Accomplished Project Officer with a proven track record at Catholic Relief Service, adept in project management and stakeholder relations. Excelled in budget management and community mobilization, significantly enhancing education and poverty alleviation efforts. Expert in Microsoft Office, with a flair for creating impactful presentations and facilitating effective meetings.
· Lead field operations, such as village visits, to advise community leaders on the creation and execution of a village education development plan. Additionally, provide technical assistance on managing and implementing the small grant budget in 302 target schools.
· Advise the Village Education Development Committee in identifying issues, challenges, and root causes to develop suitable solutions for each problem.
· Conduct the Needs Assessment process for government staff to identify their specific needs and provide training to boost their theoretical and practical capacity in school lunch project management.
· Take lead in design and create budget management tools for community. Additionally, consult with department of Finance, Ministry of Education in regulating the rules of using and monitoring National School Lunch Budget.
· Collaborate closely with the Village Education Development Committee to enroll all eligible children in primary school. Work alongside teachers to determine the causes of absenteeism and address these issues effectively.
· Providing technical assistance to field personnel in knowledge dissemination and community mobilization.