PERSONAL INFORMATION

     NAMES: Rev. Deogratias NIYITEGEKA

     SEX: Male

     MARITAL STATUS: Married

     DATE OF BIRTH: 9 July 1980

    RESIDENCE: Kigali City

    P. O BOX: 56 Kigali – Rwanda

    CELL PHONE: +250788460724 / +250788636167

   EMAIL: [email protected] & [email protected] 

JOB APPLIED FOR:

Lecturer in Development Studies

WORK EXPERIENCE AND ACHIVEMENTS

-       15/08/17 to present: National Treasurer of Presbyterian Pastors' Initiative for Development (PPID) and Private consultant in project planning and management

Responsibilities:

·   To prepare PPID’s Board meetings and execute all decisions made accordingly.

·   To conduct a daily report.

·   To eliminate downtime and maximize revenue by providing top project quality control.

·   To analyse Financial targets.

·   To manage and make monthly reporting, and budgeting.

·   To provide back-office services.

·   To monitor cash-flow.

·   To distribute loans and financial support for pastors, parishes, and Presbyteries of EPR.

·   To collaborate with presbyteries’ accountants.

·   To train self-help groups' members, cooperatives, as well as pastors on project planning, monitoring & evaluation, and effective use of loans.

 

-       20/05/2019 to 20/12/2022: Senior Pastor of EPR Kiyovu Parish:

Achievements:

·       Developed and implemented strategies and plans to promote evangelism.

·       Developed team communications and information for meetings.

·       Managed and created organizational communication systems with social media for contextual theology.

·       Emphasized Christ-centered teaching, fervent prayer, and multilevel family Christian education programs.

·       Preached Sunday morning sermon, and taught a Thursday night adult bible study followed by praise and prayer night.

·       Initiated discipleship training and an evangelistic outreach.

·       Provided pastoral care to the congregation and community through counselling, hospital visitation, and community outreach.

·       Followed up on prayer requests and help to meet the need of the individual struggling with his/her faith.

·       Improved financial management of parish resources.

  

-       02/09/2017 – 19/04/2019: Senior Pastor of EPR Gikondo Parish:

Achievements:

• Created engaged and uplifted Sunday services that share the gospel and connect with families in the community.
• Preach Sunday morning sermon and teach a Friday night adult bible study followed by praise and prayer night.
• Initiated discipleship training and an evangelistic outreach.
• Provided pastoral care to the congregation and community through counselling and community outreach.
• Initiated bible studies for kids and young students.
• Emphasized on Christ-centred teaching, fervent prayer, multilevel family Christian education programs, evangelism, and mission outreaches.
• Devised goals for reaching people with the gospel as well as expanding the volunteer base for carrying out the ministry.
• Established a prayer ministry team with an evangelical focus. 

-        02/09/2017 – 19/04/2019: Manager of Frontline Church Partners (Project: RW 0537 KARUGIRA):

Achievements:

• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance records and punctuality.
• Led projects and analysed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers and handled challenging situations with ease.
• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitored all project inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
• Evaluated all staff performance and daily activities to ensure compliance with the Church policies and Compassion International's vision and mission.
• Ensured monthly reporting to EPR and Compassion International Project Facilitator (PF).
• Insured good relations and communication with local government.

-       11/10/2017 – 30/04/2019: Trainer in Church Development for Church Ministry:

Achievements:

·       Taught Project Planning and Management and

·       Group dynamics. 

-       12/05/2015 – 30/08/2017: Senior Pastor of EPR Rubengera Parish:

Achievements:

·       Preached Sunday morning sermons and taught a Thursday adult bible study.

• Provided pastoral care to the congregation and community through counseling, health Centre visitation, and community outreach.
• Created engaged and uplifted Sunday services that share the gospel and connect with families in the community.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Identified issues, analysed information, and provided solutions to problems.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions for conflict resolution within church members and various groups.
• Worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.

-       03/01/2014 – 10/05/2015: Research and Training Officer in "Centre de Formation et de Documentation" – CFD/EPR (Center for research, documentation, and training) :

Achievements:

·       Developed theological and community development modules for pastors and church elders.

·       Made Planning, organization, and monitoring of different trainings for pastors and other church members.

·       Trained different teams of trainers and Social Community Workers for Sustainable Development.

·       Developed and distributed biblical teaching for ecclesial basic communities.

 

-       01/01/2010 – 30/12/2014: Senior Pastor of EPR Kabirizi Parish and Manager of Frontline Church Partners (Project: RW 0555 KABIRIZI):

Achievements:

·   Preached Sunday morning sermons and taught a Saturday adult Bible study.

·   Provided pastoral care to the congregation and community through counseling, health Center visitation, and community outreach.

·   Created engaged and uplifted Sunday services that share the gospel and connect with families in the community.

·   Initiated community development projects and self-help groups for saving and credit among church members.

·   Made advocacy for disabled, minorities, and historically marginalized people.

·   Sensitized and created cooperatives for youth and people living with HIV/AIDS.

·   Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

·   Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.

-       05/09/2003– 11/07/2005: Teacher at G. S Cyahafi:

Achievements:

• Taught languages (English & French) as well as ICT
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
• Fostered team collaboration between students through group debates.
• Collaborated with parents of students to increase comprehensive and long-term success.
• Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities.
• Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

-       04/09/2021 to Present: International Master of Diaconal Science and Management (IMDWM)

-       10/01/2015 – 30/10/2017: Master of Arts in Development Studies (MDS)

-       05/01/2006 – 20/10/2009: Bachelor’s degree in theology (BTh)

-       04/09/1995– 16/07/2001: Professional Certificate of Secondary Education, Level A2.

-       02/09/1989 – 15/07/1995: Primary School

PERSONAL SKILLS

-       Mother tongue and foreign languages:

Language	Understanding		Speaking		Writing
	Listening	Reading	Spoken interaction	Spoken production
Kinyarwanda	C2	C2	C2	C2	C2
French	C1	C1	C1	C1	C1
English	C1	C1	C1	C1	C1

 

-       Communication skills:

Due to my work experience, I gained good communication skills that can be summarized into the following major points:

·       Ability to deal and work with local and international organizations (NGOs);

·       Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and staff.

·       Ability to listen actively and enter any conversation with a flexible and open mind.

-       Organizational/managerial skills:

My academic and field work background has effectively equipped me on:

·       Time management,

·       Currying research and reporting through SPSS, 

• Effectiveness and efficiency in use of available resource,
• Projects Planning and management,
• Making important decisions in key areas like finance and budgeting,
• Making an effective fundraising,
• High capacity for risk management and relationship-building,
• Good capacity for training organizations,
• High capacity in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation,
• Good ability in human resource management and teamwork spirit.
• Initiation, Management, monitoring, and evaluation of self-help groups and cooperatives for low-income people. 

-       Digital skills:

 

SELF-ASSESSMENT
information processing	Communication	Content creation	Safety	Problem solving
Independent user	Independent user	Independent user	Independent user	Independent user

 

ADDRESSES OF REFEREES

 

NAMES	POSITION	EMAIL	CELL PHONE
Rev. Dr. Pascal BATARINGAZA	President and Legal Representative of EPR.	[email protected]	+250788303239
Rev. Dr Olivier M. NDAYIZEYE	Lecturer of Theology and Religious studies at PIASS.	[email protected] or [email protected]	+250788403205
Rev. Bienvenu MUSABYIMANA	President and Legal Representative of EPR/Kigali Presbytery.	[email protected]	+250788740705