Doreen Asimwe
Kigali City,Rwanda
Summary
Environmental Specialist with over five years of experience managing projects in environment, climate action, biodiversity, and resilience. Skilled in program design, policy engagement, multi-stakeholder coordination, and donor relations.Proven ability to manage complex projects, translate research into actionable strategies, and foster partnerships across government, NGOs, and international organizations. Passionate about advancing sustainable agriculture, and climate resilience in Rwanda and beyond.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Coordinator
Rwanda Red Cross
2024.01 - 2025.09
- Lead environmental management and resilience projects in disaster-prone communities, integrating climate-smart solutions.
- Manage workplans, budgets, and project deliverables in alignment with donor and institutional standards.
- Coordinate with government agencies, NGOs, and community leaders to support policy-relevant interventions.
- Prepare technical reports, proposals, and documentation for donor-funded programs.
- Supervise teams implementing climate-resilient water and sanitation systems, integrating gender and equity considerations.
Assistant of DREF Floods and Landslides
Rwanda Red Cross
2023.07 - 2024.01
- Supported emergency response operations including temporary WASH facilities and food distribution systems.
- Trained volunteers on safety, hygiene, and disaster preparedness, strengthening community capacity.
- Coordinated logistics, monitoring, and reporting for multi-stakeholder humanitarian interventions.
Operations and Maintenance Manager
GAIA SURVEY RWANDA
2021.09 - 2023.07
- Oversaw water infrastructure projects contributing to sustainable agriculture and biodiversity-friendly interventions.
- Supervised staff, managed budgets, and produced reports for donor-funded initiatives.
- Collaborated with SMEs and local authorities to implement climate-resilient environmental projects.
Operations Officer
GAIA SURVEY RWANDA
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Participated in community-based environmental and WASH programs supporting resilience and livelihoods.
- Conducted field research and prepared reports to inform policy and project design.
Production and Maintenance Technician
WATER ACCESS RWANDA
2019.02 - 2020.08
- Installed household and commercial filtration system.
- Installed households water points to new users.
- Repaired and rehabilitated boreholes.
- Drilled, cased, and developed boreholes.
- Yielded analysis, water quality testing and other forms of measuring the qualities of an aquifer.
- Designed and installed pumps (hand pump, electrical, solar and others).
Education
Bachelors with Honor - Environmental Management and Conservation
University of Lay Adventist of Kigali (UNILAK)
2022.09 - 2025.06
Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering with Water and Sanitation Technology
Rwanda Polytechnic- IPRC Kigali
2016.09 - 2019.10
Skills
Strong stakeholder engagement
Skilled trainer and mentor
Project and programme management
Certification
I do hereby certify that the provided information is true and accurate., 09/13/25, Kigali
Languages
Kinyarwanda
Native
English
Fluent
Custom
- Groundwater Resources and Treatment, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Delft, The Netherlands, 05/01/23
- Environmental Management Strategies, London Institute of Skills Development, U.K., 06/01/23
- WASH in Emergency KIT 5 Trainings, Rwanda Red Cross, 02/01/22
- First Aid and CPR Certification, Rwanda Red Cross
Personal Information
Nationality: Rwandan
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Rwanda Red Cross
2024.01 - 2025.09
Assistant of DREF Floods and Landslides
Rwanda Red Cross
2023.07 - 2024.01
Bachelors with Honor - Environmental Management and Conservation
University of Lay Adventist of Kigali (UNILAK)
2022.09 - 2025.06
Operations and Maintenance Manager
GAIA SURVEY RWANDA
2021.09 - 2023.07
Operations Officer
GAIA SURVEY RWANDA
2020.09 - 2021.08
Production and Maintenance Technician
WATER ACCESS RWANDA
2019.02 - 2020.08
Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering with Water and Sanitation Technology
Rwanda Polytechnic- IPRC Kigali
2016.09 - 2019.10