Herbert Ayesiga
Quincy
Summary
A qualified social worker and dedicated programs leader with experience in providing high quality care and support to people who are socially excluded and are experiencing problems in their lives and I posses in-depth understanding of relevant legislation, procedures and techniques required across spheres of work environments for different Population. Seasoned team leader with unrelenting dedication to keeping community safe and secure. Proactive about using proper protocols while on duty and interacting with community contacts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Grantmaking Programs Officer
UHAI EASHRI
04.2021 - Current
- Provides grant review and regional/country-specific analysis and context to East African Donor Agency
- Conducts outreach, due diligence, grant visits, and leadership in peer grant review; recommends orgs for funding
- Prepares reports and analysis of grantmaking processes; reviews all grantmaking policies and strategies
- Works with other officers to evaluate grants' impact and review fund budget.
Volunteer
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Spoke directly to folks seeking resources and/or legal support in the community events
- Gathered information from folks during community events engagements
- Worked at the resource tables during the summer community pride events
- Monitored and helped donors navigate the auction website and place bids during the GLAD's Summer Party.
Programs Director
Icebreakers Uganda (IBU)
10.2018 - 03.2023
- Planned, managed, and oversaw program or project activities for IBU including extensive physical and mental health advocacy, research, and promotion of human rights for LGBTQIA+ persons in Uganda
- Supported by German Public Affairs Ministry, conducted data awareness and digitalization project, which lead to the development of the first ever data platform for the LGBTQIA+ community in Uganda
- Developed and maintained relationships with local/national CSOs and CBOs, plus international donors
- Supervised 15 employees; directed programs in strategies to integrate concerns of LGBTQ communities into initiatives centered on career development, economic empowerment, education, government policy, and others
- With org leadership, developed the annual capital and operating program budget
- Monitored and evaluated programs' fiscal performance while ensuring quality service
- Spoke publicly at conferences, presenting research and papers, representing IBU in the international field
- Published notable research paper Invisible Scars: Mental Health Issues Among the Queer Community in Uganda with the support of Dutch NGO Voice.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Icebreakers Uganda (IBU)
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Collected essential data, oversaw testing of new solutions, ensuring they fit and aligned with programs
- Gathered referral data from different IBU-linked health centers; analyzed field data and created project reports
- Designed and maintained e-learning for staff; trained trainers in Sexual Reproductive Health 'Know Your Rights' presentations and economic empowerment initiatives; monitored overall program effectiveness
- Liaised with private companies and organizations undertaking awareness training to ensure consistent approach; responded to all queries and identified opportunities for improvement
- Contributed to other leadership and management programs; oversaw 6 employees & their career development.
Programs Officer
Men of the Night Uganda (MONU)
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Monitored and analyzed projects development and implementation in different hotspots and districts centered on health and safety for GB/MSM sex workers
- Liaised with relevant parties or partners working on male sex worker issues in Uganda and beyond
- With finance team support, developed the annual work plan and annual budget for the organization
- Developed organization policies with the help of consultants and organization staff members
- Organized quarterly community outreaches and dialogues in different hotspots and health providers
- Planned, designed, and took part in documentary addressing the lives of GB/MSM sex workers in Uganda.
Peer Educators Coordinator
IBU, Queer Youth Uganda (QYU), and Most At Risk Population Initiative (MARPI)
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Worked as a link between NGOs above; referred, connected, and escorted clients for services
- Trained and managed peer educators; conducted staff meetings and gathered feedback.
Data Entry Officer
International Hospital Kampala (IHK)
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Registered radiation department in and outpatients for scans and x-rays; escorted clients to specialist depts
- Booked follow-up appointments for patients; maintained professional customer service attitude at all times
- Participated in health outreach programs every Saturday as a social worker.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Social Administration -
Kampala International University
Skills
- 10 years of leadership experience in varied social service and medical field roles with work focusing on data collection and program leadership serving a variety of vulnerable communities and minorities
- Passionate about providing accessible information to help improve quality of life for others
- Effective relationship builder; in all roles forged lasting relationships with variety of NGO and gov't stakeholders
- Proven ability to solve problems under pressure and work efficiently and independently
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, and Google Business Apps; quick to pick up new technology
- Excellent written and oral English skills for business or research projects; additional language: Luganda
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Luganda
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Elementary
References
- Richard Mulcahy, VRP Advocacy Coordinator, Fenway Health, 857 313 6567, RMulcahy@fenwayhealth.org
- Qwin Mbabazi, Sr. Manager of Organizational Culture and Community Partnerships, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), 857 229 8405, qMbabazi@glad.org
- Ms Cleopatra Kambugu, Director of Programmes, UHAI EASHRI, +256 700339970, cleo@uhai-eashri.org
- Ms. Inez Hackenberg, Linking and Learning Coordinator, Voice Global, +31(0)6 43520529, Inez.Hackenberg@voice.global
- DR. Frank Mugisha, Executive Director, Sexual Minorities Uganda, +256 772616062, frankmugisha@gmail.com
- Mr. Bob Bwana, Programs Director, Icebreakers Uganda/IBU, +256704449988, ibu.programs@gmail.com
Timeline
Volunteer
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
04.2023 - 11.2023
Grantmaking Programs Officer
UHAI EASHRI
04.2021 - Current
Programs Director
Icebreakers Uganda (IBU)
10.2018 - 03.2023
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Icebreakers Uganda (IBU)
01.2014 - 10.2018
Programs Officer
Men of the Night Uganda (MONU)
01.2014 - 10.2018
Peer Educators Coordinator
IBU, Queer Youth Uganda (QYU), and Most At Risk Population Initiative (MARPI)
07.2012 - 12.2013
Data Entry Officer
International Hospital Kampala (IHK)
10.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Social Administration -
Kampala International University
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