C/o KEYO PRIMARY SCHOOL

Box 346,
AMURU
20TH, Oct 2020

MINISTRY OF HEALTH,
COVID-19 RESPONSE UNIT,

Dear Sir/ Madam,

RE: APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF PROJECT OFFICER-LAMOGI SUB-COUNTY

I hereby submit in your office my application letter for the above mentioned reference that was advertised on
Employment Service Bureau Uganda page on the 19th, day of October 2020.

Attached is my curriculum vitae and academic credentials, I feel competent to work with your organization.
Above all, I will be dedication to my duties when offered the job.

Looking forward to your positive response

Yours sincerely,

........................
Obita Michael
0782559717
 OBITA MICHEAL
C/o KEYO PRIMARY SCHOOL Box 346 AMURU
Tel: 0782559717
Email: [email protected]

A. OBJECTIVE
Determined and proactive in creating positive impacts in human developments and growth, thrives in a fast-
paced team, with core understanding of Standard Operational Procedures and holding creativity and honesty.

B. PROFILE SUMMARY
An experienced performer in various administrative processes and procedures, Protection, Community
Services, and in both rural communities, peri-urban and urbans settings.

Technical hands on Conflict Management Skills, Peacebuilding, dialoguing and logical thinking laced with
negotiation skills in bilateral pertinent issues, at cross borders interventions, controversial issues
Social Research Skills, surveys and documentation. Exposure in data collection, referrals pathways,
investigative reporting on Protection, Livelihood, SGBV and identification of key stakeholders as well liaison
tasks with local focal persons.

Competent interpersonal communication skills, I consult and adhere to reporting mechanism and pay
meticulous attention to details.

Advanced Computer skills, that has catapulted by skills in budgeting and cost justification, digital storage of
files, templates and tool development. I have been development concept notes, proposal designing, project
milestone presentation using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and Internet and Intranet for
correspondence.

A field persona I conduct regular field trips to support implementation of project monitoring and evaluation,
check the quality of data produced, generating beneficiary feedback mechanism and identifying data gaps
issues
Creating good rapport with local authorities. With this wealth of experience working with, Service providers,
Local Governments, NGOs, Donors and Development partners, and an extensive experience in capacity
building and sharing information including organization activities files.

Project Design/Implementation, quality implementation of activities, information management, supervisory

and task allocations, building capacity subordinates and mentorship of field focal points persons, TOT and
research teams.
 EDUCATION: Graduate and Post graduate studies
2011 Certificate in Administrative Law- Makerere University School of Law
2006-2009 Bachelor of (SWASA) Ndejje University Kampala
2002-2004 Diplomas in Secondary Education, Kyambogo University
2000-2001 Uganda Advance Certificate of Education- Sir Samuel Baker School
1996-1999 Ordinary Certificate of Education- Gulu Senior Secondary School

C.WORK EXPERIENCE
05thMarch 2016toApril 2018; Project administrative officer -Food for the Hungry, Ajumani District.
drafted and followed up on the office purchases and payments requests, managed office programs in the
offices supplies hence receiving and making releases orders, supported managers ,reviewed ,tracking sheets
and shared supplied chains periodically, participated in the development of quarterly procurements plans ,
acted as liaison between program ,supplier, finance and human Resource and senior managements,
organized a filing systems ,maintain a program calendars and schedules appointments ,meetings ,training
activities and programs ,Conducted needs assessment, identification and verification of livelihood
programs-support the livelihood sectorin Post Distribution Monitoring, farmer groups formation and
sensitization, project implementation and technical backstopping, VSLA, alternative livelihood and IGAs,
life sill and vocational support to youth, Comprehensive report compilation, quality assurance exercise and
enabling community dialogues.

07thJune 2011 to July 2012: - Field Coordinator –Japan International cooperation Agency (JICA)
Project monitoring and pilot pretest for project implementation in Northern Uganda on Social Impact,
Coordinated the development and implementation of JICA programs in close collaboration with the Regional
Representative and Field Officers, Ensured coordination, planning and implementation of the project activities
in the project locations, Conducting Needs Assessment, and sensitization of the community about the project
and expectations, Ensured all programs, project work, project proposal, reported in accordance with policies
and procedures, Coordinated trainings and on-site mentorship on quality improvement and assurance,
Reviewed quality improvement and formulated recommendations for improvement of quality local services,
Prepared concept notes, proposal, reports, technical briefs, manuscripts established policies and procedures,
Supervised the activity of the research Assistant in the baseline survey for the collection of data necessary for
project implementation.Compiled and designed beneficiary database and produced monthly for the activity
progress.

13th October2009 to August 2011:Project Officer (Social Works Unit)-Comboni Samaritans of Gulu

Provided counseling to HIV victims who were supported by the organization, home to home client’s visit and
ascertained their conditions reminded them to visit hospital and organization offices for technical support and
assistance, performance monitoring and project alignment as per the project and donor coordination
departmental, partnership meetingsjoined monitoring of project shared findings for improvement of project,
coordinated and supported care givers, built up their capacities provided quality services to targeted
beneficiaries, trained community Volunteers, caregivers, traditional Leaders, Church Leaders and community
base Organizations on Anti stigma sanitization, supervised the activity of baseline surveyors for the
collection of data necessary for project implementation and Provided bi-weekly written reports to the
immediate supervisor on the activities undertaken.

04th May 2004 to 16th August 2006 Counselling Aide -World Vision Children of War Rehabilitation.

Coordinated and supported the activities of child mothers enhanced improvement of life and parenting skills,
successful management of income generating activities; trained child on business skills, hold monthly
business development sessions, trained on peace building and reconciliation, personal safety and security and
early childhood development, registered community volunteers , caregivers in close collaboration with the
district, provided counselling to formerly abducted persons and their families and where necessary made
referrals, trained community volunteers, caregivers, traditional leaders, church leaders and community based
organization on Anti stigma sanitization, supervised the activities of baseline surveyors for the collection of
data necessary for project implementation, ensured project implementation within the project time frame and
providing written reports to supervisor on the activities undertaken.

November2002- December2002:-Documentation and Sensitization Support-World Vision Gulu ADP

Demographic electronic data capture and staff database updates and entries and management. Maintaining
up to date register for Unyama and Tochi ADPs situation analysis both online and main book, Situation
Analysis performance assessment and supporting Information Discovery and Solutions, children registration
and growth monitoring. Coordinating office activities with paper filing and field verification follow ups.
Ensuring data back up and restoration, abiding to child protection policies and supervisory roles of data
entrants, conducting need assessment and community mobilization and dialogues and liaising with local
authority.

F. MISCELLANEOUSES:

Additional trainings/ Workshops Attended:

2017 Child Protection Information Systems Management-Danish Refugee Councils (DRC)

2017 Start, Awareness, Support, Action -SASA Training American Refugee Councils (ARC)
2014 Training of Trainers (TOT) on Agri-business- International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
(IIRR).
2003 Psychosocial Support, Gender and Human Rights-NRC and DEO-Gulu
2007 Peace and Reconciliation Skills Training-Peace & Recompilation Ministries in Africa
 Key strengths
I am a diligent, proactive, honest, highly adaptable person who communicates in an effective and mature
manner with great affinity to quality and timely work, a creative leader with good interpersonal relationship,
able to work with commitment under little supervision.

Interest

I have a keen interest in humanitarian fields, the children and women, youth of the rural community gain
sustainable peace through emphasizing practical and achievable practices amidst limited resources and
adapting synergies for holistic development with relevant institutions, and stakeholders. I interest in
protection, community services, dialogue and reconciliation. I take a keen interest in understanding and
appreciating peoples’ strengths and weaknesses and team strategies.

PERSONAL SKILLS
Computer;MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SPSS, Internet
Organization; Project management, field trips, project implementations, harmonizing activities
Leadership; Teambuilding, motivation skills, quick decision making and prioritizing urgency
Budget; Management, controlling and flexibility on sharing of updated budget line
Logistics; Planning, scheduling and coordinating supplies basing on descriptive policies and documents
Communication; Excellent interpersonal communication skills written and verbally, dialoguing
Credentials; Experienced in training and manual development, integrity and timely reporting
Relevant skills; Riding skills, content development research, documentation and reporting

Hobbies: Reading, travelling, reading and networking with new people.

REFERENCE

1. Mr. Onencan Joel-Assistant Manager

Food for the Hungry-Adjumani Field Office
Phone: +256 775010438
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

2.Ms. Okot Caesar-Program Director

Hope for Human
Gulu Uganda
Phone: +256 782416782
Email: [email protected]

3.Mr. Komakech Robert-MEAL OFFICER

DanChurchAid (DCA Yumbe Field Office)

Phone: +256 775141532

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]