Eng. Amb. Jean De Dieu UWIHANGANYE

Former Minister of State for Infrastructure at the Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure | Engineering, Energy, and Transportation Engineering | Diplomacy

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda

About

Eng.Jean de Dieu UWIHANGANYE is current Minister of State for infrastructure in Rwanda. An engineer by profession, with a master's degree in Construction Project Management from The Manchester university. Previously Minister of State in charge of Transport in the Government of Rwanda Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye is a construction business leader with experience in both operational, research, academic, managerial, and leadership roles in construction project business in developing countries.

Experience

  • Minister of State for Infrastructure at Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA)
    Jul 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr

  • High Commissioner of Rwanda to SINGAPORE, AUSTRALIA,NEW ZEALAND at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda
    Jul 2019 - Jul 2025 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    • Promote good relations and cooperation between Rwanda and Singapore; Indonesia, New Zeland, and Australia • Attract investors and secure market for Rwanda’s products; • Ensure Technology, Skills Transfer and secure training opportunities for Rwandans

  • Minister of State in charge of Transport at Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure(MININFRA)
    Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Oversee the development and implementation of land, water, and Air Transport policies. • Started the implementation of low volume sealed roads in Rwanda. • Coordinated the reform of the Air Transport sub-sector to achieve ICAO safety and security standards. • Led the introduction of Reformed Public Transport Process

  • Director of Business Development and Planning at NPD Ltd.
    Jan 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Led Business development team of 10; achieved 50% increase in annual project revenue. • Led team of 5 executives to produce the Company’s first 5-year strategic plan (2017-2022). • Led team of 10 managers in first successfully introducing the company at an international market.

  • Lecturer of MBA Project Management Courses at UNILAK (University of Lay Adventists of Kigali)
    Sep 2014 - Aug 2017 · 3 yrs