Akuma Tom

Lead planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise development initiatives, supporting micro and small enterprises and strengthening community-based savings mechanisms.

Led development and rollout of livelihoods and cooperative development strategies, facilitating formation and strengthening of cooperatives and savings groups.

Conducted market surveys for viable trades, ensured procurement and distribution of materials, and monitored skills acquisition for vocational training programs.

Engaged in postgraduate studies and self-employment activities.

Provided support in management of the Northern Uganda social cohesion project, including report consolidation, partner guidance, and monitoring and evaluation.

Responded to inquiries and served as internal resource on departmental and university procedures.

Identified training needs, monitored staff performance, and managed branch cash and treasury positions.

Identified customer service needs, trained staff on bank products, and monitored front office performance.

Processed cash and cheque transactions, handled fund transfers, and performed account reconciliations.

Gathered information on refugee families, compiled data on vulnerable individuals, and performed head counts.

Master's programme in Business and Economics with focus on interactive methods, business development, and project management.

Bachelor's programme in Commerce, developing skills in research, data management, financial analysis, and finance management.

Diploma in Cooperatives and Business Administration, covering cooperative management, financial literacy, and business administration.