
Rose Akol
Sponsorship Specialist
- Group:Senior Mngmnt
Rose Akol
Sponsorship Specialist
Rose is a dedicated development professional with over 24 years of experience spanning both local government and the international NGO sector. Her career demonstrates a deep commitment to community development, child protection and sponsorship programming.
She brings extensive expertise in program coordination, capacity building and stakeholder engagement. Currently, Rose oversees the management and coordination of sponsorship programs, providing technical support to Local Partners, promoting best practices and leading capacity-building initiatives.
Previously, she served at Partners for Children Worldwide as a Community Development Facilitator and Program Officer for Sponsorship and Arbeiter Samariter Bund, a German Aid Organisation. In these roles, she played a pivotal role in staff and volunteer training, piloting child monitoring systems, strengthening child protection structures and supporting the rights and psychosocial well-being of displaced and unaccompanied minors. She also facilitated the formation of rights clubs in schools and enhanced the capacity of child welfare committees.
Earlier in her career, Rose worked with Bukedea District Local Government as a Community Development Officer and Sub-County Chief, where she made significant contributions to grassroots development planning and service delivery. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration from Uganda Christian University.