by “50” percent over the level of December 2019 (incorporating design, implementation, monitoring and reporting) for 51 active projects with a value of USD 13 Million and drove seamless coordination between programming and operations and across programmes and outcomes, with the objective of improving the quality and impact of Options programmes.
· Led BRAC's approach to building and deepening partnerships, engaging diverse stakeholders, and external communication to ensure that BRAC's value-added and results were visible externally in the TV and print media and building strategic relationships with donors UNDP, UNFPA, OPM. KFW, GTZ, UNICEF, UNFPA WHO, World Bank, WFP, MOH, MOES and Gender, and MCF and agreements with MoH, NARO, MAAIF, 52 Agreements with District local government leading to increase funding and collaboration.
- Supervised team of 532 staff members.
Timeline
Country Director
BRAC International
02.2020 - 01.2022
Technical Advisor
Human Dynamics KG
11.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Project Officer (Project Coordinator
African Bureau for Animal Resources, IBAR
01.2016 - 11.2017
Proposal Formulator/Senior Veterinary Coordinator
Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
04.2014 - 08.2015
Expatriate Field Trainer
Institute Somalia
10.2002 - 01.2008
Veterinary Research Officer
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, KARI
01.2002 - 10.2012
Officer in Charge
| Kenya Trypanosomiasis Research Institute, KETRI
03.1999 - 03.2002
Veterinary Officer
Ministry of Livestock Development
02.1994 - 02.1999
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Veterinary Public Health
University of Nairobi
Master of Science - Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine - undefined
University of Nairobi
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