John NGARAMBE
Kigali
Summary
Experienced advocate with successful litigation and legal advisory services in areas such as Corporation, Commercial, Labor Law, and Immigration Law. Diplomat with over 22 years of international experience, specializing in Diplomatic and International Relations. Skilled in diverse projects including Investments mobilization, International Investments and Trade, Labor migration, Peace and Security. Knowledgeable about trade opportunities and challenges in Africa, particularly through initiatives like the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA). Effective coordination with AUC organs, Regional Mechanisms, Strategic Partners, and UN Agencies such as UNECA. Proficient in multicultural communication and Human Resource management within the African context. Expertise in donor-funded programs and projects, engaging in discussions and negotiations for mutually beneficial Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoU). Extensive network of contacts across African countries and some European nations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Certa Law Chambers
07.2023 - Current
- Member of Litigation team for Court cases;
- Member of Alternative Dispute Resolution Team (Negotiations, Medication & Arbitration);
- Handling Corporate and Commercial Transactions, and Corporate Governance issues
- Employment and Labor Law Matters;
- Others (NGO/INGO – related legal services, Intellectual Property, Pro Bono case, etc.)
Principal Liaison Officer
CISSA Secretariat
11.2016 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: CISSA is an African Union Commission affiliated organ
- Liaising and coordinating with CISSA Member Services to ensure/improve collection of information/inputs related to any form of Instability, Economic crimes/sabotage, transnational crimes, terrorism, health pandemics, etc
- Coordinating with the CISSA Mother Institution - African Union Commission (AUC) and some of Commissions and AUC departments on issues of mutual interest
- Engagement with Regional/Continental Mechanism (such as SADC, RECSA, ECOWAS, CAERT, AFRIPOL UFL and ICGLR), and other Strategic Partners on the African Continent to enhance/improve the collection of information/inputs related to any form of instability
- Drafting legal documents such as MoUs and correspondences relating to collaboration and coordinating with Strategic Partners/Regional Mechanisms
- Liaising and Coordinating/Collaborating with CISSA Secretariat departments/Units to facilitate their engagements with Member Services, Regional Mechanisms and Strategic Partners
- Representing CISSA in various AUC and other Continental foras, discussing issues such as cross-border threats and transnational organized crimes including, contraband smuggling, counterfeit goods, arms and human trafficking and natural threats such as health pandemics;
- Understanding Information gaps, expectations and requirements of the Member Services and Partners and working to having them closed
- Preparing departmental Strategic Plans/Action Plans, budget and Planning and defending them in senior management
- Mobilizing and following up on Member Services to honor their financial pledges and Assessed Contributions
- Organizing the CISSA Annual Conference and other statutory and/or ad-hoc meetings/Foras
- Taking the position of Acting Head of Depart of Liaison (CISSA) whenever the Head of the Head of Department is away on mission or leave
- CISSA is an African Union Commission affiliated organ
Director of Liaison and Cooperation Department
General Directorate of Immigration & Emigration
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: Rwanda's governmental body responsible for immigration and emigration
- Liaising and coordinating with Diplomatic Missions based in Rwanda on matters of mutual interests
- Liaising and coordinating with Rwanda National Security Institutions, such as Police, Army and Prison Services in ensuring security of people and property within the country
- Liaising and coordinating with other government Agencies and supporting them in the planning organizing and implementing important activities
- Liaising with some International Organizations, such as UN-based agencies NGOs on activities of mutual interest
- Preparing Strategic plans/Action plan, budgets and defending them in senior management meetings
- Rwanda's governmental body responsible for immigration and emigration
First Secretary
Rwanda High Commission
10.2005 - 02.2015
- Company Overview: Rwanda's diplomatic mission in Uganda
- Assisting the High Commissioner and other members of the Diplomatic staff in bilateral engagements with the host Ministry (Foreign Affairs of Uganda) and other National Institutions/ Officials and in following up various resolutions/Agreements signed with them;
- Liaising and coordinating with Kampala-based Foreign Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations such as INTERPOL on matters of Common interest
- Liaising and coordinating with host Security Services and other Kampala-based foreign Security Services on matters of common interests, such as countering cross-border crimes, including Economic crimes, Human and drugs trafficking and irregular migration, and global threats such as health pandemics
- Liaison with the UN, Regional Mechanism and other International Organizations, such as UNHCR, IOM, the EU and NGOs affiliated with refugees on issues of common interest
- In-charge of Visa and Consular Services;
- Contributing to preparation of Embassy budget and Embassy Strategic Plans /Actions
- Acted as Charge d’Affaires, whenever the Head of Mission was away for work or on Leave;
- Rwanda's diplomatic mission in Uganda
First Secretary
Rwanda High Commission
12.2003 - 09.2005
- Company Overview: Rwanda's diplomatic mission in the UK
- Assisting the High Commissioner and other Diplomats in bilateral engagements with both the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and Irish Foreign Office, and other Government Institutions/Officials and follow-up on various resolutions/Agreements
- Liaising with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Scandinavian countries which were under the jurisdiction of the Rwanda High Commission in the UK
- Liaising with coordinating with various UK/Irish NGOs, Civil Societies with activities or interest on Rwanda
- Liaising with and coordinating with UK Security Services and other London-based foreign Security Services other International organizations such as, INTERPOL on matters of common interests including countering transnational crimes, Human/drug trafficking, threats to global peace and security, etc
- Liaising and coordination with the United Kingdom Home Office, the Irish Home Office and the Scandinavian countries under the jurisdiction of the High Commission on issues related to Asylum seekers and genocide and other fugitives of various crimes
- In-charge of Visa and Consular matters
- Contributing to preparation of Embassy budget and Embassy Strategic Plans /Actions
- Acted as Charge d’Affaires whenever the Head of Mission was away for work or on Leave;
- Rwanda's diplomatic mission in the UK
Personal Adviser, Director General (DG-IE)
Directorate General, Immigration & Emigration
09.1999 - 11.2003
- Company Overview: Rwanda's governmental body responsible for immigration and emigration
- Acting as legal advisor
- Supervising development and implementation of Strategic Plans and budgets for different departments
- Liaising and Coordination with Security Organizations and other International and Regional security organizations based in Rwanda
- Supervising staff in the office of the DG-IE
- Handling correspondences in the Office of the DG-IE
- Member of delegation of the DG-IE to National, Regional and International meetings and negotiations with various partners
- Managing the DG-IE’s schedules
- Representing the DG-IE in various foras, discussing issues related to the objectives of the General Directorate
- Rwanda's governmental body responsible for immigration and emigration
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD)
07.2023
Certificate - Connectivity, MS Power Point, Apple Key Note, Google Search Engine and Presentation Skills Course
CISSA In-house Training Program
03.2020
Certificate - Protocol, Etiquette and Event Management
Africa Centre for Management and Administrative Excellence (ACAE Global)
09.2019
Certificate - Information Analysis
Servico de Inteligencia Externa (SIE)
06.2017
Certificate - Peace And Conflict Prevention And Peacemaking In Africa
United Nations Institute Training and Research (UNITAR)
02.2017
Masters (MA) - Business Administration
East and South African Management Institute (ESAMI)
11.2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Law
National University of Rwanda
12.1999
Baccalaureate (Associate Degree) - Law
National University of Rwanda
05.1997
Skills
- Information processing
- Communication
- Content creation
- Safety
- Problem solving
Phone
+250-788657066, +250-737751509, +250-783400144
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/07/72
- Nationality: Rwandan
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Hon. Francis KABONEKA, Commissioner – National Human Rights Commission, Kigali, Rwanda, +250-788303650, franciskaboneka@gmail.com
- Mr. Anaclet KALIBATA, Retired Director General, Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, +250-788300311, ancletkr@yahoo.com
- Mr. Faustin NKUSI, National Prosecutor, Spokesperson for the National Prosecution Authority, Republic of Rwanda, +250-738675575, nkusif9@gmail.com
Disclaimer
I, John NGARAMBE, declare that the information presented herewith is true to the best of my knowledge.
Skills
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Timeline
Senior Associate
Certa Law Chambers
07.2023 - Current
Principal Liaison Officer
CISSA Secretariat
11.2016 - 10.2021
Director of Liaison and Cooperation Department
General Directorate of Immigration & Emigration
03.2015 - 10.2016
First Secretary
Rwanda High Commission
10.2005 - 02.2015
First Secretary
Rwanda High Commission
12.2003 - 09.2005
Personal Adviser, Director General (DG-IE)
Directorate General, Immigration & Emigration
09.1999 - 11.2003
Certificate - Connectivity, MS Power Point, Apple Key Note, Google Search Engine and Presentation Skills Course
CISSA In-house Training Program
Certificate - Protocol, Etiquette and Event Management
Africa Centre for Management and Administrative Excellence (ACAE Global)
Certificate - Information Analysis
Servico de Inteligencia Externa (SIE)
Certificate - Peace And Conflict Prevention And Peacemaking In Africa
United Nations Institute Training and Research (UNITAR)
Masters (MA) - Business Administration
East and South African Management Institute (ESAMI)
Bachelor’s Degree - Law
National University of Rwanda
Baccalaureate (Associate Degree) - Law
National University of Rwanda
Post-Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD)
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