Joseph Manishimwe
Kicukiro,Rwanda
Summary
To leverage over 8 years of expertise driving profit and impactful outcomes as a Project finance specialist and a Business Development Professional. I'm committed to contribute my expertise in financial data analysis and reporting to improve financial performance and efficiency to optimize company effectiveness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development and Employment Promotion Officer
Ministry of Local Government
Rusizi District, Rwanda
08.2016 - 12.2024
- Implement the District's strategy and programs for the promotion of co-operatives, SME and Employment;
- Promote the creation and development of new trading centers or markets;
- Identify, map and promote tourism and business opportunities;
- Conduct campaigns meant to promote savings, and undertake advocacy action to promote networking and build synergies with micro credit and saving organizations to facilitate local population to access finances;
- Facilitate gathering data related to the employment status;
- Oversee the implementation of business development advisory services;
- Gather, consolidate and update aggregated and disaggregated data related to the employment status within the District.
Project Finance Specialist
Rwanda Construction Company Ltd(RCC)
Kigali, Rwanda
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Advise on bankability of project agreements and minimization of financing risk.
- Prepare business plans, financial forecasts, funding strategies and execution plans to support investment decisions and the optimal financing of projects.
- Coordinate the activities of investment banks, project advisors, project lenders and other project consultants in arranging the financing for projects.
- Provide professional and technical expertise for the analysis and solution of complex problems in any Treasury project finance area.
- Participate in and/or lead multi-disciplinary project evaluation and development teams assigned to grow and enhance current operations and profitability and to facilitate the successful implementation of the Company’s development strategies.
- Provide work direction to junior analysts and support personnel. Mentor and develop talent within the organization.
- Keep up-to-date of and analyze international, regional and local economic and banking data; identify trends that may impact the Company; advise management on potential opportunities and alert management of potential risks
Economics Teacher
Ministry of Education
Rusizi District, Rwanda
02.2012 - 08.2015
- To teach economics and educate students in senior secondary schools according to guidelines provided by the Rwanda national curriculum framework under the overall guidance of Ministry of Education.
- To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to my care by the head of school.
- Prepared a lesson plan
- Developed a scheme of work and lesson-teaching materials
- Kept updated class documents and lesson material like class daily report
- Ensured lesson teaching
- Ensured learner's knowledge assessment
- Filled up school reports
Education
Bachelor's degree - Economics
Former National University of Rwanda
01.2013
Ordinary Certificate -
Ecole d'Art de Nyundo
01.2004
Advanced Levels General Certificates -
Murunda Secondary School
01.2007
Primary leaving Certificate -
EP REMERA School
01.2000
Master of Science - Economics
University of Rwanda
Kigali-RwandaSkills
- Business development
- Project finance
- Data analysis
- Market research
- Financial forecasting
- Networking strategies
- Advocacy campaigns
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Economic analysis
- Effective communication
- Innovation and creativity
- Report preparation
- Budgeting and finance
- Strategic planning
- Evidence collection
- Asset protection
- Work coordination
- Risk assessment
- Team collaboration
- Report writing
- Reporting and documentation
- Evidence analysis
Key Competencies And Attributes
- Results-oriented and adaptable professional with strong analytical skills.
- Extensive experience in working with cooperatives, SMEs, and financial institutions as well as developing inclusive business models and market linkages.
- Professional in facilitating access to finance for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses.
- Strong ability in conduct training and capacity-building for farmer organizations, MSMEs, and cooperatives.
- Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively and cross-culturally.
Training And Awards
- Project finance and Management training, National University of Rwanda 2019
- Certified Employment and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem training, USAID/FEED THE FUTURE, Kigali, 05/2024
- TOT financial service consumer protection, National Bank of Rwanda, 2024
- MSMES financial literacy, National Bank of Rwanda, 2024
- TOT on Project Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, UNFPA, PSGL, 2015
- Trained on LFA (Logical Framework) RBM (Result Based Management) Approaches for project Management and KPI (Key Performance Indicators) Formulation, UNFPA for its IP (Implementing Partners), Musanze, 10/2015
Professional Background
Economist, Finance & Business Development Specialist with a track record of project finance management for private and public sector as well as for donor-funded projects.
Personal Information
- Profession: Economist, finance & Business Development Specialist
- Date of Birth: 11/30/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Rwandan
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
French
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Project Finance Specialist
Rwanda Construction Company Ltd(RCC)
02.2018 - 11.2021
Business Development and Employment Promotion Officer
Ministry of Local Government
08.2016 - 12.2024
Economics Teacher
Ministry of Education
02.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor's degree - Economics
Former National University of Rwanda
Ordinary Certificate -
Ecole d'Art de Nyundo
Advanced Levels General Certificates -
Murunda Secondary School
Primary leaving Certificate -
EP REMERA School
Master of Science - Economics
University of Rwanda