Janet Asiimwe

 Academic and Professional Training: Holds a master’s in development studies (MDEV) from Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono Uganda; a Certificate in Refugee and Migration Studies from York University, Toronto Canada; a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (DLP) from Law Development Centre Kampala Uganda; a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

 Professional area of expertise: Has twenty years of work experience in Humanitarian Operations, Gender Based Violence (GBV), Human Rights & International Laws, Democratic Governance| Leadership & Management, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Program Development| Project Planning & Management, Proposal Writing & Resource Mobilization plus, Coordination, Capacity Building, Research & Documentation.

Current Placement: Field Associate, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)Uganda Operations.

Professional Areas of Passion: Is Passionate about Humanitarian Operations, Gender Based Violence (GBV), Human Rights & International Laws, Democratic Governance| Leadership, Management, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Program Development| Project Planning & Management, Proposal Writing & Resource Mobilization plus, Coordination, Capacity Building, Research & Documentation.

 Key achievements:

• Participated in the making of the Current Uganda Refugee Act 2006 & saw it disseminated globally.
• Led a team of over ten youth led civil society organizations to observe the Jordanian September 2016 Parliamentary Elections that made key recommendations to improve democratic governance in Jordan.
• Conducted various trainings for hundreds of Government & Non-government organizational personnel in Uganda, Zimbabwe and four countries in Middle East on Human Rights, International and Refugee Laws, Democratic Governance, Leadership & Gender Based Violence thereby enhancing good governance and human rights protection and fulfilment.

Personal and professional Values: Believes in a strong work ethic guided by mutual respect, integrity, accountability, dependability, and loyalty.

Professional Dream: To build a network of professionals with integrity and courage to uphold moral & professional standards of conduct & efficient service delivery.