Kwesiga Robert

Work Experience
▪ Kwesiga Robert is the Secretary General of Uganda Red Cross Society, a posi- tion he has held since March 2015. He has also served as a Head of Region, Southern Africa – Danish Red Cross in Harare and Zimbabwe (2007 – 2013), Deputy Head of Region/Regional Programmes Coordinator – International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Southern Africa Region Harare and Zimbabwe (2005 – 2007). From 1999 to 2005, Robert was the Secretary General of Uganda Red Cross Society, a position he took on after being a Deputy Secretary General.
▪ Robert has over 33 years experience in the humanitarian sector both locally and internationally. He has a passion for service and volunteerism. He has significant experience in representation, policy formulation, lobbying, with proven ability to create strategic partnerships and has special interest in Fundraising for Humanity.

Education
▪ Robert holds a Masters Degree in Social Sector Planning and Management from Makerere University, Post graduate Diplomas in Project Planning and Manage- ment at the University of Zimbabwe and Education at Makerere University. He also holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics at Makerere University Kampala.

Boards served
▪ Robert has served and is serving on several Boards such as Uganda National Pandemics & Disasters Inter Ministerial Task Force, Chairman AIDS Information Centre Board of Trustees (a National Non-Governmental Organisation). He also served as President, East African Red Cross Network (RCNET).
▪ He is a Board Member Uganda Road Safety Council, Task Force Member of the Uganda National Disaster Management Advisory Committee, Board Member for Uganda Blood Transfusion Services, served as a Board Member for Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism Board, Served as a Member of various Federa- tion of Red Cross and Red Crescent Secretary Generals Advisory Groups and is a Member of the Danish Red Cross Task Force.

Family life and Hobbies
▪ Robert is a proud father of three children and is happily married to Hilda. He bal- ances life, family and career. He loves playing golf and is a Member of the Uganda Golf Club.