SOCIAL WORKER

CURRICULUM VITAE: AYESIGA JOYCE

Name Ayesiga Joyce

Profession: Social Worker

Nationality: Ugandan

Date of birth: 09th /2/1995

Tel: 070*******/078*******

E-mail: ****************@*****.***

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Ayesiga Joyce is afresh graduate from Kyambogo university with Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration. She is highly self-motivated and results oriented. She holds certificates of participation in the various social work activities. This has equipped her with the necessary skills and expertise to effectively handle duties of Social, Community and related aspects.

Joyce has strong competence in proposal writing, and implementation, monitoring and evaluation; people management; team building, documentation (report writing), evidence-based advocacy strategies, issues of human rights and governance, capacity building that is; community sensitization, engagement with relevant stakeholders to influence policy and decision making.

She has handled and interacted with people of various calibers which has helped to build on her interpersonal and leadership skills as well as improving on her technical abilities to deliver results.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To acquire the highest level of competence and professionalism in Social Work practice through team building, service provision, and continued professional development in fields relevant to my career for instance; Project Planning and Management, Research, Management and Administration, Capacity Building, Interventions for various community problems and initiatives, Service Provision and Management among others

MEMBERSHIP:

Kyambogo University Social Works Students’ Association (KYUSWASA).

National Association of Social Workers Uganda (NASWU).

Kyambogo University Government Sponsored Students Association (KYUGOSA)

Kitara Students’ Association (KISA) Kyambogo University

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Period

Institution

Qualification

2016-2019

Kyambogo University,

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration First class

2013-2014

Jordan Pride Education Centre Masindi.

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

2009-2012

Jordan Pride Education Centre, Masindi.

Uganda Certificate of Education

2002-2008

Murro Primary School Masindi.

Primary Leaving Examination

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Period

Employing Institution and address

Position and Key responsibilities

November 2019-todate

Adroit Consult International

Plot 163, Ntinda- Naalya Road,

3rd Floor, Country Mall,

P.O. Box 36544, Kampala-Uganda.

Tel: 077*-***-*** / 070*-***-***

Research associate

Bidding for projects with both government and non-governmental organizations. This includes developing of timely Expressions of Interest and Writing Project Proposals to different Clients in the field of health, education, agriculture, organizational development among others.

Taking part in project implementation including writing Inception Reports, tools for research, attending meetings called by Clients and writing reports.

Undertaking basic research in the relevant discipline areas as directed using the appropriate methods and/or techniques.

Contributing research findings appropriate to the production of research reports and/or Publications.

Working with research colleagues and support staff internally as appropriate to any given research project.

Designing, execution and evaluating of research projects, including literature reviews, surveys, focus groups, data integration and analysis.

Carrying out day-to-day research using established research methods and techniques within the framework of the research programme as directed.

Carrying out any other duties as assigned to me by the supervisors

October 2019

Community Driven Network Uganda CODNET Uganda

Plot 60 Kijungu–Nyerere road

P. O BOX 425 Masindi Head Office

Civic Education Focal Person Bwijanga Subcounty, in Masindi district under the Strengthening Civic Engagement for Local Government Accountability in Bunyoro Region (SCEGA-PROJECT)

Mobilizing community members and local leaders for all sensitization and awareness campaigns on civic education modules such as human rights, gender, access to justice, good governance and service delivery, gender, land, leadership and accountability,

Attended various District Local Government Technical Planning Committee meetings to present emerging service delivery-related issues to the relevant stakeholders

Participated in stakeholder Joint monitoring visits to verify emerging issues presented by PETS monitors’ quarterly reports, civic educators and the community and to empower the local people for evidence-based advocacy and engagement with duty bearers in for improved service delivery.

Supported in documentation of success stories, best practices and lessons, challenges and recommendations

Carrying out any other duties as assigned to me by the supervisors

September 2019

Community Driven Network Uganda CODNET Uganda

Plot 60 Kijungu–Nyerere road

P. O BOX 425 Masindi Head Office

Receptionist

Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.

Ensuring that all incoming communications (telephone calls, letters, email etc.) are responded to professionally and reliably passed on to the appropriate person(s)

Helping maintain workplace security by issuing, checking and collecting badges as necessary and maintaining visitor logs

Maintaining the reception area and all common areas in a clean and tidy manner at all times

Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks including copying, faxing, taking notes and making travel plans.

June 2019-August

Community Driven Network Uganda CODNET Uganda Plot 60 Kijungu–Nyerere road

P. O BOX 425 Masindi Head Office

Intern/ volunteer (Programs Department)

Participated in joint monitoring visit and district follow-up Barraza meeting to verify emerging issues presented by PETS monitors ‘quarterly reports, civic educators and the community and to empower the local people for evidence-based advocacy and engagement with duty bearers in for improved service deliver

Supported in data entry, labelling and filling

Supported in documentation and Writing activity reports

Carrying out any other duties as assigned to me by the supervisors

2017-2018

The Aids Support Organization, TASO Masindi Center of Excellence

Intern/Volunteer-Psychosocial/Counselling Department)

Participated in Voluntary Counselling and Testing VCT i.e. conducted pre- and post –test counselling of clients during general clinic days at the facility

Supported in preparing newly diagnosed HIV positive clients to start on ART during Psychosocial Readiness, Intensive Adherence Counselling, Home Based HIV Counselling and Testing, Assisted Partner Notification, Supported disclosure.

Conducted various Health talks at the facility and during filed activities organized by TASO (CDDPs) to sensitize clients about issues of nutrition, drug adherence, sanitation and hygiene, breastfeeding and weaning

Supported the records clerk in filing and carrying files to the records room.

Participated in General staff meetings, briefs and performance reviews and Staff training workshops conducted at TASO Masindi

Writing activity reports

Carrying out any other duties as assigned to me by the supervisors

2016

Masindi Kolping Hotel

Plot No 24-30 Ntuha Road

Masindi Municipality

P. O. Box 63 Masindi

Tel: +256 (0-465*-*****

Mob: +256-*********

Hotel Receptionist

Welcome and greet guests

Answer and direct incoming calls

Inform guests of hotel rates and services

Making and confirm reservations for guests and ensuring proper room allocation

Register and check guests in

Manage conference room bookings and scheduling

Confirm relevant guest information

Verify guest's payment method

Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization

Issue room keys and direct guests to their rooms

Maintain clear and accurate records of guest room bookings

Compute all guest billings, accurately post charges to guest rooms and house accounts

Maintain a neat and orderly front desk and reception area

2015

Jordan Pride Education Centre Masindi

Teaching Assistant

Teaching students as an entire class or in small groups.

Supported in scheming lesson Plans in the subjects I taught i.e. history, and geography

Supported in monitoring preps and other school activities

Assessed students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses and Grade students' assignments to monitor progress

Carrying out any other duties as assigned to me by the supervisors

Project experiences

Duration

Projects details

At Adroit Consult International

July 2020

September 2020

Field Research supervisor, Consultancy Services for Identification of Potential Agricultural Commodities and Value Chain Analysis Study in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Kikuube District, Western Uganda for Action Against Hunger

The study aimed at supporting Action Against Hunger Uganda team in identifying and or validating potential agricultural commodities and conduct comprehensive value chain analysis for the selected commodities to guide value chain development interventions proposed for refugees and host populations of Kyangwali refugee settlement, Kikuube district.

Specifically, the tasks included;

To identify commercially viable value chains to be promoted by the project targeting both refugees and host populations of Kikuube district and the Albertine region as a whole;

To conduct detailed value chain analysis of these value chains relating to the existing potential in the Albertine region (Oil and gas);

To propose non-farm IGAs that potentially have a strong link or support to the growth and expansion of selected value chains under implementation.

My roles

Participated in developing data collection tools i.e. household questionaries (for farmers, traders, processors), key informant guide, observation checklist and focus group discussion guides

Participated in training of enumerators/research assistants on research protocols and ethical considerations.

Attended inception and brief meetings with ACF MIRP project team

Data collection (KIIs and FDGs)

Data transcribing, analysis and report writing

March 2020

-On going

Research Assistant

Consultancy Services for Multi-Dimensional Gender-Based Context Analysis funded by Act Church of Sweden and ICCO Cooperation

The overall objective of the gender analysis study is to ensure that the planning, implementation follow ups and as well as results address gender equality and diversity in the program area.

The objective of the study is to identify;

The roles, dynamics and capacities of women, men, girls and boys regarding the different sectors of the intervention.

The roles, dynamics and capacities of women, men, girls and boys regarding the different sectors of the intervention Power dynamics and decision making

The social and/or cultural norms affecting women, men, girls and boys (decision making, participation, choice of livelihoods, access to education, SRHR, mobility etc.) in both settings (host and community)?

How gender & age affect the access and control over resources and services in the area.

Key gender sectoral information: Livelihoods & Food Security, Protection (including SGBV) and SRHR, WASH, Environmental Protection & Sustainable Energy, Improved Literacy, Numeracy and Skills Development

Coordination, Financial Control, PMERL and capacity Building in Community Based Psychosocial Support and in other identified gaps

roles

Participated in developing data collection tools i.e. household questionaries, key informant guide and focus group discussion guides

Participated in training of enumerators/research assistants on research protocols and ethical considerations.

Data collection (KIIs and FDGs)

August 2020

October 2020

Consultancy services for Country Programme Evaluation for DanChurchAid – Uganda

The main objective was to assess the performance of DCA Uganda’s country programme, with a specific focus on the contribution of the programme to DanChurchAid’s global goals of Save Lives, Build Resilient Communities and Fight Extreme Inequality.

Specifically, we assessed the programme on the following:

Relevance

Effectiveness

Efficiency

Impact

Sustainability

Challenges, Lessons Learned Recommendations.

August 2020

September 2020

Consultancy Services for Mid Term Project Evaluation for Consolidating National Efforts and Supporting Community Based Initiatives That Prevent Violence Against Children in Uganda for TPO Uganda

The overall goal of the midterm evaluation was to assess the extent to which the project is achieving its goals and objectives and producing expected outcomes/impacts on target beneficiaries.

Establish the project achievements as per the indicators in the Results framework.

Identify and document key project outcomes/impact to demonstrate the project achievements

Generate lesson and promising practices from the project implementation that can be scaled up or replicated elsewhere.

Provide recommendations for improving project implementation and/or future project design.

August 2020

October 2020

Consultancy services to develop and operationalize internal accountability mechanisms and performance management systems for effective prevention and response programming of violence against women and children and harmful practices (VAW/VAC/HP) in selected MDAs for UNDP

The main role of the assignment is to develop, operationalize and provide training/mentoring on internal accountability mechanisms and performance management systems for effective VAW/VAC/HP prevention and response programming.

Review the existing internal accountability and performance management systems for the public officials in the selected MDAs

Identify the nature and dimensions used for public service accountability and identify the gaps to address Gender focusing on VAW/VAC/HP and SRHR

Develop mechanisms for accountability and performance management systems for effective prevention and response of VAW/VAC/HP prevention and response programming in public service

Provide training and mentoring sessions for Strategic Managers in priority MDAs and 6 spotlight DLG

July 2020

August 2020

Consultancy Services to Undertake Training on National NGO Board of Directors’ Roles and Responsibilities for GOAL Kampala Office,

Detailed review of organizational documentation for needs assessment

Training on National NGO Board of Directors’ roles and responsibilities.

At Community Driven Network Uganda

August -September 2019

Support staff

End-line evaluation of the implementation of Literacy Achievement Retention Activity (LARA) project in Mityana district. The project was funded by USAID RTI.

The major objectives of the assignment were.

To establish and document the extent to which the project has achieved its objectives as stated in the project proposal and logical framework. This includes activities, outputs and short-term outcomes

To find out the challenges faced during implementation

To stablish the possibility of sustaining the project results beyond the life of the project;

To Document lessons learnt based on evaluation findings and make specific, actionable recommendations

2019

Strengthening Civic Engagement for Local Government project. aimed at empowering citizens to engage on local accountability to ensure improved service delivery in Bunyoro region.

2019

Strengthening Efficiency of Land Managements and Administration Project funded by Open Society initiative for east Africa (OSIEA). The project is operating in the two sub counties of Masindi district of Bwijanga and Budongo and targets grass root Women, Men, Youth, and PwDs.

At Kyambogo university

11th April 2019-ongoing

Title Launch of Development of Holistic Mental Health care project at Kyambogo University. Available at https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1498386/mental-health-care-project-launched-kyambogo

Goal: The project is aimed at promoting awareness and fighting mental disorders among people before it becomes a huge threat in the country.

The project will be funded by a grant worth sh200m from Belgium and targets 14 referral hospitals in the country, which include Arua, Gulu, Lira, Kampala, Hoima, Mubende, Moroto, Fortportal, Jinja, Masaka referral hospitals.

The participants included; The Principal Medical Officer, Mental Health Division at the Ministry of Health Dr Hasfa Lukwata, Kyambogo University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Elly Katunguka, Kyambogo University Council, lectures the project Coordinator, Dr James Mugisha, students and the media.

Conferences participated in

National Social Work Students’ Conference held at Uganda Christian University-Mukono on 19th March 2019 under the Global theme "Promoting the Importance of Human Relationships”. World Social Work Day Commemoration organized by National Association of Social Workers of Uganda (NASWU).

Academic Research thesis

“School based challenges faced by children with physical disabilities in accessing Universal Primary Education in Uganda, a case of Masindi municipality” A dissertation submitted to the Department of Sociology and Social Administration in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration of Kyambogo University, 2019.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Well-developed sense of empathy

Analytical skills and Value clarifying skills

Computer skills in Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, Ms. Project, Power point, outlook, email. printing, and photocopying.

Questionnaire Development

Report writing and proposal writing skills

Social media engagements

Data management and Statistical packages SPSS, STATA, Kobo humanitarian response tool EPIINFO and EVIEWS

Community mobilization. and sensitization

Preparing Behavioral Change IEC materials

INTER-PERSONAL SKILLS

Effective verbal and written communication skills

customer service orientation

Team player and good leadership skills

Good Administration skills

Organizational skills.

High levels of critical thinking and analysis

Ability to work under pressure, and with limited levels of supervision

Easily adaptable to new work conditions, (Work flexibility skills) and highly organized

High level of creativity and problem-solving techniques

Ability to manage high volume workload in fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Language

Written

Spoken

English

Excellent

Excellent

Runyakitara

Excellent

Excellent

Luganda

Fair

Working Knowledge

Luo

Fair

Working knowledge

REFERENCES

Moses Asasira

Projects coordinator, Adroit Consult International

Plot 163, Ntinda- Naalya Road,

3rd Floor, Country Mall,

P.O. Box 36544, Kampala-Uganda,

Email: ********@*****.*** / ******@**************************.***

Tel: +256-***-****** / 070*******

Mugisha James

Head of Department, Sociology and Social Administration

Kyambogo University,

P.O BOX 1, Kyambogo.

Tel: 075*******

E-mail ********@*******.***

Sarah Akampurira

Programs Manager, Community Driven Network Uganda.

Plot 60 Kijungu–Nyerere road

P. O BOX 425 Masindi.

Tel: -078*******

E-mail: ***************@*****.***

Otim Jude

Lecturer,

Department of Sociology and Social Administration

Kyambogo University

P.O BOX 1, Kyambogo-Kampala-Uganda

E-mail **********@*****.***

Certification:

I, the undersigned certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, this Curriculum Vitae correctly describes my qualifications experience and myself.

Date: Thursday, 22nd October 2020

Full name of the applicant: AYESIGA JOYCE

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