DOT Rwanda

Violette has led DOT Rwanda since its inception in 2010. Prior to DOT Rwanda, she spent seven years at the Embassy of Rwanda in Washington DC, beginning as a policy analyst and rising to become a diplomat in the position of First Secretary. Upon completion of her mission, she was posted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kigali, in charge of Asia and Oceania.

Violette is involved in numerous youth and women’s economic empowerment and technology-fueled development initiatives. She is a mentor through the Imbuto Foundation, a member of the Africa Leadership Network and a recipient of the Change Agent ABIE Award from the Anita Borg Institute. In 2016, Violette was named one of Amazon’s Watch Magazine’s Top 25 Distinguished Women in Business Excellence in Africa for her work to economically empower young girls and women.

Violette holds a Master of Public Administration with a focus on International Development from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Comparative Development from Trent University.

Dr. Emmanuel NZEYIMANA, Ph.D, holds a Doctorate in Philosophy in Development Studies from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). He is an experienced Program Manager with a demonstrated working history in the non-profit organizations management industry, Experience in Projects/Program Management Monitoring and Evaluation, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), Policy Analysis and Research. Strong background in the design and implementation of development projects/programs with focus on Agricultural, Youth and Women programs. 

Dr. Emmanuel has experience in the leadership of Local, Regional (East and Horn of Africa), Global Networks and Organizations as he has served in different Boards of Directors and Global Committees. He joined DOT Rwanda Senior Management Team since 2011 as Program Manager, Country Program Manager and currently he is the Deputy Director.

Jean Claude started his career in a family agriculture business at a very young age. He enjoys working with people to develop their own sustainable development solutions and restore pride in their potential. For two years, he served DOT Rwanda as a Field Coordinator and Learning Specialist. Since 2013, he has been the Empowerment and Employment Manager.
Jean Claude holds a diploma in Market Oriented Small Business Development Services from the International Training Centre of ILO (Turin) and received his Certified Rural Consultant designation from the Rwanda Institute of Administration and Management.

From a young age, Noella has been involved in efforts to empower women. At Guides Association of Rwanda, her team helped single mothers learn to read and write. She participated in entrepreneur training at the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology’s Technology and Incubation Facility. She was also a 2014 MasterCard Foundation Youth Think Tank member.

As a young entrepreneur, Noella understands the challenges youth face when entering business. She joined DOT Rwanda as an Intern in 2012, where she empowered and learned from young people in her community.

Noella holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology.

Cecile became a member of the DOT team as a Youth Leader in 2012, training community members in essential ICT, business and livelihood skills. As a Youth Leader, Cecile proved to be dynamic, hardworking and creative, with great communication skills. She joined the DOT communications team in 2013.  She manages the delivery of internal and external communications. She also supports planning and implementation of DOT festivals and special events.

Before joining DOT Rwanda, Cecile worked as a Research Assistant at the National University of Rwanda Consultancy Bureau, giving her rich knowledge of local agriculture entrepreneurship.

Cecile has a Masters degree of Science in Rural development and Agribusiness from the National University of Rwanda.

Judith joined the DOT Rwanda’s Finance Department in September 2017. Prior to joining DOT Rwanda, Judith occupied several positions since 2006 after completing high school where she was working with local government to empower young men and women with livelihood skills.

From 2010 to 2017, Judith worked in PAXPRESS as a Chief Accountant. She has gained a huge experience in working with Non-Government Organizations and multiple donors in her domain of Accounting.

Judith is a holder of a Bachelors’ degree in Commerce majoring in Banking and Finance from Mount Kenya University. Now, she is a Certified Professional Accounting (CPA) candidate.

Arthur joined DOT Rwanda in 2020 as a Finance and Administration Manager. He knows that successful youth entrepreneurs are supported by good systems.  In his first year in DOT Rwanda,  Arthur was able to set up processes that ensure robust secure efficient payment processes. He has 15 years background career in NGO's in Audit and Finance. Arthur loves to play board games and is excited to begin the best year ever!