Kiiza Kizito
About Kiiza Kizito
Kiiza Kizito is a Program Manager in Agriculture with extensive experience in cooperative business and agribusiness management. He has held various positions at organizations such as Catholic Relief Services and NCBA CLUSA International, and he holds degrees from multiple institutions, including Makerere University and Uganda Martyrs University.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Kiiza Kizito serves as the Program Manager for Agriculture at Catholic Relief Services. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to agricultural development initiatives for four years. His role involves managing programs that aim to enhance agricultural practices and improve food security in the regions served by the organization.
Previous Experience at Chemonics International
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Kiiza Kizito worked at Chemonics International as a Partnerships Manager and Team Leader for Central Uganda. He was employed there for one year, from 2016 to 2017. His responsibilities included fostering partnerships and leading teams to implement various projects.
Background in Cooperative Business
Kiiza Kizito has extensive experience in cooperative business. He worked at the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) as a Regional Coordinator from 2015 to 2016 and as an Agribusiness Advisor from 2012 to 2015. His roles involved coordinating regional programs and providing agribusiness advice to enhance cooperative operations.
Educational Qualifications
Kiiza Kizito has a strong educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Makerere University, studying from 2006 to 2010. He then completed a Master's degree at Uganda Martyrs University from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he studied at Uganda Cooperative College - Kigumba from 2010 to 2012 and attended Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI).
Current Role at Eastern Africa Grain Council
In addition to his role at Catholic Relief Services, Kiiza Kizito has been working as the Country Programs Manager at the Eastern Africa Grain Council since 2017. He has been involved in program management for seven years, focusing on improving grain production and trade in the region.