Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Catherine Jura is a seasoned Learning and Development Advisor with extensive experience in the international development sector. She specializes in designing and implementing impactful training programs, with a focus on gender and social inclusion, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building.
Current Role
Catherine currently serves as a Learning and Development Advisor at the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In this role, she is responsible for assessing training needs, developing customized learning solutions, and facilitating workshops and e-learning initiatives to strengthen the capacities of CAWST's global partners and stakeholders.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Catherine held various leadership positions in the field of international development. She served as the Training and Field Engagement Coordinator at Fleet Forum, the Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor at UNOPS, the Director of Learning and Development at Edify Learning Forum Africa-ELFA, and the Monitoring & Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Advisor at Tear Netherlands. Throughout her career, Catherine has demonstrated a proven track record of designing and delivering effective training programs, as well as contributing to project management, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity-building initiatives.
Academic Background
Catherine holds a Master's degree in International Development from the University of Sussex, United Kingdom. She also possesses a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Areas of Expertise
- Learning and development program design and implementation
- Gender and social inclusion in international development
- Monitoring and evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems
- Capacity building and training facilitation
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership management
Professional Impact
Catherine has played a pivotal role in enhancing the capacities of organizations and individuals working in the international development sector. She has spearheaded the design and delivery of numerous training programs, contributing to the improved performance and sustainable impact of development projects. Additionally, Catherine's expertise in gender and social inclusion has enabled her to integrate inclusive practices and principles into the training curricula, ensuring that marginalized communities are empowered and represented.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strong technical skills, and commitment to capacity building, Catherine Jura is a valuable asset to organizations seeking to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of their development initiatives. Her track record of success, coupled with her passion for learning and development, positions her as a respected professional in the international development field.
