Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in construction engineering and management, the expert has a strong focus on Rwanda's construction industry. Key qualifications encompass project management, tender management, resource planning, and contract negotiations. Career highlights include leading projects in residential housing, rainwater systems, and infrastructure for irrigation and power. The expert is internationally recognized for technical competence and anti-corruption efforts, having previously held leadership roles such as President of the Institution of Engineers, Rwanda, and Chair of the Anti-corruption Standing Committee at the World Federation of Engineering Organizations.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with prominent organizations like the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Commonwealth Association of Architects, Commonwealth Association of Planners, and Commonwealth Local Government Forum, the expert has contributed significantly to sustainable urbanization initiatives. These efforts have focused on infrastructure and governance, forming part of a program conducted across Commonwealth countries. The expert's work emphasizes capacity building and advocacy for sustainable urbanization, with a regional collaboration involving multiple countries within the Commonwealth framework.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including construction, education, training, anti-corruption, institutional development, science and innovation, SME and private sector advocacy. Responsibilities have included project management, leadership in anti-corruption initiatives, and capacity building. The expert possesses interdisciplinary expertise in infrastructure development for irrigation and wastewater systems, integrating sustainable practices. The geographic scope of work includes regional projects in East and Southern Africa, with significant focus on Rwanda. Extensive experience in countries such as Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe highlights a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Luganda, and Swahili, utilizing these language skills in professional contexts across multiple countries, including Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This linguistic proficiency facilitates work in multilingual teams and diverse cultural settings. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Engineering and Management with honors (second class upper) from the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology, now known as the University of Rwanda. Additionally, the expert earned a Diploma in Architectural Draughtsmanship from Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo, now Kyambogo University, in Uganda.