Rodrigue Bashizi

Rodrigue Bashizi Date of birth: 21/10/1989 | Gender: Male | Nationality: Congolese (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | Mobile phone: -, Home phone: - | Email address:-| LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigue-bashizi-21a24186/ Skype/ Teams: rody.bashizi1 | Home address: Kasangulu Sinai 32 C, Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Skills About myself • Social Media I am an MBA-equipped Research AI Strategist with a strong foundation in Information Technology and Project Management. My career blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution across technology, analytics, and communication. I excel at translating complex data into actionable insights, driving data-driven decision making, and delivering high-impact projects on time and within scope. • Information Technology Key strengths include: • Business Management & Business Administration • Microsoft Office • MEAL • Communication • Research Methodologies • Information Management • Data Protection • Community Engagement • Project Management • Advocacy • Stakeholder collaboration • Gender and Safeguarding • Human Rights • Budgeting and Financial oversight • Human Centered Design • Training and Capacity Building • Reporting • Data Management • Risk Management • Research and Analysis: Mixed Methods Research practitioner with a keen ability to design, collect, and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data; proficient in data analysis and visualization to uncover meaningful patterns and inform strategy. • AI Strategy and Innovation: Experienced in developing and integrating AI/ML solutions that align with business objectives, improve efficiency, and create competitive advantage. • Project Management and Delivery: Proven track record of planning, coordinating, and delivering cross-functional initiatives with stakeholders across IT, operations, and business units. • Communication and Engagement: Strong communicator skilled at translating technical concepts for diverse audiences; adept at stakeholder management and community engagement to garner buy-in and foster collaboration. • MEAL and Evaluation: Familiar with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning frameworks to measure impact, iterate programs, and demonstrate value. • Data Visualization: Proficient in turning data into compelling visuals and dashboards that support strategic decisions and storytelling. Professional Focus: • • • • Leveraging AI and data analytics to drive strategic outcomes in IT-enabled environments Leading mixed-method research to inform product, program, and policy decisions Managing complex projects with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach Building stakeholder relationships and engaging communities to ensure meaningful impact • Contingency Planning • Data Analysis and Vizualization • PowerBi • STATA •R • Agile Project Management • Kobo Toolbox • ODK (Client + Servers) Education & Training Singapore Business School | Singapore, Singapore Level in EQF: 8 • Dashboards Bachelor of Science in Information Technology • Basic Bioinformatics Skills Sikkim Manipal University | Kampala, Uganda • genomics • Big data 08/01/2018 - 31/01/2020 Master's of Business Administration 01/05/2010 - 31/12/2013 Address: Kampala/ Uganda 16/01/2020 - 31/12/2020 • analyse big data Postgraduate Degree, International Business • MATLAB International Business Management Institute (IBMI) | Germany • MySQL Level in EQF: 8 Language Skills • Swahili: Mother tongue • French • Listening: C2 Page 1/8 Certificate, BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES Academy Europe Open University Level in EQF: 8 14/06/2023 - 30/09/2023 • Reading: C2 • Spoken production: C2 Certificate in Social Enterprise Sustainable change for Development • Spoken interaction: C2 University of the Fraser Valley | British Columbia, Canada • Writing: C2 • English • Listening: C2 • Reading: C2 • Spoken production: C2 • Spoken interaction: C2 • Writing: C2 • Lingala • Listening: B1 • Reading: B1 • Spoken production: B1 • Spoken interaction: B1 • Writing: B1 • Mashi • Listening: A2 • Reading: A2 • Spoken production: A2 • Spoken interaction: A2 • Writing: A2 Driving Licence • Driving licence B1 • Driving licence B • Driving licence BE • Driving licence C1 • Driving licence C • Driving licence D1 • Driving licence A2 01/01/2014 - 01/01/2015 Address: 33844 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8, Canada Work experience 01/10/2025 - 31/12/2025 Communication and Advocacy Consultant Village Reach | Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo • • • • Strategic communications and advocacy planning aligned with organizational goals. Clear, credible science/storytelling and risk/comms management. Multichannel content development and tailoring for varied audiences. Stakeholder liaison with health ministries, NGOs, and media; training and briefing spokespersons. • Data literacy: tracking indicators, evaluating campaigns, and adjusting strategies. • Project coordination, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration. Business or sector Human health and social work activities | Department: Communication Website: www.villagereach.org | 01/03/2025 - 31/10/2025 Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Village Reach | Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo • Lead design and implementation of MEAL systems for the 9-month dropoutstudy (MEAL plan, logic models, donor-aligned indicators). • Develop and refine data collection tools (surveys, interview guides) and ensureethics and data protection.Conductquantitative and qualitative analyses to generate actionable insights. • Oversee multi-site data collection via mobile platforms (Kobo/ODK,CommCare), ensuring data quality and timeliness. • Produce quarterly/annual MEAL reports, learning briefs, and dashboards; translate findings into practicalrecommendations. • Collaborate with program teams to embed MEAL findings into adaptive management, risk mitigation, and strategy. • Manage concurrent MEL activities across Haut-Katanga and Kasai (DRC) tomeet donor requirements and deadlines. Business or sector Human health and social work activities | Department: Monitoring & Evaluation | Website: www.villagereach.org Research & Community Insights To Action/ Engagement/ Outreach Officer 01/07/2024 - 28/02/2025 Village Reach | Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo • Designed and implemented MEL activities for the CITA (Community InsightsTo Action) Program within the SpecialStrategy for Vaccination, including logicmodel development and indicator tracking. • Established data quality assurance processes and conducted mid-termevaluations to inform program adjustments andresponsive outreach. • Led data visualization and reporting for senior management and donors;facilitated learning workshops with stakeholders totranslate insights intoaction. • Managed partnerships with local NGOs and data collection teams; coached partners on MEL best practices andcommunity-engaged data collection. Business or sector Human health and social work activities | Department: Research Website: www.vilagereach.org Product Operations Lead | 01/01/2022 - 31/03/2024 CLEAR Global/ Translators Without Borders | Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo • Market Research & Insights: Conduct market research and analyze data toidentify user needs; run interviews and surveys;synthesize findings to inform strategy • Vision & Strategy: Define vision and roadmap; align with goals; managetimelines; oversee QA for new features. • Product Development: Collaborate with engineering and design; plan andprioritize; maintain efficient developmentworkflows. • Launch & GTM: Develop and execute go-to-market strategy, includingpositioning and pricing. • Analysis & Iteration: Monitor performance; gather feedback; iterate features;create clear Page 2/8 data visuals and reports. • Communication & Collaboration: Clearly convey vision and strategy to stakeholders. • Tool Management: Select and manage PM tools; document best practices and usage. Business or sector Information and communication | Department: Tech | Website: www.clearglobal.org Senior Research & Community Engagement Officer 01/04/2022 - 31/03/2024 CLEAR Global/ Translators Without Borders | Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo • Technical leadership and team operations; Oversee daily workflow of the community engagement team; collaborate withthe Program Coordinator to optimize the process • Guide onboarding for new team members, including approaches, methods,and tools. • Represent the team in cross-functional and global TWB forums; liaise withpartners as needed. • Identify gaps, trends, and opportunities; report findings to the Program Coordinator to drive improvments . • Global liaison and country team supportMentor country teams on planning and scaling chatbot and engagementinitiatives. • Maintain daily coordination with global AI/tech teams to ensure localization andoperational smoothness. • Represent CLEAR/TWB in global advocacy and media when appropriate.Translation, language services, and tooldevelopment. • Lead development and rollout of community engagement tools; propose enhancements to CLEAR/ TWB platforms. • Manage editorial processes with coordinators, assistants, and partners;coordinate weekly partner meetings (incl. IFRC) anddevelop messaging,translations, and community responses. • Support language officers in leveraging technology for integration with TWB resources; contribute to glossaries and field-testing of key terms. • Author language factsheets, do’s/don’ts, and best practices; assess language competency of staff and partner personnel. Business or sector Human health and social work activities | Department: Tech | Website: www.translatorswithoutborders.org/ www.clearglobal.org Research & Community Engagement Officer Crisis Response 01/05/2021 - 30/04/2022 Translators Without Borders | Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo • Translation, language services, and tool development: • Lead development and rollout of crisis-focused community engagement tools; propose enhancements to TWB platforms. • Coordinate editorial decisions on conversations with Program Coordinator,assistants, and partners; translate and adaptcontent for rapid crisis contexts. • Crisis engagement coordination: Be the weekly liaison with partners (incl. IFRC) to harmonize messaging,providetranslations (French to Congolese Swahili where needed), and respond to community feedback. • Technology and capacity building: Support language teams in optimizing tech usage; train staff and partners onTWBplatforms and crisis-specific workflows. • Terminology and materials:Develop crisis-relevant glossaries and terminology tools; harvest, translate,field-test terms; co-facilitate partner workshops. • Create language guidance (fact sheets, do’s/don’ts) for emergency contexts; assess staff language competency. • Tool development and rollout:Contribute to tools for crisis response (e.g., online testing modules, audiotranslation) andsuggest enhancements to existing TWB tools. • Administrative and field support:Assist with program logistics; support field activities (comprehension studies,needsassessments) and language-focused research. Monitoring, learning, and reporting: Engage in MEL activities; identifytrends, gaps, and opportunities; contribute to regular crisis reporting and learning briefs. Business or sector Human health and social work activities | Department: Tech and Comms | Website: www.translatorswithoutborders.org Language Lead Congolese Swahili 01/03/2020 - 31/05/2020 Translators Without Borders | Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo • Leading the Transaltion Department during the Covid pandemic Page 3/8 Business or sector Human health and social work activities | Department: Language Services and Translation | Website: www.translatorswithoutborders.org Information Management Specialist/ Logistics Operations Manager 01/04/2019 - 01/03/2020 FHI 360 -ADIJ/ Activités de l'USAID pour le Développement Intégré des Jeunes | Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Strategic Planning & Management: • Develop and implement plans to improve logistics efficiency, cut costs, and boost service levels. • Optimize routes and methods for cost, sustainability, and timely deliveries. • Manage inventory to balance demand and avoid overstock. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Team Leadership: • Lead and coach logistics staff; foster collaboration and continuous improvement. • Vendor & Partner Management: • Negotiate with vendors and 3PLs; ensure compliance and optimize service levels and costs. Operational Excellence: • Oversee daily logistics operations; monitor performance metrics and drive improvements. • Manage contingency plans for emergencies to minimize disruptions. Business or sector Information and communication | Department: Research/ Operations 01/01/2019 - 31/03/2019 Administration/ Logistics Assistant Médecins d'Afrique | Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Operational Excellence: • Oversee daily logistics operations (scheduling, resources, performance management). • Monitor metrics; drive improvements and corrective actions. • Manage emergencies with contingency plans to minimize disruptions. Technical Skills: • Implement and oversee logistics IT systems for tracking shipments and inventory; analyze operations. Business or sector Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | Department: WASH Research and Development Program Manager/ Field 01/02/2016 - 28/02/2018 Refugees United (REFUNITE) | Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo • Lead Language Localization for platform deployment in DRC: coordinate localization activities, ensure rapid feedback to Nairobi-based team, and revise translations with beneficiary-informed improvements. • Troubleshooting and Field Testing: identify and report urban/rural issues, conduct on-site testing, and compile error reports with actionable recommendations to enhance beneficiary outcomes. • Prototyping and Co-Production: guide Nairobi team in testing paper prototypes and digital products, collect beneficiary inputs, and support co-production of features to better fit local needs. • Institutional Communications: map and engage key media outlets (radio, TV, social media, websites) to reach beneficiaries; organize community forums; identify humanitarian partners and facilitate partner meetings; participate in promotional events and radio campaigns. • Situation Monitoring and Reporting: provide timely updates to the direct manager on refugee/migrant influxes and relevant political developments that could affect displacement dynamics or program operations. Core competencies highlighted • • • • • Page 4/8 Multinational stakeholder coordination (DRC, Nairobi teams, partners) End-to-end localization lifecycle (content, feedback, revision) Field testing, prototyping, and beneficiary-centered design Strategic communications and partnership development situational awareness and risk signaling for displacement contexts Business or sector Information and communication | Department: Research and Communication | Website: www.refunite.org Research and Education Officer 01/10/2015 - 31/12/2015 Young Africa Refugees for Integral Development (YARID Uganda) | Kampala, Uganda Project: Research in Bridge to formal schooling for refugee children; A project that helps Congolese, Burundian and RwandaLed a project to facilitate the transition of refugee children (Congolese, Burundian, and Rwandan) from French-language education programs to the formal English primary school curriculum • Assessed bilingual and transitional needs to streamline progression into English-medium instruction • Designed and implemented evidence-based strategies supporting language acquisition, curriculum alignment, and academic integration • Collaborated with educators, school administrators, and refugee communities to co-create transition pathways • Monitored progress, evaluated outcomes, and prepared reports to inform policy and practice • Contributed to capacity-building activities for teachers and support staff to sustain the bridge program Business or sector Education | Department: Research and Communication | Website: www.yarid.net ICT advisor 01/02/2015 - 31/12/2015 Soccer Without Borders | Kampala, Uganda • Understanding Business Needs: Assess objectives, challenges, and pain points to identify ICT improvement opportunities. • Strategic Advice: Recommend and implement cost-effective, scalable, secure ICT solutions aligned with strategy. • Technology Expertise: Hardware/software, networking/cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud and emerging tech. • Project Management: Oversee ICT projects to meet deadlines, budget, and quality. • Communication & Collaboration: Translate technical concepts for non-tech audiences; partner with stakeholders and vendors. • Training & Support: Train users and provide ongoing technical support. • Staying Informed: Continuously update knowledge of ICT trends and best practices. Business or sector Information and communication | Department: Information Technology | Website: https://www.soccerwithoutborders.org Team Leader Outreach Officer 01/08/2013 - 31/08/2015 Refugees United (REFUNITE) | Kampala, Uganda Language localization: • Coordinating language localization activities for the platform in Uganda. • Providing timely feedback to the Nairobi team. • Revising translations and proposing improvements based on beneficiary feedback. • Troubleshooting support: • Identifying and reporting issues. • Conducting on-the-ground testing. • Compiling reports on errors and improvements affecting beneficiaries. Prototyping (training provided): • Assisting the Nairobi team to test paper prototypes and gather beneficiary input. • Supporting product testing with beneficiaries to obtain feedback. • Aiding co-production of product features with beneficiaries. Institutional communications: • Identifying key media outlets (radio, TV, social media, websites) to reach beneficiaries. • Supporting community forums when needed. • Mapping humanitarian partners to enable access and support operations. • Facilitating meetings with partners as requested. • Participating in promotional events and radio campaigns. Situation updates: • Notifying the direct manager of new refugee and migrant influxes. Page 5/8 • Informing the direct manager of political developments that may affect displacement. Business or sector Information and communication | Department: Research and Communication | Website: www.refunite.org Research Study Assistant 01/06/2013 - 30/06/2015 Oxford Department of International Development/ Mixed Migration | Kampala, Uganda • Literature review: Summarize and synthesize existing research on migration trends, policies, and impacts. • Data collection: Gather quantitative and qualitative data from surveys, interviews, official statistics, and secondary sources. • Data cleaning and management: Organize datasets, ensure data quality, and maintain documentation (codes, variables, sources). • Methodology support: Assist with research design, sampling, and data collection protocols; run basic statistical analyses. • Policy and literature monitoring: Track new laws, programs, and reports related to migration (asylum, labor migration, refugee protection). • Fieldwork support: Help plan and execute field interviews or site visits; coordinate logistics and ethical approvals when applicable. • Coding and content analysis: Analyze interview transcripts, media content, or policy documents using coding schemes. • Report drafting and editing: Prepare literature reviews, methods sections, and draft results sections; assist with figures and tables. • Presentation support: Create slides and visual summaries for seminars, conferences, or briefings. • Administrative tasks: Manage schedules, literature databases, reference management, and project documentation. • Research ethics and compliance: Assist with consent processes, data security, and adherence to ethical guidelines. Business or sector Human health and social work activities | Department: Research Marketing executive 01/01/2012 - 30/06/2013 Crowdpesa | Nairobi, Kenya • Campaign planning and execution: omni-channel campaigns; KPIs, timelines, budgets; performance monitoring. • Market insights: competitive analysis; market research; translate feedback into briefs. • Content/Brand: content calendars; brand consistency; collaborate on assets/messages. • Digital marketing/Analytics: SEO/SEM, social, display; analytics, reports, insights. • Collaboration/Leadership: cross-team coordination; mentor juniors; vendor mgmt. • Operations/Optimization: marketing tech stack; A/B testing; ROI optimization. • Administration: scheduling; dashboards; leadership briefs; budgets/approvals/renewals. Business or sector Information and communication | Department: Marketing Certifications Master Certificate in Supervisory Management 30/06/2019 MasterClassManagement.com | Online Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business 21/09/2020 Duke University Microsoft Professional Orientation: Data Science 10/04/2017 Microsoft Logistics and Supply chain 08/08/2014 Acumen | Online Executive Data Science 18/01/2020 John Hopkins University Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB 23/06/2021 Coursera | Online Agile Project Management Certifications Page 6/8 06/03/2023 Coursera | Online 09/05/2022 Data-Driven Decisions Coursera | Online Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA) 26/04/2016 Aptech | Presential 19/07/2018 Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Google Certification | Online 02/04/2016 Human Centered Design Acumen | Online 01/03/2014 Development studies Community Development Research Network 22/01/2012 Leadership Leaders causing Leaders California 12/02/2012 Communication Bridge Head 24 UNICEF Community Engagement for Behaviour and Social Change in CCCs in Humanitarian Action 07/02/2026 UNICEF 14/02/2026 Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF (2020 update) UNICEF Volunteering Volunteer Social Media Trainer 01/01/2012 - 27/05/2013 Xavier Project/ Kampala Uganda Train beneficiaries coming from different countries(Congo, Rwanda, Burundi) in different social media platforms after their vocational training in order to make them be able to look for jobs online Volunteer ICT Manager/ Trainer 01/01/2011 - 31/12/2012 YARID Kamapala/ Uganda • Strategic Planning and Management: Develop long-term ICT strategies aligned with goals; assess and upgrade IT systems. • Research emerging technologies and plan integration; manage IT budgets. • Team Leadership: Lead ICT teams; delegate, coach, and foster a collaborative, innovative environment. • Technical Expertise & Implementation: Oversee procurement, deployment, and integration of hardware/software; secure systems. • Manage network infrastructure; enforce IT policies and troubleshoot issues. • Communication & Collaboration: Communicate with management, staff, and vendors; translate technical concepts for non-tech audiences. • Align IT solutions with departmental needs. • Training & Resilience: Conduct user training on new tech; develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Stay current with IT trends and best practices. Volunteer French English Swahili Interpreter 01/01/2011 - 31/12/2012 School for International Training/ Kampala Uganda Meeting students from SIT coming from different countries, different cultures on a mission to understand urban refugees living in Kampala. Doing community and door to door outreach for their surveys and interpret for both parties; community members and SIT students, French and Swahili to English or English to Swahili and French Volunteer English Trainer 01/01/2011 - 26/11/2012 Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID Uganda) NGO serving urban refugees from the Great Lakes region (DRC, Rwanda, Burundi) since 2007 Roles include delivering English language classes and vocational skills training to empower Page 7/8 refugees, orphans, and IDPs Focus areas: language development, basic literacy, employability skills, and community integration Mission alignment: promote equitable access to education and self-sufficiency; engage youth and vulnerable groups through seminars and capacity-building workshops Key impact: foster health, education, and social cohesion by equipping learners with practical English and communication skills for work and daily lifere the description References 1. Andrew Bredenkamp • • • • Role: Board Member Supporting Tech and Fundraising Organization: Translators Without Borders/ CLEAR Global E-mail:-Phone: - 2. Laure Venier • • • • Role: Technical Specialist Organization: UNOPS E-mail:-Phone: - 3. Robert Hakiza • • • • Page 8/8 Role: Executive Director Organization: Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID Uganda) Email:-Phone: -