CV Profile No.99893

Experience in the following industries :

• Agriculture, fishing, aquaculture
• Banking, insurance, finance
• Education, training
• Environment, recycling
• Research and development

Professional experience

• Marketing Officer
• Trust Improved Seeds Co Ltd (TRI SEEDS)
• Since 09.2001
• As a Marketing Officer until June 2024 at Trust Improved Seeds Co Ltd, my role involves strategic planning, relationship building, and hands-on execution. I drive sales through Agro-dealers and farmers, issue delivery notes, and follow up with local authorities for smooth distribution. I promote the Tri-seed brand, submit regular reports, and suggest solutions to challenges. I liaise with District authorities, aligning my work with the company’s core values. I analyze data to inform marketing strategies and build relationships for networking. I have a strong track record of seed sales and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. I ensure accountability for growing the seed business in my territory and coordinate all operations. I refine the seed business plan to stay competitive. My achievements include sensitizing agrodealers and farmer cooperatives, resulting in significant seed sales, and coordinating the installation of model farms and demo plots to showcase Rwandan Maize Seeds’ performance.

• Community Extension Officer
• The Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS)
• 02.2021 - 08.2021
• As a Community Extension Officer at The Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS), I provided advisory, planning, and liaison services. I supported farmers and community groups on sustainable agricultural practices and tree planting, ensuring gender balance. I advised Tree Nursery Managers and Environmental Community Advisors, prepared technical plans and reports, and conducted data collection surveys. I liaised with farmers and landowners, providing follow-up advice and information. I prepared project progress reports and worked closely with the Landscape Manager and Project Team to deliver the project plan on time. I represented ARCOS at stakeholder meetings and undertook additional tasks as directed. My achievements include sensitizing 735 farmers, producing 56,422 seedlings, and creating 13 farmer groups. These groups had 2,340,500Frw on their SACCO accounts at the end of my contract, demonstrating my ability to exceed targets and make a significant impact.

• Managing Director
• Private Supporters in Agriculture Co Ltd
• 07.2019 - 02.2021
• As the Managing Director at Private Supporters in Agriculture (PSA), I was responsible for strategic planning, operational oversight, and relationship management. I coordinated PSA activities across 30 districts in Rwanda, developed and executed business strategies, and managed the company’s budget. I maintained relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities, and provided support to insured farmer cooperatives. We helped around 170 farmer groups and cooperatives every season through the Tekana Urishingiwe Program. I managed 120 million Rwandan Francs, and the share increased from 500 thousand FRW to 2 million Rwandan Francs. My role allowed me to make a significant impact on the agricultural sector in Rwanda (Agriculture Insurance) and contribute to the growth and success of PSA.

• Fertilizers Debts Recovery Officer
• Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI)
• 05.2017 - 03.2019
• As a Fertilizers Debts Recovery Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), I managed financial operations and stakeholder coordination across 30 districts in Rwanda. My role involved reconciling payments between farmers, distributors, and MINAGRI, conducting site visits to verify reimbursements, and compiling reports on unpaid fertilizer debts. I worked closely with districts to recover unpaid debts from farmers, involving negotiation and communication skills. I visited districts to reconcile their fertilizer debts and collaborated with districts and cooperatives to track debtors and plan recovery strategies. I verified payments for fertilizers received by farmers’ groups and adjusted our strategies based on the impact of our services. We achieved a 30% debt reimbursement rate, and the remaining debtors signed commitments. I visited all district headquarters, gaining a comprehensive understanding of Rwanda’s agricultural landscape.

• District Field Agent
• USAID/PSDAG) and IFDC-PREFER
• 11.2013 - 12.2016
• As a District Field Agent at USAID/PSDAG and IFDC-PREFER, I provided training, mobilization, extension, facilitation, identification, liaison, advisory, and reconciliation services across several districts in Rwanda. I trained farmers to improve their income and market access, and mobilized the formation of TWIGIRE MUHINZI groups. I taught farmers about kitchen garden and compost construction, and facilitated the expansion of an efficient fertilizer and seed distribution system. I trained new agro-dealers, liaised with district authorities, and advised MINAGRI, PSDAG & IFDC staff on supply chain improvements. I ensured timely availability of improved inputs to farmers and reconciled payments. I recruited 36 new agro-dealers, helped women cooperatives and youth associations join the Twigire Muhinzi program, and formed 2,284 TWIGIRE MUHINZI groups. The use of fertilizers and improved seeds in Burera district increased from 25kgs/Ha to 36Kgs/Ha.

• Enumerator in National Agriculture Survey (NAS)
• National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR)
• 09.2012 - 11.2013
• As an Enumerator for the National Agriculture Survey (NAS) at the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), I collected agricultural data through farmer interviews in several districts. I administered the NAS questionnaire, ensured response accuracy, and maintained respondent confidentiality. I performed quality control by cross-checking data and reported survey progress to NISR supervisors. I trained new enumerators, supervised junior enumerators, and managed field data collection logistics. Building strong community relationships was key to my role, as was processing collected data into NISR’s database. I adhered to NISR’s ethical guidelines for data collection. The data I collected informed Rwanda’s agricultural policies and strategies, contributing to the country’s agricultural development and food security goals.

• Agronomist Consultant
• Cooperative Urugero Burera
• 12.2010 - 07.2012
• As an Agronomist Consultant at Urugero Cooperative, I worked to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in Burera district. I managed plant nurseries, provided technical assistance on the construction and maintenance of Radical and Progressive terraces, and advised farmers on agro-forestry tree plantation. I planned activities for the agricultural extension service, developed training programs, and disseminated agricultural information. I trained farmers on best practices, supervised their work, and conducted research to develop innovative solutions to agricultural challenges. I built strong relationships with the local community and collaborated with them to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. My role required a deep understanding of agriculture, strong technical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills, and I was committed to helping farmers improve their livelihoods through sustainable and productive farming practices.

• Trainer/Teacher
• KIRAMBO Secondary School
• 01.2007 - 12.2007
• As a teacher at Kirambo Secondary School, my role was both academic and extracurricular. I teach Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, preparing comprehensive lesson plans and fostering an engaging learning environment. I also coached the school’s Handball team, training students, developing match strategies, and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. My role was to guide students in their pursuits, helping them reach their full potential. I was committed to creating a supportive environment where students can thrive intellectually and physically. My ultimate goal was to contribute to their holistic development, preparing them for future challenges and successes.