Profiles UNITAR South Sudan Fellowship Programme 2016

Entrepreneurship and Leadership Youth Training Programme

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Fellow Profiles

Grace Nyakuoth William Gatjung Field Accountant Administrator Nile Hope Grace Nyakuoth William Gatjung has a B.A. Degree in Business Administration from Kenya Methodist University. Grace has worked as an intern for three months in the Kenyatta National Hospital finance unit and has been working as a field accountant and administrator for Nile Hope since March 2016.

Nasadu Emma Pascal Bandindi Human Resource Manager South Sudan Women Entrepreneur Association Nasabu Emma Pascal Bandindi has a B.A. Degree in Public Administration and Management from the 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 at South Sudan Women Entrepreneur Association. Nasadu is experienced in the recruitment of qualified people and the job selection process.

Nyabol Gai Thiong Head of Rural Development Department/ Teaching Assistant Upper Nile University Nyabol Gai Thiong has a B.A. Degree in Rural Development from Juba University. Currently, she is a teaching assistant at Upper Nile University. Previously, Nyabol worked at the Ministry of Justice as a senior store keeper. She also interned at UN Women in South Sudan, as well as for the Access to Justice Programme in South Sudan, where she worked for three months with the British Council in Juba.

Rose Panza John Mabu Lecturer University of Juba Rose Panza John Mabu attended the Catholic University of South Sudan and received a B.A. Degree in Economics and Business Administration. She earned M.A. Degree in Secondary Education at Indiana University in the United States. Currently, she serves as a Lecturer at the University of Juba in the department of English Language. Additionally, Rose worked as a primary school teacher before joining the University. During her B.A. Degree, she attended several business-oriented courses, including ones on entrepreneurship. She received an award for a business plan proposal in her final year at the Catholic University of South Sudan.

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Elizabeth Atong Malual Aguer Legal Aid Attorney South Sudan Law Society Elizabeth Atong Malual Aguer 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, she has work experience as a public relations manager at a newspaper and later as a trial lawyer. She is trained in children’s rights protection as well as gender-based violence. She also participated in the Women and Justice 2015 International Visitors Leadership Regional Program in Washington, D.C., where she represented South Sudan. Her professional memberships include South Sudan Women Lawyers and the South Sudan Women Empowerment Network, and she served as the Chairperson of Centre for Justice and Democracy.

Lily Yata Daniel Peter Head Mistress Bright Minds Nursery and Primary School Lily Yata Daniel Peter acquired a diploma in Human Resource Management in 2010 and a B.A. Degree in Human Resource Management in 2014. She is currently affiliated with various social work and education programmes and is the Head Mistress at the Bright Minds Nursery and Primary School.

Mary Biong Arop Kuol Senior Human Resource Officer Nile Petroleum Corporation Mary Biong Arop Kuol graduated from the Juba University School of Management Science’s Department of Public Administration in 2010. She has been working at Nile Petroleum as a senior human resource officer since 2012. She is experienced in the recruitment process and human resource planning.

Samuel Ngor Ali Malou Senior Inspector Ministry of Roads and Bridges Samuel Ngor Ali Malou received a diploma in Project Monitoring and Evaluation in 2004 and a diploma in Civil Engineering from Makerere University in 2009. He has seven years of experience in road construction. He attended a program focused in road maintenance management in Japan as well as completed a civil engineering course in China 2015.

Jada Rombe Wani Lokak Inspector, Vector and Disease Control Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Jada Rombe Wani Lokak received a B.Sc. Degree in Veterinary Science from the University of Bahr El Ghazal College of Veterinary Sciences in Khartoum, Sudan, in 2004 and a certificate in Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance from the University of Nairobi in 2008. Since November 2006, he has worked as an inspector of Vector and Disease Control and a directorate of Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Industry.

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Kuir Garang Bul Agoth Inspector of IT Ministry of Information, Communication and Postal Services Kuir Garang Bul Agoth received a diploma in Information Technology from St. Lawrence University in 2013. Part of his work involves giving training on IT skills to interns and new staff members in the ministry.

Nyadoar Nyang Choul Choul Dhuor Diplomat Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA+IC) Nyadoar Nyang Choul Choul Dhuor holds a B.A. Degree in International Studies (Political Science) from Victoria University and a Graduate diploma in Management from the Swinburne University of Technology. For the past five years, she has been working for the MFA+IC. She has a total of six years working in the public sector. In addition to her formal education, Nyadoar also gained experience working with the South Sudan Referendum Taskforce and has attended diplomatic trainings abroad.

Alice Sunday Seme Paul Community Education Officer Community Agribusiness Development Agency Alice Sunday Seme Paul holds a diploma in Education from Uganda Christian University. Currently, she is working with Community Agribusiness Development Agency as a community education officer. She gained teaching practice in two different schools as part of her training during university.

Philip Akuot Atem Dut Inspector for Marketing Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Philip Akuot Atem Dut received a diploma in Marketing Management in 2004 as well as a B.A. Degree in Public Administration in 2014. He finished his M.A. Degree in Public Administration and Management at Kampala University. Since 2006, he has worked as an inspector for marketing in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

Sawsan Omer Ismail Saeed Inspector for Gender Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare Sawsan Omer Ismail Saeed graduated from the University of Juba College of Education Science. She worked as a social worker for Save the Children (U.K.) for three years and as an assistant project officer for four years. She has worked for the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare as an inspector for gender since 2013.

Hakim Monykuer Awuok Deputy Director of Resolutions Ministry of Cabinet Affairs Hakim Monykuer Awuok holds a B.A. Degree in Public Administration from Kampala International University, Uganda. He is currently a member of the African Association of Public Administration and Management. He has 12 years of work experience with the Government of South Sudan. He served with the Ministry of Education and Instructions. Currently he is a deputy director of resolutions in the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs.

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Surur Salah Alhaj Sebit Member of Housing Department Ministry of Land, Housing, and Urban Planning Surur Salah Alhaj Sebit received a B.Sc. (Honours) Degree from the University of Juba’s College of Engineering and Agriculture in 2011. He currently works for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure’s Department of Housing in Central Equatoria State. He has three years’ work experience in Housing Process, as well as three years’ experience at the University of Juba as a teaching assistant.

Alma Gabriel Korsuk Kumi Senior Inspector for Accreditation Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Alma Gabriel Korsuk Kumi graduated from the University of Khartoum’s Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology with Honours in 2002. Currently, she works at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology in the directorate of accreditation, private, and foreign higher education as a senior inspector. Previously, she was a research assistant at the Economic and Social Research Institute, Ministry of Higher Education in Sudan from 2003 to 2011.

Chol Makur Aciek Lat Clinical Mentor (Medical Officer) Ministry of Health Chol Makur Aciek Lat received a B.A. Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Juba in 2014. He worked for a national NGO called Unity Schools Education Trust as an executive director for two years. He has worked for the Ministry of Health in the capacity as medical officer and clinical mentor for two years.

Aleer Deng Mawut Chief of Warehouse Ministry of Interior-Directorate of Nationality, Passport and Immigration Aleer Deng Mawut holds a B.A. Degree in Management Information System from Kampala International University’s School of Computer Studies. He has been working for the Directorate of Nationality, Passport and Immigration, Ministry of Interior, Juba, South Sudan, for five years. His working experience includes being an ID Solution specialist for the government of South Sudan, and he had the opportunity to attended a training in Germany.

Gatluak Riek Mark Thon Valuation Officer Ministry of Finance and Planning/Directorate of Customs Gatluak Riek Mark Thon received a B.Sc. Degree from Mekelle University in 2007. He has worked with South Sudan Customs as an administrator, examiner, and valuation officer for nine years.

Maker Biar Angeth Researcher Ministry of Trade and Industry Maker Biar Angeth graduated from Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2005 and also holds a certificate in Export Marketing Techniques and Export Plans from the Foreign Trade Training Centre. He is a teacher and a community worker by training as well as a psychologist.

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Lam Francis Gabriel Oyiki Human Resource Officer National Bureau of Statistics Lam Francis Gabriel Oyiki received a diploma in Social Work, Social Administration, and Counselling from the Kampala Business Education and Research Institute in 2013. He is currently working in the field of human resource management, while previously, he has experience in counselling. He also has experience in conflict resolution and management. Lobojo Alfred Emmanuel Philip Rate Collector Juba City Council Lobojo Alfred Emmanuel Philip received a B.A. Degree in Economic and Business Administration from the Catholic University of East Africa in 2015. Currently, he works under Juba Block, Juba City Council. He has experience in facilitating workshops and has received training in issuing business trading licenses. Guot Gabriel Manyang Guot Senior Inspector of Pension & Social Insurance Ministry of Labour, Public Service, and Human Resources Development Guot Gabriel Manyang Guot received a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Juba in 2015. Currently, he is affiliated with the legal service within the Ministry of Labour and the South Sudan Pension Fund as a legal affair officer. He has been in service since 2006 working with the Directorate of Pension and Social Insurance. Amaniyo Gloria Amule Thimoty Food Security and Livelihood Project Officer Smile Again Africa Amaniyo Gloria Amule Thimoty holds a B.A. Degree in Business Administration with a Major in Finance and Banking and a Diploma in Development Studies from Kampala International University. She manages a food security and livelihood project where she supervises the state under this project. She also has experience working as an administer.

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Coach Profiles

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 M.S. 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 B.A. Degree in Teacher Education from Kyambogo University, Uganda, and has 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.

Christina Pita Lukudu Legal Practitioner Ministry of Justice

Christina Pita Lukudu graduated with a LL.B 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, issues surrounding violence against women, and in legislative drafting with a specific focus on gender sensitive legislation for more than six years.

Viana Victor Leju Kato First Secretary and Deputy Director Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Viana Victor Leju Kato is the First Secretary and the 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 M.A. in Managing Peace and Security in Africa from the Institute of Peace and Security Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.

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.

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Reserve Coach Profiles

John Reech Jurkuch Gak Acting Director Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare John Reech Jurkuch Gak holds a B.A. 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 the University of Juba Program. He has worked as the Deputy Director of Finance, and Acting Director for the Administration and Finance division. He is currently working as a focal point for social protection 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 M.A. 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 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.

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UNITAR Staff Profiles

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 B.A. 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.

Nigel Gan 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.

Miho Fujiki Expert United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Miho Fujiki has a B.A. Degree in Arts and Sciences from Hiroshima University, and M.A. Degree in Cultural Anthropology from the Graduate School of Social Sciences, Hiroshima University. She has worked with the Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education for 13 years. Her responsibilities have included the compilation of the educational budget, management of the high school entrance examination, and administering the high school tuition support fund. She has been seconded to the UNITAR Hiroshima Office since April 2016.

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 Math to high school students for one year, before start working in Hiroshima Prefectural Office in 2012. He worked with Hiroshima Prefectural Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Hiroshima CDC), with the main focus of preventing Tuberculosis in Hiroshima Prefecture. His responsibilities included helping patients to apply for the national medical subsidy, compiled statistics on TB, and ran seminars accordingly. He is seconded to the UNITAR Hiroshima Office since April 2014 to strengthen the partnership between UNITAR and the Prefectural Offices. Chihiro MITSUDA Assistant Administrator United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Chihiro Mitsuda graduated from Kochi University with a B.A. in Humanities and Economics for International Studies, including a High School Teacher’s English Teaching License in 2013. She also studied International Trade at Duksung Women’s University, South Korea, during her undergraduate. Chihiro completed a Graduate Diploma in Social Science in 2015, and received her Master’s degree in Conflict, Governance and International Development from the University of East Anglia in 2016. During her Master’s, she completed an internship at the United Nations Office

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for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Kobe Office. She joined the UNITAR Hiroshima Office in March 2016.

Annelise GISEBURT Fellow United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Annelise Giseburt received a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree from Oberlin College in 2016; she majored in English and East Asia Studies. While in college, Annelise interned with the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington. She joined the UNITAR Hiroshima Office in September 2016 as the first Fellow sent through the partnership between UNITAR and Oberlin Shansi.

Nozomi YAMAMOTO Trainee United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office Nozomi received an M.Sc. in International Relations from the University of Bristol in 2016. Her research was about how development strategies of international institutions have captured global poverty and how the macroeconomic policies have affected the life of the people living in poverty. She also obtained a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Kobe City University of Foreign Studies. She volunteered in Tohoku in the devastated area after the 2011 earthquake, from which she learned the difficulties and importance of the effective reconstruction after disaster.