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Alex Magezi

@alexmagezi

Innovative humanitarian diplomat and project management specialist.

Uganda

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and impactful humanitarian work.

I am an innovative humanitarian diplomat and project management specialist with over seven years of experience. My journey has been marked by a passion for learning and career development, alongside a proven ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively. I have worked with various stakeholders, including the US government, UN agencies, and international NGOs, to coordinate and implement impactful programs.

Throughout my career, I have successfully planned and executed over 100 high-level diplomatic meetings and resettlement missions across multiple African countries. My expertise in project planning, coordination, and risk management has enabled me to produce excellent results, even under pressure. I am committed to fostering strong partnerships and ensuring compliance with donor guidelines, which has been crucial in my roles in humanitarian settings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

WH

Partnership / Assessment Consultant

War Child Holland

May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)

Supported proposal preparation for 2 grants and conducted various assessments on consortium members, preparing 70 assessment reports. Coordinated and modulated major meetings and seminars with other international NGOs.

UA

Corporate Relationship Officer

United Bank for Africa

Apr 2017 - Jan 2018 (9 months)

Built and maintained over 50 corporate partnerships and relationships and managed to audit financials of several companies. Handled corporate stakeholder funds, local and international money transfers, and various institutional and corporate requests.

UU

Program Volunteer

United Nations Association of Uganda

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Mobilized and sensitized over 1,000 youth about their democracy, protection, and SRHR rights. Supported project implementation, organized events, and assisted with resource mobilization and new project proposal preparation.

DC

Finance and Administration Assistant

Danish Refugee Council

May 2016 - Dec 2016 (7 months)

Supported grants and program teams in report preparation for major funders and ensured completeness and correctness of documents before payments. Assisted in tender bid opening and evaluation and managed accounting files.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CF

Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation

Certificate, MEAL in Emergencies

2020 - 2020

Obtained a Foundation Certificate in MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) in Emergencies.

CF

Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation

Certificate, Data Analysis and Action Planning

2020 - 2020

Completed a Foundation Certificate in Data analysis and Action Planning.

CF

Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation

Certificate, Proposal Writing

2020 - 2020

Received a Foundation Certificate in Proposal Writing.

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Makerere University

Master’s Degree, Business Administration

2017 - 2020

Completed a Master's Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Project Planning and Management.

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Makerere University

Professional Certificate, Child Protection

2019 - 2019

Earned a Professional Certificate in Child Protection.

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Makerere University

Bachelor’s Degree, Commerce

2012 - 2016

Completed a Bachelor’s Degree of Commerce.

KS

Kigezi High School

Advanced level of Education, Advanced Level

2010 - 2011

Completed Uganda Advanced level of Education.

NS

Ntare School

Certificate Of Education, Certificate of Education

2006 - 2010

Completed Uganda Certificate Of Education.

BS

Bweranyangi Junior School

Primary Living Education, Primary Education

1999 - 2006

Completed Primary Living Education.

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