Staff
Mr David Martin Amitu
David Martin Amitu (Ugandan) is the Senior Programme Officer, Digital Resources and Development at the RUFORUM Secretariat and joined the Secretariat in 2018. He is a telecommunications engineer with expertise in ICT and telecommunications. He holds Masters degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Trento, Italy and BSc in Telecommunications Engineering from Makerere University. David has over 12 years of experience in Telecom/IT.
Read moreMr Artur Inácio Fernando
Artur Inácio Fernando (Mozambique) joined from RUFORUM Secretariat in 2022, prior joining RUFORUM, he was working at IITA as a Senior Agriculture Researcher, Mozambique. Artur holds a Masters Degree in Plant Breeding and Seeds Systems.
Read moreMiss Meri Siaka
Meri Siaka ( Ghanaian) is the internal auditor at RUFORUM Secretariat, her responsibilities entails ensuring that RUFORUM's risk management, governance and internal control processes are functioning effectively. Before RUFORUM, she was a Manager at KPMG in the assurance unit where she managed both financial statements audit and other assurance engagements.
Read moreDr Florence Nakayiwa
Dr. Florence Nakayiwa (Ugandan) is the Deputy Executive Secretary, she joined RUFORUM from Makerere University where she has been the Director of the Planning and Development Department. She has over twenty years’ experience in the higher education sector in Africa. She brings vast experience in institutional development in higher education, policy engagement, development partners’ collaboration and partnership development and networking to the RUFORUM Secretariat and its wider network at large.
Read moreMiss Nada Siddig Abdalla Musa
Nada Siddig Abdalla Musa (Sudanese) is the Programme Assistant, Partnerships at the RUFORUM Secretariat. She is currently pursuing PhD study in Agricultural and Rural Innovation at Makerere University; she holds MSc in Agricultural Information and Communication Management from Egerton University; MSc in Computer Engineering and Networks from University of Gezira and BSc. in Electronics Engineering (Hons) from Sudan University of Science and Technology.
Read moreMr Emmanuel Okalany
Emmanuel Okalany (Ugandan) is the Programme Officer, Alumni and Transitions at RUFORUM. He joined the Secretariat in 2015. Emmanuel is responsible for implementation and management of resource mobilization initiatives and strategic partnerships at the RUFORUM Secretariat. He holds a Masters’ degree in Geomatics and Natural Resources Evaluation from the University of Florence, Italy and Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and Land Use Management from Makerere University.
Read moreMrs Evelyn Aguti
Evelyn Aguti (Ugandan) is the Finance Officer at the RUFORUM Secretariat. She joined the Secretariat in 2012. Mrs. Aguti holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting Option) from Makerere University.
Read moreMr Moses Waswa
Waswa Moses (Ugandan) is the Programme Officer, Monitoring and Reporting at the RUFORUM Secretariat. He comes with over 8 years experience in Agricultural development with emphasis on participatory approaches such as Monitoring and Evaluation. He holds a Master’s degree in Crop Science (Makerere University, 2015) and BSc. Agriculture (Crop Science option) (2010) of Makerere University. Moses started his career as a Research Assistant at National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) in 2009, before joining RUFORUM in 2016.
Read moreMr Jacob Kato
Jacob Kato (Ugandan) is the Programme Officer, Infrastructure and Administration at the Secretariat. He holds a Master’s Degree in Data Communication and Software Engineering (2016) and Bachelors of Science in Computer Science (2005) from Makerere University, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified System Administration (MSCA), Postgraduate Certificate in Project Planning and Management, CCNA certifications and Virtual Machine Ware certification.
Dr Rukarwa Runyararo Jolyn
Dr. Rukarwa Runyararo Jolyn, (Zimbabwean), is the Senior Programme Officer, Human Capital Development at the RUFORUM Secretariat. She holds a PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (Makerere University, 2014), Post graduate Diploma-Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology (Ghent University, Belgium, 2010), MSc. Crop Science majoring in Biotechnology (Makerere University, 2008) and BSc. in Agriculture (Hons) (University of Zimbabwe, 2005).
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