Project Coordinator Public Health and Community Development

Catherine Mshilla

Email: ***************@*****.*** Phone: +256-***-***-***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-oriented Project Coordinator with over 5 years of experience leading social and economic inclusion and livelihood projects in refugee and host communities. Proven expertise in project planning, budgeting, stakeholder coordination, and donor reporting. Skilled in building collaborative partnerships with local governments, NGOs, and private sector actors. Strong background in livelihood programming, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation aligned with humanitarian standards. WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator, PACHEDO Foundation, Adjumani Field Office April 2024 – Present

• Lead coordination and implementation of the NILE project focused on nutrition, livelihoods, and resilience in refugee and host communities.

• Oversee budgeting and resource allocation, review and develop comprehensive work plans, and supervise project staff to ensure full compliance with donor requirements and organizational standards.

• Facilitate strong collaboration and representation with local government agencies, community leaders, and consortium partners.

• Monitor project progress, lead capacity building initiatives for community groups including Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs).

• Manage timely submission of high-quality internal and external donor reports.

• Actively participate in technical coordination and learning forums to improve project outcomes and adaptation.

Nutrition Officer, Action Against Hunger-USA, Adjumani Base March – August 2023

• Coordinated delivery of health and nutrition services targeting vulnerable populations in refugee settings.

• Contributed to project proposal development, budgeting, and donor progress reporting.

• Built capacity of community health workers and volunteers in infant and young child feeding practices.

Nutrition Officer, Andre Foods International, Karamoja (Nabilatuk & Nakapiripirit) March 2021 – February 2023

• Managed nutrition programs enhancing social protection for food-insecure populations.

• Trained health staff and engaged district leadership to strengthen program implementation.

• Supported monitoring, evaluation, and reporting functions ensuring data quality and compliance.

Infant and Young Child Feeding Officer, Andre Foods International, Karamoja

(Amudat, Nabilatuk & Nakapiripirit)

September 2020 – February 2021

• Educated over 1,600 caregivers on optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices through customized messaging and practical demonstrations.

• Conducted 50+ home visits, improving community practices around IYCF and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

• Developed and implemented data collection tools, ensuring timely reporting to stakeholders and supporting evidence-based program adjustments. HIV/AIDS Counsellor (Volunteer), Straight Talk Foundation Uganda, Gulu Youth Center

November 2019 – March 2020

• Provided daily counselling to youth on HIV/AIDS risk reduction, prevention, and management.

• Delivered sexual and reproductive health education to over 200 female teenagers, empowering informed health decisions.

Community Health Officer (Volunteer), Watoto Childcare Ministries, Gulu October 2019 – June 2020

• Designed baseline data collection tools to assess WASH indicators among vulnerable populations.

• Educated over 170 vulnerable women and 300 female teenagers on reproductive health and hygiene practices.

• Developed health assessment tools used in home visit programs to improve community health outcomes.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

James Lind Institute

Master’s in Public Health Management Nutrition and Dietetics 2022 – 2025

Clarke International University

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education

2023 – 2024

Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono

Bachelor of Community Health, GPA: 4.45 (1st Class Honors) 2016 – 2019

Gayaza High School

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E) 2014 – 2015

Uganda Martyrs’ Secondary School Namugongo (UMSSN) Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E)

2010 – 2013

OTHER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Watoto Church_2019 – 2020

Choir Member, Youth Facilitator

UCU_2016 – 2019

Swimming and Scrabble Team Member, and President of the Community Health Student’s Association

SKILLS

• Project Planning and Management

• Training and Capacity Building

• Curriculum Development

• Educational Program Management

• Monitoring and Evaluation

• Report and Proposal Writing

• Communication and Time

Management

• Stakeholder Engagement

LANGUAGES

English, Kiswahili, Acholi/Luo, Luganda

REFERENCES

Mr. Sam Wananda

Country Director, PACHEDO Foundation

Tel: +256-***-***-***

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

Mr. Moses Lukwago

Regional Program Coordinator, Action Against Hunger, West Nile and Northern Uganda Tel: +256-***-***-***

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

Ms. Fatuma Naigino

Program Officer, Andre Foods International, Nakapiripirit Sub Office Tel: +256-***-***-*** / +256-***-***-***

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

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