MAARIFA CONSULT - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Research and Evaluation Officer

He is a statistician and economist with a record of accomplishment of over two-year hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing. He has a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Statistics from Kyambogo University. While at Maarifa Consult he has undertaken a number of training in qualitative data analysis using Atlas.ti, Data Analysis using STATA/SPSS, mobile data collection using ODK. He is a dedicated, reliable and trustworthy person. He takes initiative and works with minimal supervision and is able to work very well as part of a team. Equipped with excellent communication and interpersonal skills dedicated to delivering high quality work for our clients.

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Consultant
• Public Health Nutrition Consultant

Arinda Ivan Kato (Associate Consultant-Nutrition): Ivan is a Public Health Nutritionist with over 5 years of experience in nutrition research, policy writing and donor funded organisations. He has worked with Hospitals like The China Uganda Friendship Hospital nutrition department and Non-government Organisations like Mildmay Uganda and Action Against hunger on projects aimed to reduce malnutrition among people living with HIV/ AIDS and refugees respectively in Uganda like Livelihood training and sustainability, Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) programs, Therapeutic Supplementary Feeding Programmes (TSFP) and Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). He has also done freelance nutrition and dietitian services for clients suffering from overnutrition. Furthermore, Ivan has gone further to carry out research on nutrition and food security during his time with Nutriworth International where he was the research manager. In addition to this, Ivan also worked on the Chlorhexidine study under Makerere University school of public health as a data analyst. Finally, Ivan has also done some consultancy work with Maarifa consult mainly as a nutrition consultant dealing with policy and infrastructure review and gap analysis of nutrition, food security and WASH policies and initiatives. Arinda Ivan Kato, Ivan is a Public Health Nutritionist with over 5 years of experience in nutrition research, policy writing and donor funded organisations.

Job Titles:

• Leadership & Management Expert
• Management and Institutional Development Consultant

Daniel Masiko is a Transformational Leadership, Management and Institutional Development Consultant with a Master's degree in Leadership and Human Relations Studies from Makerere University Kampala. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Monitoring and Evaluation from Uganda Management Institute. Daniel has attained certification in various fields including training in Disaster Risk Reduction, Fundamentals of Project Management by PM4DEV, M&E Fundamentals by Global Health Learning USAID and John Hopkins Bloomberg, School of Public Health, HIV/AIDS Counselling by TASO Uganda. For the past 10 years, Daniel has been involved in a number of leadership and team development efforts. During this period, key strategic roles he has undertaken include transformational leadership development and capacity building for staff, team building for various audiences and institutions, strategic planning training and development for institutions, Human Resource planning and training, career development, organizational capacity assessment, monitoring and evaluation of community development projects, training and development, management skills improvement, child and youth development skills training, and child protection advocacy and training. Currently, Daniel is a member of the Uganda Evaluation Association (UEA) and has worked with International NGOs such as International Bible Society, AMG International, and ChildFund International. He also facilitates teaching engagements with Uganda Christian University and currently serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Child Development and Children's Ministry - teaching Youth Ministry; imparting practical knowledge on Life Skills for youth, mentoring approaches and leadership training for effective youth ministry programming geared towards enabling them become responsible Christian citizens making a difference in their own lives and in the lives of others.

Job Titles:

• Senior Consultant
• Senior Data Analyst

He has taken great interest in the field of biostatistics and statistics in general, building his experience with a high standard of efficiency. David is a registered Graduate Statistician (Royal Statistical Society) who is highly motivated and industrious individual; a Biostatistician, a graduate in Biostatistics, Statistics and Mathematics. I have taken great interest in the field of biostatistics and statistics in general, building my experience with a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness. My communication and interpersonal abilities have been commended. I am highly proficient in various Statistical packages (R, STATA, SAS, WINBUGS, SPSS and QGIS) including LATEX report writing with an ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment. My next objective is to work with an institution or company that could take advantage of my profound statistical expertise, providing a challenging environment as I contribute to institutional success.

Job Titles:

• Information Systems ( GIS ) Expert
• Senior GIS Consultant

Duncan Katimbo is Geographical Information systems (GIS) expert with practical experience in Enterprise Geographical database systems (SQL), GIS data Analysis and GIS Web mapping. Cadastral Surveys (plot and land subdivision) and Topographical Surveys. Highly experienced in using traditional and advanced survey equipment TOTAL STATION, Handheld GPS.

Job Titles:

• Consulting Partner

Godfrey has over 21 years of overall experience, acquired in Public and private sectors in management and consultancy, which has equipped him with practical skills in public sector management, Decentralisation and Local Governance, programme monitoring and evaluation, financial management and human resource management skills. He has a sound understanding of business and project management at both the central and Local Government levels. His steady and progressive years of experience at management, training and consultancy levels has given him significant exposure in a number of public and private sector economic development projects.

Job Titles:

• South Sudan Representative

Isaac holds a Master's of Science degree in development Finance from the University of Ghana (completed 2018). He holds a Bachelors of Commerce (B.COM) degree from Cavendish University- Uganda; a Diploma in Accountancy from NIMSA-Uganda. He is a Chartered Development Finance Analyst (CDFA) of the Chartered institute of Development Finance from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and has an ACCA student level II. He has a wealth of experience of over 13 years mixed experiences in; financial management, financial planning, analysis and reporting, project management, grant management, project planning, business development, project finance (appraisal and selections), impact evaluation and monitoring and evaluation for various projects for both international funded organizations, local NGOs and UN agencies. He has also been at forefront in implementing projects funded by different donor organizations including; Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (German Red Cross, Norwegian Red Cross, Danish Red Cross, ICRC, IFRC), international donors such USAID, ECHO, BMZ, UNHCR, WFP, Dubai Care, UNICEF and AA) for both international development and humanitarian organizations. In addition, as a Development Finance Specialist, he is specialized in; designing interventions, monitoring and evaluation, impact evaluation, research management and presentation and training on the use of Modern tools. He has highly relevant experience and skills in audit planning and executions including; program audit, risk management and compliance, review and strengthening internal controls, cost benefits analysis (value for money). he has a strong understanding of accounting principles and conversions such as GAAP, IFRS, IPSAS and GAAS.He also has advanced skills in popular systems applications and programs comprising SAP, STATA, ODK/kobo tool, QuickBooks, Fundspro, ProAbis and GPS. He is passionate and vigilant and can adapt easily when it comes to being boots on the ground on humanitarian issues like; GBV, Gender Mainstreaming, Accountability for persons affected by an issue, Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse etc. At management level, he is familiar with working for; Governments and institutions, stakeholders, international donors and diverse ethnicity (people from different backgrounds) including East Africa Region, West Africa, Rest of African countries and beyond.

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant

Dedicated and committed monitoring and evaluation professional with 8 years of working experience in the design and implementation I have successfully served on projects funded by; ECHO, DFID, WFP, SIDA, USDA, USAID, ADC, Irish Aid, Charity Water, and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Kevin has experience in managing and training teams, research, impact assessments/evaluations, designing and managing M&E / MIS tools (databases, mobile data collection), data analysis and donor reporting. These are in the sectors of; WASH, Food Security, Livelihoods, Education, and Humanitarian Accountability.

Job Titles:

• Senior Consultant
• Senior Finance Consultant

He is a senior Consultant in Financial Management, Tax planning, Risk Management, Audit and internal Control formulation and Investment management. A member of the Association of chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA-UK) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPA-U), and also holds a Master's in Business Administration (Finance & Accounting) from Makerere University Business School. Kenneth has over 15 years of progressive Finance experience in Finance Operations, Risk Management, Tax planning, Business plan modelling & Analysis. This has been gained through working in various positions in large and medium Enterprises in East Africa. He is a highly motivated and results driven Finance Professional with invaluable experience in leading and developing a successful finance team; Skilled in numerous financial and accounting fields, including: preparing annual budgets, monitoring key accounts and credit control and having the ability to handle complex assignments effectively & possessing the confidence to work as part of a team or independently.

Job Titles:

• Consulting Partner

I am currently working with Nonner Consults, a development consultancy company based in Kampala, Uganda. I have previously worked with the World Bank Group in Washington D.C USA and Kampala Uganda Office; Advocates Coalition for Development Environment (ACODE); and Uganda Debt Network (UDN). I hold a Masters of Public Administration Degree (MPA) from Columbia University, USA; a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from Uganda Management Institute, Kampala Uganda; and a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics Degree from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. I have undertaken a number of consultancy assignments with government and the private sector, local and international organizations in various areas.

Job Titles:

• Social Scientist

Mr. Odwera Emmanuel is a Social Scientist with a track record of over 8 years' hands on experience in Community Development, Research and Evaluation working hand in hand with various organisation. At Maarifa Consult, I work as an associate Consultant. In terms of academic background, I possess a master of Art Degree in Sociology from Makerere university at the same time a candidate for pursuing a master's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation at Uganda technology and Management University (UTAMU). I have also undertaken a number of other professional certificate training not limited to Community Leadership and Transformation, Reality Check Approach qualitative research methodology, Data Analysis using STATA/SPSS, Administrative Officers' Law Course, Basic rural participatory appraisal techniques, Trainer of Trainees (TOT), computer application skills and Self-Reliant Participatory Rural Development Facilitation.

Annisha is a graduate of Economics and Statistics from Kyambogo University. She has extra skills in data collection, ODK/Kobo tool design, analysis using SPSS and STATA and report writing. She is currently working as a Research and Evaluation officer at Maarifa consult. She has participated in several project activities involving Improving Early Childhood Development, Inclusive Education for Disabled children, Inclusive employment for Disabled Youth, Nutrition, Food security and WASH

Job Titles:

• Administrator

Sarah is an administrator with proven ability to manage multiple assignments, quickly adapt to changes while meeting tight deadline schedules under minimum supervision. She is in charge of all administrative arrangements within the organisation.

Job Titles:

• Director
• Founder

He's had extensive exposure and experience working in a multi-cultural environment, donor-funded Organizations and Consulting Firms. Saturo Waalabyeki is a Development, Monitoring and Evaluation International consultant with over 14 years in Rural Poverty, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Education, Organisational Capacity Assessment and WASH. Saturo is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Human and Social Services from Walden University USA. He has two Master's degrees; In Business Administration from Amity University of India and Monitoring and Evaluation from Uganda Technology and Management University in partnership with Saarland University Germany. He has two Post Graduate Diplomas (PGDs); In Organization Development and Monitoring and Evaluation from Uganda Management Institute. Saturo has also studied several professional certificates in Project Planning and Management, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Resource Mobilization and Consultancy Development. Saturo has had extensive exposure and experience working in a multi-cultural environment, donor-funded Organizations and Consulting Firms. Having worked in many local and International NGOs both at Tactical and Senior levels, Saturo has gained a lot of experience in NGO technical work. He has developed training manuals and conducted various training workshops for many NGOs in Uganda and outside Uganda with most of his work resulting from personal referrals and long-term clients. Saturo is able to deliver a high-quality training to diverse audiences. Having trained such a large number and wide variety of professionals from so many organizations. For more than 8 years of consulting work, Saturo has worked with more than 600 Senior and Middle level Managers on various assignments with some of the local and international organizations including;