Theogene Karekezi Bigenimana
About Theogene Karekezi Bigenimana
Theogene Karekezi Bigenimana is an ICT Manager at Catholic Relief Services in Kigali City, Rwanda, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in managing mobile applications, promoting digitalization in various African countries, and leading ICT teams in data collection and analysis.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Theogene Karekezi Bigenimana has served as the ICT Manager at Catholic Relief Services since 2021. In this role, he oversees various information and communication technology initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. He has directed a team of 13 ICT staff and 34 enumerators focused on data collection, analysis, and management. His contributions to the organization include promoting digitalization in overseas field programs across multiple countries, including Rwanda, Burundi, Togo, Senegal, and Central Africa.
Education and Expertise
Theogene Karekezi Bigenimana holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Kigali, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from KIST, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in ICT management and digital solutions.
Background
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Theogene Karekezi Bigenimana played a significant role at One Acre Fund. He contributed to the development and management of the Roster database, which tracks the enrollment, payment, and logistics of thousands of farmers. He also invented and developed the IT infrastructure at One Acre Fund and led the startup of the ICT department.
Achievements
Theogene Karekezi Bigenimana has been recognized for his contributions to Catholic Relief Services, receiving the best employee award twice and a project management award in 2019. His leadership in developing mobile applications and ICT tools, such as the e-PASP global ICT4D business solution, demonstrates his commitment to advancing technology in humanitarian efforts.
Digitalization Initiatives
In his current role, Theogene Karekezi Bigenimana has promoted digitalization initiatives across various field programs. He has managed the implementation of mobile applications using tools like CommCare, RedRose, Bartender, ArcGIS, DHIS2, and PowerBI in the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) department. His efforts aim to enhance data management and improve program outcomes in the regions served.