Fatuma Jamila

Fatuma Jamila is a founding member and serves as the Secretary of the Islamic Development Partnership Network. She is an accomplished academic, procurement and supply chain management specialist and development professional with strong experience in higher education, administration, institutional management and community empowerment.

She currently serves as a Lecturer at the Islamic University in Uganda, Arua Campus, where she contributes to teaching, research, mentorship and the professional development of students in management and related disciplines. Her commitment to education and knowledge sharing aligns with the Network's objective of promoting quality education, skills development, research and capacity building for sustainable community transformation.

Fatuma holds a Master's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from the Uganda Management Institute and a Postgraduate Diploma in the same field from the same institution. These qualifications have equipped her with advanced knowledge and skills in strategic procurement, supply chain systems, logistics management, accountability, resource optimisation and institutional governance.

She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management from the Islamic University in Uganda, Mbale Campus, where she developed expertise in procurement planning, logistics, inventory management and organisational operations, and a Diploma in Business Administration from IUIU, which strengthened her understanding of business management, administration, leadership and organisational development.

Her professional journey was built on a foundation of education and community service after obtaining an Education Assistant Grade III Certificate from Lodonga Core Primary Teachers' College, Yumbe. This early experience nurtured her passion for learning, leadership, mentorship and supporting community development.

As Secretary she plays a key role in promoting effective governance, institutional coordination, documentation and administrative systems that support the Network's vision. Her expertise in procurement and management contributes to ensuring transparency, accountability and responsible utilisation of resources in IDPN programmes and partnerships.

Fatuma is passionate about ethical leadership, professional excellence, education, the empowerment of women and strengthening the systems that improve organisational performance and community impact.