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Rose Irene Akun is a seasoned administrative professional with 20+ years of experience in logistics, finance, and community organizing. She has worked in various roles, including Administrative and Logistics Officer at the Embassy of Sweden, Financial Administrator, and Programme Assistant at Handicap International. Rose holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Makerere University and has completed various certifications, including Building Resilience and Sign Language Interpreter. She is skilled in leadership, strategic planning, Microsoft Excel, customer service, finance and accounting, networking, community organizing, and interpersonal communication. Rose has experience working in international organizations, including the Embassy of Sweden and Handicap International, and has a strong background in administration, finance, and project management. She is proficient in multiple languages and has a strong understanding of cultural differences and nuances. Rose is a dedicated and results-driven professional with a passion for making a positive impact in her community. She is committed to delivering high-quality results and is a strong team player who is always willing to go the extra mile to achieve her goals.

Credentials

  • Building Resilience
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Sign Language Interepreter / Service Provider
    Kyambogo University in Affliation with Uganda National Asssocitaion of the Deaf
    Aug, 2009
    - May, 2026

Experience

    • Germany
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Administrative and Logistics Officer
      • Mar 2020 - Apr 2023

      Responsible for all logistical planning and administration of Swedish Staff members working and visiting the Country, as well as coordination of their field visits - in collaboration with the designated security officer and administered local transports within Juba City including allocation of cars and drivers. Coordinates and hand in support human resource services, negotiates contracts and manages facility.Key Achievements:• Successfully handled Administration regarding travel permits, National IDs, visas and residence permits of sent out staff/Diplomats.• Coordinates Travels planning by administering permission, visas and clearance.• Manages Custom clearance of goods for the Embassy and its diplomatic staff’s personal effects• Initiated and manages whatsapp groups and other communication platforms to ease communication and in charge of internal and external communication.• Maintained contacts list and managed facility.• Controlled publicity of Embassy’s programme interventions to the local media platforms• Weekly notes and meeting minutes taking and circulated to team members and document it.• Managed standard correspondence, diplomatic notes and other responses within the Embassy. • Plans and manages events, meetings for Head of Mission and Head of Development Cooperation.• Monitors the flow and coordinates office and Residence stocks such as stationeries, coffee, water and much more.• Provided Administrative support to team and visiting delegates from Headquarter ranging from itinerary preparation, giving briefs by handing over welcome package to visitors upon arrival, booking accommodation, drafting program and schedules meetings, book and follow up[ for confirmation as planned.

    • Financial Administrator
      • Aug 2013 - Mar 2020

      Responsible for the section office's petty Cash, funds and Accounts management, managed contracts and build good rapport with Embassy’s service providersKey Achievements:• Successfully managed office cash box without discrepancies.• Co-ordinated with Development Cooperation team, and liaised with team members in Sudan, Sweden and in South Sudan on budgeting and Accounts. • Developed and compiled administrative procedures and policies.• Provided human resource support by practical involvement in shortlist and interview process. • Successfully Prepared standard correspondence and drafted notes on political and aid-related issues as well as administrative matters.

    • Administrative Assistant
      • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

      Successfully answered internal and external queries on the assigned portfolio as necessary, taken accurate and comprehensive telephone messages, and routed them to appropriate persons to handle.Key Achievements:• Enabled effective diplomatic engagement between the Embassy and Government by facilitating Government’s meetings.• Successfully handled Administration regarding travel permits, National IDs, visas and residence permits of sent out staff/Diplomats.• Managed Calendars for Head of Mission and Head of Development Cooperation by providing updated schedules and keep him /her informed of any changes.• Events planning, management and Entertainment budget handling for Head of Mission.• Coordinated office wide meetings for Head of Missions and Head of Development Cooperation.

    • Programme Assistant, Non State Actors
      • Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
      • South Sudan

      Directly responsible for general support in implementation of Non-Sates Actors projects activities under taken by the Organization such as: advocacy work, Disability inclusion, Gender and Child Protection.Key Achievements:• Led Gender and Child protection issues within and outside the organization by attending Sectors’ forum’s meetings such as GVB cluster and Child Protection sub-cluster to advocate of inclusion and protection of Person with Disabilities rights.• Successfully contributed to monthly monitoring and evaluation reporting and progress reports of project activities including monthly reporting• Production of the IEC materials to sensitize and raise awareness on the Rights of Person with Disabilities• Maintained Project Coordination Committee and supported drafting Terms of Reference and contract linked to the project activities

  • World Vision
    • Gulu, Uganda
    • A Volunteer
      • Jun 2009 - Nov 2009
      • Gulu, Uganda

      Giving support in updating sponsored children's information, and actively involved in collection analysis of data from the field and those within the department.

    • Research Assistant
      • Mar 2009 - Jun 2009
      • Uganda

      Carrying out survey on Early Childhood Development.

Education

  • 2016 - 2017
    Cambridge Education Group
    International Diploma, Business Administration and Management, General
  • 2012 - 2012
    CBM Disability and Inclusive Development (D&ID)
    Certificate, Inclusive Development
  • 2007 - 2008
    Gulu High School
    Advanced Certificate of Education, History, Economics, Geography and Enterprenurship skills
  • 2003 - 2006
    Y.Y Okot Girls' Memorial College
    Ordinary Cetificate of Education, S.1-S.4
  • 2017 -
    Makerere University
    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

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