Darius Twamihigo

Darius Twamihigo

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of SME Growth at Usalama Business Development | Entrepreneur | Senior Business Consultant | Project Management

  • Education

    • Tumba College of Technology

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      Advanced Diploma Information Technology

      Information Technology

    • YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa

      2016 - 2017
      Certificate Civic Leadership

      Activities and Societies: Leadership Training, Public Management, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Civic Leadership The Young African Leaders Initiative (commonly referred to as 'YALI"​) was launched by the U.S. Government as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders.

    • University of Kigali

      2022 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Information Technology Bachelor degree
    • University of Kigali

      2024 - 2025
      Master of Science - MS Project Management
    • University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

      2015 - 2016
      Certificate in Social Sector Leadership, Philanthropy University Social Sector Leadership Certificate

      Activities and Societies: Philanthropy University gives leaders committed to making a difference free, flexible professional development and networking to change the world – all while earning a Certificate in Social Sector Leadership from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. Philanthropy University helps people working for social good learn how to change the world. A first-of-its kind, this nonprofit educational initiative offers free courses taught by leading instructors and professionals. Through lectures, resources, and community, the program will help you elevate your cause and further your reach. Grow your skills. Grow your network. Grow your impact.

  • Experience

    • Digital Opportunity Trust

      Jan 2011 - Dec 2017
      Project Coordinator

      Harnessing the power of youth, DOT Rwanda transforms young people (DOT Interns) into leaders of change as they deliver Information and Communications Technology (ICT) training in their own communities.

    • FHI 360

      Sept 2011 - Aug 2012
      Consultant - Open MRS
    • Digital Seedling Connect

      Jan 2015 - now
      Founder & CEO

      Digital Seedling Connect is an impact oriented organization enabling tangible change in community through mentorship, leadership and peer to peer coaching. It helps Young social entrepreneurs to take advantage of Digital marketing to expand their businesses.Digital Seedling Connect has a mission to build a large network of social entrepreneurs whereby they will be helping each other through knowledge sharing forum aiming to turn community obstacles/challenges into opportunities.

    • Usalama Tours

      Aug 2017 - now
      Managing Director

      Usalama Tours is a tour company based in Rwanda that offers intimate experiences and the best Tours in Rwanda, DR Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda.

    • Usalama Business Development

      Jan 2018 - now
      Director of SME Growth

      In charge of - Partnership negotiation, Fund-raising & proposal writing, capacity building with the consulting team, - Business review and provide strategic work-guidance to the consulting team, - Usalama Curriculum curation and development for business training, - BootCamp preparation and guidance - Training of Trainer before get assigned to different responsibilities, - Staff recruitment, induction and assign responsibilities - Compilation of monthly, quarterly reports - Prepare and work on Usalama's Annual goals Show less

    • Inkomoko Entrepreneur Development

      May 2018 - May 2019
      Senior Business Development Advisor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FINANCIAL MODELING FOR THE SOCIAL SECTOR

      Philanthropy University | An Educational Initiative
      Jul 2016
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    • LEADERSHIP: TEN RULES FOR IMPACT AND MEANING

      Philanthropy University | An Educational Initiative
      Apr 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Design Kit: The Course for Human-Centered Design

      NovoEd
      Feb 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • GLOBAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

      Philanthropy University | An Educational Initiative
      Feb 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • FUNDRAISING: HOW TO CONNECT WITH DONORS

      Philanthropy University | An Educational Initiative
      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • ESSENTIALS OF NONPROFIT STRATEGY

      Philanthropy University | An Educational Initiative
      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Certificate in Social Sector Leadership, Philanthropy University

      University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
      Dec 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • Design Kit: Prototyping

      NovoEd
      Sept 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • HOW TO SCALE SOCIAL IMPACT

      Philanthropy University | An Educational Initiative
      Mar 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY: ASSESSMENT TO ACTION

      Philanthropy University | An Educational Initiative
      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Cherie Blair Foundation for Women on Apr 2016
      Cherie Blair Foundation for WomenAssociated with Darius Twamihigo