Vision International Project Coordinator

Yvonne Nkunzimana Project Manager

**********@*****.** Mobile : 240-***-**** · Chevy Chase, Maryland

Dynamic and purposeful professional with long-term experience living and working in Africa. Professional background includes but not limited to implementation of strategic planning processes, supporting the organization and implementation of training programs, and coordination of different projects/programs activities. Demonstrated ability to learn new skills in new work environments. Bachelor of Social Communication in Social Science from Pontifical Gregorian University (Italy). Fluent in French (Born and raised in a French-speaking African Country), English (Lived Canada) and Italian. Familiarity with donors such as USAID and Foundations. Experience collaborating with community-based organizations (CBOs).

Areas of Expertise:

Strategic Work Planning

Capacity Building

Partnership development

Project/Program Implementation

Research and Training

Conflict and Problem Resolution

Monitoring and Evaluation

Social Communication

People’s Management

Professional Experience

Ministry of Communication, Information Technology and Media · Bujumbura, Burundi · 2020 - 2022

Chief of Staff

Provided day-to-day management of operations at the Center for Information, Education and Communication on Population and Development (CIEP) within the Ministry.

Roles and Responsibilities

Management of staff careers according to Internal Regulations, the Labor Code, and other local laws.

Verification of the calculation, settlement, and accounting of CIEP staff salaries and expenses.

Verification, periodic clearance of debts to social security funds (INSS) and mutual public fund (MFP)

Programming of needs and resources in training and staff development.

Daily reception of travel needs expressed by different service departments.

Coordination of field trips according to the needs expressed and according to internal policies.

Ministry of Communication, Information Technology and Media · Bujumbura, Burundi · 2016 - 2020

RESEACH & TRAINING OFFICER

Served as key member of the Research and Training department the Center for Information, Education and Communication on Population and Development (CIEP) within the Ministry by providing quality coordination of various activities sponsored by UN Women, UNDP, UNICEF and UNFPA.

Roles and Responsibilities

Initiation of community dialogue on women’s participation in political election process which facilitated the establishment of 207 economic interest groups in Burundi (Funded by UN WOMEN).

Capacity building of economic interest groups on the life skills approach (CVC) and Village Community Bank (VICOBA) (Funded by UN WOMEN).

Fighting against gender-based sexual violence (SGBV) through village communication activities (Funded by UNDP)

Establishment of community communication relays (2500 community volunteers’ workers) in 5 provinces of In Burundi Funded By UNICEF

Empowering 2500 community volunteers’ workers on key family practices and infant and young child feeding practices (Funded by UNICEF).

Execution of emergency projects to fight and prevent cholera and malaria epidemics using puppet theater and interactive theater with masked actors to promote behavior change in 4 provinces of Burundi (Funded By UNICEF).

World Vision International · Bujumbura, Burundi · 2014 – 2016

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Served as an important member of the management team to implement programs dealing with education, food security, peacebuilding, health, and nutrition including sponsorship by working with community institutions and local partners for the well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable.

Roles and Responsibilities

Participate in design, implementation, and operational planning (monthly, weekly) of project activities.

Support and facilitate community-based organizations (CBOs), various partners and local churches in the day-to-day management of child sponsorship operations.

Implement planned activities, monitored progress and achievements of Action Plan for the well-being of children of all projects (Food Security, Education, Health and Nutrition, Peace Building).

Organize review sessions, reflection and learning forums with Program staff, the community, local organizations, churches and agree on the best approaches and practices that promote the well-being of children.

Updated the Monitoring and Evaluation database to analyze the impact of projects.

Identify and maintain partnerships with local grassroots organizations and local government working to improve the well-being of children and the population.

Facilitate partnership with government institutions and other development partners working for the well-being of children.

Ensure the implementation and integration of cross-cutting themes (Christian Witness, Gender, advocacy, strengthening peacebuilding, child protection and environment) with other stakeholders around the well-being of the community

Skills & Competencies

Languages: Fluent in French, English and Italian.

Computer: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Outlook, Internet Search, Social Platforms, Adobe, collaboration programs (drop box, zoom, Teams, Skype), Google Suite (e.g., calendar)

Office equipment: Computer, photocopier, videoconferencing, phone, paper shredder, scanner, projectors, tablet

Education

Bachelor's degree of Social Communication in Social Science studies.

PONTIFICAL GREGORIAN UNIVERSITY Rome, Italy 2005

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