Our Leadership & Administration

TKRJ is led by a Christ-centred governance structure and country teams in Australia, Uganda, Malawi and DRC. We serve through the Gospel, skills training and humanitarian support.

Faith-rooted leadership Governance & accountability Multi-country teams Safeguarding & integrity

Founder & International CEO

Missionary Theophile Kizungu is the Founder and International CEO of TKRJ — a servant of Jesus Christ called to transform displacement into purpose, hope and skills-based empowerment.

He provides global leadership, vision, and strategic direction for all TKRJ country teams and programs, ensuring every activity is aligned with our mission to Rise, Empower & Develop.

Spiritual leadership: Christ-centred service and discipleship values.
Governance: Oversight of boards, compliance, and accountability.
Strategy: Partnerships, growth, and sustainable impact across nations.

TKRJ Governance & Administration Structure

Board committees and departmental coordination structure for leadership, accountability and implementation.

Committee	Purpose	Main Responsibilities	Members
Executive Board Committee	Governance & Strategy	Legal compliance, final decisions, oversight, finance, staffing	Chairperson / CEO (Head of Executive Board) Vice-President (Deputy Chairperson) General Secretary Financial Officer (Finance & Budget Oversight) Project Manager Officer Program Manager Officer Education Program Manager Officer Human Resource Manager Officer Vice-Secretary Officer (Membership Committee Representative)
Board Committee	Advisory & Policy	Strategic advice, evaluations, inter-department collaboration	Chief Executive Director Chief Assistant Director All Department Heads from the Executive Board Committee Premier Advisor Second Advisor Third Advisor Fourth Advisor Fifth Advisor
Departmental Coordination Committee	Operational	Project implementation, direct service delivery, field work	Disability Inclusion Coordinator Spiritual Education Coordinator Recruitment Manager Officer Relationship Manager Officer Communication Manager Officer Online Issues Manager Officer Logistic Manager Officer Fundraising Officer Academic Manager Officer Language Training Officer IT & Digital Skills Training Officer

Australia Country Team

Administration and coordination team supporting governance, partnerships, programs and reporting.

Kongwa Namuyaza

Chief Assistant Director – Australia

Australia

Supports country leadership, administration coordination and operational follow-up.

Assists country coordination and governance support.
Supports compliance and documentation follow-up.
Coordinates internal administration tasks.

Kipendo Loveness Toga

Secretary – Australia

Australia

Documentation, minutes, scheduling and coordination of records and communications.

Records minutes and action items for meetings.
Manages documents, letters and schedules.
Supports reporting and administrative coordination.

Ev. Yona Abiona

Program & Project Coordinator – Australia

Australia

Coordinates program activities, community engagement and monitoring of outcomes.

Plans activities and coordinates implementation.
Tracks results, attendance and outcomes (MEL).
Supports beneficiary follow-up and referrals.

Berlin Kizungu

Treasurer – Australia

Australia

Financial stewardship, budgeting, records and accountability support in Australia operations.

Supports budgeting and expense tracking.
Maintains receipts and reporting records.
Supports compliance and reconciliations.

Ibrahim Tibu

Communications & Partnerships – Australia

Australia

Leads relationship building, communications, partnerships and visibility support.

Coordinates partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
Supports public updates and communications.
Supports media, community outreach and engagement.

Uganda Country Team

Leadership team coordinating programs and ministry in Uganda.

Willy Makanda

Country Director – Uganda

Uganda

Oversees Uganda strategy, operations, safeguarding and reporting.

Leads Uganda operations and program delivery plans.
Builds partnerships with local leaders and organisations.
Ensures reporting, accountability, and safeguarding compliance.

Safiri James Sumarika

Secretary – Uganda

Uganda

Coordinates communications, records minutes, and maintains Uganda documentation.

Records meetings, decisions and action items.
Maintains official letters, files, and schedules.
Supports compliance and reporting documentation.

Safari Shabani

Treasurer – Uganda

Uganda

Financial stewardship, budgeting, controls, and transparent reporting.

Manages budgets, expenses, and record keeping.
Ensures approvals, receipts, and reconciliations.
Supports donor financial reporting and audits.

Dodo Lugali

Program & Project Coordinator – Uganda

Uganda

Coordinates project delivery, beneficiary outcomes, and monitoring.

Plans and coordinates program activities and schedules.
Tracks results, outcomes, and success stories (MEL).
Ensures quality delivery and beneficiary follow-up.

Noella

Human Resource Coordinator – Uganda

Uganda

Supports volunteers and staff coordination, conduct standards and safeguarding practice.

Coordinates volunteer onboarding and task allocation.
Supports code of conduct and safeguarding compliance.
Maintains team attendance and performance follow-up.

Malawi Country Team

Leadership team coordinating programs and ministry in Malawi (Dzaleka Refugee Camp).

Sadiki Kimamiyo

Country Director – Malawi

Malawi

Leads Malawi operations, ensures program delivery, safeguarding and reporting.

Oversees Malawi operations and partnerships.
Ensures accountability, safeguarding and compliance.
Coordinates reporting and donor communications.

Christelle

Assistant Director – Malawi

Malawi

Supports leadership to ensure smooth implementation, coordination and follow-up.

Supports daily operations and program coordination.
Supervises field activities and follow-up systems.
Assists reporting and documentation collection.

Katana

Secretary – Malawi

Malawi

Documentation, minutes, letters, schedules and coordination across Malawi operations.

Records official minutes and maintains registers.
Coordinates communication and meeting schedules.
Maintains records for compliance and reporting.

Stiven Mauno Rukumuza

Treasurer – Malawi

Malawi

Manages financial records, budgeting and controls for Malawi programs.

Leads project budgeting and expense tracking.
Ensures approvals, receipts and reconciliations.
Supports financial reporting and audit preparation.

Selamani Chalumba

Program & Project Coordinator – Malawi

Malawi

Coordinates program delivery and monitoring to ensure measurable results.

Plans activities, schedules, and implementation.
Tracks outcomes, attendance and impact results (MEL).
Coordinates beneficiary follow-up and case support.

Malipo Kwana

Communication & Relationship Manager – Malawi

Malawi

Strengthens communications, stakeholder relationships, updates and outreach messaging.

Coordinates communication with partners and leaders.
Captures success stories, photos and updates.
Supports visibility and relationship building.

DRC Country Team

Leadership team supporting coordination, ministry and community engagement in DRC.

Gervais Musiyeye Rukumuza

Country Director – DRC

DRC

Coordinates DRC leadership, program planning readiness, reporting and partnerships.

Leads coordination and future program development.
Engages stakeholders and supports relationships.
Supports reporting and accountability updates.

Mama Josephine

Program & Spiritual Coordinator – DRC

DRC

Coordinates programs and spiritual activities aligned with LHWOJC ministry values.

Supports program activities and beneficiary follow-up.
Coordinates prayer, discipleship and spiritual support.
Supports community mobilisation and counselling support.

Eduard Kashindi

Secretary – DRC

DRC

Documentation, minutes and coordination of official communication and records.

Records minutes and maintains registers and files.
Coordinates schedules and official letters.
Supports reporting documentation and administration.

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