Experience

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  Saferworld

  • Hoima, Western Region, Uganda

  • Regional Coordinator

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Hoima, Western Region, Uganda

    Peacebuilding and mental health - addressing drivers of conflict in Uganda

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  Makerere University

  • Editor

    • Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

    • Copy-edited and assessed academic manuscripts;• Drafted internal documents;• Liaised with authors on manuscript improvement.

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  Uiniversity of saint Joseph Mbarara, Fountain Publishers, and Self

  • Uganda

  • Freelance Editor & Consultant (Research and Communications)

    • Sep 2017 - Mar 2020
    • Uganda

    - Led promotional campaigns for language courses;- Edited and proofread academic manuscripts and developmental research reports;- Participated in field research on conflict and livelihoods; and- Wrote research reports.

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  International Alert

  • Kampala, Uganda

  • Senior Research, Advocacy and Communications Officer

    • Mar 2012 - Aug 2017
    • Kampala, Uganda

    -Edited 15 research reports, on conflict and peacebuilding;-Investigated governance in fisheries, social accountability in 2 World Bank- and African development Bank-funded projects, urban violence and its impact on business, sexual and gender-based violence in cross-border trade, development and conflict trends in post-disarmament Karamoja;-Wrote quarterly country reports and newsletter articles on peace activities, achievements and impact;-Facilitated 14 workshops and 6 trainings for 80 conflict monitors;-Led advocacy and influenced 2 national policies and 5 district bye-laws;-Led civil society work with youth, cultural, religious, political leaders and established the Rwenzori Youth Peacebuilding Agenda 2015-2018; -Represented International Alert at topical CSO forums pertaining to governance, human rights, gender relations and youth affairs;-Mentored 6 interns.

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  Fountain Publishers Ltd

  • Uganda

  • Editor

    • Jul 2009 - Feb 2012
    • Uganda

    -Acquired on-job editing and proofreading skills by doing, self-study (online) and interaction with more experienced colleagues;-Edited more than 90 titles of academic and educational work; -Liaised with authors to offer them feedback on ways to improve their manuscripts;-Attended company meetings to set targets for improved performance;-Ensured that references matched content.

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  PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools)

  • Kampala, Uganda

  • Director Of External Relations

    • Oct 2008 - Jun 2009
    • Kampala, Uganda

    -Constantly liaised with officials at the ministries of education local government on activities and achievements of the organisation;-Led campaigns to publicise PEAS schools aimed at widening access to secondary education in Uganda to ensure children claimed their right to education - through radio campaigns and village meetings with community leaders and members;-Represented organisation at events such as fairs and exhibitions;-Harmonised work relations with officials in 5 districts of operation;-Initiated the Citizenship Curriculum for the PEAS schools under the Directorate of Educational Excellence;-Explored new areas for expansion in the districts of Hoima and Masindi

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  Various

  • Spain, UK and Uganda

  • Teacher/Lecturer & Head of Studies

    • Jun 1994 - Oct 2008
    • Spain, UK and Uganda

    -Taught English, French and Spanish across the age and level range (preschool, primary, secondary and higher education) - in Spain, United Kingdom and Uganda;-Managed a didactic team of eleven people;-Recruited and inducted teachers and teaching assistants;-Analysed student progress and wrote monthly reports;-Attend termly professional development sessions, including training on teaching techniques and safeguarding.