Cyiza Jocelyne KIREZI

I am a dedicated and results-oriented education and research professional with over seven years of progressive experience in educational research, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and strategic advisory roles across Rwanda and the broader African context. My expertise lies in designing and managing high-quality, evidence-based research projects, developing and executing M&E strategies, and advising on scalable education initiatives. I bring strong analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as SPSS, Stata, R, and Power BI, complemented by fluency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda. I am passionate about using research and evidence to drive meaningful improvements in education systems and outcomes, particularly in low-resource and development contexts. Experienced Education Advisor with background in research and extensive knowledge and experience designing developmentally-based educational programs. Successfully collaborates with students and families to develop educational solutions to learning challenges and barriers. Offering solid foundation in educational theory and practices, I bring ability to quickly grasp new concepts and methodologies in education field. Delivers strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and address educational needs effectively. Ready to use and develop communication and organizational skills in Strategic Education Advisor role.

• Bush, T., Kirezi, J., Ashford, R., & Glover, D., School leadership and gender in Africa: A systematic overview., Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, https://doi.org/10.30828/real.1159040, 2022
• Bush, T., Maringe, F., Glover, D., Peeraer, J., Kabanda, C. D., & Kirezi, J. C., School Leadership in Africa. A Review of Empirical Research., VVOB - Education for development, https://rwanda.vvob.org/sites/rwanda/files/acsl_working_paper_v0.0_20220327.pdf, 2022
• Haelermans, C., Aarts, B., Smeets, C., Kirezi, C.J. & Cabus, S.J., The effectiveness of Peer-led and Trainer-led e-Learning Leadership Training for School Leaders: A Randomized Experiment in Rwanda., International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies, 3, 3, 18 - 26, 2022
• Kirezi J. and Simons A., Combining quantitative and qualitative approaches to poverty dynamics measurement and analysis: the Rwandan case study., CPAN/IPAR, 2020
• Bird, K., Eichsteller, M, Isimbi, R, Kirezi, C.J., Roger, R.M., Mwali, M., Ngabonzima, E. and D. Simpunga, D., Understanding poverty trends and poverty dynamics in Rwanda: Qualitative Report., CPAN/IPAR and Fate Consulting., 2019

• 09/01/24, Systematic reviews and meta-analysis, online
• 06/01/24, Designing qualitative research for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Online, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), IDEAL
• 03/01/24, Training on Research Ethics, World Health Organization
• 04/01/23, Applied Data Science Lab, WorldQuant University’s (WQU)
• 07/01/21, Training on Blended learning, VVOB Academy
• 02/01/20, Training on Productive Capabilities Index, Kigali-Rwanda
• 12/01/19, Training on qualitative data analysis using Nvivo, IPAR-Rwanda, Kigali-Rwanda
• 07/01/19, Course on 'Financial Programming and Policies', (IMF) Institute for Capacity Development (ICD), Gisenyi – Rwanda
• 04/01/19, Intensive training on qualitative data collection using life history methods, ODI, IPAR-Rwanda, Kigali-Rwanda
• 03/01/19, Training on 'Poverty Analysis', EPRN-Rwanda, Kigali-Rwanda
• 12/01/18, Short course on 'Impact Evaluation', IZA-DFID, Addis-Ababa- Ethiopia
• 06/01/18, Training on 'Panel Data Analysis', EPRN-Rwanda, Kigali-Rwanda

• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and PowerBI.
• Data analysis software: SPSS, Stata, E-views, R- Studio, Nvivo, and DEDOOSE.
• CAPI Survey design software: CS Pro, Kobo Toolbox, and ODK Collect.

Key Achievements • I provided advisory to global colleagues on a digital data ecosystem aiming at ensuring remote data collection and automated data analysis and reporting. • I coordinated and carried out a consensus building research activities with expert panellists on school leadership in Africa. • I facilitated workshops and designed training concept note and facilitation plan on Monitoring and Evaluation for VVOB operational partners and internal team. • I developed the concept note of the needs assessment study for the Learning through Assessment and Data (LEAD) programme. • I contracted and supervised 10 enumerators that conducted the needs assessment data collection in May 2022. • I coordinated and implemented the monitoring and learning strategy for the Rwandan Adolescents & Teachers Through the Curriculum & Clubs Heading (SCRATC2H) for Rwanda 2050 project within the proposed timeline.

Key Achievements • In collaboration with international consultants, I coordinated and disseminated an effectiveness study of two e-learning modalities for school leader professional development on effective school leadership in Rwanda; using a randomized control trial design; within the agreed timeline. • I conducted and reported on a needs assessment on Supporting Coding Among Rwandan Adolescents & Teachers Through the Curriculum & Clubs Heading (SCRATC2H) for Rwanda 2050, within the agreed timeline and proposed budget. • I supported the development of the theory of change of the Learning through Assessment and Data (LEAD) programme. • I contributed to the reporting on different donor funded programmes’ indicator.

Key Achievements • Data analysis, conducting key informant interviews with institutions such as BNR, RRA, and NISR and forecasting using econometrics and updating indicators Development of business cycle indicators (leading and coincident) for the Rwandan economy: step 1- indicators for the construction sector’. • Secondary cities masterplan update: socio-economic and demographic study: Design of data collection tools/ questionnaires for the household survey, design a CAPI template of the tool, data collection management of 3,503 households and 606 businesses were surveyed across the six Page 3 secondary cities districts, data cleaning, data analysis and presentation of findings to secondary cities and to the client. • Update of the city of Kigali masterplan: socio-economic and demographic study: Design of data collection tools/ questionnaires for the household survey, design a CAPI template of the tool, supervising enumerators during the survey and data cleaning. • Agriculture and rural finance yearbook 2017-2019; data analysis and book drafting. Planning and arranging for the dissemination workshop with relevant stakeholders