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

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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

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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

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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

Acumen

UNITAR Fellowship Program

UNITAR

Atlas Corps Fellowship

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.