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Sarah Muzaki

Palatine

Summary

Dynamic professional Christian experienced in management and organizational development, adept in strategic planning and relationship building, significantly enhanced team productivity and program effectiveness. Experienced in Microsoft Suite, spearheaded database development and financial coordination, ensuring robust stakeholder engagement and program success. A self-starter and ready to learn new things.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Gender Advisor

Care International In Uganda
2022.08 - 2023.08
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with strategic level decision makers in the country program.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on sector trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to partners and participants at all times.
  • Participated in the development of plans and training materials for junior advisors, improving overall technical and team performance.
  • Established long-lasting relationships with national and district level partners to ensure consistent and meaningful collaboration in a bid to effectively promote gender and social inclusion in climate justice initiatives.
  • Carried out studies to promote stakeholder shared learning and inform decision making.

Africa Program Director

Give Us Wings
2014.08 - 2020.04
  • Worked as the Chief Accounting Officer for health education and economic development programs in Eastern Uganda and Western Kenya.
  • Spearheaded the strategic planning process for the organization.
  • Identified and engaged donors and ensured efficiency and effectiveness in financial coordination and reporting.
  • Spearheaded the development of the organization's database using main MS Word and Spreadsheets.
  • Facilitated staff and stakeholder meetings and review workshops to discuss new ideas and update program details and milestones to ensure relevance, and performance effectiveness.
  • Recruited and trained new staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
  • Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Took lead in financial and program performance monitoring and evaluation.
  • Worked as the Secretary to the board where and representative of the organization at external engagements.

Education

Master of Arts - Women And Gender Studies

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
01.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
01.1997

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Training and mentoring
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Research abilities
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Microsoft Suite and spreadsheets
  • Self starter and team builder

Timeline

Gender Advisor

Care International In Uganda
2022.08 - 2023.08

Africa Program Director

Give Us Wings
2014.08 - 2020.04

Master of Arts - Women And Gender Studies

Makerere University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Makerere University
Sarah Muzaki