Sandrine INGABIRE

Program & Operations Professional | Business Development
Kigali, RW.

About

Results-driven programme and operations professional with 7+ years of experience leading programme coordination and operational execution across the education, entrepreneurship, and development sectors. Proven ability to translate strategy into scalable programmes and drive results through data-informed planning and reporting. Experienced in stakeholder engagement across public and private sectors, and in implementing structures that improve programme performance and impact.

Work

AltSchool Africa
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Career Services Program Coordinator

Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Leading career development initiatives to enhance student employability and foster strategic industry partnerships for AltSchool Africa.

Highlights

Lead internship placement program, securing jobs for over 200 alumni.

Build and nurture relationships with hiring partners, and industry stakeholders to create career growth opportunities expanding career growth opportunities by 30% year-over-year.

Designed and executed 10+ career guidance initiatives, including job-readiness workshops and career fairs, significantly boosting student preparedness and engagement.

Manage AltSchool Africa's talent pool of 3000+ alumni, optimizing matching processes to align skills with market demands.

Led operational strategies for AltSchool Africa's Rwanda office, securing 5 key strategic partnerships and successfully executing 3 learning programs, including the Product Design Masterclass Data and AI for Women program.

ICT Chamber
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Business Development Consultant

Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Providing consultancy in business development, digital entrepreneurship, and financial planning to accelerate startup growth and secure investment.

Highlights

Designed and delivered comprehensive training programs on digital entrepreneurship, business strategy, financial planning, and investment readiness to 50+ startups.

Managed the incubation journey for 42 startups from pre-incubation to incubation, providing tailored mentorship and monitoring progress to achieve key development milestones.

Successfully supported startups in raising over 50M+ RWF in funding and securing strategic partnerships, significantly boosting their growth trajectory.

Contributed to the monitoring and evaluation framework of incubation programs, collecting and analyzing project data to inform strategic improvements and ensure program effectiveness.

AltSchool Africa
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Program Associate

Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Provided comprehensive program and administrative support for the School of Data, ensuring seamless operations and effective learner engagement for over 540 students.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive program and administrative support for the School of Data, serving over 540 learners, ensuring smooth operations and high satisfaction rates.

Coordinated onboarding processes, scheduling, and monitoring of learning activities across multiple digital platforms, improving learning engagement by 20%.

Collected, analyzed, and reported program data to inform strategic planning and quality assurance, contributing to a 15% improvement in program outcomes.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Program Support

Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Managed grant processes, stakeholder communications, and program operations to ensure compliance and effective project execution for UNDP initiatives.

Highlights

Supported grant management, including maintenance of MoAs, budgets, workplans, and reporting documentation for 4 key projects.

Assisted in monitoring field visits and evaluated first installment reports from 4 projects, ensuring 100% compliance and progress assessment.

Facilitated effective communication between the national coordinator stakeholders.

Assisted with planning and executing program meetings, workshops, and events, engaging over 100 participants.

Initiated and coordinated one knowledge-sharing session between current and previous grantees, fostering community and best practice exchange.

School of Wildlife Conservation, ALU Rwanda
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Research Assistant

Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Conducted in-depth secondary research and data analysis to inform a comprehensive report on environmental conservation across 11 African countries.

Highlights

Contributed to a research report on environmental conservation across 11 African countries by conducting extensive secondary research on the conservation ecosystem.

Supported data analysis, ensuring accuracy and contributing to actionable insights for the final report.

Costwise Contractors Ltd
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Project Assistant

Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Supervised multiple construction projects and facilitated successful bidding processes, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.

Highlights

Supervised 3+ construction projects, ensuring 100% timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Facilitated the successful bidding process for the RICA Campus expansion project, contributing to securing a high-value contract.

African Leadership University
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Operations - Campus Events Lead

Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Led campus event management and logistics, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring seamless execution for the African Leadership University.

Highlights

Managed 100+ event requests and scheduling using Zendesk Platform, ensuring seamless campus event execution for 500+ students and staff.

Coordinated the events setup team and optimized campus space and equipment usage, resulting in a significant improvement in operational efficiency.

World Vision Rwanda
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WASH Program Effectiveness Intern

Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Provided administrative tasks, and community engagement to enhance the effectiveness of the WASH program.

Highlights

Supported data entry and administrative tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping for program effectiveness.

Facilitated 3 community meetings with women's cooperatives, enhancing stakeholder engagement and program outreach.

Translated 200 children's messages from Kinyarwanda to English for sponsors.

African Leadership University
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Campus Coordinator

Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Managed campus reception, communications, and logistical support to ensure smooth daily operations and event coordination.

Highlights

Managed campus reception, communications, and stationery inventory, ensuring efficient resource allocation for a campus of 500+ students.

Volunteer

Model United Nations
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Operations Coordinator

Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda

Summary

Coordinated logistics and ensured seamless execution of MUN events.

Highlights

Coordinated comprehensive logistics for multiple Model United Nations (MUN) events, ensuring seamless execution for over 100 participants.

Managed venue setup, scheduling, and resource allocation, contributing to a highly organized and successful event series.

Education

African Leadership University
Kigali, Rwanda

BA, First Class Honours

Global Challenges

Courses

Data & Decisions

Project Management

Policy Research

Education

Healthcare

Sustainable Development

Communication for Impact

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Leading for Change in Africa

Languages

English

Fluent

French

Conversational

Kinyarwanda

Native

Certificates

Grants Writing

Issued By

Grants Writing School

Financial Modelling & Valuation (FMVA)

Issued By

Corporate Finance Institute

Project Management Associate (PMA)

Issued By

Article 26

Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Effective Workplace Communication

Issued By

Mastercard BAOBAO Platform

4DS Business Idea Development Framework

Issued By

4DS Metrics

Skills

Technical Skills

Outlook, Slack, AI Tools & Prompting, Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Event Coordination, MCing, Research & Policy Analysis, Data Analysis (SPSS, Looker Studio), Project Management (Agile & Waterfall), Gantt Chart, Budgeting & Financial Analysis, Documentation & Reporting, Zendesk Platform, Grant Management, Monitoring & Evaluation.

Professional Skills

Communication, Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Time Management, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Development, Mentorship, Incubation Program Management, Logistics Management, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Interests

Professional Interests

Healthcare, Education, Continuous Learning, Youth Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Africa Development, Technology and AI, Impact Creation.