ATWIJUKYE. B. ALEX
ATWIJUKYE. B. ALEX
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PROFILE
Name: ATWIJUKYE. B. ALEX
Email: aatwijukyeo4a@gmail.com
Atwijukye Alex is a Program Officer with Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda, in charge of environmental governance, investigating, analyzing, and documenting environmental corruption-related cases
Working towards having a healthy environment, where every creature enjoys the benefits derived from the environment, an environment free of contamination from wastewater because of poor government systems, and a lack of innovation to contain and manage all the contaminants of the environment.
He is pursuing a Master of Science in Molecular Biology at Makerere University, class of 2025. He holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science with several certificates in Research Question, Data Management, Project Planning, Implementation, and Advocacy. I also have a Certificate in HRBA reporting with wide knowledge and experience in handling environmental projects
Alex is a Ugandan by nationality, 40 years Old, currently living in Kampala, Uganda
Professional experience
More than 8 years of work experience in Project Management, Environment, and Natural Resource Advocacy, conservation as well as Governance
Excellent analytical skills
Knowledge of Geographical information systems (GIS)
Deep knowledge of Anti-Corruption Legal Frameworks and Environmental and Natural Resource laws.
Experienced in using social media for information sharing and dissemination as well as mobilization.
CAREER HISTORY/ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2015 - to date: Project Officer –Environmental Governance
Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU), Kampala Key responsibilities and achievements:
Planned, coordinated, and organized annual advocacy events to share and
address some of the environment and Natural resources (ENR) corruption issues emerging from the public.
Trained the public as well as selected community-based monitors (Collaborative Forest Management groups (CFMs) and Collaborative Resource management groups (CRM) in the Karamoja Sub-region and Southwestern Uganda on evidence monitoring and reporting of transparency and accountability issues within the environment and Natural Resource sector (ENR).
Initiated partnerships and collaborations with key government agencies both at the national level and local by spearheading the process of developing MoUs and partnership agreements for example with the National Forestry Authority (NFA), Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA), Bushenyi, Rubirizi, Nabilatuk, Moroto, Napak, and Nakapiripirit district local governments.
Coordinated lobbying and advocacy engagements with appropriate government agencies specifically government MDAs mandated to protect and conserve the Environment and Natural Resources to act on reported or exposed cases of corruption and service delivery within in Environment and Natural Resources thereby increasing their responsiveness.
Facilitated documentation of best practices of the projects through news articles, fact sheets, policy briefs, position papers, and newsletters and shared with relevant stakeholders at both local and national levels.
Contributed to the implementation of fundraising strategy and plan for the Anti- Corruption Coalition by developing concepts and project proposals for example I have developed 10 proposals and successfully secured funding for 6 proposals from the Embassy of Ireland, World Wide Fund for Nature and Care International Uganda.
Prepared and submitted regular narrative program advocacy reports (Quarterly, Annual, Midterm and End of project reports) within the agreed time and developed work plans, budgets and roll out the programs as well as monitor their performance to ensure that the deliverables are met.
Compiled and analyzed service delivery complaints from the public/citizens and using Spread sheet and SPSS and forwarded the analysis to the responsible duty
bearers for action as well as using the same information for advocacy initiatives at the national level.
Reviewing researches carried out for ACCU (by consultants) for quality, completeness and accuracy before recommending clearance for payments by ACCU; have reviewed 5research reports developed to enhance evidence-based lobby and advocacy for ENR governance and improved transparency and accountability.
Contributed to strategic decision-making, by contributing to discussions and debates on the environment and natural resource sector with government MDAs.
Spearheaded the process of establishing a reporting platform (toll-free line) at the National Forestry Authority to support communities adjacent to protected and forest reserves to participate in the monitoring and reporting of forest and Wildlife illegalities observed.
May- September 2011: I Environmental Trainee - National Water and Sewerage Cooperation - Mbarara Area (Field attachment and research)
Key Responsibilities
Analyzed water quality before going to the distribution tank.
Prepared the daily analysis reports showing volumes of water-treated
Ensured that water under distribution was clean by taking samples at entry, distribution points, and consumption points(Tap).
Protected data collection instruments and all equipment provided by NW&SC
Prepared monthly and Quarterly analysis reports.
Other career-related experiences
Research and Studies conducted;
September 2017: Conducted Rapid Assessment study in slum areas of Bwaise I, II & III, and Kabalagala in sectors of education, health, and urban infrastructure that was funded by IOM.
November 2020: Conducted Assessment of the state of education services in the Karamoja sub-region; focusing on Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripirit, and Nabilatuk district
Articles and Publications
Position paper on “illegal issuance of land titles in Central Forestry Reserves”
Brief on the “Various Law enforcement agencies in the Forestry sector”
Issues brief on the Bugoma Central Forest Reserve - Challenge; a civil society perspective
Project best practices for the Forestry program in the Albertine region.
News Article: Citizens at the forefront of fighting corruption in Karamoja sub-region
PERSONAL SKILLS
Organizational/managerial skills
Can be the leader of a group;
Ability to make decisions in difficult situations;
Ability to acquire new skills;
Collaborative worker;
Ability to work without supervisory;
Self-motivated;
Willingness to work overtime, in shifts, and remote areas
Participatory Planning,
Development and budgeting skills
Research skills both Quantitative and qualitative
Analytical and policy assessment skills
Governance and program management skills
Monitoring and Evaluation skills
Computing Skills (MS. Word, Excel, Power point, Epi Info, and SPSS,)
Communication skills
Team building skills
Training skills
Education Background
2025 -Date : Masters Science in Molecular Biology at Makerere University ( On – going )
2009 - 2012; Bachelor's in Environmental Science (Second class Upper), Makerere University, Kampala –Uganda
Research Area: (Assessment of effectiveness of Kakoba wastewater treatment lagoons in Mbarara Municipality)
Other Trainings
Certificate from Hague Academy - Netherlands.
Lobby and Advocacy 13th -17th June, 2016.
Result-Based Reporting. 12th – 15th April, 2016
Project Cycle Management. 14th – 18th June, 2016
Certificate in Research Methods (Research & Project Implementation)
On the 18th Day of September 2025
Evaluation Research Overview
Research and Project Implementation
Mixed Research Methods Overview
Project Proposal Writing
Quantitative Research Sampling Methods
Research and Its Application
Research Proposal Writing
The Art of Writting non-scientific Articles
Writing an effective literature review
Qualitative Research overview
Quantitative Research Overview