Uriel Mabiala Tsoumou

I served as Program Assistant for the ELIKIA (HOPE) project, funded by the NED Foundation. The project focused on strengthening the response to violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity among sexual and gender minorities in the Republic of Congo.

• I prepared drafts of project activity reports and submitted them to the project coordinator within forty-eight (48) hours after the activity had taken place
• I monitored the completion of attendance lists during workshops
• I drafted all correspondence related to the ELIKIA (HOPE) project as a priority,then submitted it to the hierarchy
• I Ensured the archiving of various correspondences of the association and those related to the project
• I ensured the programmatic preparation of activities and communication with all expected participants
• I assisted in the development and implementation of annual strategic plans, as well as the writing of reports for various association programs and projects (monthly, quarterly, semi- annual, and annual)
• I ensured the rescheduling of activities when necessary
• I provided support in the implementation of existing complementary monitoring and evaluation tools for the proper tracking of donor contracts.

• I served as Coordinator for the project entitled "Strengthening HIV Prevention among Key Populations (MSM, SW) in the Republic of Congo," which was implemented by an association acting as a sub-recipient of RENAPC, the lead beneficiary of the initiative. The project was carried out from October 1, 2020, to July 31, 2022.

I simultaneously held the role of Program Manager at Cœur Arc-en-cielduring this period, while also overseeing the coordination of the above-mentioned project. The project was funded by Initiative 5% through Expertise France.

• I coordinated and supervised the execution of the contractual work plan at the association level
• I Ensured internal monitoring and evaluation of these activities
• I supervised the implementation of the planned procedure manuals
• I Ensured the proper application of the planned procedure manuals
• I developed and supervised the drafting of monthly, quarterly, and annual activity progress reports
• I gave a regular report on the progress of the project to the management team
• I coordinated the application of the recommendations of the Association Coeur Arc-en-ciel where applicable
• I promoted the supervision of audit missions of Coeur Arc-en-Ciel as well as BP each quarter and semester

National Researcher within the framework of the project "Pour Moi, Pour les Autres" (For Me, For Others), a project aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of French speaking LGBTQI activists in Haiti and Cameroon, and more broadly in the Caribbean and Central and East Africa. The project was supported by the Acting Together for Inclusion Fund, funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, and managed by Equitas in partnership with Dignity Network Canada.

• I organized focus groups and/or interviews with LGBTQI activists, using a standardized questionnaire to gather information on their experiences, the situation, and their mental health and well-being needs. I identified local and regional resilience strategies in their countries, as well as their recommendations.

• I wrote a comprehensive case study (maximum 2,000 words) based on the data collected from LGBTQI activists, which includes:

- I provided a brief summary of the demographic information of the participants/interviewees (e.g., the number of LGBTQI activists, their age, gender, etc.) (between 50 and 100 words).

- I included a brief summary reviewing the situation and needs regarding activists' mental health and well-being, and I identified local resilience strategies. This section is based on my desk research and interviews with other stakeholders (between 400 and 500 words).

- I presented any contextual elements I considered relevant for writing this report (between 200 and 300 words).

- I summarized the discussions with the participants, question by question. I included quotes or stories they shared that may be used in the final briefing document (between 800 and 900 words).

- I concluded with a brief summary of all the information gathered (between 100 and 200 words).

The project was funded by the French Embassy in Congo.

• I developed programs within the framework of the MBONGUI project.
• I supervised the organization of workshops and activities.
• I assisted the coordinator in the implementation of the project.
• I inputted various documents and ensured accurate data entry.
• The project was funded by the French Embassy in Congo.

• I was among the team in the project implementation.
• I optimized the operational logistics flow.
• I took inventory in the warehouse management.
• I did need assessments, monitoring, and evaluation.
• I supported the administrative department.

• Logistic and procurement planning.
• Documentation filling and management.
• Tracking of shipping line.
• Customer service support.
• Data analysis and documentation.