Arlette Akingeneye

Experience

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  Green Hills Academy

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Teaching Assistant

  Tutored students with special needs Math, English, and French.

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  Office of the Government Spokesperson

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

  Intern

  • Gathered archives related to the pre-genocide period, and the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi• Assisted in organizing events that marked the 20th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi• Wrote news stories about government events, under supervision

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  The Mark Newspaper

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2017

  News Reporter

  • Wrote articles about different news topics

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  Society For Family Health - Rwanda (SFH-Rwanda)

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Communications Intern

  • Documented client success stories and developed program and product descriptions• Translated documents from Kinyarwanda to English• Collected and compiled information about partner organizations• Participated in the development of communication concept documents for external stakeholders• Assisted with the development of content for publications, such as the US Department of Defense Magazine

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  Quest University Canada

  Feb 2016 - May 2018

  • Organize monthly meetings of the Health and Wellness Subcommittee • Support student-led health initiatives on campus and outside campus • Voice students’ opinions and ideas to the University administration• Promote mental health and wellness on campus by organizing De-Stress Nights events • Organized a fundraiser intended to provide scholarships for students from underprivileged background • Developed content for social media platforms• Communicated effectively in written word and images in order to attract and retain prospective students

  • Minister of Health and Wellness | Students' Representative Council

    Sept 2017 - May 2018

  • Marketing & Development Assistant

    Feb 2016 - May 2018
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  Ministry of Health

  May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Research Assistant

  • Conducted interviews and literature search on the provision of Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs in Rwanda• Drafted a research paper on the sustainability of ARVs provision in Rwanda

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  Bridge2Rwanda

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Communications Intern

  • Organized events, such as networking sessions, to increase scholars’ professional skills• Developed blog posts and social media content

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  42kura

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Social Media Manager

  • Interviewed and digitally documented the stories of members• Managed all social media accounts

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  Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Program Assistant | Nutrition

  • Compiled information and wrote concept notes for new programs to be implemented • Handled logistics for the training of district project managers• Wrote reports and minutes for program meeting• Drafted a Memorandum of Agreement between CHAI and a partner organization• Assisted in the revision of documents for external stakeholders • Completed different administrative tasks, such as facilitating communication and meeting with visitors

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  Momenta Academic Journal

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Paper Coordinator

  • Gathered submitted papers for publication• Facilitated peer review process by anonymously assigning papers to peer reviewers• Tok part in the final editorial board meeting that decided on papers to be published

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  MASS Design Group

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2023

  * Lead day-to-day business development production processes in the Kigali and South Africa offices* Manage existing and cultivate new strategic relationships with key partners * Manage the firm’s Managing Director’s business development-related schedule and coordinate the pursuit of new business opportunities by the firm’s 20+ Kigali and South Africa-based leadership members * Support development and maintenance of company communication materials, including standard proposal materials, letters, newsletters, social media content, and events concept notes * Manage external communications-related requests including media and speaking engagement requests Show less

  • Communications and Business Development Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Communications and Business Development Junior Associate

    Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
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  Bridge2Rwanda

  Jul 2019 - May 2021

  Scholar Transition Coach

  * Conduct weekly check-ins with 5 First-year students studying in North America* Provide emotional support to the students* Provide professional coaching to the students

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  African Union

  Aug 2023 - now

  Health and Wellbeing Programme Associate, AUC's Women Gender and Youth Directorate

  * Lead the implementation of Health and Well-being-related activities as part of the 1 Million Next Level Initiative - AUC’s initiative that seeks to reach 300 million young people in Africa by 2030 with opportunities for promoting health and well-being, education, entrepreneurship, employment, and engagement.*The Health & Well-being activities under 1 Million Next Level Initiative focus on five areas: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights (SRH & RR), Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) and Elimination of Harmful Practices, Mental Health, Climate Change, and Youth-led Peace & Security. Show less