Administrative Support Flexible Schedule

ANDY NDAYISHIMA BUKURU

District of Columbia, USA +1-857-***-**** *********@*****.*** Public Trust Clearance linkedin.com/in/andy-ndayisihimabukuru

Summary

Highly organized professional with international experience and a strong background in administrative support, meeting coordination, and monitoring and evaluation. A polyglot, with a proven track record in providing comprehensive research and analysis for global democracy initiatives. Currently serving as a Democracy Intern at The Carter Center, where I draft critical briefing materials, support logistics for international election missions, and manage data collection for USAID/TCC projects. Known for integrity, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication, with a flexible schedule and expertise in Microsoft Office Suite. Adept at teamwork and collaboration, bringing empathy and a global perspective to every task. Skills

• International Experience

• Monitoring and Evaluation

• Administrative Support

• Meeting Coordination

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Highly Organized and Efficient

• Effective Communication

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Cultural Sensitivity

• Empathy

• Integrity

• Flexible Schedule

Experiences

Travel Coordinator, Hunatek Contractor 11/ 2024 to Present ACSS, Department of Defense District of Columbia, USA

• Coordinate international travel for senior officials, ministers, and U.S. embassies abroad.

• Liaise with travel agency to book cost-effective, policy-compliant flights.

• Arrange ground transportation and manage logistics for program participants.

• Handle confidential documents, including passports and itineraries.

• Track travel data and expenses using Excel systems and UNANET.

• Communicate with global contacts to confirm and adjust travel plans. Democracy Intern 05/2024 to 08/2024

The Carter Center Georgia, USA

• Conducted in-depth research and analysis on potential Democracy Program activities, enhancing decision-making processes and strategic planning.

• Supported international election observation missions, gaining expertise in social media monitoring tools and methodologies for effective data collection.

• Compiled comprehensive weekly news updates on target countries, ensuring team remained informed on crucial developments and trends.

• Gathered and analyzed data for USAID/TCC projects in DRC and Venezuela, contributing to robust Monitoring and Evaluation processes.

• Facilitated smooth team operations by coordinating weekly meetings, maintaining mission files, and drafting essential communications and reports.

• Coordinated travel logistics for 20-30 international election observers, managing flights and hotel bookings.

Direct Support Professional/ Certified Residential Medication Aide 06/2021 to 09/2024 Goodwill Northern New England Maine, USA

• Coordinated transport for day programs at community events and day programs, as well as scheduling monthly appointments.

• Provided professional medical care.

English/ French Translator 10/2021 to 08/2022

Ivory Coast Agricultural Network (ICAN) Washington, USA

• Served as a weekly simultaneous English and French translator, and transcribed recordings and videos. Fellow 08/2019 to 05/2020

Justice Fellows Program, Gordon College Massachusetts, USA

• Analyzed the intersection of justice and faith, addressing systemic issues, public justice, and the common good, with a focus on food injustices across the USA

• Participated in weekly community food distribution services for low-income families

• Gained experience in presenting community issues and lobbying on Capitol Hill in collaboration with Bread for the World Institute

• Engaged in civil dialogues at the El Paso, Texas border, interacting with both border patrol agents and immigrants

• Worked with Abara Borderland Connections to serve immigrants. Education

Global Master of Art Diplomacy and International Relations 08/2023 to 08/2024 School For International Training Graduate Institute Vermont, USA Bachelor of Arts of International Relations and French 08/2019 to 05/2023 Gordon College Massachusetts, USA

Languages

French:

Native/ Bilingual

Kirundi:

Native/ Bilingual

Kinyarwanda:

Professional

English:

Full Professional

International Experience

Burundi, Rwanda, United States, Switzerland, South Africa References

• Jack Jonhson, Project Manager, HunaTek, +1-202-***-****, ****.*******@*******.***

• Jonathan Stonestreet, Associate Director, The Carter Center, +1-404-***-****, ********.***********@************.***

• Pamela Duncan, Chief executive Officer, Ivory Coast Agricultural Network, +1-253-***-****, ****@*******.**

• Amy Faulkner, Residential Principal Director, Goodwill Northern New England, +1-207-***-****, *********@*******************.***

• Elaine Strub-Shrank, House Manager, Goodwill Northern New England, +1-207-***-****, ******.*****-*****@***********.***

• Imraan Buccus, PhD, Academic Director, School for International Training, South Africa,

+27-82-644****, ******.******@***.***

• Bruce Dayton, PhD, Academic Director, School for international Training, DC, USA, +1(800)336- 1616, *****.******@***.***

• Ruth Melkonian, PhD, Director of Political Science and International Affairs, Gordon College,

+1-978-***-****, ****.*********@*****.***

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