The Northern Uganda Data Center - Office of the Prime Minister

• Data Collection, Data Processing, Analysis,• Information Packaging and Dissemination• Production of Maps and other GIS deliverables to enhance decision making• Tracking Partner Presence by Sector and Location• Coordination of Monitoring of PRDP Interventions• Leading Capacity Building Initiatives to Stakeholders• Training and Capacity Building Support to OPM• Maintenance of a Documentation and Information Resource Center• Development of Contact Lists and Directories• Development of Coordination Calendars by Location• Chair/Secretariat Support to Work Groups and TWGs• Development of District and Regional Service Atlases and PRDP Investments• Profiling of NGO and CSO Interventions up to Parish Level• Reporting on Government/Partner Interventions in Northern UgandaHUMAN RESOURCE CAPACITYThe NUDC maintains a strong technical and administrative team comprisingofficers from a wide range of backgrounds, handling a varied range of data and informationfunctions on a day-to-day basis. At the helm of NUDC leadership is the Under Secretary forPacification and Development, under whom, the Programme Manager and an AssistantProgramme Manager oversee the day-to-day operations of the technical team. A comprehensiveprofile of the NUDC is provided in the following sections.NUDC REGIONAL PRESENCEThe Northern Uganda Data Center aims to establish a nation-wide presence as partof its long-term data and information service aspirations. At present, the Center has functionalbranches in the sub-regions of Acholi, and Karamoja. The NUDC plans to operationalizebranches in the sub-regions of Bukedi, Bunyoro, Elgon, Lango, Teso and West Nile.RESOURCE BASEThe Center prides in capacity manifested its resource base comprising qualified andexperienced staff, software and hardware resources, membership to networks and communitiesof practice, as well as goodwill from Government of Uganda, Development CooperationPartners and other actors.Hardware ResourcesNUDC’s hardware resources include Servers, Personal Computers, Large FormatPrinting Devices (Plotters), Global Positioning System (GPS) devices for collection ofgeo-referenced information, Printers and Scanners, Photocopiers, Cameras, phonehandsets and general office support tools.

Software ResourcesNUDC’s software resources include ESRI GIS software licenses, Microsoft WindowsServer and Desktop licenses, Web design and tuning software and databases for thecapture and storage of numerous kinds of information.Networks and Communities of PracticeNUDC maintains a number of information networks, and is party to numerous local,regional and international communities of practice that constitute part of its integralresource base. Such networks include those made up of technical persons on numerousissues such as Geo Information Management, Service Providers, KIDDP & PRDPTWGs, Humanitarian, Recovery and Development Contact Group, Acholi andKaramoja Groups, among others.Besides human capital, hardware, software resources and membership to importantcommunities of practice, NUDC enjoys unrivaled goodwill from the Government ofUganda, Development Cooperation Partners as well as other players whose interestsunderscore the relative importance of data and information as a key component in anydevelopment interventions.SUPPORT TO STAKEHOLDERSThe NUDC provides information management support to players and stakeholdersoperating in the numerous regions through out the country. The range of services include datasharing on issues of interest, map preparation, production and dissemination, large-formatprinting of maps and documents, web-related services including uploading of documents onbehalf of partners, capacity building of District Local Governments, Research, Monitoring andEvaluation, Stakeholder Coordination and general information management support.PARTNERSHIPSCollaborationsThe Center maintains partnerships with a wide range of local, regional andinternational entitles. These, among others include Government Agencies, NGOs, UnitedNations Agencies, Civil Society Organizations, as well as Development Cooperation Partners.The following table presents an enumeration of the man partners by category:Government Agencies DevelopmentPartnersCivil Society Organizations United NationsAgencies

UBOS, NWSC, DFID, GIZ, ItalianNITA-U, NEMA, Cooperation,NPA, NFA, UHRC, Danida, WB, JICA,Prisons, Police, FIDA,MinistriesTASO, DENIVA, NGOForum, UWASNET,UNAASOUNDP, OCHA,WFP, UNICEF,FAO, UNHCR,Work GroupsThe Center also maintains partnerships with a range of Technical Work Groupthrough which common positions are discussed and agreed upon with respect to standards,procedures and best practices. These, among others include the following:The Geo Information Management Work Group (Geo-IM WG)The Geo-IM Work Group is a group of technical actors from GovernmentAgencies, the UN and NGOs that aims at its members in discussing and implementing betterways and systems to facilitate the exchange of information; standard procedures on datasharing, standardization and harmonization of datasets as well as conduct of coordinated andjoint assessments. NUDC Co-Chairs the Geo-IM Work Group on behalf of the Office of thePrime Minister.Peace Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) Technical Working Group (TWG)The PRDP TWG is in charge of the coordination of all actors involved in the PRDPprocess, as well as that of and between the aforementioned special programmes. PRDP TWGensures that activities under the programmes do not overlap and that they adhere inimplementation to the PRDP’s framework design and government policy.The Karamoja Integrated Disarmament and Development Plan (KIDDP) Technical WorkGroup (TWG)The KIDDP TWG is composed of technical representatives from sectors, lineministries, development partners, local and international NGOs. The Technical Working Groupis primarily in charge of the coordination of all actors involved in the KIDDP process, ensuresthat activities do not overlap and that they adhere in implementation to the KIDDP’sframework design and government policy.The Center makes vivid attempts to maximize its operations through theaforementioned Work Groups by playing leading coordination rolesin the conduct regularmeetings, and through established electronic communications mechanisms that support sharingof information, documents and experiences.THE NUDC TEAM

Kenneth BAGARUKAYO serves as the Programme Manager of the Northern Uganda DataCenter (NUDC). He joined NUDC in January 2011 after over seven years of service withinboth the Government and Private Sector in areas of ICT, GIS and General Management.Kenneth holds M.Sc. Computer Science, MBA (Strategic Planning) and a B. Stat Degree. Healso holds various Certifications in the fields of Computing and GIS. His main interests lie inthe use of ICT to foster sustainable development.Contacts: kbagarukayo@opm.go.ug, +256 (0) 772212386Douglas OTIM joined the NUDC as Assistant Programme Manager in December 2010. Priorto this, he served as Systems Administrator with Makerere University and as ICT SupportOfficer with the Ministry of Local Government. Douglas also served with Lira District LocalGovernment as Senior Information Scientist and as Information Management Specialist in theDepartment of Disaster Preparedness within the Office of the Prime Minister. He is a MicrosoftCertified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and holder of B.Sc. in New Technology, Media andCommunications.Contacts: dotim.nudc@opm.go.ug, +256 (0) 772657543---Ambrose LOTYANGworks with the Pacification and Development Department as SeniorEconomist in charge of Monitoring and Evaluation. He joined the Office of the Prime Ministerin September 2011. Prior to that, Ambrose served with Public Service as District Planner,Kaabong District Local Government. He is a holder of PGD PPM, BA Economicsand BAPhilosophy. He holds professional interests in Economic Policy and Information Management.Contacts: alotyang.pd@opm.go.ug, +256(0) 772888701Arthur MUTEESASIRAserves in the capacity Geographical Information Systems (GIS)Officer. He joined the NUDC in April 2011 under understanding between UNOCHA, UNDPUganda and the Office of the Prime Minister. Arthur possesses a rich background in GeospatialInformation Management, Surveys and Mapping, Database Management and computingin general. He has previously worked with the Private Sector, served with NGOs, Governmentas well as the United Nations.Contacts: amuteesasira.nudc@opm.go.ug, +256(0) 772760009Bernard ODUR is the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. He joined the Center in June 2011.Prior to that, he worked with LICODA and Mayuge/Iganga Demographic Surveillance Systemas M&E Officer and Capacity Building Specialist. He is qualified as a Statistician with aspecialty in Monitoring and Evaluation. He has participated in several baseline, monitoring andevaluation survival surveys and studies. Bernard brings to the Center a wealth of knowledge,skills and solid experience in the design of survey instruments, methodological analysis,training of trainers, data analysis and report writing obtained after a period of over six years ofservice with Local Governments, Private Consultancies and the Academia.Contacts: bodur.nudc@opm.go.ug, +256(0) 782578354Caro Rose ARIONGis an Information Management Associate based in Karamoja sub-region.She joined NUDC in July 2011 following understanding between UNOCHA, UNDP Ugandaand the Office of the Prime Minister. She holds B.A in Development Studies from UgandaMartyrs University and Diploma in Social Work and Social Administration of KumiUniversity. Caro has previously worked with UNOCHA Uganda in Karamoja sub-region. Priorto that, she served with the Uganda Human Rights Commission and Health Needs Uganda. Shepossesses essential skills in geo data collection and information management, field coordinationand humanitarian support.Contacts: cariong.nudc@opm.go.ug, +256(0) 772760014

Denis MWAKAis an Information Management Associate based in Karamoja sub-region. Hejoined the Center in July 2011 following an understanding between UNOCHA, UNDP Ugandaand the Office of the Prime Minister. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Development Studies andPGD in Project Planning and Management, both obtained from Gulu University. Denis haspreviously worked with UNOCHA in the same capacity and with ICRC as Economic SecurityField Officer. Denis also possesses essential experience in geospatial information managementand outstanding skills in coordination and field information management.Contacts: dmwaka.nudc@opm.go.ug, +256(0) 772760013FrankKYOMUHENDO serves in the capacity of Research Officer. He joined the Center inNovember 2010. Prior to joining, he was occupied as a Business and Economic ResearchConsultant with Francis Xavier Uganda Limited. He holds BBAM (Hons.) and M.Sc. inDevelopment Economics of the Uganda Martyrs University) and is currently pursuing PhD inEconomics. Frank holds solid experience and interest in research work.Contacts: fkyomuhendo.nudc@opm.go.ug, +256(0) 772583807Israel KATONGOLEis a Technical Officer in charge of Coordination and Panning with theOffice of the Prime Minister under the GIZ/OPM Development Cooperation Programme. Hejoined in OPM in April 2011. Prior to that he worked with GIZ/PEVOT on assignments relatedto the promotion of vocation education in Uganda. He possesses M.A. Development Policy,M.A. Languages (German) and Bachelors of Arts with Social Sciences. Israel brings a wealthof skills and experience in Development Training and Planning, Programme Coordination,Monitoring and Evaluation.Contacts: ikatongole.pd@opm.go.ug, +256(0) 752693873Lilian BAGAYA joined in February 2011 in the capacity of Documentation Assistant. Shebrings to the Center a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience in stores management,records, documentation and information management accumulated over a period of more thantwenty years with Local Governments and the Joint Clinical Research Center. Lillian holds aDiploma in Records and Information Management obtained from the Uganda ManagementInstitute. She has also attended a number of continued professional development courses inComputer Applications as well as Strategic Procurement and Logistics Management.Contacts: lbagaya.nudc@opm.go.ug, +256(0) 772674470Lydia MBANZAis the Capacity Building Officer. She Joined the Center in November 2010,after over fourteen years of experience in policy and social development analysis, localgovernment capacity development, project planning and management, gender mainstreamingand advocacy as well as training materials development. Prior to her joining, Lydia served inrelated engagements with UWESO UK Trust, Akina Mama waAfrika, Water Aid International,Participatory Rural Development Organisation, ACDI-VOCA/EPED, Research Internationaland Makerere Institute of Social Research. Contacts: lmbanza.nudc@opm.go.ug, +256(0)782669942Mary Filder AKELLOis Information Management Associate based in Acholi sub-region. Shejoined NUDC in July 2011 following understanding between UNOCHA, UNDP Uganda andthe Office of the Prime Minister. She holds Bachelors in Business Administration of GuluUniversity and Uganda Diploma in Business Studies from MUBS. Mary has previously workedwith UNOCHA in Acholi sub-region, Pader District Local Government and World Vision onissues related to registration of former abductees, livelihood concerns, and child nutrition andfood distribution in emergencies. Mary has a firm interest in developing a strong career in

information management in the context of rapid recovery and development of the war toneareas in Northern Uganda. Contacts: akellofm.nudc@opm.go.ug, +256(0) 772760011Richard SENNOGA serves in the capacity of Webmaster and ICT Analyst. He joined in July2011 following understanding between UNOCHA, UNDP Uganda and the Office of the PrimeMinister. He holds M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Pune in India andBachelors of Library and Information Science of Makerere University. Richard has a richexperience in the design and application of web-based technologies in Data, Information andKnowledge Management. He has previously worked in related engagements with theUNOCHA Uganda, Ministry of Finance in Uganda, the African Ministers’ Council on Waterand the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services.Contacts: rsennoga.nudc@opm.go.ug, +256(0) 772759993Simon Kironde KANYIKE works with the Pacification and Development Department asInformation Technology Assistant. He joined in March 2010 from the Civil Aviation Authoritywhere he served as Programme Analyst. Simon possesses a Bachelors Degree in InformationTechnology from Makerere University. He is also a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist(MCTS) and an Oracle Certified Professional (10g). He also possesses special skills andexperience in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010.Contacts: skanyike.pd@opm.go.ug, +256(0) 782439157Brian Lance Mugabe Serves in the Capacity of Information Technology (IT) Officer. He joinedthe Centre in December 2010. Prior to Joining he worked as BackOffice consultant forBroadband Company ISP, Systems Administrator and Cisco Networking Instructor for KIU.He holds Bachelor of Computer Science, CCNAI, CompTIA:Security ++, CompTIA: Linux+and MCP Certifications. Brian has vast experience in ICT especially in Computer networkingSolutions for both fixed and mobile platforms as well as provision of technical support.ContactsThe Northern Uganda Data CenterOffice of the Prime MinisterFloor 8 – Postel Building65-75 Yusuf Lule Clement Hill RoadP. O. Box 491 Kampala – UgandaTel. + 256 414 341 084Email: nudc@opm.go.ug