Andrew Lasu Samuel

Andrew Lasu Samuel is a development professional with 10 years of experience in programme management, strategic planning and implementation across South Sudan and Uganda. He serves as Programme Manager at Community Development Centre (CDC), providing leadership and technical oversight to programmes that promote sustainable livelihoods, community resilience, peacebuilding and inclusive development.

Andrew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Management and a Master of Arts degree in Development Studies from Bugema University. His academic background, combined with his practical experience, equips him with a strong understanding of development programming, organisational management and community-centred approaches to sustainable development.

In his role, Andrew provides leadership in programme design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance and field supervision. He works closely with programme teams, local stakeholders and organisational support departments to strengthen programme quality, accountability and results, ensuring that interventions respond to community priorities and align with organisational objectives and donor requirements.

Andrew is passionate about empowering vulnerable and marginalised communities, strengthening local capacities and promoting sustainable solutions to development challenges. Through his work, he contributes to building resilient communities, fostering peaceful coexistence and advancing inclusive, community-led development.