Jean-Claude Nkurunziza
Rockland,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor, Protection, Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and Community Engagement (PGIE)
Canadian Red Cross
Ottawa, Canada
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted PGIE analysis for concept notes and proposals, ensuring alignment with Gender-based Analysis Plus, safeguarding standards, and securing funding from both government and non-government sources donors
- Provided technical support and capacity building on PGIE and safeguarding for staff and volunteers, enhancing awareness and compliance
- Provided technical support to Projects in Mali on improving adolescent girls' health and rights in rural communities
- Contributed to collecting data from the field and analyzing it to inform decision-making
Interagency PSEA Programme Specialist (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Antananarivo, Madagascar
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Analyzed data from desk reviews, community-based feedback (CBCM), and periodic reports to contextualize the interventions better
- Represented UNFPA in interagency coordination mechanisms driven by the United Nations, including Clusters and Sub-clusters (Protection, GBV, Child Protection, Health…)
- Developed PSEA work plan, checklist, and contingent plan to align key activities to strategic objectives and interagency minimum standards on PSEA
- Developed internal messages on PSEA standards, minimizing quality assurance and integrity risks
- Organized and facilitated 4 training sessions and 10 short weekly learning sessions on Code of Conduct, PGI, and Safeguarding, enhancing safe programming and dignified humanitarian assistance
PGI Coordinator, Africa Hunger Crisis
IFRC
Antananarivo, Madagascar
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed internal messages on PGI and PSEA standards, minimizing quality assurance risks and enhancing compliance
- Initiated Code of Conduct signatures by 8 staff and 40 volunteers, ensuring compliance with PGI and PSEA before humanitarian activities
- Organized one-on-one and group coaching and mentoring sessions with department/sector heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals
- Organized and facilitated 4 training sessions on Code of Conduct, PGI, and Safeguarding, increasing awareness and compliance
- Streamlined coordination processes and implemented the PGI approach, increasing efficiency and fostering a unified approach toward shared goals
Safeguarding Coordinator, Ukraine and Affected Countries Response
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)
Budapest, Hungary
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Advocated for access and inclusion by translating key safeguarding tools in the 7 most-spoken languages in the Region
- Coordinated with the Information Management Team to monitor safeguarding, Protection, Gender, and Inclusion-related activities in 16 Countries and produced a dashboard
- Organized 6 weekly training/briefings on PSEA and Code of Conduct for new staff and managers, increasing awareness and compliance
- Developed action plan for PSEA and Child safeguarding earmarked funds (1.3 million CFH), ensuring strategic allocation and impact
Interagency PSEA Coordinator
United Nations
Bangui, Central African Republic
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed country-wide PSEA Action Plan 2020-2021 and SEA communications strategy, enhancing program alignment and effectiveness
- Designed and delivered 5 training sessions, workshops, and awareness-raising initiatives on PSEA, increasing staff and community awareness
- Managed confidential data from SEA reporting mechanisms, including community-based feedback channels
- Increased PSEA programming efficiency by streamlining coordination among humanitarian agencies and fostering a unified approach toward shared goals
Gender Affairs Officer
United Nations (UN| OROLSI|SPC)
Brindisi, Italy
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Rapidly deployed in 8 Field Peace Operations or Political missions and Member States for technical support
- Delivered 10 high-profile training and workshops on human rights and gender in Ethiopia, Senegal, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, Benin, Spain, Australia, and Italy, enhancing participants' knowledge and skills
- Supervised 14 Liaison and Coordination Team members (Military, Police, and Civilian Officers) responsible for monitoring and reporting on implementing the Hudaydah Agreement (Yemen), ensuring compliance and effective communication
- Established two specialized police units in the Central African Republic focused on addressing SGBV and enhancing response and support mechanisms for survivors
- Drafted the National Action Plan on Preventing and Responding to conflict-related sexual violence in DR Congo
Gender Advisor
United Nations (UNOCI)
Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Applied Gender lenses to ensure Quick Impact Projects are gender-transformative, enhancing gender equality outcomes and economic empowerment of women and girls
- Designed a training curriculum for law enforcement agencies (Police, Gendarmerie, Municipal Police), including human rights, humanitarian law, GBV, and democratic policing, enhancing compliance and awareness
- Designed gender and inclusion advocacy tools, key messages, and checklists to foster the recruitment of female officers in Gendarmerie, resulting in the hiring of the first 8 female officers in 2015
- Supervised and coached 23 gender Focal Persons deployed on the field, ensuring remote areas are covered and SADDD are effectively collected and used to inform decision making
- Set up a data collection system to enhance gender analysis/reporting and better tackle GBV
- Represented the UN Police Component in Interagency coordination initiatives, meetings, and joint planning
Education
Masters - Gender Studies
Bujumbura Light University
Bujumbura, Burundi05.2012
DESS - Human Rights and conflict
UNESCO Chair of The University of Burundi
Bujumbura, Burundi06.2009
Bachelor of Laws - Law Enforcement Studies
High Institute of Police
Bujumbura, Burundi03.2007
Skills
- Gender analysis
- Safeguarding standards
- Diversity awareness
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Community engagement
- Interagency coordination
Languages skills
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Professional
Timeline
Advisor, Protection, Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and Community Engagement (PGIE)
Canadian Red Cross
02.2024 - Current
Interagency PSEA Programme Specialist (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse)
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
07.2023 - 01.2024
PGI Coordinator, Africa Hunger Crisis
IFRC
11.2022 - 01.2023
Safeguarding Coordinator, Ukraine and Affected Countries Response
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)
07.2022 - 09.2022
Interagency PSEA Coordinator
United Nations
03.2021 - 09.2021
Gender Affairs Officer
United Nations (UN| OROLSI|SPC)
01.2016 - 01.2020
Gender Advisor
United Nations (UNOCI)
06.2012 - 06.2015
Masters - Gender Studies
Bujumbura Light University
DESS - Human Rights and conflict
UNESCO Chair of The University of Burundi
Bachelor of Laws - Law Enforcement Studies
High Institute of Police
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