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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
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