Francis Xavier Ochieng

· I conducted research on potential grant funding opportunities which led to the identification of 10 that align with the mission of AFTDJ.

· Conducted networking research outreach and identified relevant key contacts responsible for critical Philanthropic funding opportunities in Massachusetts

· Carried out thorough screening of the 10 grant opportunities to assess eligibility of AFTDJ and advised the Advancement team accordingly

· Set up an updated database for pipeline funding/incoming and other relevant funders to enable to support Grant writers with the application process, including creating tracker for key dates and milestones on submission requirements, proposal drafts, and internal reviews.

· Secured 3 institutional grants for the 2025 activities.

· Coordinated bi-weekly meetings with core volunteers under the Advancement team to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner and that all materials are ready for submission by the deadline.

· Conducted regular review and update timelines for recurring applications to ensure no opportunities are missed

· Keeping track and monitoring all due dates for required reports, financial documentation, and other compliance-related tasks

· Coordinating with relevant staff to ensure all reporting obligations are met and submitted on time, keeping AFTDJ in good standing with funders.

Supported evaluation and update of Uganda Country Strategy, focusing on disability rights

Conducted critical evaluation of grant proposals and applicant organisations

Developed grant recommendations for DRF/DRAF committees

Supported finance staff with grants administration at country level

Assisted grantees with technical assistance planning and risk mitigation strategies

Facilitated grantees' access to key resources and potential funders

Supported grantee convenings for shared learning with peer organisations

Performed comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, including visits to all grantee locations

Reviewed grantee reports and uploaded to Zengine systems as necessary

Enhanced collaboration between OPDs, government bodies and disability advocacy groups for programme support

Supported grantees in engaging government on CRPDs and SDGs commitments

Developed DCA country humanitarian strategy tailored to emerging regional humanitarian crises

Coordinated localisation agenda to boost effectiveness of humanitarian efforts and local action

Facilitated capacity assessments and developed training to boost local partner responsiveness

Supported humanitarian partners in reviewing and implementing safeguarding and inclusion policies

Coordinated internal and external sharing of safeguarding best practices at DanChurchAid

Participated in inter-agency coordination meetings, advocating DCA priorities with Humanitarian International Nongovernmental Organisations

Enhanced resource base for humanitarian response through strategic fundraising efforts

Directed humanitarian efforts for influx of Congolese refugees in Southwest

Supported DCA West Nile team in managing South Sudanese refugee response and resettlement initiatives

Coordinated DCA country humanitarian response with DCA Headquarters Humanitarian team

Spearheaded start-up phase of Reception and Management of Migrants project

Managed regional census to document migrant demographics and evaluate needs of vulnerable groups

Oversaw administrative operations, budget planning and project coordination across consortium partnerships

Led strategic engagements with government and UN agencies including UNHCR

Directed capacity building to enhance Arua Municipal Council's migrant integration

Represented AVSI in technical committee meetings at Council and District levels

Spearheaded successful advocacy in Arua City for refugee support in budget

Managed successful project execution and reporting, achieving recognition and extension approval from the donor

Coordinated project reporting compliant with AVSI's and donor requirements

Oversaw context analysis guiding startup of Voice Fund programme and Theory of Change design

Coordinated development of policies, manuals, and processes for Voice Fund grant-making framework

Coordinated grant proposal assessments and developed recommendations in partnership with country and global teams

Facilitated technical assistance for potential grantees' grant applications

Facilitated capacity building initiatives to help partners and stakeholders adapt to dynamic environments

Managed post-contract grant activities and monitored grantees on-site

Coordinated reviews and recommended changes for alignment with Voice grant processes

Coordinated monitoring visits, field support, and progress reporting with national and global communication teams

Organised collaborative learning sessions to evaluate outcomes, address challenges and refine project strategies

Led coordination of country team with global management and 10 implementing nations

Facilitated communication team in documenting impactful change stories

Led capacity assessments for 30 ActionAid partners and prepared comprehensive reports

Conducted training activities based on organisational development findings to support skill enhancement

Led internal governance training sessions to enhance staff management and coordination skills

Facilitated strategic role training for board and management

Provided expert guidance on developing strategic partnerships and capacity-building initiatives

Supported partners on advocacy engagements at the county level and campaigns

Facilitated collaboration between ActionAid Kenya, MS/ActionAid Denmark and partners

Conducted organisational assessment of CESA project partners funded by EU

Prepared and shared capacity assessment report to support organisational development and advocacy efforts

Delivered training to partners on concept development, proposal writing, and fundraising skills

Facilitated partner workshops on information gathering in health and education sectors

Trained partners in evidence generation for subcounty and district leadership engagement

Directed M&E activities to generate evidence for advocacy meetings

Conducted specialised training for strategic advocacy in health, education and livelihood sectors

Enhanced school engagement and pupil attendance through CEM methodology

Boosted school engagement and pupil attendance with Child Education Monitoring strategy

Facilitated formation of Siaya Anti-Corruption Coalition as a recognised organisation combating corruption in Siaya District

Developed policies, procedures, and systems for operational guidance at Siaya Anti-Corruption

Streamlined anti-corruption monitoring tools across coalition members to enhance consistency

Conducted strategic review of SACC's anti-corruption initiatives and registration process

Led training for Kisumu Paralegal Association on specialised anti-corruption measures

Assessed three devolved funds and presented findings to SACC members as part of anti-corruption efforts

Coordinated cross-country collaboration to empower youth anti-corruption efforts using Ugandan success stories

Coordinated evidence documentation for Kenya's first Anti-Corruption Youth Week

Provided academic instruction on Social Philosophy, Applied Moral and Contemporary Philosophical Thought

Guided students through academic projects while offering personalised career support

Contributed to designing undergraduate Ethics and Human Rights course

Contributed expertise to design and training of public officer conduct guidelines

Managed Ethics and Human Rights Research Centre internship placements

Collaborated with Academic Registrars to organise result processing and administrative tasks for graduating students