Name

Dr. NKURUNZIZA PROSPER

Profession

Development expert, lecturer

Date of Birth:

1981

Country of Citizenship/Residence

Rwanda

Institution (Date from – Date to)

Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained

Central Luzon State University, Philippines, 2016

PhD in Rural Development

Bugema University, Uganda, 2010

Master in Development Studies

National University of Rwanda, 2006

Bachelor of Education

Period

Employing organization and

title/position.

Countr y

Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment

LECTURING &RESEARCH

November 2021 to date

PROTESTANT UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA [PUR],

Rwanda

-          Set the mission and vision that are aligned with the organizational objectives

-          Develop and implement academic programs.

-          Ensure that teaching and learning are done in compliance with national and international quality standards.

-          Oversee faculty recruitment, supervision and performance evaluation

-          Contribute to the university strategic planning and management

-         Monitor and evaluate ReDiCo project

-          Participate in research grant writing and implementation

-          Teach various modules at both masters and undergraduate

Dean of faculty of development studies.

Full-time Senior lecturer

Monitoring and

evaluation officer for

ReDiCo [Resilience of

educational institutions

through digitalization- a

reaction to COVID 19]

This is a project

implemented in the

great lakes region,

funded by Bread for the

world from Germany.

January 2025-May

2025

MOSHI COOPERATIVE UNIVERSITY [MoCU]

Temporary Visiting lecturer

Tanzani a

-          Develop teaching materials, and review of curriculum

-          Teach modules of ‘principles of community development and introduction to sociology

-          Conduct assessment, mark and provide feedback to students.

-          Share experiences with fellow faculty to promote peer learning.

February 2023-to

date

Project to Establish Africa Science And Entrepreneurship University (ASEU) in Liberia.

Member of the core team working on the establishment of the university [part-time]

Ethiopia

, Liberia

•       Participate in training workshops and planning sessions organized at Adama Science and Technology University [ASTU] in Ethiopia.

•       Participate actively in establishment of Africa Science and entrepreneurship University (ASEU) in Liberia

•       Developing university sustainability plan, recruitment plan

Providing feedback to experts on academic programs developed

February 2022-Now

University of Rwanda

Rwanda

•       Develop teaching materials, and review of curriculum

•       Deliver lectures as timetabled

•       Conduct assessment, mark and provide feedback to students.

•       Participate in curriculum review and development

•       Share experiences with fellow faculty to promote peer learning.

October 2019 to

March 2023

ULK [KIGALI INDEPENDENT UNIVERSITY]

Part-time senior lecturer at masters’ level

Rwanda

-          Prepare teaching and learning materials and deliver teaching according to the timetable

-          Participate in program development and review

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November 2017 to

June 2022

INES RUHENGERI

Part-time senior lecturer lecturer at masters’ and undergraduate

Rwanda

-          Prepare teaching and learning materials and deliver teaching according to the timetable. [Market opportunity analysis, corporate governance and sustainable microfinance institutions]

-          Conduct assessment, provide feedback to students and report to the department on time

September 2022 to date

ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL AFRICA

Part-time examiner of MBA students’ dissertations

Rwanda

-      Evaluate MBA dissertations and provide feedback to students to help them improve their research.

September 2017-

October 2021

UNIVERSITY OF LAY ADVENTISTS OF KIGALI [UNILAK]

Full-time Lecturer

Rwanda

-          Prepare teaching and learning materials and deliver teaching according to the timetable

-          Participate in program development and review

-      Contribute to the university strategic planning and management

October 2016-

September 2017

UNIVERSITY OF KIGALI

Dean of the faculty of business management and economics

Lecturer

Rwanda

-          Dean of sets the mission and vision that are aligned with the organizational objectives

-          Develop and implement the programs.

-          Developing and implementing

-          Ensure that teaching and learning are done in accordance with recommended quality standards.

-          Oversee faculty recruitment, supervision and performance evaluation

-          Contribute to the university strategic planning and management

-          Prepare teaching and learning materials and deliver teaching according to the timetable

January 2011-

September 2016

UNIVERSITY OF LAY ADVENTISTS OF KIGALI [UNILAK]

Lecturer

Rwanda

-          Prepare teaching and learning materials and deliver teaching according to the timetable

-          Participate in program development and review

-          Contribute    to    the    university strategic planning and management

Tumba college of Technology

July 2007-

March 2011

Tutor

Rwanda

-          Prepare teaching and learning materials and deliver teaching according to the timetable [Technical English, Communication skills,                   intensive                    English, entrepreneurship]

-          Participate in program development and review

-          Contribute to the university strategic planning and management

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CONSULTANCY WORK

January 2020-Now

RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR COOPERATIVES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MICROFINANCE (RICEM)

Position: Certified Trainer of Entrepreneurship

Rwanda

Training of Entrepreneur in business and cash flow planning:

·       Design and Deliver Training Programs Develop and facilitate engaging, practical entrepreneurship training sessions tailored to different audiences, such as youth, women, cooperatives, or small business owners.

·       Mentor and Coach Entrepreneurs Provide one-on-one or group mentoring to support aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in refining business ideas, developing business plans, and improving business operations.

·       Assess Entrepreneurial Competencies Evaluate participants’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes before, during, and after training to measure learning outcomes and guide follow-up support.

·       Develop Training Materials and Tools Create or adapt curricula, manuals, case studies, and tools that align with local contexts, entrepreneurship frameworks, and national economic goals.

·       Monitor and Report on Training Impact Track participant progress, gather feedback, and prepare reports on training outcomes and recommendations for continuous improvement.

From 2013

to 2019

RWANDA HORTICULTURE INTERPROFESSION AL ORGANIZATION (RHIO)

Technical advisor

Rwanda

·       Organize and manage capacity building activities for horticulture farmers (trainings, farmer field visits in Rwanda and abroad, Farmer field schools [FFS], etc.

·      Link horticulture farmers to markets

·      Advocacy

·       Organize roadshows and exhibitions for horticulture in collaboration with partners.

·       Develop concept papers and full project proposals

·       Manage donor funded projects and ensure effective communication with key stakeholders

·       Advise the chairperson on strategic matters and partnerships

March 3-6,

2021

Association of Microfinance Institutions of Rwanda (AMIR)

Rwanda

Conducting training to staff from microfinance institutions on areas that include Human Resources management, etc.

November- December 2020

Sharpen Skills for GIZ

Rwanda

-          Develop training materials tailored to the skills needs of GIZ clients

-          Conduct workshops

-          Provide tailored business coaching to micro and small entrepreneurs to improve their

efficiency and effectiveness

From 2014-

2018

ENABLIS, CANADIAN NGO

Entrepreneurship Coach

Enablis Entrepreneurial Network Rwanda

Rwanda

Business Coaching and Mentorship

·         Provide tailored business coaching to micro and small entrepreneurs to improve business planning, marketing, and operations.

Training Delivery

·         Conduct workshops and training sessions on entrepreneurship, cooperative management, and financial literacy.

Business Plan Development Support

·         Assist and advise entrepreneurs in crafting feasible and bankable business plans to secure funding or scale their operations.

1.     Publications

a)     Factors of Adoption of Maize Post-Harvest Technologies among Farmer Cooperative Members, Kirehe District, Rwanda. Link: http://ijecm.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2021/03/937.pdf

b)    Adoption of postharvest technologies and household Food Security, ISBN: 978-620-2-27787- 7 published with Editions Universities Europeenes,

Link: https://www.laboutiqueafricavivre.com/livres-specialises/179257-adoption-of-post- harvest-technologies-and-household-food-security-9786202277877.html

c)     Women Formal Employment In Rwanda: Factors Affecting Women Access to Formal Employment in Kamonyi Distrcit, Rwanda Paperback

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Women-Formal-Employment-Rwanda.../dp/3639365577

d)    Water and Sanitation Projects and Socio-Economic Conditions in Bugesera District in Rwanda, Multidisciplinary research and academic journal,

Language

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

English

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

French

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Kinyarwanda

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Swahili

Average

Average

Average

Average

E-mail:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Phone:

+250(0)788658582/782879786

Name

Signature

Date

NKURUNZIZA Prosper

10/07/2025