HAKIM MONYKUER AWUOK
Executive Director | Nonprofit & Public Sector Leader
Juba, SS.About
Highly accomplished and results-driven leader with over a decade of experience in strategic leadership, program management, and resource mobilization within the nonprofit, public administration, and education sectors. As Executive Director of EmpowerKids-South Sudan, I have consistently driven impactful change by empowering communities and fostering sustainable development. Leveraging advanced academic credentials and global fellowship experiences, I excel at building high-impact partnerships, securing vital funding, and leading complex initiatives to achieve measurable social outcomes.
Work
EmpowerKids-South Sudan
|Executive Director
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Summary
Led all strategic and operational aspects for EmpowerKids-South Sudan, driving mission-aligned initiatives to empower communities and foster sustainable development across the region.
Highlights
Provided strategic leadership, overseeing all aspects of program development, implementation, and evaluation to drive measurable community impact.
Spearheaded successful resource mobilization efforts, securing vital donor funding and cultivating strategic partnerships that significantly expanded organizational reach and program delivery.
Ensured robust financial health through effective budgeting, transparent reporting, and diligent financial planning, maintaining accountability for all resources.
Represented the organization at national and international forums, enhancing its reputation and fostering key relationships with global partners and policymakers.
Implemented comprehensive risk management and capacity-building initiatives, strengthening organizational resilience and empowering teams for sustainable growth.
Universalia Management Group
|Consultant
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Summary
Contributed to the summative evaluation of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), providing critical data collection and analytical support for a major international assessment.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive data collection through interviews and surveys, gathering critical qualitative and quantitative insights for the evaluation report.
Provided essential logistical and data tabulation support to the evaluation team, streamlining the data processing workflow and ensuring accuracy.
Played a pivotal role in the planning and successful execution of the evaluation mission in Juba, contributing to the timely completion of the assessment.
Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Government of South Sudan
|Executive Secretary
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Summary
Managed critical administrative and operational functions within the Undersecretary's Office, ensuring seamless execution of national education policies and strategic initiatives.
Highlights
Coordinated critical operations within the Office of the Undersecretary, ensuring smooth execution of national policies and strategic initiatives.
Managed financial resources with strict accountability, maintaining transparency in budget allocation and expenditure for the office.
Facilitated and implemented capacity-building programs for support staff, leading to enhanced organizational efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Collaborated effectively with departmental heads to successfully implement key education policies and strategic plans across the ministry.
Education
University of Juba, School of Public Service
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Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Public Policy
University of Juba, School of Management Sciences
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Postgraduate Diploma
Public Administration
Kampala International University
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Bachelor of Arts
Public Administration
Certificates
Acumen East Africa Fellows Program
Issued By
Acumen
UNITAR Fellowship Program
Issued By
UNITAR
Atlas Corps Fellowship
Issued By
Atlas Corps
Skills
Strategic Leadership
Strategy Development, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Planning.
Program Management
Program Development, Program Implementation, Project Management.
Public Administration
Policy Analysis, Education Governance, Government Relations.
Financial Management
Fundraising, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Resource Mobilization.
Stakeholder Engagement
Partnership Building, Community Engagement, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Research, Data Interpretation, Impact Measurement.
Capacity Building
Training & Development, Organizational Development, Facilitation.
Risk Management
Problem Solving, Risk Mitigation, Crisis Management.
Cross-Cultural Competence
Global Networking, Intercultural Communication, International Relations.
References
Mr. Lukudu William
Co-Founder, EmpowerKids-South Sudan. Available upon request.
Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok
Undersecretary, Ministry of General Education and Instruction, South Sudan. Available upon request.
Mr. Bruce Baikie
Co-Director, SolarSPELL, Arizona State University, USA. Available upon request.