Our Board

Information and Profiles of the ACORD-U

Board of Directors

The Board, comprising seven members, provides strategic guidance and direction. It directs its activities toward achieving organizational objectives set out in the articles and memorandum of association.

Dr. Muhangi Denis

Chairperson

Dr. Muhangi Denis , Chairperson

PhD (Social Sciences), a Master’s degree in Development Studies, and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration. Currently working as a lecturer at Makerere University, visiting lecturer at Ankole Western University, and a Consulting Partner with Socio-Economic Data Centre Ltd. Member of several Technical and Social committees.

Ms. Bakirya Judith

Vice Chairperson

Ms. Bakirya Judith , Vice Chairperson

Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Masters in health and development. Farmer and her specialties include: Facilitating Meetings/Conferences / Workshops; Needs Assessments; Organizational Strengthening and Assessment; Institutional/Organizational Mentoring; Programme Evaluation; Policy and Strategic Plan Development; Programme Design and Implementation.

Mr. Lutwama Elijah , Member

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, and a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Lutwama Elijah

Member

Ms. Kyamureku Peace

Member

Ms. Kyamureku Peace, Member

Peace Twine Kyamureku is a secondary school teacher by profession, holds a Master of Arts Degree from Makerere University, and has trained in Gender, Human Rights, and Civil Society Studies. Retired Deputy Secretary General at the National Association of Women Organizations in Uganda (NAWOU). Executive Director RUTH Fund Uganda.

Mr. Bwesigye Don Binyina

Member

Mr. Bwesigye Don Binyina , Member

MSc. (Mineral and Energy Economics) Curtin University, Western Australia. Fellow, Emerging Leaders in Africa Mining (ELAM 2016) MEFDA-University of Western Australia & University of Queensland Executive Director Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy (ACEMP).

Amb. Tumusiime Peace Rhoda

Member

Amb. Tumusiime Peace Rhoda, Member

Bachelor's in Agricultural Economics; Master's in Economics, Planning and Managing Rural Dev.; Diploma in Women and Dev. Formerly: various senior positions in the Government of Uganda, including Commissioner for Agriculture Planning and Commissioner for Women and Dev. Currently, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, African Union. Has championed causes such as women empowerment, poverty eradication, agricultural development, strategic planning, and partnership building, among others.

Ms. Nakiguli Kiyingi Margaret , Member

Professional Educationist and Institutional Management expert with a Masters in Leadership & Institutional Management. Currently working as Deputy Principal at YMCA Comprehensive Institute.

Ms. Nakiguli Kiyingi Margaret

Member

Ms. Bajenja Ellen Kajura

Country Director

Ms. Bajenja Ellen Kajura, Country Director

Masters in Public Health, PGD in Project Planning and Management, Cert in Global Health in Gender & SRH, and Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences.

Ellen Bajenja is a development and health promotion specialist with 25 years’ experience in pioneering grassroots development work, engagement in research and policy advocacy as well as management of Pan African and National programs. She holds a Master’s in Public Health (Safe Motherhood), a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management, a Certificate in Global Health in Gender and SRH, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences. Her programming focus is on gender and women’s rights, Right to health and livelihoods, implemented within conflict, transition, and stable contexts. She has a passion for empowering marginalized adolescents and young people to identify the factors that hamper their health and wellbeing and act from their inherent abilities to change their situation. As a Country Director for ACORD Uganda, Ellen provides leadership in the management of multi-sectoral country level programmes; provides Strategic leadership, and maintains partner relations and networking foresight.

Our Management Team

Senior Management

The SMT consists of experts overseeing different fields aligned with ACORD-U’s strategic objectives.

Ms. Bajenja Ellen Kajura

Country Director

Ms. Bajenja Ellen Kajura, Country Director

Masters in Public Health, PGD in Project Planning and Management, Cert in Global Health in Gender & SRH, and Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences.

Mr. Ddamulira Dunstan Paul

Director of Programmes & Deputy Country Director

Mr. Ddamulira Dunstan Paul, Director of Programmes & Deputy Country Director

Msc. Institutional Management & Leadership, Msc. Civil Eng/Water Resources Eng (Awaiting Grad.), Bsc. Civil & Building Eng, Dip in Water Eng, Water & Envtl Mgt.

With over 20 years of Development and Humanitarian Work Experience, Dunstan’s skill set is a mixture of Institutional Management and WASH/Civil Engineering. He has rich experience in managing Field Operations and grassroots Programming for a wide range of Development areas such as; WASH, Children’s rights, OVC, Women empowerment and protection (GBV, Sexual Reproductive Health Rights etc..), Livelihoods, Conflict Sensitivity, and Environment/Climate change. He holds a Master’s Degree in Institutional Management and leadership, a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, a Diploma in Water Engineering and currently awaiting graduation for a second Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering of Makerere University. Dunstan is the vice chairperson of the Uganda Water Partnership, a Steering Committee Member of the Global Water Partnership East Africa, a Registered Professional Engineer and a member of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers.

Mr. Butamanya Robert

Finance & Administrative Manager

Mr. Butamanya Robert, Finance & Administrative Manager

ACCA, BCOM (Accounting).

Robert has more than 10 years of working experience in the fields of Finance, Accounting, and Commerce. He has gained experience in the areas of Audit, Financial Reporting and Accountability, Assets management, and procurement among others. He holds a bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting) and has obtained all stages of an ACCA.

Mr. Mugabi Moses

Programme Development & Partnership Coordinator

Mr. Mugabi Moses, Programme Development & Partnership Coordinator

M.A Pubilc Admn. & Mgt; B.Arts

Moses has over 20 years of experience in Development work with a number of international organisations. He has developed a niche in the fields of Health, livelihoods, Women empowerment and protection as well as rights for children and people with special needs. He has also acquired hands-on experience in resource mobilization and grant acquisition. Moses holds a Masters degree in Public Administration and Management and a BA in Social Sciences.

Mr. Tweheyo Alex

M&E Co-Ordinator

Mr. Tweheyo Alex, M&E Co-Ordinator

Masters in Mgt Studies , B. Bus. Comput; Dipl bus. Computing.

Alex has got more than 12 years of working experience in Development work with Non-Governmental Organisations. He has gained specific experience and skills in the art of Monitoring, Evaluating, and documenting project and program processes using a variety of approaches, techniques, and methodologies. He holds a Masters Degree in Management Studies (M&E), a Bachelor's Degree in Business computing, and a Diploma in Business computing.

Extended Management

This team includes Senior Management, Regional Managers, Senior Finance Officers, and Regional Finance Officers.

CPA Kenton Biriiso Embabazi

Senior Finance Officer

CPA Kenton Biriiso Embabazi, Senior Finance Officer ACORD UGANDA

Dedicated and accomplished Certified Public Accountant(CPA), a holder of a bachelor’s degree B.Com majoring in Accounting from Makerere University with over 21 years of experience in financial management, accounting, and auditing. Proven expertise in overseeing financial operations, budgeting, payroll management, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in using various accounting software applications to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. A proactive team player with a track record of delivering results under minimal supervision. I excel in financial analysis, providing insights to support strategic decision-making and optimize resource allocation.

Ms. Driciru Peace

Senior Finance Officer

Ms. Driciru Peace, Senior Finance Officer

Ms. Ampuriire Pheonah

Human Resource officer

Ms. Ampuriire Pheonah, Human Resource officer

Ms. Pheonah Ampuriire Ochieng holds a post graduate Diploma in Human Resources and bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.

Ms. Pheonah Ampuriire Ochieng is the Human Resource Officer for ACORD-U. In this position she plans, leads, directs and coordinates the routine functions of the Human Resource and Administrative functions of the organization, by overseeing the Recruitment, Managing staff stay and exit. She is a consult with top management on strategic planning and serves as a link between organization’s management and staff.
Ms. Pheonah Ampuriire Ochieng is a member of ACORD-U Extended Management Team at ACORD-U, she has over 10 years in managing Human Resources and Administration.

Ms. Muhiindi Atwiine Catherine

SRHRGBV Coordinator and Gender Focal Person

Ms. Muhiindi Atwiine Catherine, SRHRGBV Coordinator and Gender Focal Person

Mr. Najuna John

Regional Programme Manager South Western Uganda

Mr. Najuna John, Regional Programme Manager-South western Uganda

I am Najuna John B currently the Program Manager for ACORD Uganda South Western program, I joined ACORD in the early years of 1993 as a rural Development worker and have been able to climb the ladders up to this managerial level. Personally, I am a dynamic and a multitask skilled result –oriented development and educationist practitioner, with a verifiable record of achievements emanating from over 26 years’ experience implementing development projects I am recognized for ability to lead a professional development of diverse individuals and support a team oriented approach in project management. I am flexible, easily adaptable to people and places, with good communication and facilitation skills, obedient and keen to follow policies and procedures.

Mr. Elly Turuho

Regional Programme Manager Eastern Uganda

Mr. Elly Turuho, TuRegional Programme Manager Eastern Uganda

My name is Elly Turuho, the Program Manager for ACORD Uganda, East and Karamoja programme, a position I have held since 2019 to date. I hold a degree in environmental management and a masters degree in Public administration and management. I have 14 years of experience both in project implementation and extended management that have included; Good governance and social accountability, transitional justice and conflict management, livelihood empowerment of the formal IDPs in the Acholi sub region, SRH interventions, and Women Protection and Empowerment and Gender integration/Mainstreaming of programs while engaging government departments and key stakeholders. I am experienced in Program Management, Grants management, and networking with like-minded organizations. I have unique advanced expertise in Women Empowerment and Protection through the use of tested methodologies like Male involvement strategy and SASA! and implementing initiatives that mitigate violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Mr. Musiitwa Rogers

Regional Programme Manager Northern Uganda

Mr. Musiitwa Rogers, Regional Programme Manager Northern Uganda

Musiitwa Rogers is an Environmental Health Officer and Field Epidemiologist with sound knowledge and experience in programme design, implementation, management, Monitoring, Evaluation, and knowledge management. Rogers possesses skills and knowledge in conducting research (Qualitative and quantitative), proposal and grants development; climate, environment, stakeholder engagement, community engagement approaches; Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Participatory Epidemiology; Gender; Partnerships, and Network building. He also possesses Certificates in Civic Leadership, Research, and Farmers’ Field and Business School Training Course as a Trainer of Trainers.

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