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YESSEY. NDYAMUHAKI

Project Manager | Environmental Scientist | Researcher | Public Health, Water & Sustainable Development Advocate | Christian

INTERNATIONAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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WORK AND VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

Projects Manager- Ryan’s Well Foundation (ryanswell.ca) 2023 -Present
  1. Strategic Planning & Project Management

    • Led annual strategic reviews, capacity-building initiatives, and WASH education programs while overseeing budgets, international fund transfers, and project databases.

    • Coordinated partnerships, monitored SDG-aligned deliverables, and ensured risk assessments aligned with fiscal plans.

  2. Partnerships, Donor Relations & Funding

    • Managed global partnerships and donor portfolios, conducted donor mapping, and spearheaded proposal development to secure funding opportunities.

    • Maintained proactive communication with stakeholders and ensured transparent reporting to the Executive Board on objectives and outcomes.

  3. Advocacy, Representation & Monitoring

    • Represented the foundation at public forums, authored advocacy content (blogs, publications), and enhanced the organization’s WASH mission visibility.

    • Conducted international M&E visits to ensure efficient fund utilization and program impact, while guiding committees on global priorities.

Executive Director-North Bay Pregnancy Help Resource Center. 2023 -Present

  1. Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management

    • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring alignment with the organization’s vision and mission. Managed budgeting, fundraising, legal compliance, and recruited/trained staff and volunteers to foster a values-driven team.

  2. Community & Spiritual Advocacy

    • Acted as the public face of the organization, building partnerships and networks with external stakeholders. Provided spiritual mentorship to align personnel with Christian values and strengthened community engagement through collaborative initiatives.

  3. Program Innovation & Impact Growth

    • Expanded critical support services and educational programs for women facing unexpected pregnancies or pregnancy loss, ensuring resources met community needs while driving the organization’s mission forward.

Professional Support Worker-Community Living North Bay 2022-2024

  1. Facilitated Social Engagement & Community Integration

    • Encouraged participation in social activities (community events, religious services, group outings) and provided transportation to medical appointments, social events, and essential services to ensure clients remained connected and engaged.

    • Connected clients with community resources (senior centers, disability services, volunteer opportunities) to foster belonging and reduce isolation.

  2. Empowered Independence & Advocacy Support

    • Assisted clients in advocating for their needs and accessing housing, health, legal, and rehabilitation services to promote self-sufficiency.

    • Supported skill-building through community-based rehabilitation programs aimed at improving independent living and social reintegration.

International Programs Manager -RWIDF Uganda 2018-2021
(Rukungiri Women Integrated Development Foundation-RWIDF ).
  1. Strategic Program Leadership & Financial Stewardship.

    • Managed budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation to ensure program targets and financial standards were met, while leading global teams to design and execute impactful WASH initiatives. Collaborated with executives to optimize resources and secure funding aligned with strategic goals.

  2. Partnership Development & Capacity Building.

    • Strengthened community resilience by mentoring local leaders and health workers to advocate for WASH practices. Built partnerships with stakeholders, funders, and organizations to advance education and tailored training programs addressing cultural and local challenges.

Functional Skills and Level: SPSS/STATA (Very Good), Microsoft Office and Internet (Excellent), Research Skills (Excellent)

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Publications/Presentations/Abstracts/Podcasts

Ndyamuhaki, Y. (2024). Ecological determinants of malaria incidence and its regional prevalence variation among

children under five years old in Uganda. Link: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/139557 Description/Timeline

MSc. Thesis

Abstracts submitted and Accepted (International Academic Conferences)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eW8jT6OCzWmNPjdRDI7UFnwe5l0Ho8AZ/view?usp=sharing 2024&2022 Conferences

Education And Training.

Nipissing University, North Bay, ON, Canada Master of Environmental Science (Research) 2022 - 2024

University of Minnesota, USA, Visting Scholar and Trainee, College of Nature Science 2017 - 2018

Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda Bachelor of Scie. Agriculture and Rural Livehood 2012 - 2017

Agrostudies-Isreal Agrostudies cultural and Exchange program;

Diploma in climate change & Irrigation Technology 2013 - 2014

Functional Skills and Level: SPSS/STATA (Very Good), Microsoft Office and Internet (Excellent), Research Skills (Excellent)