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Nicolas MWIZERWA

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Considerate Researcher professional experienced in putting quality control procedures to work and lending hand with creating effective research protocols. Polished writer successful at delivering documentation compiled from research subjects and studies.

Orderly and focused researcher dedicated to innovative, dynamic and organized work. Successful at maintaining accuracy and productivity through long and short-term projects with proven history of efficiency. Extensive knowledge of social economic research and skill in finding additional funding for projects.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Research Officer

National Institute Of Statistics Of Rwanda
Kigali-Rwanda , Rwanda
05.2012 - 10.2019
  • Organized household surveys from start to end by designing effective questionnaires and data entry procedures.
  • Reviewed and verified collected data from the field before entering it into the database to enhance research quality and accuracy.
  • Supported design and implementation of survey instruments such as telephone and tablet questionnaires to obtain study information.
  • Took active role in departmental meetings, engaging with all parties and transcribing detailed notes of plans, decisions and options discussed.
  • Organized paperwork, including participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
  • Collected and recorded data at various field sites countrywide for later assessment and data analysis.
  • Supervised field workers indifferent surveys during data collection for accuracy and good data quality.
  • Created over 7 research summaries and presented them to supervisors to advocate further research, funding or advocacy for the public.

Assistant Lecturer

Kigali Independent University
Kigali-Rwanda , Rwanda
02.2012 - 05.2014
  • Instructed University students in population growth principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Executed participative method and used group work materials to inspire students during class lectures.
  • Created and developed lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both group and individual work.
  • Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs to increase classroom participation by 85%.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Created enjoyable and interesting learning environment for over 200 students each year.
  • Provided constructive and timely feedback to students to advise on areas of concern and suggest improvements.

Education

Master of Arts - Population Studies

Annamalai University
India
07.2010

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Research project support
  • Documentation Management
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Supervision
  • Process improvement
  • Operational improvement
  • MS Office
  • Organization
  • Team management
  • Team building
  • Problem resolution

Timeline

Senior Research Officer

National Institute Of Statistics Of Rwanda
05.2012 - 10.2019

Assistant Lecturer

Kigali Independent University
02.2012 - 05.2014

Master of Arts - Population Studies

Annamalai University
Nicolas MWIZERWA