SAID MUGABO
Kigali
Summary
Experienced education leader and social entrepreneur with strong expertise in school management, youth empowerment, and community development. Managing Director of Little Gems Academy, overseeing two campuses with more than 80 staff. Chairperson and Legal Representative of DAWA NGO, committed to values-driven education, Youth empowerment, and youth skills development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
Little Gems Academy schools
Kigali, Kacyiru & Kigarama
07.2023 - Current
- Overseeing two campuses with more than 80 staff.
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for two independent campuses offering nursery and primary education
- Supervise head teachers, directors of studies, and administrative staff across both campuses (80+ staff)
- Lead academic quality assurance, curriculum implementation, and student performance improvement
- Oversee budgeting, financial planning, procurement, and cost control
- Coordinate admissions, parent relations, inspections, and compliance with education authorities
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff
- Drive school growth, branding, and community engagement initiatives
Chairperson & Legal Representative
DAWA NGO
Kigali
01.2025 - Current
- Committed to values-driven education, women empowerment, and youth skills development.
- Leads governance, strategy, and external representation of a community-focused NGO
- Supports program development, partnerships, and accountability frameworks
Muslim Youth Coordinator (district)
RMC
Kicukiro District, Kigali
04.2025 - Current
- Leads youth engagement, leadership development, and community-based programs
Publicity Secretary
E.C.E.D eastern coral educational development trust Tanzania
Dar es selam , Mikocheni
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed organisational communications, promoted events and programs, handled media and social media presence, and strengthened public visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Boarding Manager
Qiblatain schools Tanzania (under Turkish management)
Dar es salam, Kawe
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed daily operations of student boarding facilities at Qiblatain schools.
- Supervised staff to ensure adherence to safety and care standards.
- Coordinated student activities and schedules for effective boarding experiences.
Branch Manager
I.H.E.Z.A Zanzibar Institute of holistic educational of Zanzibar
Zanzibar , Pemba island
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Opened and managed daily operations ensuring efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Supervised staff training programs to enhance team skills and performance.
- Developed educational programs tailored to community needs and holistic practices.
Education
Bachelor's - Entrepreneurial Leadership
African Leadership University
Kigali 01.2026 - 01.2026
İslamic Studies
Evliya Celebi Kuran Kursu Türkiye
İstanbul 01.2013 - 06.2016
Certificate - Leadership & Management
Cambridge Professional Academy
Skills
- Leadership development
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Problem analysis
- Youth engagement
- Activities planning
- Activities supervision
- Creativity and innovation
- Decision-making
- Project management
Key Roles
- MD Little Gems Academy, Kigali, Nursery & Primary, two campuses
- Chairperson & Legal Representative, DAWA NGO
- Muslim Youth Coordinator, Kicukiro District, Kigali
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1
Certification
- Cambridge professional academy
- Forward
- Beyond success
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor's - Entrepreneurial Leadership
African Leadership University
01.2026 - 01.2026
Muslim Youth Coordinator (district)
RMC
04.2025 - Current
Chairperson & Legal Representative
DAWA NGO
01.2025 - Current
Managing Director
Little Gems Academy schools
07.2023 - Current
Publicity Secretary
E.C.E.D eastern coral educational development trust Tanzania
01.2020 - 01.2021
Boarding Manager
Qiblatain schools Tanzania (under Turkish management)
01.2018 - 01.2020
Branch Manager
I.H.E.Z.A Zanzibar Institute of holistic educational of Zanzibar
01.2016 - 12.2018
İslamic Studies
Evliya Celebi Kuran Kursu Türkiye
01.2013 - 06.2016
Certificate - Leadership & Management
Cambridge Professional Academy