participants biography

UNITAR South Sudan Fellowship Programme PROFILES 2016 Cycle

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Grace Nyakuoth William Gatjung Field Accountant Admin. Nile Hope Grace Nyakuoth William Gatjung has a bachelor degree in Business Administration from Kenya Methodist University. In Kenya, she also has a certificate in accounting packages Eng. guidebook sage line. She has in heart the writing for all South Sudanese without going trouble. She has worked as an intern for 3 months in Kenyatta National Hospital in finance unit. And currently she is working as a field accountant and admin for Nile Hope since 1st March. Nasadu Emma Pascal Bandindi Human Resource Manager South Sudan Women Entrepreneur Association She has a Bachelor degree in Public Administration and Management at Uganda Christina University Mukono, a certificate in Public Sector Reforms, and a certificate in Right to Food Policy. Currently, she works as a Human Resource manager administrator at South Sudan Women Entrepreneur Association (SSWEA) and an assistant knowledge and experience in Human Resource Management. She has knowledge on how recruitment and selection for job is done. She is excellent in communication skills and public speaking. Nyabol Gai Thiong Head of Rural Development Department/ Teaching Assistant Upper Nile University She has a Bachelor degree in rural development from Juba University. Currently, she is a teaching assistant in Upper Nile University. Before that, she worked with Ministry of Justice at Senior Store Keeper. She also interned at UN Women in South Sudan. Under a project called access to Justice in South Sudan, she worked with three months’ contract with British Council in Juba. Rose Panza John Mabu Lecturer University of Juba She attended the Catholic University of South Sudan and received Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration. She earned Master’s degree in Secondary Education at Indiana University in USA. Currently, she serves as a Lecturer at the University of Juba in the department of English Language. Additionally, she had been a primary school teacher before she joined the University. Besides this, while for her undergraduate, she attended several business oriented courses including entrepreneurship. She had received an award for a business plan proposal in her final year at Catholic University. Elizabeth Atong Malual Aguer Legal Aid Attorney South Sudan Law Society Ms Elizabeth Atong Malual is a talented young lawyer passionate about child rights and an imminent activist. She graduated from the University of Juba College of Law in 2010. She currently works for the South Sudan Law Society as a Legal Aid Lawyer. Prior to her current position, Elizabeth has work experience as a public relations manager at a newspaper and later became a trial lawyer and is trained on child right protection as well as gender base violent. She also participates in Women and Justice 2015 International Visitors Leadership Regional Program Washington DC where she represented South Sudan. Being a license Advocate, she is currently the legal aid attorney at South Sudan Law Society. Her professional memberships include South Sudan Women Lawyers, (SSWL) South Sudan Women Empowerment Network (SSWEN) and was the Chairperson of Centre for Justice and Democracy (CJD).


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Lily Yata Daniel Peter Head Mistress Bright Minds Nursery and Primary School, nominated by South Sudan Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture She acquired diploma in Human Resource Management in 2010 and acquired degree in Human Resource Management in 2014. From 2011 to 2015 she participated in different workshops and trainings. She is currently affiliated with social work, education programmes. She works as a school worker with state government heading a private school. Mary Biong Arop Kuol Senior Human Resource Officer Nile Petroleum Corporation, nominated by South Sudan Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture She graduated from Juba University, School of Management Science, Department of Public Administration in 2010. She is currently working at Nile Petroleum as senior human resource officer since 2012. She has an experience in recruitment and man power planning. She also has IT skills in cybercrime, MICROSOFT. Samuel Ngor Ali Malou Senior Inspector Ministry of Roads and Bridges He has a diploma project monitoring and evaluation in 2004 and a diploma in civil engineering in 2009. He has seven years’ experiences of road construction. He attended a focused program in road maintenance management in Japan. He completed civil engineering course in China 2015. Jada Rombe Wani Lokak Inspector, Vector and Disease Control Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries He has a BSC degree in Veterinary Science from University of Bahr El Ghazal College of Veterinary Sciences- Khartoum, Sudan in 2004. Since November, 2006 until now he has worked as Inspector of Vector and Disease Control, Directorate of Veterinary Services in Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Industry. At University of Bahr el Ghazal College of Veterinary Science until June, 2006 he was a teacher assistant in Department of Gynecology and Surgery. He has a certificate in Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance, University of Nairobi 5th May- 28th June, 2008.He joined Epidemiology & surveillance for RVF, Organized by MARF in partnership with FAO and Central Veterinarian Research Laboratory Central Khartoum, Juba, 19th-24th January 2009. He participated in training on Human and Avian Influenza (SPINAP) ToT in Zambia May, 2010 and a training in Data management, in Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development, Dar el salaam – Tanzania November, 2010. He participated in Field and Laboratory Diagnosis Workshop in University of Nairobi- Kenya April 23rd- 27th, 2012.He is also supervising field activities for disease control and training for States staffs in field of Animal health in South Sudan. Kuir Garang Bul Agoth Inspector of IT Ministry of Information, Communication and Postal Servicies He got a diploma in Information Technology from St. Lawrence University (2011-2013). He worked as part of a team and demonstrated standards of performance also have been given a training to students who came for internship in the ministry. Nyadoar Nyang Choul Choul Dhuor Diplomat Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Nyadoar Nyang Choul holds a Bachelor degree in International Studies (Political Science) and also a Graduate diploma in Management. For the past five years, she has been a committed staff member of the MFA+IC working tirelessly every day. Also, she has a total six years working experience in the public sector. In addition to her formal education, she also gained experience working with Referendum Taskforce, attended diplomatic trainings abroad and a very active social media writer, which proves that she is both computer literate and excellent in spoken and written English.


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Alice Sunday Seme Paul Community Education Officer Community Agribusiness Developent Agency She holds a diploma in Education in Uganda Christian University. She has a Primary Living Examination in Arua at Public Primary School Arua (Uganda). Currently, she is working with Community Agribusiness Development Agency (CADA) as Community Education Officer. She worked with ACROSS as Primary School Teacher in LASU Refugee Camp in 2013 and 2014. She did Teaching Practice in TWO different schools as part of my training in the college and University. Philip Akuot Atem Dut Inspector for Marketing Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security He got a diploma in marketing management in 2004. Then, he received a Bachelor degree in public administration in 2014. He finished his MA in public administration and management. In 2006, he affiliated to Ministry of Coopetive and Rural Deputy. Since 2006 up to date, he has worked as an inspector for marketing in Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Sawsan Omer Ismail Saeed Inspector for Gender Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare She graduated from University of Juba, college of education science. After that, she worked as a social worker save the children (UK) fir three years, then as an assistant project officer with the same organization for four years. Now, she works for Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare as an inspector for gender since 2013 up to date. Hakim Monykuer Awuok Deputy Director of Resolutions Ministry of Cabinet Affairs He holds a Bachelor Degree in Public Administration at Kampala International University, Uganda as his highest education. He is currently a member of the African Association of Public Administration and Management (AAPAM). He has got 12 years working experience with the Government of South Sudan. He served with Ministry of Education & Instructions. Currently, he is a Deputy Director of Resolutions at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. Surur Salah Alhaj Sebit Member of Housing Department Ministry of Land, Housing, and Urban Planning In 26th February 2011, he awarded the bachelor of science “Honours” from the faculty of Engineering and Agriculture, Department of Architecture. He currently works in Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Department of Housing, Central Equatoria State. He has three years’ work experience in Housing Process, and he works in University of Juba as teaching assistant for three years. Alma Gabriel Korsuk Kumi Senior Inspector for Accreditation Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology She graduated from the University of Khartoum in 2002, Faculty of Economic and Social Studies, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, honour in sociology and social anthropology. She works at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology in the directorate of accreditation, private, and foreign higher education (senior inspector). Before that, she was a research assistant at Economic and Social Research Institute, Ministry of Higher Education in Sudan (2003-2011).


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Chol Makur Aciek Lat Clinical Mentor (Medical Officer) Ministry of Health He currently holds Bachelor Degree in Medicine & Surgery (MBBS). He was awarded to ME by University of Juba Senate in 2014. He worked for a national NGO called USET as an executive director for two years. He has worked for Ministry of Health in the capacity as Medical Officer and Clinical Mentor for duration of two years. David Lado Anthony Sisto Chief of Database and Statistics Ministry of Interior-Directorate of Nationality, Passport and Immigration In 2006, he graduated from University of Bahm El Ghazal, College of Education Bachelor of Science Biology and Chemistry. And he has a Diploma of Education in the same university in 2006. In 2010, he graduated from Comboni College for Science and Technology (IT). He has a certificate in Oracle SOL Database and Developer, Diploma Certificate on Electronic Accounting and Computer Maintenance and PIRS Administration. Gatluak Riek Mark Thon Valuation Officer Ministry of Finance and Planning/Directorate of Customs He joined Mekelle University in 2004 and guraduated with BSC Degree in July 2007. He started working with South Sudan Customs in November 2007 up to present. He works as administrator, examiner, and as valuation officer for nine years. Maker Biar Angeth Researcher Ministry of Trade and Industry He graduated from university at Daystar, Nairobi, Kenya. He is a teacher and a community worker by training as well as a psychologist. Lam Francis Gabriel Oyiki Human Resource Officer National Bureau of Statistics He holds a diploma in Social Work, Social Administration, and Counselling. He is dealing with human resource management. Also, he has guiding and counselling experience. He has knowledge about conflict resolution and management. Lobojo Alfred Emmanuel Philip Rate Collector Juba City Council He is a degree holder in economic and business administration from Catholic University of East Africa. Currently, he works under Juba Block, Juba City Council. He has experience in facilitation of workshop, issuing of business trading license office training. Guot Gabriel Manyang Guot Senior Inspector of Pension & Social Insurance Ministry of Labour, Public Service, and Human Resources Development He holds LL. B from University of Juba in 2015. Currently, he is affiliated to legal service within the Ministry and independent institution (South Sudan Pension Fund-SSPF) as a legal affair officer. He has been in service since 2006 up to date working with the Directorate of Pension and Social Insurance as a staff. Amaniyo Gloria Amule Thimoty Food Security and Livelihood Project Officer Smile Again Africa She holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration Major in Finance and Banking and a Diploma in Development Studies. She manages food security and livelihood project. She supervises the State under this project. She has an experience in Administration worked as Administer.


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Emmanuel Ayume Benjamin Head of Diplomatic Affairs Office of the President Emmanuel Ayume Benjamin is the Head of Diplomatic Affairs in the Office of the President. He previously was the Head of the Consular Section in the Government of South Sudan Mission to Belgium and the European Union in Brussels. He graduated with a B. ED (SC) from the University of Juba, and a MS in Educational and Training System Design from the University of Twente, Netherlands. He completed his GCE at the University of London. Marial Luk Lueth Duany Deputy Director Ministry of Education Marial Luk Lueth Duany graduated with a Bachelor degree in Teacher Education from Kyambogo University, Uganda and a Certificate in Education Management and Administration from KCA University, Kenya. He began working for the Ministry of Education in 2005 and is currently a Deputy Director in the Ministry of Education. Christina Pita Lukudu Legal Practitioner Ministry of Justice Christina Pita Lukudu graduated with Bachelor LLB from Khartoum University. She acquired her Bar Examination Certificate from the Bar Association of Khartoum, Sudan. She is working as a Legal Practitioner, Drafter and Prosecutor in the National Ministry of Justice, Sudan. She has been working on human rights, women and child rights, domestic violence and other violence issues against women, and in legislative drafting with a specific focus on gender sensitive legislation for more than 6 years. Rehema Siama Guwo Monoja Program Director Association for Media Development in South Sudan Rehema Siama Guwo Monoja graduated with a M.A. in Communication Studies from Nairobi University, Kenya and she holds a B.A. in English Literature. She has been working as a Program Director in Eye Radio/Eye Media since 2013. Viana Victor Leju Kato First Secretary and Deputy Director Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Viana Victor Leju Kato is First Secretary and a Deputy Director in the Office of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. She graduated with honours in Rural Extension, Education and Development from Ahfad University for Women, Sudan, and holds a Master of Arts in Managing Peace and Security in Africa, from the Institute of Peace and Security Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethopia.

John Reech Jurkuch Gak Acting Director Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare John Reech Jurkuch Gak holds a Bachelor degree in Finance and Banking, and a Diploma in Business Management. He is affiliated with the Human Resource Training Centre (MOLPSHRD) and with the National Transformational Leaders Institute (NTLI), MGCSW and University of Juba Program. He has worked as Deputy Director Finance, and Acting Director for the Administration and Finance division. He is currently working as a focal point for social protection in South Sudan.


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Grace John Kenyi Geri Program Assistant Community Empowerment for Progress Organization Grace John Kenyi Geri holds a Diploma in Community Studies and Rural Development from Juba University. She is currently working as a Program Assistant for Advocacy and Lobby in the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO). She is the chairperson for the youth group national platform for peace and reconciliation. She has experience managing projects such as a UN Women project on empowering war-affected women and girls, and projects enhancing non-state actors’ capacity for development in South Sudan. Zakia Musa Kunda Non-violence and gender-based violence trainer Organization for Non-Violence and Development Zakia Musa Kunda holds a Diploma in Community Development from Kenya Institute of Social Work. She is a Non-violence and gender-based violence trainer at the Organization for Non-Violence and Development (ONAD) since 2012. She also works as a counsellor and peace-building mobilizer. Mading Apiu Lok Acting Director-General Ministry of Cabinet Affairs Mading Apiu Lok holds a Master’s degree in Science-Capacity and Development and Extension from Guelph University, Ontario. He worked in the Settlement and Integration Service Organization (SISO) in Ontario, Canada for six years. He currently is the Acting Director-General for Policy Analysis and Research in the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, where he is responsible-for analysing the proposals from different line ministries, including the Governance Cluster, Economic Cluster, and the Service and Capacity Development Cluster. Okee Christopher George Abdallah Instructor Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development Okee Christopher George Abdallah is a Vocational Training Center instructor within the Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development. He graduated with a certificate in Technical Education in 2005. John Pitya Luka Agideo Architect and Project Assistant Ministry of Lands, Housing and Physical Planning John Pitya Luka Agideo is an Architect and Project Assistant in the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Physical Planning. He graduated with a Diploma in Architecture from Juba University, Sudan, and has completed three courses in Construction Project Management from Necat Engineering College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

UNITAR South Sudan Fellowship Programme UNITAR STAFF PROFILES 2015 Cycle

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Mihoko KUMAMOTO Head UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Mihoko Kumamoto has over 18 years of professional experience in the development cooperation field and has been with the United Nations for 12 years. Ms. Kumamoto started her career at Kyushu Electric Power Company in Japan where she coordinated training programmes and while there, she discovered that her passion was in helping people to help themselves, specifically through human development and development cooperation. After six years, Ms. Kumamoto left the company and moved to New York to earn her Masters in Economic Development at Columbia University. In 2001, she joined the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and served its Vietnam Country Office as Junior Professional Officer. In 2003, she moved to the Bureau for Development Programme of UNDP Headquarters in New York and led various signature programmes that promoted the capacity development of institutions and individuals including the Africa Adaptation Programme. In 2011, Ms. Kumamoto worked for UNDP Multi-Country Office for Samoa, the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau as Assistant Resident Representative for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, the Environment and Climate Change. After the assignment, she re-joined UNDP Headquarters, and in 2012, Ms. Kumamoto moved to Jakarta to serve UNDP Indonesia as a Senior Advisor. Ms. Kumamoto holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Columbia University. She is a PhD candidate at Kyoto University on climate change and sustainable development. Berin McKENZIE Specialist UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Berin McKenzie graduated with a B.A. degree in Japanese from New Zealand's Canterbury University in 1998, and a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in International Relations from the Department of Political Studies at Auckland University. His M.A. Thesis examined multilateral initiatives as pursued by Japan in regards to its policy towards the People's Republic of China. Fluent in Japanese, Mr. McKenzie was employed in a Japanese local government role prior to joining UNITAR in August 2008. Berin manages programme development and implementation, as well as monitoring and evaluation at the UNITAR Hiroshima Office and has also acted as a Mentor to participants in the UNITAR Fellowship for Afghanistan programme. He is also an Association for Talent Development (ATD) Accredited Master Trainer, and Master Instructional Designer. Shamsul Hadi SHAMS Training Officer UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Shamsul Hadi Shams graduated from Hiroshima University in 2012 and received his PhD in Peace and Co-existence, Developing Science Division. He served as a research assistant conducting research on “Peacebuilding in Afghanistan” from 2009 to 2011 at Hiroshima University. He received his Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences in 2004 from the University of Peshawar, and his Master’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from the International University Islamabad (IIUI), Pakistan, in 2006. His research interests include Afghanistan post 9/11 reconstruction strategy, post-conflict governance, nation/state building processes and conflict resolution. He participated and presented his research at several academic conferences in Japan, United States and Canada over the past several years. He joined UNITAR Hiroshima Office in 2012.


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Junko SHIMAZU Coordinating Officer UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Junko Shimazu has a B.A. Degree in Arts and Science from Temple University, USA and M.A. Degree in Intercultural Communications from the Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation at Hiroshima University. Prior to joining UNITAR, she worked as an interpreter between Japanese and English for 10 years. Ms. Shimazu joined the UNITAR Hiroshima Office in September 2012. Francis SCOPAS Coordinator – Juba Office UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Francis Scopas has a B.A. in Rural Development from the University of Juba, and a Master’s in Multicultural and International Education from Oslo University College, Norway. Mr. Scopas is the coordinator and key contact officer for the UNITAR Juba Office. He has a deep interest in educational issues and extensive experience in project management and administration, as well as logistic and asset management. He has held positions with the US Embassy in Sudan and Iraq, the British Council in Juba, and with Adam Smith International.

Kaori ITO Expert UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Kaori Ito studied Japanese law (Constitution, Civil Code and Penal Code), and graduated from Faculty of Law, Kyoto University in 2011. She received her Master’s degree in Politics and Government (Municipal level) from the Graduate School of Government, Kyoto University, in 2013. She worked for two years at Fukuyama Iyo High School before joining Hiroshima Board of Education in 2015. Her responsibilities included management of the budget and expenses, as well as teachers and clerks’ affair. Her currently responsibility at the department is to reform the education system for high school students. She was seconded to the UNITAR Hiroshima Office from April 2015. Nobuaki NISHIKAWA Expert UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Nobuaki Nishikawa has a B.A. Degree in Economics from Soka University. After graduation, he worked as a cram school teacher, teaching English and Maths to high school students for one year, before start working in Hiroshima Prefectural Office in 2012. He worked with the Hiroshima Prefectural Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Hiroshima CDC) to prevent Tuberculosis in Hiroshima Prefecture. His responsibility included to help patients to apply for the national medical subsidy, compiling statistics on TB, and running seminars. He was seconded to the UNITAR Hiroshima Office from April 2015 to strengthen the partnership between UNITAR and the Prefectural Offices.


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Nigel GAN Assistant Training Officer UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Nigel Gan graduated with a Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Sydney in 2009, and a Master’s in International Cooperation Studies from Hiroshima University. He worked for several years as an Information Management Advisor in Executive Services Branch at the Department of Justice, Victoria, Australia, focusing on privacy and freedom of information policy development, implementation and training. Prior to joining UNITAR in 2015, he worked as a Digital Media Consultant at the British Embassy, Tokyo; and for the Fukuyama City Board of Education as part of the JET Programme. Momotaj BEGUM Intern UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Momotaj Begum graduated with a PhD in Cultural and Regional Studies from Hiroshima University in 2015. She is currently working as a specially appointed researcher in the Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC), Hiroshima University. Her research specialization covers the broader themes of gender, religion and education, with a focus on South Asia and Bangladesh. Previously, she was a television and newspaper journalist in Bangladesh.

Manni LU Intern UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Manni Lu graduated in 2013 with a B.A. degree in Japanese from Chongqing Normal University, China. Currently Lu is studying a Master’s in Economic Development Policy in the Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC), Hiroshima University. She has been undertaking an internship with the UNITAR Hiroshima Office since October 2015.

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