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Simon Watti

@simonwatti

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Seasoned HR and public administration executive driving governance, performance and fiscal accountability.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior HR or public administration roles where I can lead governance, strengthen performance management, drive donor-funded programs, and mentor teams in a collaborative, impact-focused organization.

I am a Human Resources and Public Administration executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership in public sector and development organizations. I specialize in strategic HR management, governance systems, fiscal accountability, and driving organizational development to improve service delivery and workforce productivity.

I have a proven record securing funding, strengthening governance, implementing M&E frameworks, and delivering data-driven policy recommendations. I lead multi-stakeholder engagements, design performance management systems, and ensure regulatory compliance to achieve measurable institutional improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Executive Director

Current

Mbale Transformation Initiatives

Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Secured multi-project grants increasing funding by 35% and expanded program coverage by 20%; ensured 100% on-time donor reporting and delivered projects within approved budgets while implementing M&E frameworks that improved data-driven decision-making by 25%.

Grant Management Donor Reporting Monitoring & Evaluation Strategic Partnerships Governance Stakeholder Engagement

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Associate Consultant

Current

Uganda Management Institute

Jul 2019 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Maintained and updated postgraduate HR and public administration programs, authored consultancy briefs and reports, and delivered leadership development and mentorship to postgraduate professionals.

Curriculum Development Training Delivery Report Writing Mentorship Organizational Development Assessment Design Capacity Building

HRM / Administration Expert

Pazel Conroy Consulting Ltd

Oct 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 2 months)

Led annual performance assessments for local governments (2022–2025), achieving 100% compliance with OPAMS automation and IVA standards and improving service delivery metrics by 15% through enhanced performance management frameworks.

Internal Verification Assessment Data Analysis Performance Management

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Ministry of Local Government

Jul 2013 - Jun 2019 (5 years 11 months)

Directed district administration and performance management, achieved consecutive unqualified audit opinions through strengthened internal controls, reduced absenteeism by 5% via computerized attendance systems, and cleared disciplinary backlogs reducing resolution time by 30%.

District Management Internal Controls Performance Management HRIS & Compliance

Principal Personnel Officer

Mbale District Local Government Council

Sep 2009 - Aug 2013 (3 years 11 months)

Led HR strategy and workforce planning for 300+ employees, implemented digital attendance tracking reducing absenteeism by 5%, resolved complex disciplinary cases, and managed HR budgeting and compensation aligned to public sector regulations.

Workforce Planning Recruitment Performance Management HRIS Compensation Administration Employee Engagement Public Service HR

Senior Personnel Officer

Mbale Municipal Local Government Council

Apr 2002 - Sep 2009 (7 years 5 months)

Managed full-cycle recruitment and capacity development for 150+ employees, optimized HRIS records improving reporting efficiency and increased retention by 10% through targeted development programs.

Recruitment Onboarding HRIS Training Development Records Management Employee Relations Retention

Superintendent Welfare & Establishment

Kakira Sugar Works

Jan 2002 - Jun 2002 (5 months)

Developed a computerized personnel database increasing HR operational efficiency by 20%, authored a personnel manual to standardize HR policies, and managed welfare programs for over 2,000 employees.

HRIS Implementation Policy Development Labor Relations Data Management Strategic HR

Industrial Relations Officer

Kakira Sugar Works

Apr 1999 - Dec 2001 (2 years 8 months)

Resolved over 250 grievances reducing industrial unrest by 50%, led job evaluation and grading reforms cutting related disputes by 80%, and digitized HR records increasing administrative efficiency by 30%.

Grievance Resolution Digital HR Employee Engagement Records Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nicosia

Certificate of Accomplishment, Digital Currencies

2018 - 2018

Obtained a Certificate of Accomplishment in Introduction to Digital Currencies covering foundational concepts of digital currencies and blockchain.

Law Development Centre

Certificate, Administrative Law

2011 - 2011

Completed the Administrative Officer's Law Course providing knowledge of legal frameworks relevant to administrative and public service functions.

Uganda Management Institute

Certificate, Training and Development

2010 - 2010

Completed a Training of Trainers course focused on instructional design and facilitation skills for adult learning in professional settings.

Uganda Management Institute

Master of Management Studies, Human Resource Management

2007 - 2008

Completed a Masters in Management Studies with specialization in Human Resource Management focusing on advanced HR strategy, organizational development, and performance management.