Community Development & Livelihoods Specialist

Curriculum Vitae

Personal Information

Name: Izabayo Popius

Phone: +256-***-***-***

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

LinkedIn: Izabayo Popius

Nationality: Ugandan

Date of Birth: 26th Dec 2000

Professional Summary

Community development professional with over 2 years’ experience in project implementation, community mobilization, and field data collection at last-mile level. Skilled in mobilizing and training farmer and savings groups (VSLA), promoting WASH practices, supporting behaviour and mindset change, and strengthening livelihoods through agricultural initiatives. Strong reporting, facilitation, and monitoring skills with experience working with NGOs, government, and cooperative unions.

Education

Year

Qualification

2021 - 2024

Bachelor of Agriculture – King Ceasor University

2018 - 2019

UACE – Kisoro Vision Secondary School

2014 - 2017

UCE – Chahi Seed Secondary School

2007 - 2013

PLE – Muganza Primary School

Key Skills

- Community Mobilization & Training (VSLA, WASH, Financial Literacy)

- Project Implementation & Monitoring

- Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting

- Administrative & Logistical Coordination

- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Leadership, Teamwork & Communication

- Agricultural Extension & Livelihood Strengthening

Work Experience

Mountain Harvest Ltd – Agricultural Field Worker (August 2025– Present)

- Facilitated training sessions for smallholder farmers on financial literacy, VSLA, and improved household practices.

- Supported over 200 farmers in adopting sustainable agricultural and livelihood practices.

- Conducted follow-up visits, collected feedback, and submitted weekly progress reports to supervisors.

Raising the Village – Data Collector (June 2024 – June 2025)

- Mobilized and engaged rural households during baseline surveys.

- Ensured quality and accuracy of data to inform project design and planning.

- Worked with local leaders to support community participation in development activities.

Uganda Bureau of Statistics – Enumerator, National Census (May 2024 – June 2024)

- Interviewed households and collected demographic and socio-economic data.

- Achieved daily targets covering over 500 households within allocated timeframe.

- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism during data collection.

Tooro Botanical Gardens – Nursery Site Assistant Manager (February 2023 – June 2023)

- Managed propagation of indigenous tree species and medicinal plants.

- Supervised nursery staff and ensured proper care of seedlings.

- Assisted in environmental education programs and eco-tourism activities.

Kisoro District Office – Internship Trainee (January 2023)

- Assisted extension officers in community mobilization and VSLA group formation.

- Supported WASH sensitization campaigns and promoted behaviour change practices.

- Drafted reports on field activities and supported project implementation.

Kisoro Potato Growers Cooperative Union (with SNV Agronomist) – Volunteer/Field Support (July 2022 – December 2022)

- Worked with SNV agronomists to train cooperative farmers in sustainable potato production.

- Supported capacity building on VSLA and financial literacy for cooperative members.

- Participated in monitoring visits and provided technical support to farmer groups.

KAZARDI (NARO) – Internship Trainee ( 2022 may – july 2022)

- Assisted researchers in conducting on-farm trials for crop improvement.

- Collected and analyzed field data on maize and bean production.

- Participated in training sessions for farmers and extension workers.

Languages

English – Fluent

Rufumbira (Kinyarwanda) – Fluent

Runyankore – Good

Kiswahili – Fair

Luganda – Good

Certifications & Training

- First Aid & Safety Training

- Data Collection & Survey Design

- Agribusiness & Farm Management

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