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Andy Ndayishima Bukuru

Maine,USA

Summary

Highly organized professional with international experience and a strong background in administrative support, meeting coordination, and monitoring and evaluation. A polyglot, with a proven track record in providing comprehensive research and analysis for global democracy initiatives. Currently serving as a Democracy Intern at The Carter Center, where I draft critical briefing materials, support logistics for international election missions, and manage data collection for USAID/TCC projects. Known for integrity, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication, with a flexible schedule and expertise in Microsoft Office Suite. Adept at teamwork and collaboration, bringing empathy and a global perspective to every task.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Democracy Intern

The Carter Center
Georgia, USA
05.2024 - Current
  • I provide research and analysis on countries for the Democracy Program's potential activities
  • My responsibilities include drafting briefing materials, background sections for public and donor reports, and other documents
  • I support the logistics for international election observation missions and am familiar with social media monitoring tools and methodologies
  • I also provide weekly and daily news updates on target countries and monitor media for references to the Carter Center
  • Additionally, I collect data for Monitoring and Evaluation requirements on DRC and Venezuela for USAID/ TCC projects, draft letters, communications, and reports as needed, coordinate weekly meetings, and support the maintenance of mission files.

Direct Support Professional/ Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Goodwill Northern New England
Maine, USA
01.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated transport for day programs at community events and day programs, as well as scheduling monthly appointments.
  • Provided professional medical care.

English/ French Translator

Ivory Coast Agricultural Network (ICAN)
Washington, USA
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Served as a weekly simultaneous English and French translator, and transcribed recordings and videos.

Fellow

Justice Fellows Program, Gordon College
Massachusetts, USA
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Analyzed the intersection of justice and faith, addressing systemic issues, public justice, and the common good, with a focus on food injustices across the USA
  • Participated in weekly community food distribution services for low-income families
  • Gained experience in presenting community issues and lobbying on Capitol Hill in collaboration with Bread for the World Institute
  • Engaged in civil dialogues at the El Paso, Texas border, interacting with both border patrol agents and immigrants
  • Worked with Abara Borderland Connections to serve immigrants.

Education

Global Master of Art Diplomacy and International Relations -

School For International Training Graduate Institute
Vermont, USA
08.2024

Bachelor of Arts of International Relations and French -

Gordon College
Massachusetts, USA
05.2023

Skills

  • International Experience
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Administrative Support
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Highly Organized and Efficient
  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Empathy
  • Integrity
  • Flexible Schedule

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
Kirundi
Native/ Bilingual
Kinyarwanda
Professional
English
Full Professional

International Experience

Burundi, Rwanda, United States, Switzerland, South Africa

References

  • Jonathan Stonestreet, Associate Director, The Carter Center, +1(404)420-5100, Jonathan.Stonestreet@cartercenter.org
  • Pamela Duncan, Chief executive Officer, Ivory Coast Agricultural Network, +1(253)303-1544, Saka@ALLICAN.CO
  • Amy Faulkner, Residential Principal Director, Goodwill Northern New England, +1(207)604-0585, Afaulkner@easycareresidential.org
  • Imraan Buccus, PhD, Academic Director, School for International Training, South Africa, +27(82)6446088, Imraan.buccus@sit.edu
  • Bruce Dayton, PhD, Academic Director, School for international Training, DC, USA, +1(800)336-1616, Bruce.dayton@sit.edu
  • Ruth Melkonian, PhD, Director of Political Science and International Affairs, Gordon College, +1(978)867-4517, Ruth.melkonian@goron.edu

Timeline

Democracy Intern

The Carter Center
05.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional/ Certified Registered Medical Assistant

Goodwill Northern New England
01.2021 - Current

English/ French Translator

Ivory Coast Agricultural Network (ICAN)
01.2021 - 01.2022

Fellow

Justice Fellows Program, Gordon College
01.2019 - 01.2020

Global Master of Art Diplomacy and International Relations -

School For International Training Graduate Institute

Bachelor of Arts of International Relations and French -

Gordon College
Andy Ndayishima Bukuru