Oward Tumusiime – Uganda

Oward Tumusiime

Occupation/Title

Development Practitioner

Country of Origin

Uganda

Summary/About Me

Oward Tumusiime is a seasoned development practitioner with over 8 years of hands-on experience in Uganda’s socio-economic development sector. His expertise spans across stakeholder engagement, capacity building, livelihood recovery programs, and environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs), particularly in communities affected by oil and gas projects.

Areas of Expertise

• – Socio-Economic Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Livelihood Recovery Programs
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs)
• Financial Management for Development Projects

Professional Experience

• Development Practitioner: Oward has played a pivotal role in NGOs and consultancy firms, focusing on operational aspects within Uganda’s development sector. His work includes implementing strategies for stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and managing projects affected by oil and gas activities.
• Consultancy Services: He has provided expert services in social and resettlement action planning, social baseline studies, and environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) to ensure sustainable development practices.

Key Initiatives

• Social Change Initiative: Oward led a transformative Social Change Initiative titled “Financial Management and Resilience for Oil and Gas Project Affected Households.” This initiative aimed to empower displaced households in Buliisa District, Uganda, through comprehensive training in financial management strategies. By enhancing their financial literacy and resilience, Oward sought to promote self-reliance among those impacted by oil and gas project activities.

Skills

• Project Management and Implementation
• Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
• Financial Management Strategies
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
• Community Development and Resilience Building

Oward Tumusiime’s dedication to fostering sustainable development and empowering communities affected by development projects underscores his commitment to creating positive social change in Uganda. His expertise in financial management and resilience-building initiatives has contributed significantly to enhancing the livelihoods and economic stability of vulnerable populations in his region.