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Pasadena, California, United States

The M.A. in Development Studies at William Carey International University (WCIU) teaches students to think critically and develop practical plans to solve the root cause of an issue and create sustainable change and provides students with an understanding of social, cultural, and religious factors that have affected global development throughout history. Students are prepared to conduct research and design programs that address development challenges in the modern world.In this Program, I will be majoring into Global Women's Empowerment (GWE) knowing that Women participate and lead in international development globally. From grassroots projects to lobbying efforts, they contribute socially, economically, religiously, and politically to the welfare and flourishing of their communities.

Rwanda

In my role as the Programme Liaison Officer in the Office of the Country Director at WaterAid Rwanda, my responsibilities includes: High level Administrative & Programme Support in Planning & Executive Coordination to the Country Director & Senior Management Team in performing the Organisation’s mission. My role also include liaison with Internal & External Stakeholders to ensure relationships remain active. Follow up on various commitments & ensure Continuity of the CD & SMT engagements. And finally providing Support to the Country Programme's PMER, Risk Management, Organization's Values, Safeguarding, Safety & Security Activities.

The M.A in Global Development & Justice Program prepares students to work across humanitarian nexus in the areas of justice, transformational development and peace- building.Together with biblical insights and best practices, the degree program prepares community development leaders, cross-cultural workers, justice leaders and humanitarian specialist in cross- sector vocational skills. The curriculum seeks to develop compassionate leaders and administrators, who are trauma-informed, passionate about advocatingfor the vulnerable, and prepared to support human flourishing in whatever context they work in.

Kigali, Rwanda

As the Project Operations Officer of the Secondary Teachers English Language Improvement Rwanda (STELIR), a Project implemented in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, my duties included:Support the project team in all logistical & administrative aspects of testing, materials development, capacity building, & delivery of the intensive face-to-face & remote blended English courses for secondary teachers during inception, implementation and closure of the project and in line with British Council and client quality and project management standards and requirementsSupport the project team in the planning and recording of project outcomes, outputs, audiences, methods of evaluation and monitoring and measuring impact and dissemination of learningSupport the project team in data entry for project activities and in line with British Council and client quality standardsSupport the project team to identify implementation related risks & manage these proactively using the corporate and project risk mgt frameworksContribute to written project reports (internal & external)Support the project team in planning, preparation, communication & delivery of all project activities including logistics (e.g. booking venues, travel, accommodation, transport, technical equipment)Support the project team with all budget revisions, quarterly profiling, activity planning and reportingWork with the project Finance team to ensure timely and accurate payment of vendors.Proactively communicate and liaise with others (inside and outside the British Council) to ensure effective coordination and delivery of events, services and activities, including the wider STELIR Project team, Rwanda Education Board, Teacher Training Centres.Build an understanding of the responsibilities of the different roles within the STELIR team, British Council Rwanda, non-STELIR team, Regional Finance, British Council procurement & Payments teams to enable effective resolution of issues when they arise.

Kigali City, Rwanda

In this role, my Responsibilities included:Speaking on behalf of the Company (Spokesperson)Developing Public Relations materials to boost the Company’s image and Identity and maintaining its positive image,Designing and implementing the communications Strategies,Managing the internal and external Communications, Organizing Public Relations Actions and Events,Managing and updating Company’s website, social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and You Tube)Managing press releases, speeches, press Conferences, exhibitions and workshops,Developing effective marketing Strategies to boost brand awareness,Monitoring, Evaluating & Reporting on the Company’s activities,Advising the Company on all matters related to Public Relations & Communication,Providing advice & recommendations to improve the image and quality of the services offered by the company,Maintaining relationships with various Public and Private Media,Write articles to be published in newspapers on the achievements of the company,Supporting in the implementation of business strategies to enhance the position & integrity of the Company,Seeking, promoting and managing various Partnership Initiatives and supporting in resource mobilization, Planning & organizing different meetings with Donors and other Partners and supporting donor funding, coordination in collaboration with the Country Manager and the Director General,Supporting specific Projects in all the phases of the partnering process: Exploration, Proposal writing, negotiations with partners, budget preparation and review of donor agreements,Supporting the development of MoU & other agreements with partner organizations.

Kigali-Rwanda

In this Role, my Responsibilities Included: * Supporting the liaison with National, international partners and consultants working on the projects;* Facilitating access to required information and documentations and organization of meetings for consultants and international actors working on projects;* Supporting in planning, development and implementation of UN-Habitat projects; Overall activities oversight including monitoring of project’s results frameworks;* Supporting in data collection and organization of related workshops and meeting dissemination of the different UN-Habitat products obtained in Rwanda to support sustainable urbanization.* Supporting in the preparation of reports to Regional Office for Africa (ROAf) , ONE UN in Rwanda, donors and government counterparts.* Assisting in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat Country Manager, the UNDP & the UN-HABITAT Global HQs the preparation and processing of all the Finance and Procurement matters of the UN-Habitat Country Office.

Kigali

Known as ITEME (Bridge) Program Coordinator, In this Role, my responsibilities Included:Managing at the Country level all the: * Communications* Academics &* Operations activities of the Kepler Preparatory Programs up to 7 sites across Rwanda (Mahama. Nyabiheke, Gihembe, Kigeme, Mugombwa & Kiziba Refugee Camps as well as in Kigali City serving both Refugees and Host Communities in bridging them to Higher Education and career Opportunities following their High School graduation) in close partnership with various organizations and government entities (UNHCR, World Vision, ADRA, MINEMA, Maison Shalom, Save the Children, Local Authorities and other key Partners to ensure smooth running of the Program at each site.Achievements:● Managed all operations and academic activities for preparatory programs at up to seven sitesacross Rwanda● Coordinated hiring and training of Teaching & Operations assistants & supervised them for each Preparation Program site.●Coordinated Class observations, Lesson Plans, curriculum materials for the preparationprograms, in collaboration with the Academic Team, feedback provision, training, and academic/logistics support● Liaised with UNHCR & site managers from various organizations to ensure secure and productive learning spaces at each program site● Oversaw recruitment of refugee and host community participants at each program site● Identified and grew relationships with potential and existing tertiary education and scholarshippartnerships● Refined and implemented an M&E framework for the preparation programs, incollaboration with the Director of Refugee Education Programs● Produced monthly reports on the progress of the preparation programs, including a finalsummary based on the M&E framework and desired outcomes● Posted photos and updates on social media pertaining to the preparation programs and refugeeeducation initiatives at Kepler● Acted as an advocate in expanding access to refugee tertiary education in Rwanda

Kigali

As Refugee Program Manager at International Teams Rwanda (ITRw) a Non Governmental Organization that supports & empowers vulnerable people such as Refugees, Orphans, former street children, Women in-need, in Education and holistic life transformation for 4 months, my Responsibilities included:* Managing all the Activities, Staff, Volunteers & Interns of the Kiziba Refugee Camp Project in close Collaboration with the Country Director and in partnership with UNHCR & all Key Partner NGOs operating in the Camp.

Kigali, Rwanda

As Administrator at International Teams Rwanda (ITRw) a Non Governmental Organization that supports & empowers vulnerable people such as Refugees, Orphans, former street children, Women in-need in Education and holistic life transformation for 4 years& 1month, my Responsibilities included:* Managing & Organizing all Administrative and Finance related activities of the Organization in close collaboration with the Country Director *Coordinating all activities of the Children & Youth at Risk (CYAR) Project; *Coordinating all the Activities & Supervising Staff, Volunteers & Interns of the Kiziba Refugee Camp Project in close partnership with UNHCR & all Partner NGOs

For 2 years & 4 months) as Office Admin & Finance, I served with J. Lynn’s Ltd, a Social Business Project under International Teams Rwanda (ITRw). In this Role, my Responsibilities included:*Managing & Organizing all the Administrative and Finance related activities of J.Lynn’s Project,*Prepare and submit the plan and budget for Komeza Women Project (a Project supporting and empowering vulnerable Women) and making regular follow up and reporting on this Project.

Kigali City, Rwanda

As Head Receptionist for 1 year, my Role included:*Planning* Organizing * Managing * Reporting all activities of the ULK Central Reception at the Kigali Campus

Kigali City, Rwanda

As Administrative Assistant to both the Rector & Vice Rector Academics for 1 year, in this role my Responsibilities included:* Managing & Organizing all daily Academic & Administrative activities in the Offices of the Rector & Vice Rector-Academics

Kigali City, Rwanda

As Computer Labs Supervisor for 2 years, in this Role, my responsibilities included:*Supervising on a daily basis all the activities and services delivered in Computer Labs.

Master'S Degree, Development Studies | Global Women'S Empowerment

Master Of Arts - Ma, Global Development & Justice

Bachelor'S Degree, Development Studies With A Diploma In Sociology, Social Sciences.