Edson Daaki Bwambale
@edsondaakibwambale
People-focused programme leader driving service excellence, partnerships, and sustainable community impact.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic, people-focused leader with over 12 years' experience in programme management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and customer-facing operations across Uganda and South Sudan. I have managed multi-partner programmes, overseen budgets (up to UGX 500 million+), and delivered training and services that reached thousands, maintaining strong donor accountability and consistently high satisfaction ratings.
I excel at building trust with clients, donors, and local authorities, resolving escalations, and designing inclusive initiatives such as gender-based violence prevention and education programs. I seek customer service management, team leader, or people & operations roles in the UK where I can apply my relationship-building, monitoring & evaluation, and programme delivery strengths to drive measurable, sustainable outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer Programs Director
Family Peace Association
Jun 2024 - May 2025 (11 months)
Designed and delivered training for 240 teachers and 15 cultural institutions with 100% positive feedback, led programme evaluation and reporting, and built sustained partnerships with institutions including Makerere University.
Uganda Programs Manager
Buiga Sunrise CBO
Jan 2019 - May 2024 (5 years 4 months)
Managed relationships with 20+ local and international partners securing continued funding, facilitated 23 stakeholder workshops and 5 teacher trainings rated 4.8/5+, and managed budgets up to UGX 500 million with full donor compliance.
Branch Manager
Express Security Limited
May 2015 - May 2018 (3 years)
Led a team of 50+ staff to achieve highest branch customer satisfaction for three years, managed client contracts and reduced churn by 65% through escalations resolution and financial control.
Liaison Officer
Living Water Community Transformation Inc
Jan 2015 - Feb 2016 (1 year 1 month)
Served as liaison supporting program delivery across Kampala and South Sudan, contributing to community mobilisation and partner coordination for education initiatives.
Education Programs Director
Akot Christian Ministries
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 (1 year)
Directed education programs in Rumbek, overseeing performance monitoring, quality assurance, and budget management to support program delivery.
Delivered trainer-of-trainers programs for primary teachers focusing on community mobilisation and advocacy to improve educational outcomes.
Secondary School Teacher
Rumbek National Secondary School
May 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 6 months)
Taught English at secondary level and contributed to school administration and student support services.
Centre Administrator & Dean of Students
South Sudan Open Colleges
Sep 2009 - May 2011 (1 year 8 months)
Managed centre administration and student affairs across Wau and Rumbek, overseeing project planning, monitoring, and cross-cultural student support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Uganda Management Institute
Postgraduate Diploma, Project Planning and Management
2018 - 2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management completed to strengthen competencies in project design, monitoring, and evaluation.
Kyambogo University
Bachelor of Vocational Studies, Art & Design
2006 - 2010
Completed a Bachelors of Vocational Studies in Art & Design with a focus on education-related practice and pedagogy.
South Sudan Open Colleges
Education / Cross-cultural Communication
Undertook coursework related to cross-cultural communication and education inclusivity through Open Colleges in Wau & Rumbek.
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