The People Behind the Change
At Community Development Centre (CDC), we believe meaningful change begins with people who listen, care, collaborate, and act. Our team brings together leaders, development practitioners, community mobilisers, and dedicated professionals working alongside communities to build peace, strengthen livelihoods, and create opportunities for lasting change.
From our leadership to our field teams, we share a commitment to community-led development, local ownership, inclusion, and the belief that every community has the potential to shape its own future.
We are more than a team implementing projects. We are people working with people, building relationships, connecting ideas, and turning shared aspirations into action.
People are at the heart of everything we do.
Our Team
Our team works across programme development, peacebuilding, community engagement, livelihoods, youth empowerment, communications, finance, and organisational support. Together, we translate our mission into practical action, working closely with community members, local leaders, partners, and other stakeholders.
Whether facilitating dialogue, supporting farmers and young entrepreneurs, sharing vital information, or strengthening community initiatives, our people bring dedication, creativity, and local understanding to the work we do.
Meet the People Behind Our Work
Sebit Martin JohnCo-Founder and Executive Director
Barnabas SamuelCo-Founder and Associate Director
Andrew Lasu SamuelProgramme Manager
Eric Mungufeni AdroaMonitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Anthony MabeProgramme Support Officer
Aya ScoviaProject Officer, Peacebuilding
Samuel Ayume MarinoProject Officer, Peacebuilding
Chagai MadingSafety and Security Focal Point, Early Warning Analyst- Mawa FrancisFood Security and Livelihoods Officer
Baraka Godfrey CosmosProject Officer, Livelihoods, Empowerment and Capacity Development- David Bida CosmasCommunity-Based Facilitator, Empower 360 Youth Thrive
Jabe JudithGender Equality, Social Inclusion and Protection Officer
Philip Wongo IsamHealth and Nutrition Officer
Yosaki SwalliFinance and Administration Manager
Rita H. NyakatoEnvironmental and Climate Resilience Specialist
Harriet Sunday JohnHuman Resources Manager- Abayi AmosResource Mobilisation and Development Officer
Festo LokuduPartnerships and Community Grants Manager and Centre Manager, Juba Office
Asifiwe EbenezerCommunications Manager
Our Board of Directors
Providing Oversight. Safeguarding Our Mission.
Our Board of Directors provides governance, strategic oversight, and accountability, helping ensure that CDC remains true to its mission, values, and commitment to the communities it serves.
The CDC Board is elected by the General Assembly, the organisation’s highest decision-making body. It sets strategic direction, approves policy, oversees governance and holds management accountable. Board members serve as stewards of CDC’s constitution, charter and policies.
Through its collective experience, guidance, and oversight, the Board guides the organisation’s long-term direction, promotes responsible stewardship of resources, and helps safeguard CDC’s integrity and sustainability while supporting its vision for peaceful, resilient, and self-reliant communities.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Jackline YangiDirector
Peace FeniDirector- Sebit MartinSecretary
- Barnabas SamuelDirector
Alison LemeriDirector / Treasurer
Emmanuel Bida Da’SilversDirector / Chairperson- Beke ThomasDirector
Rooted in the Communities We Serve
Our people are not separated from the communities we work with. We value local knowledge, lived experience, and the leadership that already exists within communities.
We work alongside refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, host communities, young people, farmers, women, and local leaders, recognising that sustainable development is strongest when people participate meaningfully in decisions that affect their lives.
Our community partners and local networks are an essential part of how we listen, learn, build trust, and turn shared priorities into action.
How We Show Up
Community first
We listen to people and respect their knowledge, priorities, and aspirations.
Integrity and accountability
We strive to act responsibly, transparently, and in the best interests of the communities we serve.
Inclusion and dignity
We value diversity and work to create opportunities for people to participate, contribute, and thrive.
Collaboration and solidarity
We believe lasting change is built through relationships, partnerships, and collective action.
Learning and innovation
We remain open to new ideas, local solutions, and better ways of serving communities.
Join Us in Building Change
We believe everyone has something valuable to contribute to a stronger, more peaceful, and resilient community. Through collaboration, partnership, volunteering, and shared learning, there are many ways to become part of our journey.
We are always looking for people who share our commitment to community-led development. Take a look at our current vacancies, internships and consultancies.
Together, we can build communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.