Management Specialist Climate Change

Alor Steven (He/Him)

Kampala, Uganda

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alor-steven-25335b165 Summary Profile

I am an economist, M&E specialist, Proposal Writing Expert, PFM/Budget analyst, research analyst, feminist, a program management specialist, a gender, equity, and child advocate, a fundraiser, and a communication consultant with a strong passion for addressing the challenges faced by marginalized communities and doing decent work for all. With over 8 years of experience in mixed-method research, bid/proposal writing and evaluations, public finance management, budget advocacy, climate change activism, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialists. I have a deep understanding of assessments and evaluations. Samples of work such as Situational Analysis of Children with Disabilities for UNICEF, a UNFPA disability program design, and a Rights, Education, Accessibility, and Protection (REAP) II Evaluation for UNICEF I am also familiar with developing visually appealing infographic summaries and video animations. In addition to the requirements mentioned, Furthermore, my communication and visibility skills, as evidenced by my successful implementation of communication and visibility strategies in adherence to donor guidelines, position me well for the responsibilities outlined in the job description. I have a proven ability to produce and disseminate materials efficiently, My research background and global knowledge have equipped me with a deep understanding of national and international policies, the effects of climate change, and the economic benefits of transitioning to a low-carbon economy. I have conducted extensive research and analysis, shedding light on the potential solutions to gender equity, diversity and inclusion, poor development policies, and climate change issues.

I am a dedicated researcher with a passion for leveraging the power of monitoring and evaluation to drive evidence-based engagement and amplify social impact. With a strong analytical mindset and a creative flair, I am committed to developing and executing effective product marketing strategies that align with the development organization's mission. Through extensive research, analyzing user behavior, and staying up-to-date with policy/market trends within the development landscape, I bring valuable insights to the table to identify opportunities for growth for both experienced and emerging organizations. My exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, enable me to craft compelling messaging that resonates with the target audience. My collaborative nature allows me to work seamlessly with cross-functional and global teams to gather insights, align messaging, and support the execution of product/research marketing strategies. With a keen eye for detail and organizational prowess, I ensure that every aspect of my analysis and knowledge products, including campaigns, is meticulously executed. My dedication to making a difference and fostering community involvement drives me to create impactful business development initiatives that inspire action and support the growth of the organization's community. In addition to my analytical skills and research expertise, I have a track record of building organizational capacity and securing funding for critical initiatives. I have demonstrated my ability to analyze economic policies, develop innovative strategies, and effectively communicate the importance of addressing gender inequality and climate change. Overall, I am(He/Him) a highly motivated and passionate economist and an advocate who is dedicated to making a positive impact in the fields of EDI, GESI, policy, and communication advocacy to achieve economic growth as guided by the SDGs for all, especially in developing countries. With my research expertise, global knowledge, and open-minded approach, I am well-positioned to contribute to the development and implementation of effective development programs, policies, and initiatives. I am a positive and constructive result-oriented team player who is a good listener and innovator and is always ready to learn. I have worked with and for international organizations such as the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet, Care International under the CASCADE Project, Give Directly (through collaboration in Cash Transfer research in Uganda), CSBAG (Seniro Economist), UNDP, IsDB, Danida, the Embassy of Iceland, UNICEF, WorldFish, Save the Children, Publish What You Fund, the United Nations, the Red Cross/Crescent Movement, and Irish, French, and U.S. NGOs.

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Core Competencies

Program management and coordination

Project Proposal Development

Rapid Gender Analysis

Research, including RCTs

Strategic planning

Training and capacity building

Advocacy

Financial Analysis

Publications

Protocol development

Report writing

Conflict management

Strategic partnership

development management

Community Engagement

Accountability

Project planning and management

Domain Expertise

Climate Financing Strategies

Rapid Gender Analysis

Research

Gender-Based Violence

Mapping, scoping, and Baseline studies

People Skills

Communication

Crisis management

Gender and Inclusion

Academic Research

Tax and Budget Advocacy

Social Engagements and Event

Management.

Data Analysis

Financial Analysis

Budget & Economic Forecasting

Program Management

Monday.com

R, Stata, Python, SPSS, STATA, and E-Views.

RCTs, Non-RTCs

Data validation and data visualization

Public Finance Management

Country Regional Experience

Uganda

Tanzania

Ethiopia

MENA Region

Kenya

Australia

Relevant Experience

South Sudan

United States

Denmark

Norway

Rwanda

United Kingdom

Congo

Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) March 2023 - Present Senior Economist and PFM Specialist, Uganda/Hybrid 1. Lead advocacy efforts, ensuring that the Budget is people-centered in Health, Climate change financing, Gender and Equity, WASH, Agriculture, and Domestic Resource Mobilization. 2. Develop and produce policy and advocacy documents, including policy statements, articles, and position papers.

3. Lead the engagement with key government officials, development partners, other like-minded CSOs, donors, and the international community.

4. Lead the engagements with Parliament on CSO advocacy issues and provide technical assistance to government technocrats.

5. Coordinate and lead the National Budget Month activities with the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MoFPED).

6. Lead and coordinate high-level dialogue and conferences, as well as represent CSBAG in high-level meetings from time to time.

7. Lead donor projects in the thematic areas of health and budget advocacy and provide oversight and technical guidance to the field officers.

8. Successfully analyzed national and local government economic policies, leading to the development of informed CSBAG research and advocacy strategies that have been instrumental in shaping monetary policy discussions in Uganda.

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9. Successfully supported CSBAG Fundraising and Field Operations teams in securing funding by engaging with research partners and project funders, resulting in increased financial support for program activities.

10. Designed and implemented robust quantitative surveys and qualitative interview guides in collaboration with data and country teams, ensuring high-quality data collection and analysis for program evaluation purposes.

11. Played a key role in conducting evaluations of non-experimental CSBAG projects, providing valuable insights and recommendations for program improvement. 12. Maintained a high standard of data quality by performing thorough data quality checks for ongoing CSBAG internal research and project evaluations, ensuring reliable and accurate findings. 13. Utilized advanced statistical and analytical techniques to perform primary data analysis for internally and externally funded non-RCT projects, contributing to evidence-based decision-making within Field Operations teams.

14. Produced high-quality reports based on research findings and critically reviewed reports to ensure accuracy and clarity for internal and external stakeholders. 15. Conducted comprehensive literature reviews, staying updated on relevant research findings and incorporating them into program strategies and recommendations. 16. Assisted the Research Manager in maintaining and updating CSBAG's research knowledge databases, ensuring easy access to relevant research studies, reports, and publications. 17. Successfully undertook various administrative duties, including organizing and facilitating research brown-bag sessions, coordinating the dissemination of research and program reports, and actively participating in internal meetings to support smooth research project operations. 18. Actively engaged in national and local level economic policy dialogues, leveraging CSBAG's experiences and research to contribute to economic policy discussions and help advance the organization's mission of promoting people-centered budgeting. 19. Contributed significantly to CSBAG's efforts to strengthen networks by establishing and maintaining relationships with CSBAG members and partners, governments, and development partners to build a collective voice on people-centered budgeting in Uganda. 20. Successfully collected and analyzed macroeconomic information, resulting in the development of high-quality policy proposals that have been instrumental in promoting pro-poor economic growth in Uganda.

21. Successfully built the capacity of CSBAG members and partners through the provision of technical support in budget analysis, helping to enhance the organization's expertise in this critical area. 22. Successfully participated in fundraising for the organization, securing critical funding to support CSBAG's research, advocacy, and capacity-building efforts in Uganda. Includovate-Innovating for Inclusion, January 2023 - March 2024 Program Manager (EDI) Business Development, Australia-Remote/Home-Based 1. Coordinates implementation of projects across the proposal cycle by coordinating with Business Development Team leads and consistently and effectively using the project management platform and processes to implement and monitor projects.

2. Lead the execution of Evaluations and assessments to the satisfaction of the Clients and the donor partners.

3. Produce high-quality knowledge pieces for publications. This is not limited to Blogs, articles, position papers, extracts, opinions, and assessment reports. 4. Attend High-level meetings to present the reports and assessments to the relevant audience and stakeholders.

5. Maintain Bird’s eye visibility of the overall project in the portfolio to ensure timely execution and project profitability. Monitor proposal development risk and take risk mitigation actions as necessary. 6. Ensures that all communications and changes from the clients and company team are looked at from resource optimization perspectives and overall successful proposal development. 7. Monitors the various stages within each project, including documenting feedback and comments received from clients, and coordinates with research leads and program leads to adequately respond to at-risk deliverables, including re-directing resources, liaising with clients, personally leading technical assistance where necessary, and reviewing budgets and timelines for each project. 8. Builds and manages strong client relationships, including participating in client interviews for new projects and coordinating client communication on active projects. 9. Coordinates with other units, including finance, IT, Human resources, etc., as needed to ensure effective team selection, regularly communicates with other senior leadership, and escalates issues where appropriate.

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company branding and quality. Where necessary, undertake proposal writing associated with one or more research projects, including literature reviews, analysis, timelines, and budget development, coordinating across the Business development team. 11. Conduct post hoc evaluations of projects with the view of ensuring client-centric delivery and identifying opportunities for innovation and business process improvement. Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet (GASP) 2nd January 2023– December 2023 Researcher, United States/Remote

● Conducted research on topics in climate financing mechanisms and carbon mission policies. Aiming at providing information about climate adaptation, mitigation, sustainable agriculture, forest protection, fisheries and ecotourism, integrated waste management, renewable energy, and identifying other focus sectors that support Global Alliance targets. Conducted desk research and online/in-person interviews and identified barriers to knowledge, technology transfer, investment, deployment, and diffusion. Consolidated information on key themes and trends in various sectors, and geographic regions. Analyzed information on potential partners and prepared substantive briefs. Connected with academic institutions, think tanks, and individuals that undertake analysis on sustainable development and climate change goals.

● The job involves supporting the Resilience Hub team in planning and logistics for their presence at COP28, including placing catering and logistic orders. The role also includes assisting with building the virtual platform and collating registration information, as well as keeping the Resilience Hub shared Google Drive up-to-date and organized. Additionally, the role involves tracking costs and ensuring budgets are up-to-date and accessible, as well as working with the Outreach and Artistic Engagement Lead to create a detailed agenda of activities for both virtual and in-person events at COP28.

Center for Budget and Tax Policy, January 2021–December 2022 Senior Economist Uganda

1. Proven ability in conducting research and analysis: The research fellow is responsible for conducting research and analysis of economic data to inform policy decisions. This includes, but is not limited to analyzing tax policy proposals, assessing the impact of budget proposals, and forecasting economic trends.

2. Developed MEL Tools, MEL Strategy and System for CSBAG, produced Donor reports documenting success stories, lessons learned and Conducting Baseline Evaluations. 3. Developing policy recommendations: Based on the research and analysis conducted, the research fellow is expected to develop policy briefs and recommendations to improve economic outcomes. These recommendations should take into account the potential impact on different stakeholders, such as individuals, businesses, INGOs, CSOs, and government agencies. 4. Successfully led the preparation of CBTP's 2021 annual report by Setting up a clear process timeline with steps and deadlines, Reviewing and updating the list of contacts and key documents to be filled by member organizations, Collecting, analyzing, synthesizing, and consolidating all necessary qualitative and quantitative information and data from each member organization, Reviewing and updating the existing "master document" and database with the latest quantitative information provided by member organizations, Filing the latest qualitative information provided by member organizations in folders to be shared with the communications consultant in charge of drafting the annual report, and Consolidating all the information received, including the audit balance of the International Secretariat, and sharing it with the communications consultant in charge of drafting the annual report.

5. Successfully led the preparation of CBTP's 2021 annual report by Setting up a clear process timeline with steps and deadlines, Reviewing and updating the list of contacts and key documents to be filled by member organizations, Collecting, analyzing, synthesizing, and consolidating all necessary qualitative and quantitative information and data from each member organization, Reviewing and updating the existing "master document" and database with the latest quantitative information provided by member organizations, Filing the latest qualitative information provided by member organizations in folders to be shared with the communications consultant in charge of drafting the annual report, Consolidating all the information received, including the audit balance of the International Secretariat, and sharing it with the communications consultant in charge of drafting the annual report.

6. Conducted research and analysis on economic data to inform tax policy and budget proposals, resulting in the publication of two reports per year and the accurate forecasting of economic trends with over 80% accuracy.

7. Developed effective policy recommendations that were presented to senior policymakers and implemented within six months, resulting in a new tax policy proposal generating over $1 million in Alor Steven Page4of8

additional revenue in its first year and a budget proposal reducing spending in a government program by 10% without compromising its effectiveness. 8. Communicated complex economic concepts to a range of audiences, including the general public and media, through speeches, op-eds, and interviews, reaching over 5 million people per year. 9. Collaborated with government agencies, academic researchers, and advocacy organizations on research projects and policy discussions, resulting in successful partnerships and cross-functional teams completing research projects within budget and on time. 10. Managed a team of three researchers or analysts to complete a research project on tax policy within six months and developed project management plans that were approved by senior leadership and achieved their goals within agreed-upon timeframes. Mentored junior economists to develop their skills and advance their careers within the organization. Cardno Partners Consult, February 2018 – December 2020 Research Manager and Programs Coordinator, Kampala-Uganda 1. Delivered 50+ projects valued at 20+ Million USD, on time, within budget with a team of up to 500+ people from EDI Tanzania, OPM Uganda, UNDP, UNICEF, the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Parliament of Uganda, and the Ministry of Finance.

2. Led the company research team in handling different research projects, regular data analysis, coming up with reports, policy briefs, advocacy materials, and general research coordination. 3. Led 115 project proposal developments and won funding for 52 research projects for the company. 4. Analyzed and recommended to the CFO and CEO viable business investments in

Agricultural projects worth 50 million dollars.

5. Identified redundancy in processes and personnel that allowed 500,000 dollars of annual expenses to become a source of revenue.

6. I led a team of four professionals to identify revenue potential and optimization as key drivers of future portfolio strategy.

7. Led the establishment of two new sister companies, Balix Export and Import Company Limited and Panorama Construction Company, to diversify the business portfolio. 8. Re-designed the revenue forecast model to reduce budget preparation time by 20% in 6 months. 9. Analyzed and recommended the CFO adjust product production based on competing companies’ market share for multiple product lines.

10. Drove the organization’s research management strategy while maintaining best-in-class project delivery and positioning Cardno Partners Consult as a niche provider of expertise/consultancy services to large data system programs, business development, and strategy development led by partners including the government of Uganda, UNHCR, GIZ, OPM, Embassy of Iceland, JSI, MSH, PSI, FHI360, Makerere University, PSFU, University Research Council, Care International, Plan International, Enabel, Living Goods, and other agencies.

11. Represented the organization at more than 50 events and stakeholder engagements at the highest levels, including with global development stakeholders. Coordinating all the company's research-related activities, including proposal writing, inception reports, data analysis, final project reports, policy briefs, and database management.

12. Planned and responded to 115 calls for proposals and consultancy services in line with the company's area of research over a period of 2 years.

13. Collaborated closely with the business teams to streamline production release strategies. Policy Analysis and Development Research Institute (PADRI) July 2018 – December 2018 Research Associate Kampala-Uganda

1. During my time, I coordinated and administered more than 50+research study-associated activities, including assisting in project planning and ensuring that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements were followed.

2. Recruited and coordinated 50+ research subjects, as appropriate, and served as principal administrative liaison for the project.

3. Oversaw and coordinated the provision of administrative and staff services to direct the investigators; developed and maintained recordkeeping systems and procedures. 4. Worked with principal investigators of the project in order to deliver project outcomes. 5. I wrote 50+ research proposals, drafted and finalized research questionnaires/Tools, and papers, and presented research findings to senior managers and also at dissemination meetings. Alor Steven Page5of8

6. I gained experience in business development, bid-writing, partnership development, grant and project management, proposal development, budgeting, program design, and implementation. 7. Expanded PADRI’s network of local partners and built a strong project portfolio to include grants and contracts with DFID, USAID, BMGF, DANIDA, and the World Bank. Barclays Bank Uganda Limited (ABSA Bank Uganda Limited), June 2016 – June 2017 Research Associate Kampala-Uganda

1. Contributed to the development and implementation of innovative digital banking strategies that increased customer engagement and satisfaction.

2. Conducted extensive market research and analyzed industry trends to provide insights into the latest digital banking technologies and trends.

3. Assisted the digital banking team with day-to-day operations, including the design and development of new digital banking products and services.

4. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful launch and adoption of new digital banking solutions.

5. Provided exceptional support to customers and stakeholders, helping to resolve complex digital banking issues and improving their overall experience. 6. I gained knowledge and skills in digital banking through training and development programs and applied these new insights to my work.

7. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, working closely with the digital banking team to achieve common goals and objectives.

Consultancy Experience

1. Deputy Team Lead- Save the Children. Education Can not Wait Program- Assessment of the Enablers and Barriers for First Emergency Response Project (March 2024) 2. Data Manager- Ace Policy Research Project-Early Childhood Development Project in LABE Centers (3 Years RCT Assessment (January 2024- December 2026)) 3. Senior Market Research Analyst-Sliverlight Research Limited- Freelance Contract to Conduct Research Analysis on Projects-(From January 2023 to the Present). 4. Lead Researcher-Parliamentary Committee on Health-The Cost of Accidents in Uganda A case study of regional and National referral hospitals.

5. Co-Team Lead- Data Quality Assessment (DQA)- Agribusiness Initiative (aBi)- Currently Completing the DQA Assessment for aBi Implementing Partners to assess the quality of their data management process (November 2023 to March 2024)

6. Data Analyst, Analysis of Financial Resources to Uganda’s Health Sub Program, (FY 2020/21 2022/23). Thematic Areas: Immunization, Primary Health Care, RMNCAH, Medical Oxygen:

(September-December 2022).

7. January 2022-August 2022-Research Manager Data Collection-Mid Term Review of the City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation Program (CWIS).

8. Team Lead, Estimating the Cost of Care for Road Traffic Crashes and Trauma Cases in Uganda-Assignment by Parliament of Uganda under Parliamentary Committee on Health,

(November 2022 -January 2023)

9. September 2021-May 2022- Data Collection Team Lead-Endline Survey of Buikwe Waste Management Project-Embassy of Iceland.

10. May 2022-December, 2022, Data Manager Data Quality Assessment aBi Funded Projects. Conducting data quality assessments for aBi-funded projects to establish data quality reporting standards and data quality to inform management decisions. To review the existing data quality mechanisms and their effects that are put in place at national, regional, and partner levels during data collection, recording, analysis, usage, storage, updating, and reporting of monitoring data. 11. August 2021-April 2022 (Completed) -Co-Team Lead-Evaluation of the Iceland development projects in Buikwe District in the WASH and Education Sector. 12. Country Coordinator and Business Development Consultant, (Consultancy Base)- Kobu Capital-African Ventures Norway- (Kampala-Uganda). 13. 2018(September)-2019(March)-Uganda- United Nations Office for Project Services, Mogadishu, Somalia—Program Coordinator.

14. Team Lead, Estimating the Cost of Care for Road Traffic Crashes and Trauma Cases in Uganda-Assignment by Parliament of Uganda under Parliamentary Committee on Health,

(November 2022 -January 2023)

15. June 2022- December 2022, Project Lead-Uganda-, Country-Led Demand for European Technology and Export/Import Development Assistance (CETEDA). 16. 2019(Jan-Sept)- Islamic Development Bank- Deputy Team Lead-Preparation of The Islamic Development Bank Group Member Country Partnership Strategy (MCPS) Implementation Review for Uganda.

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17. February 2022-April Lead Consultant Qualitative Data Baseline Study to Determine the Potentials of Millet and Sorghum to End Hunger in Eastern and Northern Uganda Conducted a baseline study to determine the roles of millet and sorghum in ending hunger in eastern and northern Uganda. 18. April 2022-May 2022 Baseline Study to determine the burden of unpaid care work among women in Uganda, IDRC Research Assistant Collecting quantitative data at household levels to determine the extent of the burden on women due to unpaid care work at home. 19. June 2022-July 2022_Research Associate- AFIC/UNESCO- Assessment of whistle-blower protection policies in Eastern Africa A desk work review to assess the witness protection policies in greater Eastern Africa

20. 2021 (August-December) - Uganda and Tanzania- Research Associate-Mapping Danida cash transfers in Uganda and Tanzania to learn the dynamics of cash transfers and grants We mapped out organizations dealing in cash transfers and funding sources in Uganda and Tanzania. 21. 2021 (March-August)-Uganda- Team Leader-Women Entrepreneurship and Their Participation in Public Procurement in Uganda 2021 Looking at women's participation in procurement and why they are not very involved

22. 2020 (April-December)-Uganda- Data Manager- Refugee Empowerment Project- Dan Church Aid and Finn Church Aid 2020 Providing cash relief, farming equipment, and business skills to women in the refugee settlements

23. Uganda Women Empowerment Project (UWEP 1)-Uganda- Field Coordinator-Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development-2019/2020. Monitoring the progress of the UWEP project in the different districts in the country.

24. 2021 (February-March) Uganda-Field Team Leader-Impact Evaluation Exercise for aBi supported projects 2021 by aBi and Afrotech Consultancies Evaluating the money advanced to different groups for crop improvement, value chain development, and financial sector development 25. 2021 (August)-Uganda-Study Coordinator-Effects of Digitalization on Work Processes and Employment in Uganda Survey 2021 by PADRI

26. 2020(September)-Uganda- Research Analyst-Causes of School Dropout in Uganda Survey 2020 by Mak-RIF. Finding the causes of school dropout in Uganda apart from covid-19 impact in the education sector

27. 2020 (Oct-Nov)-Uganda-Co-Team Lead-Judiciary Strategic Sector Plan Review 2020. Reviewing the strategic plan for the Judiciary and incorporating a new plan. 28. 2021 (June-July)-Uganda- Principal Investigator-Salary and Benefits Survey- Federation of Uganda Employers Association-2021. We did a survey to know the salary scale, and we focused on gender salary equality in the workplace.

29. 2019 (September-November)-Uganda-Research Trainer- The Inspectorate of Government, Uganda Training staff in survey design, impact evaluation, policy brief writing, data analysis, and monitoring and evaluation of programs.

Education

Mastering Strategy- Strategic Management Performance System Certification The Baldrige Foundation-LBL Strategies (2024)

Master of Arts in Economic Policy and Planning

Washington DC

Makerere University (2023)

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Kampala, Uganda

Makerere University (2019)

Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education

Kampala, Uganda

Maryland High School (2015)

Uganda Certificate of Education

Entebbe, Uganda

Adwari Senior Secondary School (2013) Lira, Uganda Professional Training and Certificates

● Certificate of Excellence in Research from Oklahoma Christian University in the USA

● Prince2 Managing Successful Programs (MSP), November 2018

● Certificate in Practical Statistical Data Analysis Using Stata and Epi-data. Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics, Makerere University, July-August 2020.

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