Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience, the expert specializes in law, political advisory, community stabilization, and partnerships management. Previously held roles include serving as a UN Civilian Observer and Political Advisor. Responsibilities have included managing high-level government relations, advising on policy integration in Mali, and coordinating education policy implementation. Career highlights include leadership in projects across Africa with the UN and The Carter Center, showcasing expertise in governance and peacebuilding. The expert's legal acumen is supported by admission to the Rwandan Bar Association and multilingual proficiency in English, French, and Swahili.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the United Nations and The Carter Center. In Mali, responsibilities involved implementing governance and education policies and managing partnerships between the Malian government and international organizations. The expert's work included advising on policy integration related to peace agreements and managing donor-funded projects at both national and regional levels across countries including Mali, Nigeria, and Cameroon.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in diverse sectors such as gender and human rights, security and peacebuilding, law, public sector governance, disaster reduction, and humanitarian relief, the expert has held roles like UN Civilian Observer and Political Advisor. Worked across diverse projects involving community stabilization and policy management. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating peace agreements into national programs and managing high-level partnerships in post-conflict regions such as Mali and Nigeria. Geographic experience spans Africa, with extensive work in countries such as Cameroon, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda, demonstrating a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in law, the expert holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Public Law from the National University of Rwanda and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Law and Justice Administration. The educational journey began with secondary level studies at Groupe Scolaire de GAHINI and Groupe Scolaire de SAVE in Rwanda, followed by primary studies at KIBILIZI in Butare, Rwanda. The expert is fluent in English, French, and Swahili, key UN official languages, utilized extensively in professional settings across Africa, including in multilingual teams and international projects with organizations like the United Nations and The Carter Center. Language proficiency supports effective communication and collaboration in diverse cultural and linguistic environments.