CHRIS AKERA
@chrisakera
ICT specialist focused on data management, digital systems, and M&E support for development programs.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am an ICT professional with hands-on experience in digital data collection, management, and system support for government and development projects.
I have managed project data using KoBoToolbox, Excel, Access and GIS tools, and produced donor-compliant technical and statistical reports for district and ministry submissions.
My roles have included IT support, EMIS assistance, ICT maintenance, and consultancy, where I installed and troubleshooted equipment, trained users, and established electronic filing and database systems.
I bring strong analytical skills, commitment to data accuracy and protection, and a collaborative, service-oriented approach to improving information management and evidence-based reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Support / Data Clerk
Pader District Local Government
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Managed ICT systems and digital data for LIFE-AR projects, collecting, cleaning and analysing community-level data and producing technical reports for district and ministry submissions.
IT Specialist
Chris Computer Solutions
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Provided ICT consultancy and technical support, developed and maintained digital databases, and trained staff and community members on data systems.
IT Support / Data Clerk
Nyowe Ventures
Feb 2024 - Jun 2024 (4 months)
Managed digital data collection and reporting for the Shea Production Program, ensuring timely entry, cleaning and donor-compliant technical reports to UNCDF.
EMIS Assistant
Archbishop Flynn Secondary School
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Managed educational data per Ministry of Education standards, assisted in EMIS reporting and data verification, and maintained digital school records.
ICT / Administrative Assistant
Pader District Local Government
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Provided IT support and maintained electronic filing systems, conducted system maintenance and supported data collection and analysis for environmental projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Uganda Institute of Information & Communication Technology
National Certificate in Information and Communications Technology, Information and Communications Technology
Completed a National Certificate in Information and Communications Technology focusing on ICT systems, data management, and technical support.
Bus Computer Solutions
Professional Certificate in Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2019 - 2020
Completed a Professional Certificate in Computer Applications with practical training in office software and digital tools.
Pader Town Secondary School
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), General Secondary Education
2016 - 2019
Attained the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) covering secondary-level subjects and foundational ICT skills.
Paipir Primary School
Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Primary Education
2009 - 2015
Completed Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) with foundational literacy, numeracy, and basic ICT exposure.
Availability
Location
UgandaAuthorized to work in
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