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Lorna Ong'esa

Kigali

Summary

A Higher Learning Education Expert, demonstrating a result-driven and dedicated approach at work, and excels in interpersonal skills and teamwork. Approachable and welcoming, proficient in problem solving and innovation, persevering with self-motivation and minimal supervision. A strategic thinker with leadership abilities, utilizing an analytical approach to decision making. Strong communication skills in multicultural, multilingual environments, coupled with cross-cultural sensitivity. Experienced in qualitative research, training, presentations, and workshops for diverse or non-traditional audiences. Proven track record in establishing and maintaining relationships with external business partners, showcasing negotiation and advocacy skills. Detail-oriented team player with excellent organizational abilities, adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously with high accuracy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Vice Chancellor, Davis College, Rwanda

Davis College, Rwanda
06.2023 - Current

DVC - Academics & Quality Assurance

Davis College, Rwanda
09.2022 - Current

Higher Education Council Expert

HEC Ministry of Education, Rwanda
08.2021 - Current

Curriculum reviewer, assessor, and auditor

Instructor of Hospitality Management

Davis College, Rwanda
04.2018 - Current

Lecturer

Mount Kenya University, Rwanda
01.2014 - 04.2018

Development Lead Consultant

Dev-Consult Rwanda
01.2015 - 09.2017

Assistant Lecturer

Rwanda Tourism University College (RTUC) now University of Tourism & Business Studies (UTB)
07.2008 - 01.2014

Director of Career Advisory Center

Rwanda Tourism University College (RTUC)
01.2011 - 11.2013

Education

Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Development Studies

Kampala International University
Kampala, Uganda
11.2007

Bachelor of Science - BSc. & Technology in Food & Nutrition

University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Eldoret, Kenya
06.2005

Skills

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

  • Curriculum Development
  • Instructional Coaching
  • Instructional Design
  • Project Management
  • Higher Education Instruction
  • Competency Based Education Training & Coaching
  • Qualitative Research & Consultancy
  • Policy Development & Advocacy
  • Career Planning & Development

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

  • LMS: Canvas, Google classroom, Sycamore
  • Edutech Tools: Flipgrid, Screencastify, Loom, Kami, Padlet, Edpuzzle, Kahoot, Mentimeter
  • Google Suite and MS Office Applications
  • Other tools: Asana, Glassfrog

Certification

  • Gender Responsive Pedagogy Certification (2020) Davis College
  • Faculty Online Teaching Certification (2020) Davis College
  • Total Quality Management Training (2013) Nuffic - MDF
  • Leadership and Teamwork Training (2013) Nuffic - MDF
  • Performance-based Human Resource Management (2011) Nuffic - MDF
  • Curriculum Development (2010) Higher Education Council of the Ministry of Education Rwanda
  • Resource Mobilization, Project Management, and Proposal Writing (2010) Mt. Kenya University Rwanda
  • Research Methodology (2007)
    Kampala International University

Languages

Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Kinyarwanda
Advanced
C1
French
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Acting Vice Chancellor, Davis College, Rwanda

Davis College, Rwanda
06.2023 - Current

DVC - Academics & Quality Assurance

Davis College, Rwanda
09.2022 - Current

Higher Education Council Expert

HEC Ministry of Education, Rwanda
08.2021 - Current

Instructor of Hospitality Management

Davis College, Rwanda
04.2018 - Current

Development Lead Consultant

Dev-Consult Rwanda
01.2015 - 09.2017

Lecturer

Mount Kenya University, Rwanda
01.2014 - 04.2018

Director of Career Advisory Center

Rwanda Tourism University College (RTUC)
01.2011 - 11.2013

Assistant Lecturer

Rwanda Tourism University College (RTUC) now University of Tourism & Business Studies (UTB)
07.2008 - 01.2014

Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Development Studies

Kampala International University

Bachelor of Science - BSc. & Technology in Food & Nutrition

University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Lorna Ong'esa