Kellen KAYESU
Logistic Assistant-Food Technologist
Kigali
Summary
Results-driven Food Technologist and Value Chain knowledge with over three years of experience in food safety, supply chain management, and value chain development. Adept at overseeing food inspections, compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhance food quality and availability. Proven track record in collaborating with government institutions, SMEs, and cooperatives to strengthen food systems and market access. Passionate about driving sustainable agricultural production, market integration, and policy advocacy for improved nutrition outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Logistics Assistant - Food Technologist
World Food Programme
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: World Food Programme (WFP) - Rwanda
- Conduct food inspections at supplier warehouses and reception points, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
- Led inspections of maize and beans from local cooperatives, assessing quality for large-scale procurement
- Managed monitoring and fumigation processes for stored food commodities, mitigating risks of infestation and spoilage
- Built strong collaborations with government agencies, including MINEMA and RFDA, to support food safety initiatives and school feeding programs
- Provided training and technical support to food suppliers and internal teams on quality control, sampling, and testing methodologies
- Coordinated compliance testing for food products, ensuring regulatory adherence and timely reporting of results
- Developed partnerships with SMEs and cooperatives, enhancing market access and promoting sustainable food production
- World Food Programme (WFP) - Rwanda
- Successfully inspected and managed over 1,600 MT of food commodities, preventing supply chain disruptions
- Played a key role in revising Rwanda’s School Feeding Operational Guidelines, integrating food safety measures
- Spearheaded food safety capacity-building initiatives, training new FSQ team members on inspection and grading
Public Health Field Attachment - Intern
World Food Programme
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: WFP Rwanda
- Conducted epidemiological assessments on food security and malnutrition trends in Rwanda’s school feeding program
- Monitored the impact of fortified foods on schoolchildren’s nutritional status, contributing to health promotion initiatives
- Assisted in data analysis and policy recommendations to enhance food safety and nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices
- Supported stakeholder engagement with policymakers, SMEs, and farmer cooperatives for sustainable food value chains
- WFP Rwanda
Education
Masters - Public Health
Mount Kigali University
Kicukiro, Kigali, Rwanda 09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
University of Rwanda
Musanze, Rwanda 04.2016 - 01.2021
Skills
- Value Chain Development & Analysis
- Agricultural Market Systems Strengthening
- Food Safety & Quality Compliance
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management
- Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement
- Training & Capacity Building
- Policy Advocacy & Government Liaison
- Project Management & Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Analysis Tools
- Logistics & Supply Chain Software
Certification
Grain Sampling, Grading & Testing Training - WFP RBN FSQ Unit, Nairobi
Affiliations
- Member, Rwanda Food Safety Association
- Member, Agricultural Value Chain Development Network
- Rwanda Standards Board Technical Committee Member of Various Food Standards Development
Software And Computing Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Data Analysis Tools (SPSS, STATA)
- Logistics & Supply Chain Software
Professional Title
Logistics Assistant - Food Technologist
Project Management Experience
- Led strategic planning and implementation of food value chain interventions to enhance market access and food security.
- Conducted value chain analyses to identify production and distribution challenges, implementing solutions to improve efficiency.
- Strengthened partnerships with SMEs, cooperatives, and input suppliers to scale up sustainable food production.
- Advocated for policy reforms in the agricultural sector, collaborating with government agencies and private sector stakeholders.
- Designed and implemented capacity-building programs for farmers, cooperatives, and food producers, focusing on food safety and agribusiness management.
REFERENCES
REFERENCE
1. Prof. Clement BITWAYIKI
Senior lecturer in Department of Food Science
SAFS/ College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine
University of Rwanda
Mob: +250 788 50 83 88
Email: blclement2@gmail.com
2. Olivier RUKUNDO
Supply chain Officer/WFP RW CO.
Mob: +250788861732
Email: olivier.rukundo@wfp.org
3. Anicet MURIRO
Regional Food Safety and Quality Officer-Dakar Senegal
Mob: +250788619157
Email: anicet.muriro@wfp.org
Timeline
Public Health Field Attachment - Intern
World Food Programme
11.2024 - 01.2025
Masters - Public Health
Mount Kigali University
09.2023 - Current
Logistics Assistant - Food Technologist
World Food Programme
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
University of Rwanda
04.2016 - 01.2021
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