Aisha Deborah Muhoza
Kigali
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Human Resources professional with a solid track record in leading people and culture initiatives across diverse sectors including education, renewable energy, and international development. Currently serving as the HR Manager at Spouts of Water Rwanda, where I lead strategic HR functions and oversee leadership development and employee engagement across the organization. I bring years of progressive experience, with a strong emphasis on team leadership, strategic planning, and organizational culture transformation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Spouts of Water Rwanda
01.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives, fostering a high-performance culture, and strengthening leadership capacity across departments.
- Coach and mentor department heads and line managers on leadership best practices.
- Spearhead talent management initiatives, including leadership development programs, succession planning, and competency assessments, to build a robust leadership pipeline.
- Drive employee engagement and retention through targeted recognition programs, career pathing, and continuous feedback mechanisms.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, manage compensation and benefits reviews, and partner with external consultants for market benchmarking.
HR & DEIA Advisor
US Embassy Kigali
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Served as both HR and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Advisor for the local Rwanda staff, designing and coordinating initiatives that foster inclusive workplace culture.
- Led cross-functional DEIA projects, including staff training on unconscious bias, inclusive leadership workshops, and employee resource group formation.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for locally hired positions: job analysis, job posting, CV screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Designed and delivered onboarding programs to introduce new hires to organizational culture, ethics, policies, and HR systems.
- Partnered with HR leadership on learning & development, coaching, and talent retention strategies.
Part-time Venue Staff
British Council Rwanda
11.2019 - 11.2024
- Delivered venue coordination and recruitment support for Cambridge and IELTS exams, ensuring exam integrity and compliance with international standards.
- Engaged in curriculum development and English teacher training programs in partnership with Build Learning Foundation to enhance the quality of primary and lower-secondary education.
- Screened applications, scheduled interviews, and assisted in selection processes; maintained candidate databases, and communicated with applicants.
- Organized logistics—including venue booking, travel arrangements, and materials preparation—for large-scale testing events such as Aptis, AC C A, CIE, and CIPS exams.
Human Resource Officer
Munyax Eco
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Solely managed HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
- Collaborated with department heads to assess training needs, selected and managed external vendors for technical and soft-skills programs, and delivered in-house workshops.
- Oversaw employee compensation and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with Rwandan labor laws and company policies.
- Maintained HR records in Odoo, processed employee data changes, and generated HR analytics and reports for leadership.
Programs Coordinator
C.O.W Kigali
04.2017 - 08.2021
- Coordinated budgeting, fund allocation and Acquisition community events and workshops on gender equality and social inclusion.
- Led stakeholder engagement, secured venues, and managed equipment setup for WeforLove initiatives.
- Developed reports, proposals, and maintained databases for program monitoring and evaluation.
- Facilitated empowerment workshops, supported school re-entry for 63 dropout students, and advocated for women's rights in local communities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management, Concentration in Human Resources
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2020
Diploma - Mathematics, Economics, and Computer Science
Glory Secondary School
01.2016
Skills
- Microsoft suite
- Outlook
- JazzHR
- HRIS (Odoo)
- ILMS
- Win T&A
- Virtual meeting platforms (Teams)
- Google Workspace
- Slack
References
Available upon request.
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Kinyarwanda, Fluent
- Swahili, Basic
- Luganda, Basic
Accomplishments
Awarded by the US Embassy for GoMBC implementation
Awarded by the US Embassy for OAS ( Overseas Awards System) implementation at Kigali Post
EKTA Trainings Instructor
Timeline
HR Manager
Spouts of Water Rwanda
01.2025 - Current
HR & DEIA Advisor
US Embassy Kigali
12.2023 - 01.2025
Human Resource Officer
Munyax Eco
03.2022 - 11.2023
Part-time Venue Staff
British Council Rwanda
11.2019 - 11.2024
Programs Coordinator
C.O.W Kigali
04.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Management, Concentration in Human Resources
Southern New Hampshire University
Diploma - Mathematics, Economics, and Computer Science
Glory Secondary School
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