Justa Kokuberwa Lugala
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings More than 15 years of valuable expertise to forward organizational objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Nuba Mountains Women Association
01.2023 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Facilitated and conduct one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects.
- Leverage project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Program Manager
Education Development Aid
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Ensuring quality program design, planning, and implementation in order to achieve desired results
- Implementing high quality development programs to vulnerable communities in South Sudan, contributing to poverty reduction and economic participation of women, girls, and men.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
Volunteer Program & Resource Mobilization Advisor
Anchor Africa
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Worked with project team to develop and write fundable proposals for fundraising
- Collaborated with project team on project implementation and contributing to report writing.
- Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.
- Coordinated work or project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project, and team leadership to enhance success.
Program Director
Agency for Social Transformation and Development
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Managing implementation of ASTAD programs to improve women livelihoods through improved agriculture, economic empowerment, and skills development
- Designing projects, developing proposals, ensuring proper implementation of program activities, and preparing accurate, analytical, and timely donor reports.
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
Consultant
Individual Consultant
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Evaluated beneficiary needs and feedback to drive improvements in humanitarian and development work in South Sudan (UNOCHA, 2010).
- Developed effective improvement plans for NCA- women engagement in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Campaigns and Communications Manager
Oxfam GB
04.2008 - 12.2008
- Managed effective campaigns and communications, preparing brochures, press releases, and update reports
- Delivered communications for internal and external audiences and ensuring visibility of Oxfam in Tanzania.
- Coordinated advocacy relations meetings and prepared necessary materials in advance.
- Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, spokespeople, advocates and opinion leaders.
- Drafted speeches for organization executives and advised on media talking points.
- Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding.
Education
Master of Arts in Development Studies -
Uganda Martyrs University
Kampala, Uganda11.2024
Post-Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation -
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala, Uganda10.2021
Bachelors of Arts in Development Studies -
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya11.2014
Advanced Diploma in Journalism -
Saint Augustine University of Tanzania
Mwanza, Tanzania11.1998
Skills
- Active listening skills to actually hear what people are saying and ask questions when appropriate
- Time management skills to manage company’s time most effectively
- Effective management of fiscal resources to determine best use of resources
- Exceptional public speaking skills to communication to large groups of people
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to finding lasting solutions to problems in daily implementation of projects
- Able to manage significant inputs & relationships with third parties (stakeholders) throughout project cycles
- Firm understanding of multiple project management methods
- Comfortable working and managing changing environment
- Comfortable working in, and building teams
Accomplishments
- Effective and efficient management of programs at the Agency for Social Transformation and Development, as well as at NESI Network
- Preparation and completion of Oxfam GB’s communication strategy to ensure proper communication of Oxfam’s work in Tanzania.
- Adequate representation of the civil society in Southern Sudan, through NESI Network and therefore making their voices heard.
Short Courses
- Financial Management for Non-Finance Managers, CORAT Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, 2015
- Conflict Resolution and Management, Centre for Conflict Resolution, South Africa, 2014
Tel
+256 753 664 763
Personal Information
Nationality: Tanzanian
References
Watulevi Watumande, Executive Director, +256 777121397, lwatumande@eda-ss.org Susan Christopher Lasu, Human Resource Specialist, +211 923 791 307, susanlasu@yahoo.co.uk Patrick Munduga, Executive Director, +256 757 535 422, Patrick@anchor.org
Timeline
Program Manager
Nuba Mountains Women Association
01.2023 - Current
Program Manager
Education Development Aid
01.2019 - 12.2022
Volunteer Program & Resource Mobilization Advisor
Anchor Africa
01.2016 - 12.2017
Program Director
Agency for Social Transformation and Development
01.2014 - 03.2016
Consultant
Individual Consultant
01.2009 - 01.2011
Campaigns and Communications Manager
Oxfam GB
04.2008 - 12.2008
Master of Arts in Development Studies -
Uganda Martyrs University
Post-Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation -
Uganda Management Institute
Bachelors of Arts in Development Studies -
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Advanced Diploma in Journalism -
Saint Augustine University of Tanzania
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