I am a dynamic development practitioner focused on agri-business development, youth and women economic empowerment, market systems strengthening, and entrepreneurship coaching. With over five years of field-based experience supporting rural communities, youth entrepreneurs, and smallholder farmers within agricultural value chains, I excel in market linkage facilitation, BDS delivery, partner coaching, and field supervision. I am a motivated professional committed to strengthening inclusive, sustainable livelihoods and contributing to SNV’s mission under the YEA-R program.…

Jean de la Paix Mbonimpa

I am a dynamic development practitioner focused on agri-business development, youth and women economic empowerment, market systems strengthening, and entrepreneurship coaching. With over five years of field-based experience supporting rural communities, youth entrepreneurs, and smallholder farmers within agricultural value chains, I excel in market linkage facilitation, BDS delivery, partner coaching, and field supervision. I am a motivated professional committed to strengthening inclusive, sustainable livelihoods and contributing to SNV’s mission under the YEA-R program.…

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I am a dynamic development practitioner focused on agri-business development, youth and women economic empowerment, market systems strengthening, and entrepreneurship coaching. With over five years of field-based experience supporting rural communities, youth entrepreneurs, and smallholder farmers within agricultural value chains, I excel in market linkage facilitation, BDS delivery, partner coaching, and field supervision.

I am a motivated professional committed to strengthening inclusive, sustainable livelihoods and contributing to SNV’s mission under the YEA-R program.

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Work Experience

Market Specialist at Association Mwana Ukundwa (AMU) – European Union Kungahara Project
February 1, 2025 - Present
Facilitate market linkages for farmer groups producing maize and Irish potatoes in two districts. Conduct capacity-building sessions for 500+ Self-Help Groups (SHGs) on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, business planning, and record-keeping. Coach youth and women members to start and strengthen small-scale agribusinesses. Analyze market trends and challenges; develop actionable strategies to improve farmers’ access to buyers and agro-dealers. Lead B2B meetings between SHGs, buyers, suppliers, transporters, and financial institutions. Collect field data and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and donor progress reports.
Local Revenue Collection and Inspection Officer at Huye District, Southern Province
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Conducted fiscal inspections and supported revenue recovery processes. Trained community members on tax regulations and oversaw taxpayer databases. Strengthened community-government relations through public education campaigns.
Project Facilitator at FXB Rwanda
March 1, 2023 - Present
Supported vulnerable households in economic empowerment, education, and health services. Trained youth and women in poultry, horticulture, and small-scale business skills. Managed beneficiary databases and delivered community mobilization activities. Provided coaching on livelihood strengthening and household entrepreneurship.
Intern – Child Protection, Sponsorship & Education Facilitator at World Vision Rwanda
February 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Coordinated sponsorship and education activities across multiple sites. Trained community volunteers and health workers on child protection guidelines. Supported monitoring, reporting, and liaison with local government.
Team Leader – Technical Community Volunteers at World Vision Rwanda
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Supervised volunteer teams using Horizon Mobile App tools. Tracked community activities, prepared daily reports, and implemented community engagement initiatives.
Sales & Customer Support Agent at Group Vivendi Africa (Canal Box)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Conducted customer support, marketing, sales reporting, and service troubleshooting.
Voluntary Teacher of Economics & Entrepreneurship at G.S. Gicura
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Taught entrepreneurship and economics to upper-secondary students.

Education

Master’s Degree in Energy Economics at University of Rwanda – African Centre of Excellence (ACEESD)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Economics at University of Rwanda – Huye Campus
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services