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Victor C. MUGARUKA

Nairobi,Kenya

Summary

I am a dynamic leader in organizational management and Human Rights, with over 15 years of international experience working with UN agencies, NGOs, regional organizations, Faith based Organization, and civil society. Proven track record in managing complex social and humanitarian projects, policy development, program implementation, advocacy, and strategic planning. Specialized in Leadership and management of organization, in gender and human rights, mediation, durable solutions for refugees, Fluent in multiple languages and adept in high-pressure, multicultural environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Program Manager (Gender, Women, Children, Humanitarian & Social Issues)

International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR)
Bujumbura, Burundi
04.2022 - Current
  • Establishment of a regional Committee of Civil Society organizations for monitoring and reporting of the implementation of the Women Peace and Security Agenda in the Great Lakes Region.z
  • Coordinating the development of the ICGLR policies on gender, women peace and security, holistic response to SGBV.
  • Coordinating capacity building and engagement of stakeholders and establishment of regional strategies and mechanisms to promoting gender equality and women peace and security agenda.
  • Represented the directorate in high-level meetings and coordinated multi-sector partnerships and resource mobilisation.
  • Cary out capacity building and coordinate the development of the ICGLR regional strategies on durable solutions for refugees and IDPs, prevention and eradication of statelessness in the Great lake's region.
  • Managed budgets and resources responsibly, ensuring timely delivery of projects and optimal allocation of funds.
  • Contributed to proposal development efforts, securing additional funding for continued program expansion.
  • Optimized resource allocation by closely tracking project progress and adjusting priorities as needed.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to streamline workflows, increasing overall organizational efficiency within the program framework.
  • Evaluated program performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies accordingly.
  • Developed effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and expectations for program success.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Developed and implemented new media programming strategy that increased viewership.
  • Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.

Acting Regional Director

Regional Training Facility of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (RTF-ICGLR)
Kampala, Uganda
12.2020 - 04.2022
  • Provided strategic leadership and oversight for regional programs addressing the issues of sexual gender-based violence against women and children in the region.
  • Represented the organization in high-level meetings and coordinated multisector partnerships.
  • Managed operational activities, budgets, and human resources within the regional office.
  • Ensured compliance with organizational goals and donor requirements.
  • Produced one report per week to analyze job performance against team goals.
  • Produced 2 reports per week to analyze job performance against team goals.
  • Produced two reports per week to analyze job performance against team goals.

Training Coordinator

Regional Training Facility of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (RTF-ICGLR)
Kampala, Uganda
02.2020 - 04.2022
  • Coordinate and manage training programs focused on preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based violence across the Great Lakes region.
  • Develop training curricula, lead capacity-building initiatives, and ensure alignment with regional policies and standards.
  • Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders including UN agencies, NGOs, and regional organizations to strengthen response mechanisms.
  • Monitor and evaluate training outcomes, adapting programs to emerging needs.
  • Trained and mentored 50 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
  • Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises, increasing internal hiring 70%.

Independent Consultant, Trainer & Researcher

Various clients and organizations
Kinshasa , RD Congo
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Designed and delivered training workshops on gender, SGBV response, nonviolent communication, mediation, and human rights.
  • Conducted research and produced publications on gender mainstreaming and peace building.
  • Advised churches and community organizations in Burundi, DRC, and Rwanda on conflict resolution and gender issues.
  • Founded and directed the Association for Non-Violent Communication in the DRC.
  • Trained and mentored 20 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
  • Used Microsoft office 365 to design training for 20 employees and increase company retention and productivity rates 80%.

Human Rights Expert

Solidarity for Peace in the Great Lakes
Bujumbura, Burundi
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provided direct support and advocacy for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and HIV.
  • Conducted human rights awareness campaigns and liaised with local authorities and partners.
  • Coordinated community outreach programs and capacity-building activities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Founder and Executive Director

Youth Community for Peace and Reconciliation
Kivu, RD Congo
01.2000 - 12.2019
  • Established and led youth dialogue platforms to promote peace during ethnic conflicts in the Kivu region.
  • Organized community reconciliation sessions and educational peace programs.
  • Mobilized local stakeholders and facilitated cross-community cooperation.
  • Representing the organization in national and regional peace talks and events.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
  • Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.

Community Awareness Coordinator

Let Africa Live
Bukavu, RD Congo
06.2001 - 07.2003
  • Implemented community sensitization campaigns focused on peace building and human rights.
  • Engaged local populations through workshops, media outreach, and grassroots mobilization.
  • Supported coordination with other NGOs and development partners for broader impact.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Coordinated logistics for large-scale events, significantly reducing setup times and eliminating scheduling conflicts.
  • Collaborated with IT to develop user-friendly project management tool, streamlining project tracking and reporting.

Education

Master of Arts - Leadership And Management of Organisations

UNIVERSITE LUMIERE DE BUJUMBURA
BUJUMBURA
12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Law

UNIVERSITE LUMIERE DE BUJUMBURA
BUJUMBURA
10.2010

High School Diploma -

College St Paul
Bukabu-South, Kivu, DRC
07.2003

Skills

  • Project & Program Management Policy Development & Implementation Gender Mainstreaming & Human Rights advocacy Strategic Planning & Resource Mobilization Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership building Training, meetings facilitation & Capacity building Multilingual Communication (French, English, Swahili, Lingala, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda) ICT Proficiency: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Project documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Public speaking
  • Adaptability
  • Effective leader
  • Strategic planning
  • Analytical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Public relations
  • Task delegation
  • Data analysis
  • Task prioritization
  • Professionalism
  • Program operations
  • Written communication
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Partnership development
  • Event planning
  • Budget administration
  • Program development

Timeline

Assistant Program Manager (Gender, Women, Children, Humanitarian & Social Issues)

International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR)
04.2022 - Current

Independent Consultant, Trainer & Researcher

Various clients and organizations
01.2021 - 04.2022

Acting Regional Director

Regional Training Facility of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (RTF-ICGLR)
12.2020 - 04.2022

Training Coordinator

Regional Training Facility of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (RTF-ICGLR)
02.2020 - 04.2022

Human Rights Expert

Solidarity for Peace in the Great Lakes
12.2019 - 12.2020

Community Awareness Coordinator

Let Africa Live
06.2001 - 07.2003

Founder and Executive Director

Youth Community for Peace and Reconciliation
01.2000 - 12.2019

Master of Arts - Leadership And Management of Organisations

UNIVERSITE LUMIERE DE BUJUMBURA

Bachelor of Arts - Law

UNIVERSITE LUMIERE DE BUJUMBURA

High School Diploma -

College St Paul
Victor C. MUGARUKA