Senior Management Members

CP (Rtd) NTIRUSHWA Faustin serves as the Deputy Director General of the National Rehabilitation Service (NRS) since April 2021. He brings extensive experience in internal security and peace building, command and administration, and in leadership and management skills, gained over more than three decades of service in Defense and Security forces.

Before joining NRS, CP (Rtd) NTIRUSHWA Faustin held several senior Police command positions, including: Deputy Commandant, National Police College (Sept, 2017– Jun 2020), Commissioner for Logistics (Sept 2015– Aug 2017), Commandant of Police Training School (Jan 2011 – Dec 2012) and Regional Police Commander in Southern and in Northern Province (Jan 2002 to Dec 2011). 

Throughout his career, He played a key role in developing and strengthening security and law enforcement institutions’ policies, their capacity building, strategic planning, their implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. He also actively participated in both national and multinational commission addressing security partnerships and efforts to overcome national and international challenges. 

CP (Rtd) NTIRUSHWA Faustin holds a Master’s of Art in Peace Studies and Conflict Transformation from the University of Rwanda, as well as a Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and management from Chartered Management Institute, United Kingdom (UK). He has also commanded Military, Gendarmerie and Police units, schools and departments, and served twice in United Nations Peace Keeping Missions. 

In addition, he was appointed a member and the rapporteur of the committee for Reform and Restructuring process of Law Enforcement in Rwanda, specifically in the section of Overall Policing Needs Assessment (1998-1999), a pre-requisite for building a professional Police Service.  He also worked with Swedish Police experts to draft Rwanda’s Community Policing model policy and its implementation plan (2001 – 2002).

Jeanne d'Arc UWIMANIMPAYE is a Rwandan public servant and economist with over 16 years of experience in national politics, policy-making, and governance.

She served as a Member of Parliament in the Chamber of Deputies of Rwanda from 2008 to 2024, including as Deputy Speaker in charge of Legislation and Government Oversight (2013-2018). In Parliament, she chaired plenary debates, provided oversight on government action, and served on key committees including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the Committee on Economy and Trade, and the Committee on Deputies' Conduct and Legislative Immunity.

Internationally, she represented Rwanda in the Joint Parliamentary Assembly ACP-EU (2013-2018), the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, and the Women Political Leaders’ Forum.

She holds a Master's in Development Economics (2012) and Bachelor's in Economics - Money and Banking (2004) from the National University of Rwanda. Her earlier career includes serving as Executive Secretary of MIMURI Sector, Nyagatare District, Director of Public Relations and Internal Resources Management, and Internal Auditor in NGARAMA District.

She is passionate about public service, economic development, gender-responsive budgeting, and social justice. Fluent in English and French.

Mr. BIZIMANA Servilien is the Coordinator of the Ngarama Rehabilitation Center at the National Rehabilitation Service (NRS), where he oversees administrative and technical operations and leads efforts to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of delinquent youth. With more than twenty years of experience in education and youth rehabilitation, he has devoted his career to capacity building, program coordination, and the reintegration of young people into productive society.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psycho-pedagogy from the National University of Rwanda. Over the course of his professional journey, Mr. Bizimana has also completed several specialized trainings in school management, career guidance, conflict management, civic education, and youth leadership, enhancing his expertise in both education and rehabilitation program delivery.

Before his current role at Ngarama, Mr. Bizimana served as Acting Coordinator of the Nyamagabe Rehabilitation Center, where he directed daily operations, resource mobilization, and stakeholder coordination. Earlier, he was Director of Training and Programs at Iwawa Rehabilitation Center, where he designed and supervised vocational training programs, and built strong partnerships with government institutions and the private sector to expand employability opportunities for graduates.

He also served as the Headmaster of Butamwa College, Discipline officer at Kicukiro Secondary School, and later as a Member of Kigali City Council, where he contributed to urban development strategies, budget oversight, and social policy initiatives. Through these roles, he built a strong foundation in educational leadership, community engagement, and governance.

Madam ZIGAMA Collette serves as the Director of Administration and Finance. She is an accomplished finance and administration professional with more than 10 years of experience in accounting, financial management, procurement, and logistics across government institutions, private companies, and non-governmental organizations in Rwanda.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies with a specialization in Accounting and Finance, and has attained an intermediate-level CPA qualification from KASNEB Rwanda. 

Prior to her current role, Madam ZIGAMA held several key positions, including: Accountant, and Procurement Officer at the Rwanda Housing Authority, Procurement, and Logistics Officer at the Millennium Villages Project in Bugesera District. She also served as an Accountant, Procurement, and Logistics Manager at UTEXRWA.

Mr. NGWIJE Jean Nepomuscene is the Director of the Delinquency Prevention and Reintegration Unit at the National Rehabilitation Service (NRS), where he leads national efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency and support the reintegration of rehabilitation graduates into society. With seven years of experience in youth rehabilitation, delinquency prevention, reintegration, and child protection, and over a decade in education, he has dedicated his career to improving the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and families.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the Adventist University of Central Africa, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Child Justice from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD), Mr. Ngwije has completed several online international professional development courses in children’s rights, psychology, leadership, addiction treatment, and talent management from institutions such as Yale University, the University of Geneva, the University of Michigan, Emory University, and the Indian School of Business.

Before his current role, he served as a Delinquency Prevention Specialist at NRS, where he coordinated child protection activities and supported the reintegration of street children. Earlier in his career, he worked with the Rwanda Education Board (REB) as an In-Service School Management and Leadership Officer, leading nationwide training programs and developing school leadership manuals. He also served as a Headteacher and Primary School Teacher, roles through which he built strong foundations in education and community engagement.

Mr. NIYITEGEKA Jean Marie Vianney is the Director of the Social and Health Rehabilitation Unit at the National Rehabilitation Service (NRS), a position he has held since 2018. He has over 16 years of professional experience in youth development, behavioural change and social rehabilitation, with extensive leadership experience in both public institutions and non-governmental organisations.

Before joining NRS, Mr. Niyitegeka held various positions in the implementation of youth development and health programmes in Rwanda. From 2011 to 2018, he served as a Reproductive Health Specialist in the Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) at the Ministry of Youth and ICT. Between 2009 and 2011, he worked as the Youth HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator at PSI-Rwanda, where he played an important role in implementing national HIV prevention strategies targeting young people. Earlier in his career, he served as a Volunteer in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Project at the Bible Society of Rwanda, where he gained valuable experience in community-based health interventions.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the former National University of Rwanda. He has also undertaken various professional training programs in human psychology, behavior change and mental health promotion. His academic background, combined with his extensive professional experience, has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to support young people in transforming their lives and contributing to national development.

Throughout his career, Mr. Niyitegeka has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting young people to change their behavior, build their capacities, improve their well-being and become active contributors to the development of their families and communities. He continues to champion rehabilitation programmes that focus on behavioral change, capacity building and the successful reintegration of individuals undergoing rehabilitation into their families and communities, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create a better future.

PLANNING AND MONITORING & EVALUATION SPECIALIST AT NRS 

Jean Pierre Mujyambere is a planning and monitoring and evaluation professional with experience in public institutions, project management, Planning, budgeting, Monitoring& Evaluation and education. He has served with the National Rehabilitation Service (NRS) since 2018 and currently works as a Planning and M&E Specialist, supporting institutional planning, budgeting, performance monitoring, and evaluation.

Before joining NRS, Jean Pierre worked as a Planning Officer at the Rwanda Standards Board from 2012 to 2014. He contributed to institutional action planning and budget preparation, uploaded planning information into IFMIS, prepared project profile documents, and monitored and evaluated the Board’s activities. From 2010 to 2012, he served as an Ethics and Standards Liaison Officer at the Media High Council, following up and reporting on ethics and standards in Rwandan media. Earlier, from 2009 to 2010, he was Director of School at GS AIPER Nyandungu, where he coordinated school activities and managed the budget.

Jean Pierre holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Mount Kenya University, Kigali Campus (2014), and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Kigali Institute of Education (2008). He also completed teacher training at GS Bumba in 2000. He has certificates in project management and planning.

He works in Kinyarwanda, English, French, and Swahili, with reading, writing, and speaking skills. His combined background in planning, budgeting, performance monitoring, institutional coordination, and public service supports evidence-informed management and effective implementation of organizational priorities.