Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Selected Contributions to Inclusive Education
Personal Information
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Jean Claude Nsengimana

Kigali

Summary

Dedicated and passionate education and development professional with over 18 years of progressive experience in inclusive education, child development, child protection, and community-based initiatives. Proven ability to design, manage, and evaluate programs that improve access to quality education for vulnerable children, especially those with disabilities. Skilled in training, counseling, facilitation, and leadership, with strong expertise in building partnerships with churches, NGOs, government, and local communities. Deeply committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of ability or background, realizes their full potential.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant Trainer

African Evangelistic Enterprise – Rwanda
01.2004
  • Produced an AIDS prevention manual and trained 50 self-help groups, resulting in 90% uptake of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT).

Senior Partnership Facilitator

Compassion International – Rwanda
10.2007 - Current
  • Provide technical and strategic support to 12–16 local church-based projects, directly impacting 3,250+ vulnerable children and youth with an annual budget exceeding USD 1 million.
  • Supervise and mentor 70+ project staff, strengthening capacity in child protection, inclusive education, survival programs, sponsorship management, and holistic child development.
  • Supported integration of children with disabilities into community programs and schools through staff training, parent engagement, and advocacy with government partners.
  • Built strong partnerships with churches, leaders, and government to mobilize resources and promote inclusive child protection.

Provincial Coordinator, HIV/AIDS Program

World Relief – Rwanda
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Supervised 5 staff, 2,350 volunteers, and 1,355 pastors across 8 districts.
  • Managed PEPFAR and CHF-ChAMP funded programs focused on HIV prevention, palliative care, and Orphans &Vulnerable Children support.
  • Led school- and community-based awareness campaigns, empowering youth with life skills and HIV prevention knowledge.

Training & Counseling Coordinator

World Relief – Rwanda
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Directed HIV & Microenterprise Development program, linking health interventions with income-generating opportunities.
  • Trained and mentored community volunteers working with vulnerable families.

Consultant Trainer & Documentarist

TROCAIRE – Rwanda
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Facilitated peacebuilding and leadership training for 44 agricultural associations.
  • Supported DELTA adult transformation program with documentation and participatory training.

Secondary School Teacher

ECOSE Musambira
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • I have been a teacher of Human Developmental Psychology, Pedagogy, Hygiene & Sanitation, and supervised student dissertations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology & Education

National University of Rwanda
01.2001

Skills

  • Education & Training: Curriculum development, adult learning, inclusive education
  • Program management: Planning, budgeting, M&E, resource mobilization
  • Leadership & Facilitation: Team supervision, conflict resolution, negotiation
  • Soft Skills: Strategic thinking, communication, mentoring, problem-solving
  • Digital Skills: MS Office Suite, Outlook, online collaboration tools

Certification

  • Leadership Development Program – Compassion International (2008)
  • Project Cycle Management – Compassion International (2011)
  • Monitoring & Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Projects – USAID (2005)
  • Trauma Counseling, Healing & Reconciliation – AEE & World Vision
  • Training of Trainers in HIV/AIDS Education – World Relief
  • DELTA Method for Adult Transformation Training – TROCAIRE

Languages

French – Upper-intermediate (TEF B2)
English – IELTS (Score 6)

Selected Contributions to Inclusive Education

  • Advocacy: Championed the right of children with disabilities to access education through parent associations, church networks, and government platforms.
  • Capacity Building: Trained project staff and teachers in inclusive methodologies to reduce stigma and improve classroom practices.
  • Community Engagement: Mobilized parents and local leaders to create supportive environments for children with disabilities.
  • Policy Influence: Contributed to discussions and initiatives that align with Rwanda’s inclusive education policy, bridging the gap between policy and practice.

Personal Information

Nationality: Rwandan

Timeline

Senior Partnership Facilitator

Compassion International – Rwanda
10.2007 - Current

Provincial Coordinator, HIV/AIDS Program

World Relief – Rwanda
01.2005 - 01.2007

Consultant Trainer

African Evangelistic Enterprise – Rwanda
01.2004

Training & Counseling Coordinator

World Relief – Rwanda
01.2004 - 01.2005

Consultant Trainer & Documentarist

TROCAIRE – Rwanda
01.2002 - 01.2004

Secondary School Teacher

ECOSE Musambira
01.1996 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology & Education

National University of Rwanda
Jean Claude Nsengimana