Team

Team

Meet our team of international staff who are committed to securing a healthy future for mountain gorillas

  • Staff
    Benjamin Mugabukomeye

    Benjamin Mugabukomeye

    Rwanda Country Coordinator

    Benjamin joined IGCP in 2010. Benjamin is a Rwandese national and holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Kibungo and a Diploma in wildlife management from Wildlife school/ Cameroun. Benjamin coordinates IGCP’s strategic engagement with government, park edge communities and civil society partners to support the conservation of the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Benjamin is passionate about harmonious living between park adjacent communities and the park.

    Rwanda

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    Henry Mutabaazi

    Henry Mutabaazi

    Programme Advisor, Uganda

    Henry joined IGCP in August 2017. Henry is a Ugandan national and holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Resource Management from University of Essex in UK, a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management, a Bachelor of science degree in Forestry, and a Diploma in Education. Henry coordinates IGCP’s strategic engagement with government, park edge communities and civil society partners to support the conservation of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Area in Uganda. Henry is passionate about enhancing people and park relations through empowering the park edge communities to participate in the conservation of mountain gorillas.

    Uganda

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    Altor Musema

    Altor Musema

    DRC Country Coordinator

    Altor joined IGCP in 2006. Altor is a Congolese national with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Kisangani DRC and a master’s degree in Applied Biology (Ornithology from the University of Burundi in Bujumbura). Altor coordinates IGCP’s strategic engagement with government, park edge communities, and civil society partners to support the conservation of mountain gorillas in Virunga national park in DRC. Altor is passionate about bird watching.

    DRC

  • Giscard Aganze Kabene

    Giscard Aganze Kabene

    Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

    Giscard Aganze Kabene joined IGCP in November 2024 as a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist and is based at the IGCP Goma Country Office. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Agronomic Sciences with a specialty in Phytotechnology from the University of Goma and a Master's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation from Strategia University- Netherlands. Giscard has over 7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation and data management across various sectors including nature conservation. Giscard also has extensive experience in capacity building for partners and integrating Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation principles. Giscard has worked with international development organizations such as Save the Children, Première Urgence International, and the International Rescue Committee. Giscard is passionate about reading, listening to music, and playing football.

    akabene@igcp.org

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    Sarah Kigongo

    Sarah Kigongo

    Field Implementation Expert, Uganda

    Sarah joined IGCP in June 2018. Sarah is a Ugandan national and holds a master’s degree in Development Studies with a specialization in Population Poverty and Social Development from the International Institute of Social Studies in The Hague, Netherlands, and a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Makerere University. Sarah worked on the Water4Virunga project and was responsible for coordinating and backstopping the W4V community engagement approach in Rwanda and Uganda. Currently Sarah works as a project officer. Sarah is passionate about improved WASH systems and community development.

    Uganda

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    Liliane Nakayima

    Liliane Nakayima

    Communications Officer

    Liliane joined IGCP in Sept 2020 as a communications officer. Liliane is a Rwandese national and holds a bachelor’s degree in in Mass Communication from Uganda Christian University. Liliane is in-charge of IGCP’s effective communication to both internal and external publics, keeping them updated with information on mountain gorilla conservation in the region.

    Rwanda

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    Eustrate Uzabaho

    Eustrate Uzabaho

    Field Officer

    Eustrate joined IGCP in June 2014 as a Field Assistant for Tropical Ecology Assessment and Monitoring (TEAM) site established in the Virunga Massif. Recognizing his contributions to the organization's goals, he was promoted to Field Officer in February 2019. Eustrate has extensive experience in conservation of biodiversity in the region. He is Rwandan by nationality, with a Master's degree in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management from the University of Rwanda and a bachelor's degree in botany and conservation from the National University of Rwanda. Eustrate provides technical support to IGCP and partners' monitoring and research work in the Virunga-Bwindi Landscape through various capacity building efforts. Eustrate is passionate about understanding ecological processes and systems, and he is a science-oriented person who is dedicated to making research-based scientific contributions.

    Rwanda

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    Richard Chota

    Richard Chota

    Finance and Administration Officer, Uganda

    Richard joined IGCP in 2010. Richard is a Ugandan national and holds a degree in Business Administration majoring in Accounting from Bugema Adventist University Kampala. Richard is also a Certified Public Accountant in Uganda and a member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants. Richard supports the program’s financial management and Administration including accounting, budgeting preparation, financial reporting, assets management, Internal control and logistics. Richard is passionate about helping others, being creative, and learning.

    Uganda

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    Richard Shangilia Katembo

    Richard Shangilia Katembo

    Finance and Administration Officer, DRC

    Richard joined IGCP in May 2019. Richard is a Congolese national and holds a bachelor’s degree in Commercial and Financial Sciences from the Higher Institute of Commerce (ISC/Goma). Richard supports the program’s financial management and Administration, including accounting, budgeting preparation, financial reporting, assets management, Internal control, and logistics. Richard is passionate about reading and loves music too.

    DRC

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