Christine N.
Community Development Worker at Saskatoon Open Door Society- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Luganda Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Access to Employment Training
Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan (CÉCS)Aug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED
St. John Ambulance Canada | Ambulance Saint-JeanAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Service Best Customer Service Training
Tourism SaskatchewanAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Global Gathering PlaceJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
AEIP Canada Career Express Program
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Active Career & Engagement Project (ACCEP)Feb, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Saskatoon Open Door Society
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Community Development Worker
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Jul 2022 - Present
Program Management and Coordination • Assist in the preparation of volunteers by providing individual and group orientations, registering volunteers and soliciting information on background, experience and interest, ensure security and reference checks are completed and Society Volunteer Guidelines are reviewed. • Manage specific program coordination as assigned such as budget coordination, activity planning, logistics and recruitment. • Assist in various aspects of Community Connections programming and community development activities as assigned by Community Connections Team Leader. • Facilitate case management in the area of Volunteer/client relations/ community by documenting client files, referring clients to others for specific interventions and sharing client information through case consultations. • Promote understanding of the immigrant/refugee experience by assisting in the development of educational activities for Society volunteers. • Keep manager informed by regular reporting as required and advising on emergent issues. • Provide program information and data by maintaining client records, preparing required reports, participating in staff meetings, and other internal committees. • Ensure service quality and collaborative work relationships by providing guidance to other staff and acting as a resource person in an identified area of expertise. External Relationship Management • Assist in the recruitment of volunteers by providing information sessions to groups, systematic follow up with past volunteers, and advertising. • Assist in the recruitment of clients by visiting and interviewing government assisted refugees at home, interviewing & progressing internal and external referrals. • Promote volunteerism with the Society by assisting in the coordination of social events. • Promote respect for cultural diversity and volunteerism by informing and educating the community about immigrant and cross-cultural issues and sitting on external committees. Show less
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Children's AIDS Fund Uganda (CAF U)
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Kampala, Uganda
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Project Administrator
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Aug 2019 - Feb 2022
• Undertook budget absorption capacity monitoring with implementing staff and core grantees/partners to ensure that activities were executed within the approved budgets. • Periodically reviewed the quarterly implementation schedules and the annual work plan to keep a track of planned activities to ensure their timely implementation by respective staff. • Participated in quarterly monitoring visits to the targeted beneficiaries to track progress of the projects. Prepared respective reports pertaining to the activities and shared with management team for decision making and responsible staff for action. • Rendered technical support in preparation of program reports to ensure timely reporting and release of project funds. Shared with relevant staff lessons learned, challenges and recommendations for action and application of best practices. • Engaged in periodic review meetings for staff to plan for effective execution of the work plan, compiled and shared respective reports with key staff for their information and action. • Followed up with staff on the rate of work plan execution and provided the necessary technical backstopping to bridge the identified gaps. Show less
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SEATINI UGANDA
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Uganda
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Support Officer
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Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
• Organized 2 International Partners workshops on trade policies and negotiations in Kenya which enhanced knowledge acquisition and sharing on the existing coherent trade policies among the stakeholders. Documented and shared lessons learned and best practices with stakeholders for replication in the ongoing work. • Participated in monthly and quarterly program review meetings which improved project understanding, implementation, learning and experience sharing among staff. Knowledge acquisition on program work was greatly enhanced thus achieving smooth work execution from an informed point of view. • Coordinated monthly and quarterly monitoring and evaluation staff review meetings together with the M&E officer which enhanced learning and knowledge sharing on project aspects. Information and knowledge acquisition on program documents like the proposal, log-frame and the strategic plan among others was greatly enhanced for smooth and quality work implementation. • Prepared weekly, progress, monthly and quarterly project reports which ensured timely reporting and release of project funds. Shared reports with respective staff and partners for information and replication of best practices for increased learning and improved program performance. Show less
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Eternal Life Organization International Ministries (ELOIM)
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Kampala-Uganda
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Program Manager/Resource Person
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May 2018 - Jan 2019
• Ensured that the Staff activities were well aligned to the Strategic Plan and that the staff clearly understood their individual contribution to the overall strategy which led to effective execution of the planned project activities. • Provided technical support to staff in preparation of quality project activity reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly & donor narrative) which improved on timeliness on donor reporting and release of project funds. The reports further acted as an important resource mobilization tool with potential funders as well as increased organization’s visibility of her work in the public domain and among primary beneficiaries. • Mentored respective personnel in ensuring responsible expending and accounting for all assets and resources through regular monitoring and periodic reporting (budget absorption capacity monitoring) which led to improved audit reports thus attracting more funding. • Reviewed ELOIM’s strategic plan and actively engaged members during the planning and documentation processes which enhanced knowledge of her direction by members. Information and knowledge acquisition on the organization’s sense of direction and the stakeholders’ contribution to her mandate was well articulated and understood by the members thus improving their active participation in the noble cause. Show less
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Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE)
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Kampala, Uganda
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Advocacy Program Support Officer
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
• Organized 2 Annual National Agricultural Trade Fairs at Jinja Show Grounds which led to increase in knowledge sharing on cost-effective and eco-friendly agricultural best practices for farmers. As a result, replication of such practices for enhanced yields and environmental conservation were widely adopted by the stakeholders for not only improved incomes but also healthy lives in general. • Prepared timely field and activity reports inclusive of lessons learned, challenges and way forward which led to improved knowledge sharing on the projects and timely release of funds. The reports further acted as a pivotal resource mobilization tool with potential funders as well as increased organization’s visibility of her work in the public domain and among primary beneficiaries. • Spearheaded the preparation of budgets and concept notes for various activities and prepared timely payment requisitions which enhanced effective work execution. Information on the key objectives and expected deliverables of the planned activities was greatly enhanced right from the preparation stage which helped the implementing team to remain on track. • Participated in activities organized by partners such as trainings and meetings which enhanced networking, collaboration and comprehension of members’ work. This increased the organization’s visibility across networks and partners thus attracting strong and like-minded stakeholders to join the membership. Show less
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Children’s AIDS Fund Uganda (CAF U)
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Kampala- Uganda
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Project Volunteer Coordinator
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
• Coordinated a team of 12 volunteers to implement activities in Kayunga district; within the sub-counties of operation which led to effective execution of activities and closure of the project. This was achieved by the excellent leadership and supervisory skills employed whilst leading staff from different backgrounds, with diverse competencies, abilities and experience. • Consolidated all sub-county field activity reports from the 12 volunteers for submission to CAF U and funding partners (Global Fund & TASO) which led to timeliness in donor reporting and release of more project funds. The reports further acted as a fundamental fundraising tool with potential funders as well as increased organization’s visibility of her work in the public domain and among primary beneficiaries. • Prepared activity budgets and concept notes which contributed to effective and smooth implementation of the planned project activities due to timely funds disbursements. Information on the key objectives and expected deliverables of the planned activities was greatly emphasized right from the planning stage which helped the implementing team to remain on course. • Participated in weekly progress review meetings with the Volunteers and Program Officer which led to improved project implementation, experience sharing and learning among staff. The meetings provided a firm foundation for the team to deliberate on the rate and progress of current work execution and whether or not any deviations from the work plan and budget were noted or still on track for enhanced project implementation and attainment of expected results. Show less
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PELUM Uganda
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Uganda
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Assistant
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
• Participated in resource mobilization efforts that saw PELUM getting a grant of Euros 200,000 for a 14 months project from Oxfam Novib in 2014 which increased PELUM’s financial base by 40%. As such, the organization was able to not only increase her visibility in the public domain through executing her niche among the targeted stakeholders but also improved on the working environment and welfare for her staff due to funds availability. • Took lead in compilation and submission of donor narrative reports, activity and quarterly reports for review and approval by PELUM Country Board which led to timely donor reporting and release of more project funds. The reports further acted as a crucial fundraising tool with potential donors as well as increased organization’s visibility of her work in the public domain and among primary beneficiaries.• Collaborated with the M&E Officer to organize monitoring and evaluation visits to implementing partners which led to strategic planning, execution, allocation & reallocation of resources for better results. Proper management decision making and action planning was strengthened based on the results of the monitoring and evaluation reports for enhanced performance and attainment of set goals and objectives. • Organized and conducted assessment visits to the new membership applicants and compiled respective reports which enhanced admission of competent members for value proposition. This led to attraction of proficient members to join the network thus increasing information, knowledge sharing and best practices on the organizations’ work among stakeholders resulting in the attainment of set goals and objectives. Show less
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Publications Editor
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Jan 2014 - Oct 2014
• Appointed to be part of the Editorial team to work on PELUM Uganda’s publications such as “Building farmer led seed systems for enhanced seed security: Experiences from PELUM Uganda”. Through dissemination exercise both physically and online, the publication played a vital role in increasing PELUM’s visibility by 40% in the public domain while improving stakeholders’ knowledge and understanding on pertinent issues as documented therein. • The publication can be accessed for knowledge and learning purposes through the following link: pelumuganda.org/?wpdmdl=3599 Show less
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Office Administrator
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2014
• Participated in resource mobilization efforts that saw PELUM getting a grant of Euros 400,000 for a 3-year project from Bread for the World in 2013 which increased PELUM’s financial base by 40%. As such, the organization was able to not only increase her visibility in the public domain through executing her niche among the targeted stakeholders but also improved on the working environment and welfare for her staff due to funds availability.• Organized 1 Ford Foundation International Grantee convening meeting and 2 Oxfam Novib International partners’ workshops in Kampala Uganda which enhanced partners’ understanding of the projects. Information and knowledge acquisition on the projects and the stakeholders’ contribution to the attainment of the set goals and objectives were well highlighted and understood by the members thus improving their active involvement in the overall work plan execution.• Prepared annual and quarterly work plans/activity implementation schedules and shared with staff and members to book dates for participation. This enabled stakeholders to keep a track of scheduled activities and to plan for their active involvement for enhanced information, knowledge sharing and understanding about the organizations’ work by the members. • Spearheaded the mobilization of stakeholders to confirm their active participation in planned events and ensured that a gender lens was applied. This enhanced gender mainstreaming in PELUM’s programs resulting in improved knowledge and information sharing on the overall aspects of the organization as well as comprehension of her programs among the beneficiaries by engaging both men and women respectively. Show less
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Office Administrative Assistant
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
• Organized 1 Ford Foundation Livelihood School Strategic Planning meeting in Kenya which increased members understanding of the project and their individual contribution to its success. Information and knowledge acquisition on the project and the stakeholders’ contribution to the attainment of the strategy was well articulated and understood by the members thus improving their active involvement in the overall strategic plan execution.• Managed a wide range of PELUM members and addressed their concerns which enhanced networking and collaboration on pertinent issues thus contributing to a common goal. Through application of excellent communication skills both verbal and written and strong interpersonal skills, members were attended to in a timely manner and any possible recommendations or referrals to other staff were made for their continuous engagement. • Kept an up-to-date inventory of office supplies and stationery and controlled their use which ensured effective allocation of organisational resources thus saving up to 30% on budget. This enabled the organization to meet her set goals and objects without jeopardizing the performance of other sectors due to continuous spending for the right cause and within the approved budget.• Spearheaded the planning of Country Board and staff meetings including taking and sharing comprehensive minutes for the latter as well as planning for logistics like Board Memoirs, work completion certificates for staff, procuring hotels to host Board and staff end of year reflection meetings, sourcing for service providers to supply stationery to be used during the engagements, developing and submission of concept notes and budgets to facilitate the meetings among others. The meetings enhanced information and knowledge sharing about the organization’s work among staff and the Board for improved performance and service delivery. Show less
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Office Administrations and Programs Volunteer
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Nov 2009 - Dec 2010
• Provided clerical support to the Country Coordinator by drafting correspondences for partners and staff and ensured their timely sharing with relevant personnel which enabled members to keep a record of activities for their active participation in planned events. • Ensured proper and prompt filing of documents in the Country Coordinator's office which led to timely and easy retrieval of information by respective personnel. This enhanced performance and productivity among staff resulting from taking little time in locating the required documents and information on file thus meeting the set goals and objectives.• Took lead in the mobilization of stakeholders to confirm their active participation in planned events and ensured that a gender lens was applied. This enhanced gender mainstreaming in PELUM’s programs thereby leading to improved knowledge and information sharing on the overall aspects of the organization as well as comprehension of her programs among the beneficiaries by engaging both men and women respectively. • Coordinated the documentation of local innovations on control of crop pests and diseases amongst member organizations’ affiliate farmers which enhanced use of cost-effective and eco-friendly technologies in combating farm diseases for enhanced yields, incomes and healthy lives in general. Show less
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Education
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2023 - 2024
University of Saskatchewan
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) -
2015 - 2016
Uganda Management Institute – Kampala Uganda
Postgraduate Diploma, Project Planning and Management -
2006 - 2009
Kyambogo University- Kampala Uganda
Bachelor's degree, Adult and Community Education
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