Njong James Kongny UI
About Njong James Kongny UI
Njong James Kongny serves as the Deputy Chief of Party 1 at Catholic Relief Services in Togo, where he has worked since 2019. He has significant experience in community mobilization and project management, including overseeing a school feeding program that benefits over 20,000 students.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Currently, Njong James Kongny UI serves as the Deputy Chief of Party 1 at Catholic Relief Services in Togo. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to various projects aimed at community development and support. His responsibilities include developing community mobilization strategies and training project and partner staff in commodity management in the field. He has also coordinated the establishment of a project field office and participated in the recruitment of project staff for a USDA-sponsored school feeding initiative.
Previous Experience at The Lutheran World Federation
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Njong James Kongny UI worked at The Lutheran World Federation as an ECHO Project Manager in 2018 for a duration of seven months in Chad. In this role, he was involved in managing projects that focused on humanitarian assistance and development, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting vulnerable communities.
Education and Expertise
Njong James Kongny UI earned a Master's degree in Adult Education and Community Development from the University of Ibadan, where he studied from 1992 to 1998. His educational background equips him with the skills necessary for effective community engagement and project management, particularly in the context of development and education.
Achievements in School Feeding Initiatives
In his role at Catholic Relief Services, Njong James Kongny UI supervised the development of a school feeding methodology that successfully provided hot lunches to over 20,000 students in northern Togo. He coordinated the development of memorandums of understanding with project schools and engaged in public relations with the Government of Togo and other stakeholders to enhance the program's effectiveness.
Participation in Professional Workshops
Njong James Kongny UI actively participated in organizing an online SMILER workshop focused on evidence-based reporting. This involvement highlights his commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing within the field of project management and community development.