Jean Damascene Muhire
Ottawa
Summary
Result-oriented development professional with over 12 years of experience in government, NGO focusing on due diligence mechanism, risk and safety management, mineral supply chain. Strong understanding of the OECD due diligence guidance and related regulations. Excellent team player and ability to lead, to inspire and motivate others. Demonstrated honesty, problem solving, reporting and team management skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent consultant
07.2023
- Safety audit, Due diligence Reporting, Risk Management, Market negotiations, International trading advisor.
Deputy project manager
Pact - US based International Organization
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervised team implementing ITSCI project and successfully covered required project objectives for 2021 and 2022
- Successfully implemented various trainings for stakeholders and their expectations were met
- Handled issues related to cross bolder smuggling, internal smuggling of minerals and put in place mechanisms to overcome those challenges
- Represented project in different events, workshops and technical consultations with development partners and government where resolutions were implemented on site of ITSCI.
Field officer
Pact - US based International Organization
05.2013 - 04.2021
- Validated more than 1000 mining sites and they abide to the project standards
- Handled more than 100 child labor cases through local committees and referrals
- More than 200 mining sites changed from high risk working conditions to moderate conditions
- Contributed to the resolution of numerous land/property centered conflicts in the mining concessions
- Contributed successfully to the eradication of informal mining at more than 100 places through local committees, advocacy and referrals
- Successfully contributed to the suppression of informal trading of minerals at more than 15 hubs through collaboration with local government and security officials
- Published more than 20 field stories showcasing the impact of the program on local population.
Mineral Field officer
Rwanda Natural Resources Authority
10.2011 - 04.2013
- Safety standards and safety compliance were improved due to on site capacity development
- Gained experience on data collection procedures and data analysis
- Gained experience in mineral due diligence and traceability mechanisms
- Supported the local authorities to reducing the schools’ dropouts, risks and hazards mitigation
- Contributed to improving the reporting system.
Deputy Head teacher
01.2006 - 01.2008
- In partnership with the Handicap international, I managed to enroll 20 pupils with disability in the school
- In partnership with stakeholders to make kitchen gardens and ornamental gardens
- In partnership with the UNESCO-WASH Project, in the program of hygiene and hand washing
- In Partnership with stakeholders to mobilized students and youth to adhere to the vocational training.
Education
Occupational Health and Safety professional -
Herzing College-Ottawa, ON, Canada
MBA - Project Management
Mount Kenya University
Kigali, Rwanda08.2021
Professional fellowship on tolerance and conflict resolution -
US Department of States Through Smith College, MA, United States
11.2016
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Mount Kenya University
Kigali, Rwanda12.2013
Diploma in Project Management -
Alison (Online Learning System)
10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Chemistry With Education
University of Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda12.2011
Skills
- Microsoft office applications
- SPSS
- QuickBooks
- Google forms
- Survey monkey
- DevResults
- PDA and tablets use
- Internet applications
Languages
English
Full Professional
French (Fluent)
Full Professional
Kinyarwanda(Native)
Native or Bilingual
Kiswahili (working Knowledge)
Professional Working
References
- Eric Obeng, +16132183613, eobeng@herz.otw.ca
- Mr. Ildephonse Niyonsaba, +250733064777, iniyonsaba@pactworld.org
- Danielle Lenhard, Ph.D, MSW, Smith College Northampton, MA, Northampton, MA, 631, United States of America, +6316456189, dlenhard@smith.edu
Timeline
Independent consultant
07.2023
Deputy project manager
Pact - US based International Organization
03.2021 - 06.2023
Field officer
Pact - US based International Organization
05.2013 - 04.2021
Mineral Field officer
Rwanda Natural Resources Authority
10.2011 - 04.2013
Deputy Head teacher
01.2006 - 01.2008
Occupational Health and Safety professional -
Herzing College-Ottawa, ON, Canada
MBA - Project Management
Mount Kenya University
Professional fellowship on tolerance and conflict resolution -
US Department of States Through Smith College, MA, United States
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Mount Kenya University
Diploma in Project Management -
Alison (Online Learning System)
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Chemistry With Education
University of Rwanda
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