Innocent NKURUNZIZA

Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

• Water and Sanitation Consultant, 04/01/24, Present, African Development Bank, Managing the water and sanitation sector portfolio for Burundi and Madagascar, Identifying and screening business opportunities in the sector for the Bank including PPP potential projects, Preparing new operations by participating, identifying, preparing and appraisal missions, Participating in Sector and donor coordination activities
• WASH Technical Manager, 10/01/21, 03/01/23, World Vision International, Provides overall WASH Technical Sector leadership for the World Vision Burundi office, Leads the National Office WASH Sector technical approach development, ensuring alignment with regional and global Technical Sector strategies, to include advocacy, monitoring and evaluation, and integration with other sectors and functional areas, Maintain strong coordination with WVUS and WV East Africa Regional Office
• Researcher - Sustainability Innovation in Water Supply Utilities, 01/01/20, 03/01/23, REGIDESO / Burundi’s drinking water and electricity agency, University of Lyon III / School of Management – iaelyon (France), Business Science Institute (Luxembourg), Development of water utility sustainability innovation and policies as well as embedding new sustainability performance indicators within the context of the organization, Identification of key performance and sustainable pathways in climate risks of water projects, Development and introduction of plan intra-organizational changes to increase the uptake of innovations and performances for water supply service
• Technical Director, Drinking Water Department, 08/01/18, 10/01/21, REGIDESO – Burundi’s drinking water and electricity agency, Responsible for providing technical assistance to the water sector in Burundi, Operating a portfolio of over US 25 million annually, Oversee the preparation of innovative water projects for sustainability and climate resilience, Promoting the development towards meeting the sustainable development goals (SDGs) with attendant human resource development in the respective centers countrywide, Collaboration with Technical and Financial Partners for synergy in fostering water development for socio-economic improved livelihoods, Provide policy advice and available technological and institutional options for sustainable development of public water services
• Consultant / Water security project Manager, 01/01/19, 10/01/21, Consortium of NGOs (SEVES, AVEDEC, BGR), Setting up a drinking water infrastructure management and operation unity for the sustainability matters of the investment, Provided input into integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in identifying sanitation improvements required to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Leaded the preparation of specifications for planned infrastructures based on the needs of the beneficiary localities and the available budget, monitoring the procurement cycle, execution and delivery of works to beneficiaries, Training Services on Climate change risks and watershed management- delivered effective transformative training, Development and delivery of IWRM Plans for sustainable development in project areas
• Consultant / Integrated Water Resources Management Officer, 12/01/19, 05/01/20, University of Dar-Es-Salaam - BICO Consulting Engineer Office Tanzania (Tanzanian Government), Development of a water resources management plan; the essential tool for planning, development, improvement of the quality of life in this basin, water resource security and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• National Coordinator, 02/01/14, 08/01/18, LVWATSAN program "Lake Victoria Water supply and Sanitation" Phase II / AfDB funds, Planned and monitored the procurement process (from the designing up to the handover) of the assigned WASH and its related projected infrastructures in line with the objectives, budget and timeframe laid down in the project proposals, Exploring the potential for private sector engagement in solid and liquid wastes management, Technical assistance in developing skills and exchange of experience on climate change resilience and watershed management, Setting up mechanism of Reducing Water Pollution in the Lake Victoria Basin as contribution in the ultimate project goal (the integrated and transboundary water resources development and management for water security of the Lake Victoria Basin)
• Water Supply Officer, 03/01/08, 02/01/14, REGIDESO - Burundi’s drinking water and electricity agency, Active participation in conducting tender processes (elaboration of tender documents, selection of service providers) and managing of contacts and contracts with suppliers and service providers by applying the procurement policies and procedures, Designed, implemented and monitored the assigned water supply infrastructures and/or activities, in line with activity plan and time frame of urban and periurban water needs by applying national and international guidelines and standards, Piloted the water distribution systems, ensuring that equity and satisfaction are observed and met, Managed quality construction of all new and existing facilities, ensuring good exploitation, maintenance and sustainability processes are put in place especially helping to involve as much as possible end-users participation

Water supply and sanitation, water resources Management, stakeholder engagement

Water and Sanitation Consultant / AHWS 2

Nationality: Burundian

French, English, Kiswahili, Kirundi (Native)