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Ms. Hellen Grace Namulwana
Programme Officer
Advocacy/Information
Helen Joined UCRNN in February 2003 as Programme officer – Advocacy and information. Helen has a specific focus on child rights advocacy; an area she has engaged in since 2000. combination of her ability to understand and relate with children and use of that knowledge to present and push for positions that better children’s lives make her a suitable person to engage at all levels.
She posses a B.A social sciences degree, a certificate in counseling, P.G.D Public Administration and management and currently pursuing a masters Degree in management studies in Public Administration. |
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| ADVOCACY |
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Ms. Faith Nasozzi
Programme Assistant
(Information)
Faith is currently a 3rd year student in Makerere University undertaking a Bachelors degree in Social Work and Social Administration.
Prior to joining UCRNN she did internship with the National Social Security Fund and Uganda Youth Development Link both of which are large from where she obtained immense experience at an early stage of her professional growth
She is also involved in voluntary work with Rotary International where she serves as the Vice President of Rotaract Club of Makerere University.
She joined UCRNN in June 2006 as an intern. Despite being an undergraduate, Faith has exhibited great potential and has consequently been promoted to the sensitive and demanding position of Child helpline coordinator. |
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Mr. Simon Enamu
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, POLICY AND RESEARCH.
Simon Enamu heads the Department of Policy and Research. His main responsibilities are undertaking and coordinating research initiatives of the Secretariat, supporting research undertakings of member organizations and stakeholders, analysis of polices and legislation related to children and championing national level policy advocacy.
Simon is a dynamic graduate of Social Work and Social Administration (B.SWSA) from Makerere University. His distinguished performance has seen him rise through the ranks to the port folio of Head of Department.
Simon has received customized training in policy analysis and engagement and has vast knowledge and skills in the theoretical and practical world of policy entrepreneurship, project management, fund raising and capacity development trainings for different duty bearers. He is well grounded in international, regional and national human rights instruments with a particular focus on children’s rights.
Simon is familiar with the national and local planning processes as well as the civil society landscape in Uganda. He has been instrumental in coordinating UCRNN reporting to specific treaty bodies and has made a tremendous contribution to organizational publications including an issues paper on Positioning Children in the National Development Plan, Analysis of the National Budget from a child rights perspective, the impact of armed conflict on children in Northern and North-Eastern Uganda and a Baseline Survey on the Status of Child Participation in Uganda. Simon has been an integral member of the training team at the Secretariat.
His main interests are in social policy analysis, policy advocacy, project management and social research. |
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| Networking/Member Development |
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Ms. Doreen Sampa
Programme Officer
Networking/Member Development
She joined UCRNN in 2004 and worked as a Program Assistant attached to Advocacy/Information Department.
Before joining UCRNN, Doreen worked as a Data Entrant for Associated Engineering Surveyors.
She is now entirely in charge of the Networking/ Membership Development Department. She is also responsible for the daily operations of the Secretariat’s Information Center.
Doreen is a graduate of Makerere University where she studied Urban Planning, through training and practice; she has acquired solid competences in information and documentation management. |
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Ms. Lydia Akite
Programme Assistant Information
Lydia posses a degree in Development studies, a certificate in HIV counseling, a certificate in introduction to monitoring and evaluation.
She joined UCRNN in July 2006 as a volunteer. She is now attached to the networking and information department.
Prior to joining UCRNN she worked as a Programme Assistant where her main duties where to counsel HIV/AIDS clients, carryout home visits and supervising home based care community volunteers among other duties.
She also worked as a research Assistant for many researches and organizations such as Refugee Law Project, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and Save the Children in Uganda. |
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Mr. Epodoi Godfrey
Finance & Administration HEAD
A Part ACCA qualified, with diploma in Business Education and 5 (five) years experience 2 of which have been at senior management level. He also holds NGO financial management & resource mobilisation training.
Godfrey joined UCRNN in September 2001 as an administrative Assistant, was promoted to Administrative & Finance Officer after two years and currently heads the Finance/Administration functions of UCRNN. |
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Walusimbi Lillian Lydia
Accounts/Administrative Assistant
She holds a higher diploma in business Administration from Nkumba University, currently undertaking ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) stage 2.
She started working with Afroscon as an administrative cashier, later joined Rubaga Youth Development Association as an accounts assistant.
She joined Uganda child Rights NGO Network in August 2005 as volunteer in the Finance and administration department. She is Currently working as an administrative/accounts assistant |
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Ms. Margret Kyomugisha
Administrative Assistant
Margaret joined Uganda Child Rights NGO Network as front Office Administrator in September 2006.
Ms. Margaret has worked with Celtel Uganda as an Administrator and gained experience of 6 years in executing Administrative work she has experience in various fields i.e., networking basics, customer care relations, carrying out training relating customer relations and Cross cutting with HIV patients.
Margaret is not limited to front office, she provides consistent information on Child Rights in Uganda mainly affected by Abuse, Conflicts and Neglect to the general public as well. |
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Mr. Vincent Okello
Office Assistant/Driver
Vincent has had a four year clean driving experience. He has served in various places as a driver and as an office attendant.
Vincent joined UCRNN in March 2004 and has since then become very focal to even provide office administration support such as store keeping. |