BYUKUSENGE PATRICK

Program Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Rwamagana, RW.

About

Highly accomplished Program Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist with over 5 years of experience driving the planning, implementation, and reporting of public and development programs across Rwanda. Expert in designing M&E frameworks, conducting data analysis with Excel, STATA, and Python, and generating evidence-based reports and Power BI dashboards that inform strategic decision-making. Currently advancing expertise with two MSc programs in Project Management and Financial Engineering, dedicated to improving equitable access to quality healthcare and optimizing public finance management.

Work

Rwamagana District

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Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Rwamagana, Eastern Rwanda, Rwanda

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Summary

Leads the planning, coordination, and implementation of district development programs, ensuring alignment with national strategies and results frameworks.

Highlights

Directed the planning and coordination of district development programs, ensuring 100% alignment with national strategies and results frameworks to maximize impact.

Designed and deployed robust M&E frameworks and KPI tracking systems, enhancing data collection, compilation, and organization for comprehensive program monitoring and reporting.

Authored and presented evidence-based performance reports and interactive Power BI dashboards, providing critical insights to district leadership and external stakeholders for informed decision-making.

Executed comprehensive baseline and endline assessments, leading to data-driven recommendations that improved program effectiveness and strategic implementation.

Kayonza District

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Tax Recovery & Public Finance Management Officer

Kayonza, Eastern Rwanda, Rwanda

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Summary

Managed revenue collection strategies and conducted financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making and optimize public finance.

Highlights

Managed and optimized revenue collection strategies, utilizing advanced financial analysis with Excel and STATA to inform strategic decisions and achieve fiscal targets.

Trained local government staff on Public Finance Management (PFM) best practices and policy implementation, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.

Prepared and presented regular variance analysis reports, providing district leadership with crucial financial insights for effective resource allocation and accountability.

MINECOFIN

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Public Finance Management Intern

Kigali, Umujyi wa Kigali, Rwanda

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Summary

Monitored national financial policies and budget implementation, providing essential support for evidence-based policy recommendations and forecasting.

Highlights

Monitored national financial policies and budget implementation, identifying key trends and potential areas for improvement.

Supported the development of evidence-based policy recommendations and financial forecasting models, contributing to national economic stability.

Shambapro (Farm Management Solutions)

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Project Coordinator

Kigali, Umujyi wa Kigali, Rwanda

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Summary

Coordinated the design, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation of agricultural projects, ensuring successful delivery and performance reporting.

Highlights

Coordinated the end-to-end design, implementation, and M&E of agricultural projects, ensuring successful execution and achievement of project objectives.

Developed and implemented robust monitoring indicators, significantly improving the accuracy and relevance of project performance reporting.

Managed multi-stakeholder partnerships, overseeing project budgets, timelines, and activity follow-up to ensure seamless project delivery and collaboration.

Education

WorldQuant University

Online, N/A, N/A
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MSc Financial Engineering

University of Lay Adventist of Kigali (UNILAK)

Kigali, Umujyi wa Kigali, Rwanda
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MSc Project Management

University of Rwanda

Kigali, Umujyi wa Kigali, Rwanda
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BSc (Hons) Economics, Monetary Economics

Languages

Kinyarwanda

English

French

Certificates

Applied Data Science Lab Certification

WorldQuant University / Coursera

Project Management Specialization

University of Colorado (Coursera)

Expertise Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation

Alison Institute

Skills

Program Planning & Coordination

M&E Frameworks & KPI Tracking

Activity & Workshop Coordination

Documentation & Report Writing

Data Collection & Management

Stakeholder & Partner Engagement

Training of Staff

Baseline & Endline Assessments

Budget & Timeline Management

Microsoft Office

Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Data Analysis

Excel, STATA, Python.

Power BI Dashboards

Financial Analysis

Public Finance Management (PFM)

Strategic Decision-Making

Policy Implementation

References

Richard Ndahiro

Regional Director, Planning & Budgeting Eastern Province, Rwanda, Ndahirorichard@gmail.com, +250 788 662 787

Philbert Munyensanga

Director of Planning, M&E Kayonza District, +250 788 574 328