RESUME : LEOBARD BANAMWANA

Identification

Name of Expert:

Leobard BANAMWANA

Date of Birth:

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Country of Citizenship / Residence

Rwanda

Expert’s contact information

Phone: +250*********,

Email: ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Education Background:

Institution

Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained

Date obtained

Atlantic International University in the United States of America

Doctoral Degree of Urban Planning (PhD)

Thesis Publication: Elaboration and Implementation of Planning Tools, The Case of Kigali Conceptual Master Plan, Republic of Rwanda

2013

Kabale University in the Republic of Uganda

Master’s Degree of Development Studies (MADS)

Thesis Publication: The Relationship between Rural Poverty and Environmental Conservation. The case of Nyabihu District, Republic of Rwanda

2009

University of Gothenburg in the Kingdom of Sweeden

Postgraduate Course of Environmental Economics

Publication: Inclusive Green Economy: Development and Implementation of Green Cities and Climate Resilient Projects in Rwanda

2020

National University of Rwanda in the Republic of Rwanda

Bachelor’s Degree of Sciences in Geography majoring in Environmental Sciences and Regional Planning (BSC)

Dissertation: Les conséquences environnementales liées à la croissance non planifiée de la ville de Kigali. Le cas du District de Nyamirambo

2005

Other Selected Trainings & Short Courses:

Study Tour and Training on GIS, Remote Sensing, Urban Infrastructure Projects Development and Management by Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Dakar, Republic of Senegal in 2012;

Training of Urban Waste Management and Improvement of Slums in Western Province (Karongi and Rusizi Districts) by French Development Agency (AFD), held in Rusizi, Republic of Rwanda in 2014;

Training of Trainers (ToT) on Guidelines for Commissioning and Managing Roads Project Feasibility Studies (Simplified Feasibility Assessment and Full Feasibility Studies) by Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA), Kigali, Republic of Rwanda in 2016;

Training of Trainers (ToT) on Agriculture Value Chain Development by Local Administrative Entities Development Agency LODA, Kigali, Republic of Rwanda in 2017;

Training on Public – Private Partnership (PPP) Development by RIAM, Muhanga, Republic of Rwanda in 2008;

Training in Environmental Planning and Social & Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) by Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA) and PIGU Project /MININFRA, Rwamagana, Republic of Rwanda in 2009;

Advanced Training in SPSS, EXCEL NODELLING, STATA, Arc GIS, Arc VIEW and Arc MAP by CGIS / National University of Rwanda, Huye, Republic of Rwanda in 2007 in collaboration with the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR);

Training on Land Registration, Conservation and Administration by Rwanda Natural Resources Authority (RNRA) and MINITERRE held in RIAM, Muhanga, Republic of Rwanda in 2007;

Training on Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Resettlement Policy Framework and Infrastructure Planning and Human Development by MININFRA, UNHABITAT; and Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) held in Kigali, Rwanda in 2011;

Short course on Green Infrastructure Development, Property Valuation and Community Mobilization by Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) held in Kigali, Rwanda in 2011;

Training on public procurement by National Tender Board (NTB), currently Rwanda Public Procurement Authority (RPPA) held in RIAM, Muhanga, Republic of Rwanda in 2006;

Training on Population studies and Socio-Economic Analysis by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), Kigali, Republic of Rwanda in 2007;

Training of Trainers (ToT) in Green Infrastructure Development and Environmental Resilience by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Kigali, Republic of Rwanda in 2015;

Training of Trainers (ToT) on Private Sector Development and Entrepreneurship by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Kigali, Republic of Rwanda in 2015.

Employment record for selected relevant completed Tasks / Assignments

Period

Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references

Country

Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment

From 2015 to now

Employing organization: Rock Associates Company Limited

Position Held: Managing Director

For Reference:

Name: Theobald ZINGAZINYWE

Position : Chair Person

Email:ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Leobard BANAMWANA is a Senior Planner and Project Manager with much more specialization in the areas of Project Management, Team Leading, Capacity Building, Coaching and Training Development and Implementation mainly in the field of Regional Planning, Local Economic Development (LED), Strategic Planning, Environmental & Social Impact Assessment, Urbanization Project Management, Infrastructure Management, and Project Monitoring and Evaluation.

Mr. Leobard BANAMWANA occupied other various positions from Central Government, Municipalities (Districts), Non-Government Organizations and currently working with Private Sector, as Senior Planner and Project Manager.

He demonstrated the ability and capacity to build and maintain relationship and solve complex issues among multiple entities with avoidance and prevention of conflicting interests from private and public institutions.

With Post Graduate Degrees in Planning, Development Studies and Environmental Economics, allowed the Government of Rwanda, Municipalities, Non-Government Organizations, and Private Businesses to implement concrete, effective, efficient and sustainable solutions to multi-complex problems in socio-economic development areas using my scientific expertise.

Some projects where he has served in similar capacity include:

Consultant in Local Economic Development (LED) and LED Trainer supporting the City of Kigali and Secondary Cities (Huye, Muhanga, Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu and Rusizi Districts) in Local Economic Development (LED) to empower business environment with more focus on Business Development and Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) (2017 - 2022)

Conduct the Feasibility Study and detailed designs for Greening and Beautification for Rustiro Urban Center, Rutsiro District, Western Province in the Republic of Rwanda in 2019.

Elaboration of District Land Use Plans (DLUPs) of Muhanga, Musanze, Rubavu, Ngoma and Kirehe Districts and theirimplementation strategies in the Republic of Rwanda in 2021-2022.

Conduct the Feasibility Study and detailed designs for Greening and Beautification for Rulindo Urban Center, Rulindo District, Northern Province in the Republic of Rwanda in 2018.

Consultancy Services related to elaboration of “Informal Settlement Upgrading Projects in Rubavu and Muhanga Secondary Cities / Districts. (2017-2018)

Consultancy Services related to elaboration of “Kagugu Informal Settlement Upgrading Projects in Gasabo District / City of Kigali. (2019-2020)

Consultancy Services related to elaboration of “Inyange Informal Settlement Upgrading Projects in Gasabo District / City of Kigali. (2019-2020)

Consultancy Services related to elaboration of “Camp Zaire Informal Settlement Upgrading Projects in Kicukiro District / City of Kigali. (2019-2020)

Consultancy Services related to elaboration of “Mumyembe Informal Settlement Upgrading Projects in Gasabo District / City of Kigali. (2019-2020)

Leading the Consultancy Services for Project Completion Evaluation of KAIGA Cooperative for Agribusiness and Project Impact Assessment, in Rubavu District (2015-2018).

Elaboration of Ruhuha Local Urban Development Plan (LUDP) in Bugesera District, Eastern Province in the Republic of Rwanda in 2016.

Elaboration of Bugesera Aiport Belt Master Plan for Urban Development Plan and its implementation strategies in Bugesera District, Eastern Province in the Republic of Rwanda in 2016.

Director of Housing Development Unity in Rwanda Housing Authority (2010-2015). Among others completed key assignments related to “Urban Project Management and Inclusive Local Economic Development” include:

Agatare Unplanned Settlement Upgrading Pilot Project in the City of Kigali / Nyarugenge District, currently being implemented and funded by the World Bank;

Other initiatives of Private Sector Development in Musanze, Rubavu, Muhanga, Rusizi, Nyagatare and Huye Secondary Cities funded by the Government of Rwanda in partnership with the Private Sector (PPPs & Joint Ventures) such as Assets Management of Modern Markets, Modern Car Parks, Agro-Processing Industries, Agriculture Value Chain Development Factories, etc.;

Private Investments in Affordable Housing Development Pilot Projects in various Districts of the Republic of Rwanda;

Consultancy Services related to Conducting the national inventory of informal settlements status quo and mechanisms of their upgrading in all Provinces and the City of Kigali, etc.

From August 2022 to August 2023

Employing organization: Individual Consultant / RAP Expert with the Kayonza Irrigation Integrated Watershed Management Project (KIIWP) on the development of Detailed Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for Nasho Irrigation Subproject

Position Held: RAP Expert

For Reference:

Name: Benjamin MULIGANE

Position : Project Supervisor

Email:ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Rwanda

From 2022 to 2023

Employing organization: Individual Consultant / Senior Planner with the Rwanda Digital Acceleration Project (RDAP-RISA)

Position Held: Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant

For Reference:

Name: Yvonne MUKAMANA

Position : Project Coordinator

Email : ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Rwanda

From 2022 to 2023

Employing organization: Individual Consultant / Regional Planner and Technical Assistant with the National Land Authority (NLA)

Position Held: Technical Assistant / Senior Urban Planner

For Reference:

Name: Esperance MUKAMANA

Position : Director General

Email : ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Rwanda

From 2017 to 2021

Employing organization: Individual Consultant with LODA / RUDP funded by the World Bank

Position Held: Local Economic Development (LED) Coach

For Reference:

Name: Claudine NYINAWAGAGA

Position : Director General

Email : ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Rwanda

From 2020 to 2021

Employing organization: ICIPE (International Center for Insects Physiology and Ecology)

Position Held: Senior Planner and Project M&E

For Reference:

Name: Nancy MUNYEKI Position: Coordinator

Email: nmunyeki@icipe.o rg

Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi

2015 to 2016

Employing organization: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Position Held: Senior Planner

For Reference:

Name: Jean Pierre MUNYESHYAKA

Position : External Link Coordinator

Email : ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Rwanda

2015–2016

Employing organization: Bureau of Engineering Limited

Position Held: Supervisor and Team Leader

For Reference:

Name: Leonie UWINEZA

Position : Managing Director

Email : ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Rwanda

2016-2017

Employing organization: MANIM COMPANY Limited

Position Held: Team Leader

For Reference:

Name: Edouard MANIRAKIZA

Position : Managing Director

Email : ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Rwanda

2015 –2019

Employing organization: NALEO Company Limited

Position Held: Team Leader

For Reference:

Name: Basile TUYISENGE

Position : Managing Director

Email : ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Rwanda

2017-2021

Name of organization: UCS (Union Construction Services)

Position / Title: Senior Planner & Team Leader

For Reference:

Name: Theoneste NSANZINEZA

Position : Managing Director

Email : ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Rwanda

2010-2015

Name of organization: Rwanda Housing Authority

Position / Title: Director of Urban and Housing Development

For Reference:

Name: Esther MUTAMBA

Position :Director General

Email : ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Rwanda

2008 to 2010

Name of organization: Rubavu District

Position / Title: Director of District Land Bureau (One Stop Center)

For Reference:

Name: Christopher KALISA

Position : Executive Secretary

Email : ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

Rwanda

Other selected completed assignments:

1)Contribute to the “Elaboration of National Urban Policy (NUP) and Environmental Planning & Spatial Development Framework (SDF) in line with the initiative or “Achieving Sustainable Urban Development in Rwanda (ASUD)”. (2014-2015) under the Ministry of Infrastructure.

2)Contribute to the “design and implementation of Agatare Pilot Project on Informal Settlement Upgrading in Nyarugenge District, City of Kigali, in the Republic of Rwanda”. (2014-2015), under the Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwanda Housing Authority, City of Kigali and UH-Habitat.

3)Supervise the elaboration of “Detailed Land Use and Environmental Management Plans for Muhazi Lake Shores and its environs in the Republic of Rwanda” (2010-2013). Public Transport & Green Infrastructure Development Plan as part of completed assignment. Rwanda Housing Authority

4)Coordinate projects related to “infrastructure development and servicing works for Urban Extension Zones in the City of Kigali, and six Secondary Cities in the Republic of Rwanda” (2013-2014). Rwanda Housing Authority

5)Review, Amend and Public Consultation of Organic Law governing Land Administration, Management and Expropriation Process in Rwanda (2014). Rwanda Housing Authority

6)Supervise the projects related to “conceptual designs and implementation works of Greening and Beautification of Rulindo, Rutsiro and Ngororero Districts; in the Republic of Rwanda” (2013). Rwanda Housing Authority

7)Coordinate the projects related to “urban infrastructure and services for urban informal settlement upgrading in the Musanze and Huye Secondary Cities, Republic of Rwanda” (2012-2014). Rwanda Housing Authority

8)Coordinate the process of elaboration of “Detailed Land Use Plans for all District Urban Areas in Rwanda” (2010-2013). Rwanda Housing Authority

9)Coordinate the process of elaboration of “Urban Street Addressing Plans for the City of Kigali, Huye, Rubavu, Rubavu, Rusizi, Karongi, Rwamagana, Kayonza and Nyagatare Towns in Rwanda”, (2011-2014). Rwanda Housing Authority.

10)Supervise “plot servicing works for Social and Affordable Housing Pilot Project in Kicukiro, Gasabo and Nyarugenge of the City of Kigali, Republic of Rwanda” (2010-2012). Rwanda Housing Authority

11)Coordinate the process of elaboration of the “Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and Relocation of 2806 Households living in Gishwati High Risk Zones, in Rubavu District, Republic of Rwanda” (2007-2009). Rubavu District

12)Coordinate the project related to “Relocating and Resettlement of 2806 households living in high risk zones of Gishwati Forest to Kanembwe and Karukogo grouped Settlement site in Rubavu District”. Project funded by UNDP and the Government of Rwanda (2006-2009). Rubavu District.

13)Coordinate the process of elaboration of the “Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and relocation of 1304 Households living on Rubavu Hill and Layout Plans for Karukogo Resettlement Site”. (2005-2009). Rubavu District.

Membership in Professional Associations and Publications:

Member of RAPEP (Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners) / Leobard BANAMWANA; Ref No: RAPEP / EIA / 132

Member of RUPI (Rwanda Urban Planners Institute) / Leobard BANAMWANA

BANAMWANA Leobard; Ref No: A002 / RUPI / 2023

Language skills

Language

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Speaking

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English

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

French

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Kinyarwanda

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Certification:

I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available, as and when necessary, to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification.

BANAMWANA Leobard

Phone: +250*********

Email: ad22c5@r.postjobfree.com

14 January 2024

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