Callorine Nuwasasira

PSA-Procurement and Grants _NORAD @ Smart Africa

About

With over eight years of experience in procurement, logistics, and program support, I currently serve as a Procurement and Grants Program Support Assistant at Smart Africa, managing NORAD-funded initiatives. My role focuses on supporting project teams through procurement processes, vendor sourcing, payment coordination, and ensuring strict donor compliance, while maintaining grant-aligned practices. My expertise lies in purchase requisitions, planning and scheduling, and cultivating strong supplier relationships. I am committed to fostering operational efficiency and sustainability through strategic procurement processes, contributing to impactful projects that drive digital transformation and institutional growth across Africa.

Country

City

Rwanda

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Conflict Management, Procurement, Interpersonal Leadership, Supplier Negotiation, Purchase Requisitions, Planning & Scheduling, Builds Relationships, Stakeholder Management, Attention to Detail, Analytical Skills, Purchasing Agents, Customs Clearance, Incoterms, Report Writing, Procurement system , Purchasing Negotiation, Strategic Negotiations, IT Procurement, Procurement Contracts, Advertising

Experience

PSA-Procurement and Grants _NORAD

Smart Africa

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda

Handle the procurement projects funded by NORAD by supporting the program teams from needs identification, service providers/consultancy firms sourcing, through to payment processing in collaboration with the finance department for project close out in a Grant complaint manner.

Program Support Assistant - Procurement and Grants - GIZ-SADA Grant.

Smart Africa

2021-3 - 2024-2 · 3 yrs

Kigali City, Rwanda

Led the leasing and contracting of Smart Africa offices and managed 20+ ToRs from solicitation to contract management. Supported the successful launch of the Smart Africa National Digital Academy in six countries. Maintained audit-ready procurement documentation and donor compliance standards. Contributed to the SADA scale-up project that attracted USD 20M in World Bank funding.

Senior Purchasing Officer

One Acre Fund

2018-8 - 2021-3 · 2 yrs 8 mos

kigali - Rwanda

Developed a vendor catalogue and negotiated blanket purchase agreements, improving delivery timelines and cutting costs by 20%. Strengthened supplier relationships, achieving 10% annual cost savings through strategic negotiation. Mentored underperforming staff, building a stronger, more accountable procurement team.

Purchasing Officer

One Acre Fund

2016-9 - 2018-8 · 2 yrs

kigali - Rwanda

Managed procurement and distribution across 20 districts, ensuring timely delivery of agricultural inputs and ICT goods. Enhanced supplier database and introduced cost-saving market research practices. Streamlined customs and inventory management systems to improve accuracy and flow.