Justus Oguna

Background

About Justus Oguna

A successful and talented IT Consultant with extensive experience including: More than 14 years of professional experience in developing, piloting, testing and monitoring Management Information Systems (MIS) in public sector including MIS for social protection (social security and social safety net) programmes used at different levels and all the MISs developed having Monitoring and Evaluations modules for the Governments of Bangladesh, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt. More than 8 years of experience in technical specification preparations and software solutions, designing, developing, supporting and maintaining MISs for safety net and social security programmes in Bangladesh, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt ensuring efficient assignment of social assistance, the registration of beneficiaries and adequate flow of data between local and central governments. More than 8 years of experience on programmes funded by bilateral and multilateral development partners, such as DFID, UNICEF, DFAT, Irish Aid, World Bank in several countries including Bangladesh, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt. Also worked in Somaliland in development of Nerad Somaliland Online Early Warning System (Nerad Somaliland, 2012). 10+ years of experience leading IT project teams e.g. leading the design and implementation of the successful pilot project of the Bangladesh Government to Persons (G2P) Payment System of Social Protection (Social Security, Social Safety Net) Cash Transfer Beneficiaries whereat cash from Treasury accounts in the central bank is directly transferred to beneficiaries’ accounts without going through intermediary payment service providers. Development of ICT policies and strategies in Uganda and Ghana for the MIS teams of different ministries. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for liaising and consulting with stakeholders at all levels having built strong relationships with colleagues, vendors and clients alike in Bangladesh and internationally.