Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience in financial management, audit, and advisory roles, the expert has specialized in projects funded by prominent donors such as the EU, USAID, TGF, and CDC. Key competencies include financial analysis, internal control, fraud management, and public procurement. The expert has led teams, developed procedures manuals, and conducted capacity building. Career highlights include managing a $25 million budget for Access to Finance Rwanda and securing 75 consultancy contracts at KPMG. Additionally, the expert has provided technical support for health sector projects in Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donors including the EU, USAID, TGF, CDC, DFID, Mastercard Foundation, SIDA, and KFW. The expert's involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, financial management, capacity building, and audits in the health sector and financial markets. The work has been regional and sector-specific, focusing on governance and infrastructure, primarily in Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving health, finance, grants, and accounting. Previously held roles such as financial management specialist, audit supervisor, and advisory manager. Responsibilities have included financial analysis, internal control, procurement, and capacity building. The expert's work spans regional projects in Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with interdisciplinary knowledge in managing donor-funded health programs and financial markets for development. The expert has extensive geographic experience in these regions, with a strong understanding of regional development issues and local governance. Long-term assignments have particularly focused on the health and financial sectors, contributing to projects funded by international donors.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, French, Kinyarwanda, and Swahili, using these language skills in professional contexts across Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, including work with multilingual teams and international projects. The expert holds a Master's in Business Administration with a major in Finance from Oklahoma Christian University, USA, obtained in 2016. Additionally, an ACCA qualification was achieved in 2014. The expert also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, majoring in Money and Banking, from the National University of Rwanda in 2003.