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Marcel HITIMANA HIRWA

Marcel HITIMANA HIRWA

Rubavu

Summary

A dedicated development professional with a bachelor's degree in agriculture and over 8 years of progressive experience in managing and implementing humanitarian and development programs. Proven expertise in rural development, livelihood promotion, and economic empowerment, with a strong focus on fostering resilience, financial inclusion, and gender equity within refugee and host communities. Skilled in project cycle management, policy dialogue, stakeholder coordination, and monitoring & evaluation. Seeking to leverage my experience to contribute to the European Union's objectives for climate-smart and inclusive agriculture transformation in Rwanda.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

FIELD COORDINATOR

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
Kigali
05.2025 - Current
  • Company Overview: Kigali, Rwanda
  • Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of all field-based projects and activities to ensure they are aligned with Kumwe Hub's strategic goals.
  • Ensure the timely and quality delivery of all project outputs, adhering to Save the Children's policies, procedures, and agreed-upon strategies.
  • Supervise and manage field activities, including the administration of sub-grants, partnerships, and the delivery of business support services like loans and training.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including UNHCR, MINEMA, community leaders, financial institutions, and private sector actors to ensure smooth project implementation.
  • Facilitate collaboration and co-creation between Kumwe Hub, private sector actors, and client communities to develop impactful, innovative solutions.
  • Support the implementation of M&E plans to track project progress and measure impact, working closely with the MEAL team to gather data and verify activities.
  • Prepare and submit regular reports to management and donors, detailing achievements, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in line with donor requirements.
  • Coordinate and manage field resources, including staff, budgets, and equipment, to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
  • Supervise, guide, and support Field Officers across all locations, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Analyze the local socio-economic and cultural context to adapt project strategies and ensure they are relevant and responsive to community needs.
  • Promote and integrate innovative approaches and methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, co-creation) into project design and implementation to enhance outcomes for children and families.
  • Act as the primary representative of Kumwe Hub in the field, advocating for its mission and building networks with relevant humanitarian and development actors.
  • Organize and support field events such as workshops, training sessions, and donor visits to facilitate learning, collaboration, and visibility.
  • Uphold accountability mechanisms to clients and refugees, ensuring their feedback is heard and responded to in a timely manner.
  • Identify operational challenges and risks in the field and proactively address them, escalating critical issues to senior management when necessary.
  • Kigali, Rwanda

FIELD OFFICER

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
Kigali
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: Kigali, Rwanda
  • Led the planning, execution, and monitoring of field-based projects aligned with strategic goals for economic inclusion and resilience.
  • Managed partnerships and sub-grants with financial institutions and private sector actors to develop impactful, innovative solutions for client communities, directly supporting private sector development and investment in agrifood systems.
  • Spearheaded MEAL processes to track project progress and measure impact, utilizing quantitative and qualitative analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.
  • Acted as the primary liaison for key stakeholders including UNHCR, MINEMA, and community leaders, facilitating policy dialogue and operational coordination.
  • Pioneered the establishment and management of community-owned daycare centres, implementing sustainable co-financing models that promoted women's economic empowerment and gender equity.
  • Analyzed the local socio-economic context to adapt project strategies, ensuring they were relevant and responsive to community needs in rural development.
  • Kigali, Rwanda

PROTECTION AND EMPOWERMENT OFFICER

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
Kigali
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: Kigali, Rwanda
  • Built the capacities of refugees and host communities in business, management, and entrepreneurship skills to improve resilience and self-reliance.
  • Conducted market surveys, feasibility studies, and needs assessments to inform program design and appropriate monitoring and evaluation of all livelihood activities.
  • Facilitated access to a variety of financial services, supporting beneficiaries to establish and manage 17 Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs).
  • Championed the inclusion of vulnerable groups (people with disabilities, women, and girls) into livelihood activities to improve their economic standing.
  • Kigali, Rwanda

FIELD OFFICER

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
Kigali
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: Kigali, Rwanda
  • Worked closely with MINEMA (Camp managers), UNHCR, refugees executive committees, Local government leaders and other partners for a successful programmes implementation.
  • Participated in the recruitment of 12 Field Agents in Kigeme, Mugombwa and Mahama Refugees camps and their respective host communities to facilitate project implementation.
  • Managed the 12 Field agents' performance to ensure successful programmes implementation.
  • Participated in the Development of Training module of Get Set for Work (Life skills, employability skills and Entrepreneurship skills);
  • Enrolled 733 youth from Mugombwa and Kigeme camps with Mahama host community in Get Set For Work training (Life skills, entrepreneurship skills and employability skills); and trained them during 20 days.
  • Integrated Social Inclusion into GSFW activities 71teen mothers,71 children were given special care and attention.
  • Trained 12 Field Agents and 35 VSLA Leaders on VSLA methodology.
  • Trained 150 youth on Be Your Own Boss module (BOB)
  • Coached and monitored 35 VSLAs in the Camps and Host communities.
  • Facilitated 67 youth for the legal registration of their businesses in Rwanda Development Board (RDB);
  • Developed important partnerships with private sector to integrate the youth in their financial products (SACCOS and UMUTANGUHA).
  • Kigali, Rwanda

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
Kigali
08.2017 - 12.2019
  • Company Overview: Kigali, Rwanda
  • Coordinated community development and Social Protection projects, empowering vulnerable families.
  • Facilitated the implementation of the Rwanda Stunting Prevention and Reduction project (SPRP), which included components of food security and child protection.
  • Partnered with organizations (CARE International) to introduce VSLAs and with Rwanda Women Network to implement SGBV prevention projects, demonstrating experience in gender mainstreaming.
  • Kigali, Rwanda

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONORS - AGROFORESTRY

University of Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
07.2016

Skills

  • Project management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Social Media
  • Google Drive
  • Outlook
  • Advise on economic development
  • Good listener and communicator
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Decision-making
  • Team-work oriented
  • Community development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Capacity building
  • Program coordination
  • Risk management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Partnership development
  • Field operations
  • Task delegation
  • Budget management
  • Team building
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Operational efficiency

Phone Numbers

(+250) 788332011, (+250) 788712022

Languages

KINYARWANDA, C1, C2, C1, C1, C1, C2, C2, C2, B2, B2, B2, B1

Trainings And Certificates

  • Successfully completed a course about Project Management essentials: Managing a project, designing a project, planning a project, implementing a project, closing a project.
  • Successfully completed a course about Gender-Based Violence and Child Protection Case Management Steps.
  • Successfully participated in the training of Trainers (ToT) about Life Skills, Employability skills and Entrepreneurship skills (Get Set for Work modules) delivered by GIZ.
  • Successfully participated in the training of People First Impact Method delivered by UNHCR in partnership with GIZ.
  • Successfully completed an online course of Focus on: Understanding the rights of women and girls delivered by YALI NETWORK.
  • Successfully completed an online course of Focus on: Understanding the Human rights delivered by YALI NETWORK.
  • Successfully completed an online course of Basics of Public-Private Partnerships delivered by YALI NETWORK.
  • Successfully completed an online course of Responsible leadership on transparency and good governance delivered by YALI NETWORK.
  • Successfully completed a two days' workshop organized by UNHCR and LAF on Gender Based Violence and Protection Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian settings.
  • Successfully completed a 30 days training of the 24 modules delivered by DOT Rwanda.

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 1199180072178185
  • Passport Number: PC752879
  • Date of Birth: 12/05/91
  • Nationality: Rwandan

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

FIELD COORDINATOR

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
05.2025 - Current

FIELD OFFICER

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
08.2023 - 04.2025

PROTECTION AND EMPOWERMENT OFFICER

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
12.2021 - 11.2022

FIELD OFFICER

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
09.2020 - 07.2021

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
08.2017 - 12.2019

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONORS - AGROFORESTRY

University of Rwanda

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