GBV & SEA Response Coordination Specialist
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Curriculum Vitae
OTIM TONNY
GBV & Psychosocial Support Specialist Survivor-Centered Case Management Humanitarian Programme Coordinator
Kampala, Uganda
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Humanitarian and protection specialist with 15+ years of experience implementing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), safeguarding, and psychosocial support programmes in refugee and host community settings. Skilled in survivor-centered case management, SEA prevention and response, referral coordination, and safeguarding compliance. Proven ability to supervise teams, strengthen district GBV referral systems, and coordinate with health facilities, Police Child & Family Protection Units, legal aid providers, and community protection structures. Experienced in disability-inclusive programming, donor reporting, and multi-stakeholder coordination. CORE COMPETENCIES
• GBV & SEA Case Management
• Survivor-Centered and Trauma-Informed Care
• Confidential Intake, Risk Assessment & Case Documentation
• GBV Referral Systems & Protection Coordination
• Safeguarding & Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
• Supervision of Case Workers & Community Protection Teams
• Psychosocial Support & Survivor Support Groups
• District Protection Systems Strengthening
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning
• Stakeholder Engagement (Health, Police, Legal, NGOs) KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Provided individual and group psychosocial support to over 3,500 GBV survivors, including refugees and women with disabilities, ensuring safe referrals to health, police, legal, and protection services.
• Strengthened district GBV referral pathways in 3 districts, improving survivor access to coordinated services across health facilities, Police Child & Family Protection Units, and legal aid organizations.
• Trained and mentored 150+ health workers, community activists, and GBV committees, increasing reporting and follow-up of GBV cases by 40%.
• Facilitated 35+ survivor support groups and community dialogues using SASA! methodology and trauma-informed approaches to reduce stigma and promote community protection.
• Supervised programme staff and community volunteers delivering GBV case management and psychosocial support services.
• Documented 25+ case studies, reports, and learning briefs to strengthen safeguarding compliance, program accountability, and donor reporting. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Coordinator – Climate Smart Agriculture & Community Resilience Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SSHJM) Uganda 2024 – Present
• Provided technical guidance on GBV prevention, safeguarding, and psychosocial support integration within community programmes.
• Conducted survivor intake, psychosocial counselling, and case follow-up, ensuring confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Coordinated referrals with health facilities, police units, legal aid providers, and community protection committees.
• Strengthened community awareness on GBV prevention, SEA safeguarding, and survivor- centered services.
• Trained community volunteers and service providers on GBV response protocols and referral pathways.
• Prepared technical reports, safeguarding documentation, and program monitoring updates. Project Coordinator – Inclusive Programmes
National Association of the Deafblind in Uganda (NADBU) 2018 – 2023
• Led implementation of GBV prevention and psychosocial support programmes targeting persons with disabilities.
• Supervised programme staff and community protection actors supporting survivor services.
• Strengthened district referral systems linking survivors to health, police, legal, and social services.
• Represented the organization in district GBV coordination forums and inter-agency protection meetings.
• Supported safeguarding compliance and ensured safe and inclusive access to services for vulnerable populations.
Programme Officer – Disability Inclusion & Livelihoods National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) 2017 – 2022
• Coordinated community-based programmes addressing GBV, livelihoods, and psychosocial support for women and girls with disabilities.
• Conducted needs assessments, risk analysis, and protection monitoring.
• Facilitated community dialogues on GBV prevention, safeguarding, and gender equality.
• Supported monitoring, reporting, and learning reviews. Earlier Professional Roles
2003 – 2015
Uganda Kolping Society ActionAid Uganda Teso Women Peace Activists CARITAS Uganda
• Implemented programmes in GBV prevention, community protection, WASH, and livelihoods.
• Conducted community mobilization, participatory monitoring, and social accountability activities.
EDUCATION
• Master of Human Rights – Uganda Martyrs University (Dissertation Submitted)
• Master of Management Studies (Project Planning & Management) Uganda Management Institute – 2024
• Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management Uganda Management Institute – 2017
• Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences)
Makerere University – 2003
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
• GBV Case Management
• Trauma-Informed Psychosocial Support
• Safeguarding & PSEA
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Community Facilitation & Capacity Building
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Kobo Collect ODK CommCare MS Excel Word Power BI LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Luo – Fluent
Luganda – Intermediate
Swahili – Basic
VALUES
Committed to dignity, safeguarding, survivor-centered care, disability inclusion, and Do No Harm principles.
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