Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics

Master of Arts in Social and Solidarity Economy

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager (Full-Time)

Led the development and implementation of a robust MEL system aligned with TechnoServe standards, enabling
effective tracking of project performance. Strengthened data systems and indicator frameworks to monitor
training participation, attendance, and adoption of coffee agronomy best practices among focal farmer groups.
Supported nature-based solutions through the integration of regenerative agriculture, sustainable coffee
processing, and inclusive business models. Delivered accurate internal and external reporting while guiding
baseline, mid-term, and final evaluations. Enhanced evidence-based decision-making and continuous learning
across the project lifecycle through strategic MEL leadership and collaboration with external consultants.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Analyst (Full-Time)

Key achievements:
• Successfully led the 2023 Year reporting and helped implementing partners to align their reporting templates and data collection instruments with UN Women and other donors’ Quality Standards Framework.
• Strengthened the capacity of partners on data standards and information management, through technical
feedback, tools review, and contribution to peer learning and subnational data harmonization efforts.
• Triangulated secondary data from UN, government, and civil society sources to support programming.
• Support the peer review of reporting products by in-country and regional partners.
• Integrated M&E into program design aligned with UN Women’s Strategic Plan.
• Supported evaluation policy implementation at the country office level.
• Coordinated stakeholder consultations, developed research tools, and conducted field data collection and validation workshops

Project Manager

Key achievements:
• Managed EU-funded project on Youth Mobility & Employability (Erasmus+) capacity building
• Saved €10,000+ through strategic alignment without compromising deliverables.
• Coordinated project delivery, managed partnerships, and oversaw budget compliance.
• Organized and coordinated 9 events engaging universities (University of Ngozi, the University of
Burundi, and the University of Gitega), the private sector, and business leaders (e.g, KAGE green economy, Intercontact services), donors (European Union), and various partners such as the PAEEJ.
• Led content development, partners’ capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation
activities planning.
• Developed and delivered tailored training modules on youth employment and scholarship-winning
profiles development
• Ensured the coordination of a team of 8 staff and all field activities and different partners.
• Managed relations and engagement with governments, international NGO, civil society, and academia.

Assistant Project Manager

•Supported project delivery and Monitoring & Evaluation system development. Developed data collection tools, collected and analyzed data, and supported reporting.
• Implemented Coaching and mentoring of youth group leaders and established an inter-university
community of practices among students following a training program on various topics, including entrepreneurship, green economy, innovation, and leadership.
• Conducted field cross-projects support missions in Musasa et Kavumu refugee camps for training and facilitations of Ideas Box coaches responsible for camps’ space management.
• Monitored, validated, and triangulated displacement data from diverse sources (e.g., government, NGOs, media, UN agencies), ensuring adherence to international standards and allowing responsive planning for potential new projects

M&E Officer (Full-Time)

• Led baseline studies and contributed to mid-term evaluations.
• Designed M&E systems for health and education programs, and conducted field team training.
• Enhanced database management and conducted regular indicator data collection across programs.
• Drafted analytical reports with evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement
• Updated and aligned M&E tools with each project’s logical framework.
• Trained and coordinated field teams and community health workers on survey design and implementation
• Designed and operationalized a robust M&E system for the education department
• Launching home-visit initiatives to address student underperformance and behavioral concerns
These efforts improved data quality, streamlined workflows, and supported targeted interventions across health
and education programs.

M&E Junior Assistant (Volunteer)(Full-Time)

Beyond providing support in cross-cutting responsibilities in the fields of budgeting and supply chain
management, worked on planning and executing all administrative tasks (30%) and managed databases
and data analysis at the agribusiness-based project level, successfully implementing an assessment of the
Monitoring and Evaluation system’s performance. The assessment was coupled with a project staff perception evaluation of the M&E system’s importance in the project’ssuccessful delivery. The assessment was concluded with a report and a presentation of findings highlighting the key issues, recommendations, and way forward for mitigation.
Burundi Ministry of EAC Affairs – Research Assistant consultant (Full-Time) |Jun 2014 – May 2015:
• Conducted desk research and gathered data and information on regional trade within the East African
Community. Explored and drafted a report on existing opportunities and barriers to the accelerated integration of Burundi into the EAC at both national and regional levels.