Annette Gakwerere
Kigali
Summary
I have served in both International and Government Institutions for over 14 years in various positions. Dedicated to streamlining operations and promoting organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Partnership Manager
IRCAD Africa
01.2021 - Current
- Write competitive resource mobilization proposals and concept notes
- Oversee partnership agreement and maintain donors/ Partners Database
- Collaborate with partners for sustainable business relationships and funding opportunities
- Solicit new partnerships and funding opportunities
Partnership Coordinator
Partners in Health, PIH, Rwanda
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Office of the Minister of Health-Liaison person and partnership advisor to the Minister of Health on partnerships
- Conduct partnership assessment, project proposal writing and provide technical support to ensure that different projects are well aligned with health sector priorities
- Resource/Funds Mobilization for various health sector projects
- Maintain project timelines and implementation plan to achieve Partner project deliverables.
WASH and Partnership Coordinator
UNICEF/Rwanda Ministry of Health
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Office of the Minister-oversee all WASH partnership projects
- Liaise with Program Coordinators/Managers to provide project progress reports and donor reports for monitoring and evaluation of WASH project activities across the country
Entrepreneurship and Mentorship Program Manager
KOMERA
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Supervise the mentorship program to empower girls to achieve self-reliance and gender equality
- Initiate and maintain effective relationships with Institutions that support small start-up businesses for funding.
Consultant
Leadership Impact Solutions/Crestcom
03.2012 - 08.2014
- Staff recruitment for various institutions
- Offer training in business management skills
- Motivational speaker on business development skills and mindset
- Trainer on leadership, recruitment and marketing.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Crystal Ventures, Rwanda
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Organized marketing events such as sales and product visibility campaigns.
- Planned and carried out direct marketing activities and prepared sales and marketing reports.
- Propose and over see the designs of marketing and communication materials for the company visibility.
Investment Promotion Officer
Rwanda Investment and Export promotion Agency/RDB
04.2007 - 01.2010
- Marketing of Rwanda's Investment opportunities
- Work on relevant institutional frameworks and strategies necessary for optimal investment promotion
- Maintained and tracked records of all inquiries on investment opportunities and briefed investors on current investment opportunities
- Coordinated with government and private bodies on the facilitation of investors
- Monitor pipeline investment projects for implementation
Marketing Officer
Genesis Limited, Rwanda
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Developed comprehensive marketing plans for product visibility and increased sales
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Spearheaded public relations efforts that resulted in increased media exposure and brand recognition.
Education
MBA Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy -
Maastricht School of Management, Maastricht, Netherlands
Netherlands01.2010
BA- Development Economics -
Goa University-Carmel College For Women
Goa-India01.2006
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Partnership Development
- Project Planning
- Team Leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
Training in Trade and development from Esami Business School -Arusha Tanzania
Affiliations
- Board Member of the Rwanda Convention Bureau
- Board Member of Ubuzima Foundation Committee
- Former Member of Baho Neza Project funded by Buffet Foundation and Implemented by Imbuto Foundation
- Former member of the National Committee of the City Cancer Challenge-C/CAN
- Former member of the Technical Working Group of Africa Leadership Meeting-Investing in Health (Africa Leadership Meeting-Investing in Health, African Union Declaration)
References
- Dr. Diane GASHUMBA, Dianegashumba3@gmail.com, Ambassador of Rwanda to Sweden and former Rwanda Minister of Health
- Everard Nahimana, MD, MMSc-GHD, enahimana@pih.org, Africa Regional Policy and Partnerships Advisor Partners In Health
- Claudine Uwagaga, claudinekk@gmail.com, Director of Human resources - Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture
Languages
Kinyarwanda
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Partnership Manager
IRCAD Africa
01.2021 - Current
Partnership Coordinator
Partners in Health, PIH, Rwanda
01.2019 - 10.2021
WASH and Partnership Coordinator
UNICEF/Rwanda Ministry of Health
04.2017 - 12.2018
Entrepreneurship and Mentorship Program Manager
KOMERA
09.2014 - 09.2015
Consultant
Leadership Impact Solutions/Crestcom
03.2012 - 08.2014
Sales and Marketing Manager
Crystal Ventures, Rwanda
01.2011 - 02.2012
Investment Promotion Officer
Rwanda Investment and Export promotion Agency/RDB
04.2007 - 01.2010
Marketing Officer
Genesis Limited, Rwanda
08.2006 - 09.2007
MBA Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy -
Maastricht School of Management, Maastricht, Netherlands
BA- Development Economics -
Goa University-Carmel College For Women
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