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Fabiola I. Kabera

Kigali

Summary

Strategic program designer and education leader with 8+ years of experience driving large-scale initiatives across Africa. Skilled in leading program design, managing regional partnerships and portfolios, and ensuring alignment between intervention design, implementation, and impact measurement. Skilled in scoping interventions, securing approvals, managing portfolios, and ensuring impact through cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to strengthen workforce development initiatives, cultivate partnerships, and advance thought leadership in secondary education and teacher development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

GLOBAL LEARNING & POLICY DESIGNER

Educate!
01.2022 - Current
  • Led new program design and approval processes for project-based learning across all secondary schools in Rwanda, scoping interventions, engaging partners, and securing approvals for nationwide implementation.
  • Designed and launched a 3-week mini-MBA for 500+ youth in Uganda, improving post-program employment rates by 20%.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with country representatives, government agencies, and technical teams to implement innovative curricula aligned with national reforms.
  • Updated and maintained internal systems (impact trackers, reporting tools) to ensure accurate monitoring of program outcomes and progress against goals.
  • Provided technical assistance to workforce development teams across the region, strengthening implementation capacity and ensuring programs achieve intended impact.

LEARNING CONSULTANT

Self employed
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Supported institutions including MYX University and UTB in designing experiential and blended learning programs, aligning them with learner needs and institutional strategy.
  • Guided stakeholders in integrating evidence-based instructional strategies to improve outcomes and program scalability.
  • Delivered over 50 user-centered learning solutions that closed skills gaps for diverse client organizations.

LEARNING CURRICULUM ASSOCIATE PROGRAM MANAGER

Uber
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Managed cross-functional teams to design and implement learning solutions that supported 1,000+ Uber operations employees.
  • Conducted needs assessments and program scoping with business leaders to ensure alignment of training strategies with organizational goals.
  • Enhanced program performance by 30% through data-driven program design and evaluation.

PROGRAM DESIGNER

Social Contract
07.2017 - 05.2019
  • Designed and implemented workforce development initiatives, enabling client businesses to empower employees to deliver high-impact projects.
  • Launched the Learning Lab program, reducing onboarding time by 30% and increasing promotions to project leads by 25%.
  • Partnered with executives to co-create scalable interventions, aligning learning strategy with long-term business objectives.

LEARNING CONSULTANT

Amnesty International
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Customized training pathways for a global MOOC, increasing course completion rates by 50%.
  • Worked with UX/UI teams to create seamless digital learning environments, improving user engagement and accessibility.

Education

Instructional Design and Technology

University of New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Canada
08-2021

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Neuroscience, Learning Design

Minerva University
San Francisco, USA
05-2019

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Design Thinking
  • Data analysis and impact assessment
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Learning Design
  • Program & partnership Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

GLOBAL LEARNING & POLICY DESIGNER

Educate!
01.2022 - Current

LEARNING CONSULTANT

Self employed
09.2020 - 11.2021

LEARNING CURRICULUM ASSOCIATE PROGRAM MANAGER

Uber
09.2019 - 07.2020

PROGRAM DESIGNER

Social Contract
07.2017 - 05.2019

LEARNING CONSULTANT

Amnesty International
09.2016 - 05.2017

Instructional Design and Technology

University of New Brunswick

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Neuroscience, Learning Design

Minerva University
Fabiola I. Kabera