- Committed professional with several years of experience in academic landscape, including student evaluation and creative teaching methods implementation. Eager contributions to professional efforts to assist student development. Hands-on approach to cultivating curriculum and challenging in-classroom projects.
- Hardworking Leadership Team Member bringing great personnel management and motivational abilities. Helps drive team growth and enhance results through hands-on, proactive oversight of daily operations. Always ready to help personnel and managers achieve shared goals. Analytical and proactive professional with top-notch leadership and decision-making abilities. Successful at keeping teams on-track with organizational goals and strategic initiatives. Accomplished in resource and schedule management with great critical thinking and multitasking abilities.
- Accomplished executive and ambitious professional creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives. Builds and retains high-performance teams by hiring, developing, and motivating skilled professionals.
Hi, I’m
Sisto Otim Oywak
Asist. Prof.
University of Juba - School of Education. P.O Box 82,Juba Central Equatoria State
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
University of Juba -School of EducationJuba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan
Assistant Professor
02.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Provide instruction and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom setting.
- Develop and implement innovative teaching methods that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Conduct research projects, wrote manuscripts, and presented findings at professional conferences.
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to ensure academic excellence.
- Assist in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
- Organize guest lectures from experts in the field of study to supplement course content.
- Mentor junior faculty members by providing advice on teaching strategies and pedagogy.
- Review scholarly articles for publication in journals.
- Participate in university governance committees that address issues related to higher education.
- Advise students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
- Supervise independent research projects conducted by undergraduates or graduates.
- Compile data from surveys administered to measure student satisfaction with courses taught.
- Author grant proposals seeking funding for research initiatives undertaken by the department.
- Engage students in lectures by encouraging the sharing of opinions and group interactions.
- Participate in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
- Construct quizzes, exams, and homework assignments to test student aptitude.
- Administer and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
- Guide student thesis and dissertation work.
- Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.Guide
National Secretariat for the National Council for Higher EducationJuba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan
Director General
01.2020 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Conduct regular national council meetings with members to review performance and discuss future goals.
- Direct the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff members.
- Oversee budgeting activities to ensure cost-effectiveness in all areas of operations.
- Establish policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends or potential issues related to operations.
- Create new business initiatives that increase customer satisfaction rating
- Monitor the competitive landscape to maintain competitive advantage in the higher education marketplace.
- Organize promotional events such as conferences, trade shows, and webinars to highlight innovations in higher education.
- Evaluate andhighlight new developments in higher education operational processes regularly for efficiency improvements or cost savings opportunities.
- Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies and industry partners.
- Manage communication between departments ensuring a cohesive approach across the organization.
- Ensure quality control standards are met for all products released into the higher education marketplace.
- Work closely with theHuman Resources department on employee relations matters such as discipline or grievances.
- Address customer inquiries on time while resolving any complaints quickly and effectively.
- Prepare presentations for board meetings covering financial results, progress updates, and plans.
- Partner with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
- Manage crises to minimize the impact on operations and reputation.
- Implement new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
- Establish performance metrics and evaluate staff to promote continuous improvement.
- Enhance customer satisfaction through the development of service improvement initiatives.
- Analyze data to inform decision-making and strategic direction
- Negotiate high-value contracts with vendors and partners to optimize resource allocation.
- Forecast customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and TechnologyJuba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan
Director General for Planning and Budgeting
01.2008 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Direct the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and mentor staff member
- Manage budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Conduct regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Review internal reports and identify areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Coordinate resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Create detail plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs, and other requirements for projects.detailed
- Monitor market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
- Prepare presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
- Implement systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
- Cultivate strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Coordinate activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Spearheaded the development and launch of new products, budgets, or services.or services
- Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion within budget and deadlines.
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
- Facilitate professional development programs to build a high-performing team.
- Review financial statements and university activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Appraise inventory levels frequently, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stock
UNDPJuba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan
Code of Conduct Training Analyst
03.2007 - 12.2008
Job overview
- Develop and implement training programs for all UN and Partners Staff in South Sudan to ensure employees comply with the code of conduct for humanitarian workers
- Conduct individual and group assessments to identify areas of improvement in employee performance.
- Create detailed reports on employee training progress and results for the UN Senior management team.
- Provide feedback on employees' performance during training exercises.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current training methods and recommend changes as needed.
- Designate instructional materials, such as manuals, handbooks, practice tests, multimedia visual aids, and computer tutorials., to support the learning process.
- Maintain records of all trainees including attendance sheets, evaluation forms, and test scores.
- Collaborate with management teams to develop customized training plans based on individual needs assessment results.
- Assist with developing strategies for improving efficiency in workplace processes through effective instruction techniques.
- Coordinate with department heads regarding scheduling of classes for employees requiring additional instruction.
- Cultivate relationships with external vendors providing specialized services related to corporate training objectives.
- Monitor the progress of each trainee throughout their program and guide as needed.
- Facilitate online webinars for remote workers who were unable to attend traditional classroom settings.
- Prepare budgets for upcoming projects that include cost estimates for materials and instructor fees
Education
The Catholic University of Eastern AfricaNairobi, Kenya
Ph.D. from Education Administration And Planning
01-2014
University Overview
- PhD in Education Administration and Planing
- Leadership in 21st Century
- Educational Management and Administration
- Capstone Projects:
- Academic Achievements and Honors:
- Principles and Practices of Education Management
- Project Management
- Educational Financing and Planning
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Mixed Methods Research
- Action Research and Field Research
- SSPS Analytic Tool
- 3.5 GPA
American University in CairoCairo, Egypt
Postgraduate Diploma in Force Migration And Refugee Studies from Faculty of Humanities And Political Science
10-2004
University Overview
Makerere UniversityKampala, Uganda
Master of Arts from Educational Management
10-2002
University Overview
Urbanian University Rome, Italy
Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy And Religious Studies
01-1993
University Overview
Skills
15 Years Competencies and Bureaucratic Skills
- Strong project manager with tremendous motivational, analytic and decision making skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong commitment to performance contracting and management by results
- Strong budget controller with enormous financial management skills including commitment to accountability, transparency and zero tolerance to corruption or integrity
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build partnership and collaborative alliances
- Strong team-player with respect for diversity including ability to work in a multicultural and multinational setting
- Strong competences in donor fund management, project development, hiring, retention and ability to achieve the desired strategic goal
- Charismatic leader, negotiator with clear corporate communication skills
Languages
Luo
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Kishwahli
Advanced (C1)
C1
Ngakarimonjong
Advanced (C1)
C1
Sisto Otim Oywak's Published Journal Articles
Sisto Otim Oywak's Published Journal Articles
- Oywak, S. O. (2023). East African Community Common Higher Education Area Ontology: Challenges and Opportunities for South Sudan Higher Education Institutions, Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 7(8), 69 – 82
- Oywak, S. O. (2022). From Beneficiarism to Tokenism: The Challenges facing Women Education and Female Labor Supply in High Profile Jobs in South Sudan Higher Education Economy, Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 6(7), 70 – 85
- · Oywak, S. O. (2021). Learning to Learn in the Light of COVID-19 Crisis: Why Most Eligible Students Changed their College Plans to Seek Admission in South Sudan Universities, · Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 5(8), 31 – 48
- Oywak S. O. (2019). Left Out from the Very Start: The Dilemma of Access for Students from Low-income Families in South Sudan, Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies. 3(1), 4 - 18.
- Oywak S. O. (2019). Influence of Cost-Sharing on Access and Students’ Academic Participation in South Sudan Public Universities, the Catholic University of Eastern – African Digital Repository, Nairobi Kenya
- Oywak S. O., Jacinta M. A., and Paschal W. (2019). Resilient but Overwhelmed: How do Students in South Sudan Public Universities Cope with the Rising Net Cost? · African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research, 7 (2) 37-45
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Software
Proficiency in sending and receiving email messages, attaching files, using a word processor, understanding file management, posting messages and navigating the Internet
Proficiency in the use of Word processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Email management, Data entry, Digital calendars, Video conferencing (Zoom), and Social media management (X- Space, Email, WhatsApp & Facebook)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficient in Data analysis and Visualization (Excel, Tableau, Power BI)
Proficient in SPSS and Oracle for data base management
Proficiency in Programming languages (Python, Java, C, JavaScript)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingAffiliations
Affiliations
- • Education and Skill Development
- • Governance, Public Administration and Policies
- • • Force Migration and Refugees (Human Rights Isssues Affecting Communities)
- • Strategic Management
Quote
The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.
Interests
UN Jobs and Humanitarian Organization
Professional International, Multinational and Regional Organization
Acadmiemic and Research Institutions
Peoples Representation
Volumteer to Help Others
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Timeline
Director General
National Secretariat for the National Council for Higher Education
01.2020 - 04.2024
Assistant Professor
University of Juba -School of Education
02.2019 - Current
Director General for Planning and Budgeting
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
01.2008 - 12.2018
Code of Conduct Training Analyst
UNDP
03.2007 - 12.2008
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Ph.D. from Education Administration And Planning
American University in Cairo
Postgraduate Diploma in Force Migration And Refugee Studies from Faculty of Humanities And Political Science
Makerere University
Master of Arts from Educational Management
Urbanian University
Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy And Religious Studies
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