Zenon NIYOMWUNGERE

• Coordinated end-to-end logistics operations for NGO and events, including procurement, transport, setup, and dismantling. • Managed suppliers, service providers, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and services. • Planned logistics schedules, monitored inventory, and resolved operational issues in fast-paced environments. • Supported international NGOs with event logistics planning and execution.

Research Assistant: Data Collection Survey for Nairobi Urban Road Program & Baseline Survey for Regional Infrastructure Development Program (including Mombasa): • Conducted field data collection on transport and logistics operations along the Central and Northern corridors of the East African Community, including dry ports, road agencies, industrial clusters, and freight operators in Burundi. • Collected detailed data on export/import commodities, road surface conditions, seasonal traffic restrictions, travel speeds, travel times, and comprehensive transport costs (ownership, insurance, repair & maintenance, labor, energy, taxes) per route. • Executed one-on-one structured interviews with forwarders, exporters, and importers using KoboCollect digital survey tools, ensuring accuracy and completeness of collected data. • Supported analysis and reporting for infrastructure and transport planning, contributing actionable insights for regional logistics optimization.

• Facilitated a project evaluation process using a Hackathon-style approach to generate innovative and sustainable post-project mechanisms. • Organized a competition for community-driven sustainability solutions, engaging project beneficiaries and existing local community institutions. • Coordinated the active participation of government services that supported and enabled project implementation, ensuring institutional ownership. • Led orientation and kick-off workshops in Cankuzo and Karusi provinces, engaging beneficiaries on strategies to sustain and scale project outcomes beyond World Vision support. • Moderated the final evaluation and presentation session, where top-ranked sustainability proposals were showcased. • Supported the selection and awarding of five high-performing groups based on merit and feasibility criteria.

• Conducted household socio-economic surveys, gathering data on demographics, income sources, and livelihood activities. • Collected detailed agricultural field data, including crop yields, soil characteristics, input usage, plot size, livestock holdings, and field management practices. • Ensured data accuracy, completeness, and consistency through careful field verification and structured survey methods. • Supported analysis for agricultural productivity assessments and project planning

• Presented and explained products and services, including, features, and usage demonstrations. • Proactively engaged with customers to promote products and services, addressing needs and persuading them to make informed purchase decisions. • Responded to customer inquiries, providing clear information on product features, benefits, and value propositions. • Maintained a customer-focused approach to build trust and support sales objectives.