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ARNOLD BYUMA

Kigali,Rwanda

Summary

Multilingual community development and peacebuilding professional with over three years of experience supporting multilateral institutions and mission-driven programs across Africa. Skilled in cross-cultural engagement, strategic communications, and facilitating inclusive service delivery in both urban and rural settings. Experienced in accompanying public-sector and grassroots initiatives aimed at economic justice, education, and social inclusion. Passionate about nonviolence, intercultural learning, and reflective leadership grounded in faith and community. Fluent in English and French, with a strong commitment to values of solidarity, service, and simplicity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Communications Expert

African Union Commission
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Supported peace-focused public engagement campaigns tied to Africa’s development and industrialization priorities.
  • Developed inclusive communication materials, supporting faith-based and community-centered outreach efforts.
  • Strengthened regional cooperation by coordinating messaging with diverse stakeholders including development partners, civil society, and youth organizations.
  • Led digital media strategies to build trust, visibility, and awareness around AU programming.
  • Participated in reflective learning environments and cross-functional teams promoting nonviolent, values-based action.

Protocol and Travel Assistant

ACERWC
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Facilitated logistics and stakeholder coordination for child rights advocacy missions across southern Africa.
  • Contributed to inter-agency outreach that fostered local ownership and equitable access to justice frameworks.
  • Practiced community-based accompaniment by supporting travel needs for human rights and peace education initiatives.

Administrative Intern

OCP Group
02.2018 - 07.2018
  • Supported project implementation in community-focused agribusiness investments aimed at food security and sustainable agriculture.
  • Collaborated with local government to coordinate inclusive development programs targeting underserved farmers.

Underwriting Intern

United Insurance
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • Managed service documentation to expand access to health and life insurance among marginalized populations.
  • Provided administrative support that promoted community protection through financial inclusion.

Logistics Assistant

Fountain Publishers
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Helped coordinate the distribution of educational materials to low-income and rural schools across Rwanda.
  • Supported procurement and outreach logistics for government-funded education development programs.

Sales Assistant

Wonder Bag Project
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Contributed to a national awareness campaign on sustainable cooking technologies with health and environmental benefits.
  • Conducted household-level outreach and data tracking to assess project impact and community feedback.

Education

BA (Honours) - Business and Marketing

University of Essex

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

Green Hills Academy

Skills

  • Community Development & Peacebuilding
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Reflective Group Learning
  • Conflict Transformation & Nonviolence
  • Faith-Inspired Service & Solidarity
  • Interpersonal Facilitation & Public Speaking

Timeline

Junior Communications Expert

African Union Commission
11.2023 - 01.2025

Protocol and Travel Assistant

ACERWC
08.2023 - 10.2023

Administrative Intern

OCP Group
02.2018 - 07.2018

Underwriting Intern

United Insurance
09.2016 - 04.2017

Logistics Assistant

Fountain Publishers
05.2014 - 08.2014

Sales Assistant

Wonder Bag Project
05.2013 - 08.2013

BA (Honours) - Business and Marketing

University of Essex

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

Green Hills Academy

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