CURRICLUM VITEA

PASKA ABER
C/O St. Lucia House, P.O Box 169 Kitgum,
Uganda
Cellphone+256772386221/ +256755440416
Email:paskaber@gmail.com
Skype: paska.aber3
Career Profile
I am and experienced person with 16 cumulative years of work in humanitarian and development
programs. I hold a Masters of Art Degree in Community Economic Development and Bachelors of Art
in Development Studies respectively in addition to professional trainings in management,
administration, project management and emergency programming. I have worked in national and
International positions with responsibilities in program coordination, management, administration,
grant management, organizational development, capacity building and partnership coordination.
Conversant managing grants form major donors such as US government, OFDA, USAID, United
Nations funds, ECHO, EU etc.

I have good command in partnership coordination and networking, a good communicator, mobilizer
and strategic planner. Am a positive results oriented person with people centered skills, problem
solving ability, high diplomacy abilities and self motivation to work with minimum supervision in conflict
and post conflict setting. Am also conversant in relevant computer skills including MSWord, excel,
Power Point, Outlook, internet, SPSS data analysis and able to learn more. I have basic knowledge of
Arabic but a fast learner in languages.

Education
Master of Arts Degree in Community Economic Development (MCED) 2013
The Open University of Tanzania Dar el Salaam
Bachelor of Arts degree in Development Studies 2007
Kimmage Study Development Center Dublin Ireland, Arusha Center, Tanzania
Certificate in project planning and management 1998
Kigumba cooperative college, Masindi

Short Course:
Certifcate Tolerence and conflict resolution and protection of gender based 2016
violence
Smith College University, sponsored by the Department of Educational and Cultural
Affaire of United States.
Certificate GBV prevention (Sponsored by Department of Educational and 2016
Cultural Affaire of United State)
Grants and program management, Child protection and Emergency programming November to
(World Vision international) December 2012
Certificate in Emergency Programming 2012
World vision international
Certificate in community development, child protection programming and 2007
Financial Management,

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Certificate SPHERE PROJECT programming 2006
CAFOD Nairobi Kenya
Certificate NGO Management and Administration 2003- 2004
MS training Center for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC), Arusha Tanzania

Work Experience
1. Human Rights Focus (HURIFO)
Position: Research Coordinator
Job description
Conduct research on environmental and protection issues around Acholi Sub-Region, through
interviews, focus group discussions and observations.
Coordinate gathering information and assessments from HURIFOs network of human rights
monitors.
Supervise the implementation of the project cyle: planning of activities, follow-up of the
implementation, collection of sources for verifications.
Liaise with local government and NGOs working on environmental issues.
Manage issues that emerge in the programs and set critical remedial actions for successful
implementation.
Organize mid-course review workshops and day to day review meetings presenting non research
issues that influence the research process.
Manage program budgets: regularly monitoring of the expenditure states according to the allocated budgets
and programmatic forecasts, validation of the expenditures and reviewing budget lines in consultations with
donors and management.
Compile research findings and deliver to Senior Researcher, contributing to final Research Report.

2. Joint Acholi Sub Regional Leaders Forum (JASLF) in partners with Trocaire international
Position: Research consultant April to June 1017
Responsibilities:
Train partners in research methodologies on instituting protection on customary land in Acholi Sub
Region capturing all the environmental issues in the research areas of communities in transition
from the aftermath of civil conflict in northern Uganda.
Manage both quantitative and the qualitative data and ensure its uploaded in the data base.
Manage issues that emerge in the programs and set critical remedial actions for successful
implementation.
Ensure that data gathering, analysis and reporting is gender sensitive and with equitable
participation.
Create a positive rapport with the partners and communities at the assigned site so that they are
on board with the research and able to fully participate in the process.
Organize mid-course review workshops and day to day review meetings presenting non research
issues that influence the research process.
Make presentation of the respective findings/ observations in the general meeting
Observe pertinent developments and activities in the field that resonate with the research
objectives and record them appropriately.

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 Work closely and collaborate with all partners/stakeholders in the field including the respective
district, sub-county, parish and village leadership; cultural leadership with their local structures;
special interest groups; CSOs; Elders and opinion leaders.

3. Professional Fellowship Program, New England Center for Women in Transition (NELCWIT)
MA, USA April to September 2016
Responsibilities:
Participated in data collection on the level of violence among USA based undocumented migrants.
Participated in the GBV case responses activities focusing on prevention, management and
referrals; responds 24 hours crisis hotline calls, counseling, case management, post traumatic
responses, family support, referrals etc.
Managed alternative livelihood skills development activities such as vegetable growing, tailoring
and mentorship activities to meet specific needs of victims and survivors and enhance forward
change in their wellbeing.
Participated in various state and county GBV coordination meetings in collaboration with various
stakeholders; in communities, government departments, judiciary and well-wishers.
Participated in development of reading and awareness creation materials such as brochures,
newsletters, cards etc to expand knowledge on GBV consequences, prevention and management.
Participated in facilitating trainings for GBV community network teams on effective management,
response and prevention in respective communities.
Made presentations in prisons for perpetrators of violence to create awareness on the dangers of
perpetrating violence, prevention and management and peaceful mechanisms of survivals after
prison life.
Was the East Africa Congress Representative and presented the group professional fellowship
activities, experiences and findings for the time in the US to the congress and other 44 member
countries in Washington DC.

4. Empower Haitian Women Living with Disabilities; (Association pour lAutonomisation des
Femmes Hatiennes Mobilit Rduite (AAFHAMR) in Haiti January 2015 to
date
Position: International Project Advisor ( home based volunteer)
Plan, design and develop group led, inclusive, nondiscriminative and participatory project to
support the protection of women and girls living with disability against exploitation including sexual
and gender based violence, women and child abuses, and in line with the projects vision and
donor-approved work plan, and AAFHAMR plus country program policies and procedures.
Lead the planning of project activities and set appropriate performance targets ensuring
adherence to technical standards, best practices, reporting time lines and donor guidelines are
respected.
Contribute to preparing work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and technical and
administrative reports.
Design the required reporting formats, project tracking tools for monitoring, ensures financial
donor compliance and review grant financial reports.
Build capacity of organizations staff on project cycle management using online ensuring data are
used and analyzed for documentation, program planning, learning and orientation and program
performance measurement.
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 Prepare and submit required donor project narrative reports, quarterly performance data, as well
as other reports needed/required by the local government, donors, the region or headquarters.

5. World Vision Sudan Darfur regin and South Sudan 2011 -2013
Position: Program Officer and Regional Program Development and Management Officer
Designed and developed large programs of multiyear and donor in various thematic Including
Protection, Food Security and Livelihoods, provision of non food items, emergency education, life
saving and recovery projects for reintegration of war survivors, refugees, IDPs and host
communities.
developed and maintained various program trackers tools and software, contributed to work plans
through planning, review updates and monitoring, and ensured smooth project start and closure in
accordance with donor requirements and project design.
managed large scale funding from major donors such as USIAD, OFDA, and ECHO among
others.
Developed resources and acquisition department business plan, project trackers, strategy,
monitoring tools, and participatory methodology guidelines.
Assessed and manage risks in projects, aligned projects to relevant World Vision strategies, make
recommendations for action.
Conducted field monitoring and field visits ensuring community participation and joint project
implementation.
Managed Grants ensuring compliance to donor regulations, ensuring timely start-up and closure,
technically draw project plan and conduct timely budget reviews.
Engaged and pre-positioned World Vision South Sudan at national, regional and internationally.
Maintained and nurtured strong working relations with donors, partners and government
authorities.
Built the capacity of World Vision staff and partners through training sessions, mentorship and
coaching on respective grant requirement, donor regulations and World Vision policies.
Coordinated partnership programs and supported their project implementation to ensure
adherence to donor requirements, quality financial management, regular monitoring and financial
reporting.

6. Winrock International Northern Uganda 2011 April to July 2011

Position: District Coordinator
Managed a multiyear livelihood infrastructural recovery and development program funded by
USAID in northern Uganda
Initiated and conducted community dialogue meetings to ensure acceptance of project activities in
respective locations.
Regularly monitored program activities and security through field visits, generated quality progress
reports, lessons learnt and recommendations to stakeholders.
Supported clear logistical flow and administrative day to day activities basis based USAID
guideline.
Supervised human resources performance, ensuring staff welfare guidelines was adherence and
in line with human resource policy and USAID requirement.

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 Managed the financial affairs of the organization, providing timely and quality financial reports and
Collaborated with other agencies, participated in Inter-Agency coordination meetings and
information sharing.

7. Save the Children 2007 -2010

Team Leader/Protection Coordinator
Implemented an integrated child protection project through participatory approaches, trained youth
girls and adolescent girls in business skills and Village Savings and Loans associations- VSLA,
built capacity in business acumen, and established Income generating activities.
Established community based formal and Non-Formal schools in rural hard to reach areas to
boost numeracy and reading ability among young people, integrated child protection and
livelihood, education and prevention of HIV/AIDS among girls and boys and adolescent.
Implemented an integrated child protection project through participatory approaches, trained youth
girls and boys and adolescent boys and girls in business skills and Village Savings and Loans
associations- VSLA, built capacity in business acumen, and established Income generating
activities.
Established community based formal and Non-Formals schools in rural hard to reach areas,
Integrated child protection and livelihood, education and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
Conducted needs and resource gap identification, wrote new concepts papers and proposals and
facilitated community dialogues, Compiled and submitted timely and quality progress reports,
lessons learnt and recommendations.
Networked and Represented Save the Children USA Uganda program nationally and
internationally and Built capacity of staff and community members on child right protection and
protect methodologies.
Supervised program staff and community support team and successfully managed project
finances, draw budget plans, reviewed budgets, monitored financial utilization effective.

8. Caritas Gulu Archdiocese- Northern Uganda 2000 -2007

Deputy Program Coordinator Gender Department
Managed and implemented a 4-year project on gender development project through
livelihoods/economic recovery among formerly abducted and child soldiers; girls and boys and
adolescent boys and girls, women and men.
Trained the beneficiaries in Agribusiness, business skills, income generating activities, Village
Savings and Loan, Supervised activities of women resource and rehabilitation centres.
Represented Caritas in national and international fora; meetings, workshops and seminars, Was
internal Organizational Development consultant.

Language abilities
English: proficient (National official), Kiswahili: fluent, Arabic: (basic), French: learning.

Reference
Ojera James Latigo Research Doudly Elius Felix John Opio (Fr.)
Coordinator DGF Project Program manager/Founder Chairman, Board of Directors of
Empower Haitian Women Acholi Education Initiative.
Trocaire, Gulu, Uganda.
Organization email jfopiogoya@gmail.com
Email:James.Latigo@trocaire.org Tel. Mob +509 3665 7126

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Phone: +509 4601 4053. +256 777 325 233
+256772667854/+256752667854 email: edoudly@yahoo.fr | +256 712 655 727
Skype: james.o.latigo Skype: doudly.elius
www.trocaire.org