Ruth Namwese Musaazi

Key achievements • Led Social Economic Empowerment Program (SEEP) and Empower Youth Project (EYP) national programs that empowered over 90,000 youth in 6 Ugandan districts, resulting in improved livelihoods and self-reliance. • Provided technical support for over 40 subgrantee partners in the six districts. • Took part in collaborations at the national level involving the Ministry of Gender, Ministry of Health, and national coalitions, aimed at strengthening partnerships. • Efficiently managed project budget and planning, ensuring timely achievement of set indicators. • Integrated gender mainstreaming, fostering greater equity and women's empowerment. • Cultivated strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, advancing collaboration and cooperation. • Developed gender-sensitive monitoring frameworks, ensuring inclusive programming in project districts. • Spearheaded advocacy for youth participation, representing the organization in local, national, regional and global networks. • Successfully supervised over 12 district project officers, ensuring adherence to organization policies and procedures. • Played a role in shaping the organization's digital assessment strategy by collaborating with a consultant to pinpoint suitable digital platform for effective information sharing.

Key Achievements • Effectively led the initiation and integration of the Self-Help Group (SHG) empowerment methodology within Women groups across the Eastern regions, resulting in the establishment of 150 women's groups that achieved significant social and economic empowerment. • Empowered project managers across diverse organizations to conduct and document regular project oversight meetings, resulting in the efficient and impactful implementation of the SHG approach. • Played a central role in providing comprehensive administrative support to the global country coordination office, optimizing program coordination, and fostering daily operations. • Demonstrated expertise in accurately reviewing monthly expenditure analyses, ensuring precise budget forecasts and efficient resource allocation for program execution. • Actively participated in the annual budgeting processes for country programs, contributing valuable insights that contributed to strategic financial planning. • Supported partner organizations in multi-level planning, budgeting, and reporting activities, ensuring alignment with program objectives and optimal resource utilization. • Competently extracted compelling evidence of impact, stories of transformation, and case studies from partner organizations, showcasing the tangible outcomes of the SHG approach.

Key Achievements: • Successfully managed and guided project operations, aligning every facet with project goals and budgets. • Nurtured productive relationships and fostered collaboration with stakeholders through dedicated liaison and consultation efforts. • Strategically executed community-based programs for women and youth, driving positive impact and timely results in the designated District and Sub-Counties. • Skilfully coordinated a cluster of schools, ensuring delivery of essential education to the girl children and fostering learning excellence. • Diligently monitored project expenses, maintaining fiscal integrity by tracking against budget allocations. • Skilfully designed gender-inclusive, child-friendly school environments, creating safe and empowering spaces for all children. • Oversaw procurement requisitions, resource distribution, and inventory through efficient procurement processes. • Provided diligent oversight of early childhood centres and primary schools, ensuring the delivery of enriching curricula. • Implemented rigorous internal monitoring procedures, ensuring seamless project execution and adherence to reporting standards outlined in planning documents.