Strategic Program Hands-On

ISAAC SENYONJO; MA SID, MA EPP, BSc. Stat, CRCST and CNA.

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Career Summary

Strategic Program & Policy Manager 10+ Years’ Research & Inclusive Program Delivery; Seasoned leader with over a decade of experience in strategic program implementation, budget oversight, and compliance through robust monitoring frameworks. Expert in policy analysis and quantitative research designing surveys, collecting field data, analyzing complex reports, and authoring policy briefs that drive data-informed decisions across diverse sectors. A strong collaborator skilled at cross-functional coordination and representing units in budget planning, I’m committed to inclusive, sustainable programming that integrates artistic, recreational, and career-development initiatives. Hands-on support for individuals with autism and special needs has significantly boosted participant engagement and wellbeing.

July 8, 2024 - January 10, 2025

WORK EXPERIENCE

Relief Staff

Options Unlimited Day Services, Beaverbrook STEP, Inc. 78 Trapelo Road, Belmont, MA

Key Contributions:

Assisted in delivering programs that integrated sustainable practices into Beaverbrook STEP’s diverse offerings, including artistic activities, recreational programs and career exploration opportunities.

Gained hands-on experience in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs, learning effective strategies to enhance their engagement and well-being.

Participated in advocacy efforts and contributed to policy discussions aimed at promoting the full inclusion of people with disabilities in community life.

Assisted in organizing social and recreational activities that enhanced the quality of life for participants.

August 31, 2023

December 31, 2019.

December 31, 2016

December31, 2013

Title: Business Development Manager

Nile Rangers Group Limited, Mutundwe Kisigula Naava Road.

Key Responsibilities

Improved Brand and Financial Growth: Spearheaded the implementation of business objectives, resulting in an increase in brand visibility and a growth in revenue.

Identified and Exploited New Business Opportunities: Conducted targeted research, leading to the identification and successful capture of new market segments, resulting in an increase in client base.

Expanded Client Network: Developed a robust network of contacts, increasing client referrals and securing partnerships with key industry players.

Accurate Sales Projections: Implemented a new forecasting model resulting in an accuracy rate in revenue projections, aiding strategic planning and resource allocation.

Title: Senior Data Analyst/BMAU

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED); Budget Monitoring and Accountability Unit (BMAU), Government of Uganda.

Key Responsibilities

Developed Comprehensive Monitoring Guidelines: Created a manual that standardized performance measurement in BMAU, improving monitoring consistency and effectiveness across projects and programs.

Published Policy Briefs: Authored and published briefing papers, including "The Roads Sub-Sector Semi-Annual Performance FY 2016/17," enhancing sectoral understanding and informing decision-making.

Improved Monitoring Procedures: Assisted in standardizing analysis procedures for selected sectors, resulting in more efficient data processing and analysis.

Enhanced Sectoral Performance Tracking: Analyzed semi-annual and annual monitoring reports to track progress on program indicators and adherence to work plans, providing valuable insights for program improvement.

Title: Monitoring Officer

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED); Budget Monitoring and Accountability Unit (BMAU), Government of Uganda.

Key responsibilities

Oversaw transparent fund use through regular project and physical monitoring, significantly reducing misuse and strengthening public accountability.

Authored sector monitoring reports for the Government of Uganda, enabling data-driven decision-making and boosting program effectiveness.

Conducted comprehensive budget analysis, reviewing Ministerial Policy Statements and Budget Framework Papers to optimize agricultural resource allocation.

Represented BMAU in cross departmental budget meetings, delivering strategic insights that improved budget accuracy, efficiency, and planning.

Reviewed project and local government performance reports, identifying areas for improvement and implementing interventions that elevated success rates.

Key achievements: Wrote the following published Policy briefs.

Ineffective Implementation of Agricultural Projects/Programs: What are the Persistent Causes? (BMAU Briefing paper (2/15).

Key constraints to Agricultural Research in Uganda: The case of NARO Institutions (BMAU Briefing paper (3/16)).

Persistent and emerging implementation Challenges in the Agriculture Sector :( BMAU Briefing paper (22/16)).

Title: Research Assistant

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development; Budget Monitoring and Accountability Unit (BMAU), Government of Uganda.

Key Responsibilities

Focused on enhancing education sector accountability and outcomes.

Monitored government and donorfunded projects, improving implementation rates and accountability.

Published transparent BMAU reports, reducing budget discrepancies and illuminating spending.

Analyzed progress and performance reports, driving policy improvements and boosting project efficiency.

Key achievements

Contributed and wrote published policy briefing papers: on “Causes for the persistent implementation of unplanned outputs in the Education sector development projects” (BMAU Briefing paper (14/14)).

Commissioned Research & Methodological Leadership; Over a decade of experience leading and contributing to high-impact research initiatives across Uganda, with responsibilities ranging from methodological design to report writing:

Designed questionnaires and led data collection for the 2018 World Bank–funded UBOS baseline survey on Energy for Rural Transformation.

Executed a 2017 governmental stocktaking exercise, gathering comprehensive project data for integrated planning.

Conducted field data collection for the 2012 evaluation of rural financial services and UCSCU.

Crafted research methodology and collected data for the 2011 NAADS study on withholding tax effects on agricultural commercialization.

Co-designed methodology, collected, and analyzed data for the 2011 foodsecurity budget financing study.

Engaged in data collection, analysis, and report writing for the 2011 FINMAP local government spending constraints assessment.

Education Background

Period

University

Program

2023- 2025

Brandeis University - Heller School for Social Policy and Management - Waltham (United States).

Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development (MA SID)

2009-2012

Makerere University - Faculty of Economics and Management (FEMA)

Master of Arts in Economic Policy and Planning (MA EPP).

2004 -2007

Makerere University (MUK)- Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics (ISAE)

Bachelor of Science in Business Statistics (B. Sc. B. Start)

Professional Affiliation and membership

Member, Uganda Evaluation Association (UEA)

International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)

Other Certificates:

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) HSPA ID: 660867

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Completion Certificate: CNA 1015491

International Certificates: i) Certificate of Training in Evaluation Capacity Development Institute of Development Policy, University of Antwerp in Belgium and ii) Certificate of Training on China`s Development Practices for Developing Countries in China.

National Certificates: Training on Report writing and Presentation Skills, Advanced Training on impact Evaluation, Commissioning, Managing, and implementing Evaluations, effectively communicating evaluation findings and the Power of an executive summary.

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