Luyimbazi Tonnie Stieve

Executive Secretary and Coordinator of the Uganda Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund , International Non Profit

Kampala, Uganda

Dedicated, resilient, and results-oriented leader with over 15 years’ experience across the health, social development, and agricultural sectors in Uganda, including 10 years in senior leadership roles. I have worked with government, donors, civil society, and communities on development and humanitarian programs, and have extensive experience in governance and stakeholder engagements.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
  • Government, Governance, Reforms
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:

I am a highly experienced development and governance professional with over 15 years of progressive leadership in health systems strengthening, humanitarian response, monitoring and evaluation, and institutional development in Uganda. I currently serve as Executive Secretary/Coordinator of the Uganda Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) for the Global Fund, where I provide strategic leadership and oversight for national HIV, TB, and malaria programmes, as outlined in my CV attached.
Since October 2022, I have led the CCM Secretariat, supervising a multidisciplinary technical team and coordinating governance, oversight, and stakeholder engagement structures. In this role, I have spearheaded major institutional reforms, including the review of the CCM Governance Manual, Oversight Committee Terms of Reference, and strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with Global Fund and international accountability standards
I have played a central role in mobilizing and managing large-scale donor resources, contributing to successful funding applications exceeding USD 1.1 billion for HIV, TB, malaria, and COVID-19 responses. This includes coordinating national funding requests, facilitating endorsement processes, and strengthening partnerships with Principal Recipients, government institutions, and development partners
In strengthening grant oversight and risk management systems, I led the revision of the CCM Oversight Plan, developed standardized reporting tools, and established internal risk management frameworks. He has supported the Ministry of Finance and TASO as Principal Recipients through technical assistance, capacity building, and performance review mechanisms, enhancing transparency, value for money, and results-based management
Previously, as Oversight Officer under the CCM Evolution Initiative (2019–2022), I led reforms to enhance CCM effectiveness across oversight, engagement, and internal functioning. I introduced data-driven monitoring tools, trained CCM members on grant management, coordinated joint field missions, and strengthened co-financing tracking systems, contributing to improved grant performance and donor confidence
My earlier experience includes serving as Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager for the Youth Livelihood Programme at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, where he developed national M&E systems, coordinated large-scale evaluations, and strengthened inter-ministerial collaboration. He also held senior MEAL roles with Caritas Uganda and Lutheran World Federation, supporting humanitarian and refugee response programmes funded by major international donors including UNHCR, ECHO, BPRM, and CLWR.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong capacity in institutional governance, fiduciary oversight, stakeholder coordination, and results-based management. I have led inclusive engagement processes, facilitated civil society participation, integrated community feedback mechanisms, and promoted safeguarding and accountability standards in line with donor requirements
I have extensive experience in strategically engaging civil society organizations, faith-based institutions, community-based organizations, and key population networks to strengthen inclusive participation in national health and development processes. I have coordinated constituency elections, developed constituency engagement plans, and led capacity-building initiatives for civil society representatives to enhance effective representation and accountability within the CCM. I spearheaded the piloting of Community-Based Monitoring tools to integrate community feedback into grant oversight and supported the meaningful inclusion of youth, refugees, and marginalized groups in governance structures. Through these efforts, I have strengthened community ownership, transparency, and alignment of donor-funded programmes with grassroots priorities.

Education:

I hold a Master of Science in Monitoring and Evaluation from Uganda Martyrs University (2015–2017), providing advanced competencies in results-based management, performance measurement, learning systems, and evidence-informed decision-making. This qualification underpins strong accountability, transparency, and reporting practices aligned with international donor standards.
I also hold a Master of Science in Agro-ecology in Practice from Uganda Martyrs University (2010–2012), which strengthened my expertise in sustainable development, climate-resilient livelihoods, food security, and integrated rural development which are key pillars for inclusive and resilient programming.
In addition, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics from Makerere University (2003–2007), equipping me with strong foundations in economic analysis, resource management, value chain development, and rural financing systems essential for poverty reduction and economic empowerment interventions.
Complementing my academic qualifications, I have undertaken extensive professional training with reputable international and regional institutions, further strengthening my capacity to design, manage, and oversee complex, multi-donor-funded programmes. These include:
• Executive training in Corporate Governance and Leadership by the Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda, strengthening understanding governance principles and procedures
• Training in Macro-economic Management of Resource-Rich Countries (ATI & IMF, Mauritius), strengthening understanding of public finance management, fiscal sustainability, and policy coherence.
• Training in Microfinance and Rural Development Models in Kerala, India, enhancing expertise in financial inclusion, SME development, and community-based development and financing mechanisms;
• Certification in Humanitarian Aid: Building a Better Response by the Humanitarian Academy at Harvard, strengthening competencies in humanitarian coordination, accountability, safeguarding, and emergency response programming;
• Specialized training in Participatory Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (Uganda Management Institute), reinforcing community-driven development and inclusive accountability frameworks;
• Advanced training in Project Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AVA, Uganda), supporting effective project cycle management, risk management and donor compliance;
• Professional development in Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management, enhancing institutional learning, digital governance, and knowledge systems;
Collectively, these academic and professional credentials demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning and institutional excellence. They provide a solid foundation for engaging effectively with bilateral and multilateral donors, government institutions, civil society, and private sector partners.
My education and training profile enables me to contribute meaningfully to programme design, oversight, performance management, fiduciary risk mitigation, safeguarding, and sustainability planning. It also supports high-quality engagement in governance structures, results reporting, and strategic policy dialogue at national, regional, and international levels.
This strong educational background positions me as a credible, competent, and reliable partner in managing and overseeing complex development, humanitarian, and health-sector investments in line with international best practice and donor expectations.

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Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English

Nationality:

Uganda

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