Jean Louis Uwitonze
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at the World Bank Group, specializing in gender analysis and mainstreaming in trade policies. Expert in economic analysis and stakeholder engagement, I've led initiatives that significantly improved trade facilitation and policy development across multiple African nations. Skilled in data analytics and project management, I excel in transforming insights into actionable strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
REGIONAL TRADE AND GENDER SPECIALIST
WORLD BANK GROUP
07.2019 - Current
- Successfully advocated and led dialogue with competent authorities in Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, Nigeria and Benin to mainstream gender aspects in their trade policies and procedures
- Reviewed documents for accuracy prior to submission or publication.
- Contributed to data collection, analysis, and report writing for gender-focused trade facilitation initiatives.
SENIOR POLICY/INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
RTI
Kigali, Rwanda
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: USAID Contractor
- Successfully led dialogue between private and private sector to level the streamline regulations regarding agribusiness environment resulting in attraction of new private investments in the Agribusiness Sector
- USAID Contractor
DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Ministry of Trade and Industry-Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
11.2011 - 08.2017
- Led the whole planning and budgeting process of the ministry
- Developed and implemented a system for tracking and monitoring Key Performance Indicators of the Ministry, resulting in improved performance across the board
- Led technical teams to develop policies related to trade, investment, job creation and regional trade
- Directed comprehensive research initiatives on private sector development, trade, investment, and regional integration, encompassing research design, data collection, analysis, report writing, and presentation.
COORDINATOR SINGLE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY-RWANDA
Kigali, Rwanda
11.2011 - 06.2017
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of client projects
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously worth more than $40 Mns, meeting tight deadlines and milestones
- Managed a team of 25 employees, resulting in the successful completion of all projects on time and within budget
Research Associate
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (JPAL), MIT
Kigali, Rwanda
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Coordinated field data collection for impact evaluation of a Melinda Gates Coffee farmers training program in rural Rwanda through a Randomised Control Trial (RCT).
Education
Applied Data Science Program - Leveraging AI For Effective Decision Making
MIT-Professional Education
03-2025
Professional Master’s Degree (MPs) - Projects Management, Analysis and Evaluation
CERDI-University of Auvergne
Clermont-Ferrand, France10.2008
Master of Science (M. Sc) - Development Economics
CERDI-University of Auvergne
Clermont-Ferrand, France07.2008
Bachelor’s degree - Development economics
CERDI-University of Auvergne
Clermont-Ferrand, France06.2006
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics-Major in Money and Banking
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA
Butare, Rwanda06.2005
Skills
- Economic Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Full Cycle Project Management
- Gender Analysis and Mainstreaming
- Policy Design and Analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Python, Tableau
Languages
- English
- French
- Kinyarwanda
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
kinyarwanda
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Elementary
Timeline
REGIONAL TRADE AND GENDER SPECIALIST
WORLD BANK GROUP
07.2019 - Current
SENIOR POLICY/INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
RTI
09.2017 - 06.2019
DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Ministry of Trade and Industry-Rwanda
11.2011 - 08.2017
COORDINATOR SINGLE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY-RWANDA
11.2011 - 06.2017
Research Associate
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (JPAL), MIT
11.2010 - 11.2011
Applied Data Science Program - Leveraging AI For Effective Decision Making
MIT-Professional Education
Professional Master’s Degree (MPs) - Projects Management, Analysis and Evaluation
CERDI-University of Auvergne
Master of Science (M. Sc) - Development Economics
CERDI-University of Auvergne
Bachelor’s degree - Development economics
CERDI-University of Auvergne
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics-Major in Money and Banking
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA
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