Team

Team

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

  • Esperance Umuhire

    Esperance Umuhire

    Assistant Finance & Administration Officer

    Umuhire Esperance joined IGCP in November 2022 as an Assistant Finance & Administration Officer based in Musanze IGCP office. Esperance holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and business studies with specialty in finance from the University of Kigali Independent University. Esperance has experience in finance management. Esperance has worked in diverse roles within businesses, government, and international organizations such as Africa Humanitarian Action, Statistics -Rwanda. Esperance values collaboration and growth for success and loves spending time with family and nature.

    eumuhire@igcp.org

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    Diogène Komezusenge

    Diogène Komezusenge

    Driver, Rwanda

    Diogène joined IGCP in 2007. Diogène is a Rwandese national and a driver for the IGCP Musanze office. Diogène has training in Automotive Mechanic from Centre de Formation Professionnelle. Diogène also has a certificate on heavy machinery and engine repair. Diogène is passionate about safety and defensive driving.

    Rwanda

  • John Wycliff Kalinijabo

    John Wycliff Kalinijabo

    Driver

    John Wycliff Kalinijabo joined IGCP in January 2025 as a Driver for the IGCP Musanze Office. John has training in Automotive and attained a certificate in Wire Mechanic from Single Power Garage – Musanze. He is passionate about road safety and watching football.

    jkalinijabo@igcp.org

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    Jérôme Baguma

    Jérôme Baguma

    Driver, DRC

    Jérôme joined IGCP in 2002. Jérôme is a Congolese national and a driver for the IGCP Goma office. Jérôme has training in general mechanics. He also holds a Certificate in automobile electricity and another in driving. Jérôme is passionate about road safety.

    DRC

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    Jeannette Murangamirwa

    Jeannette Murangamirwa

    Office Assistant, Kigali

    Jeannette joined IGCP in 2008. Jeannette is a Rwandese national and a long-time caretaker of IGCP Regional Office in Kigali. Jeannette is passionate about a safe and clean work environment for all.

    Rwanda

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    Solange Masika Saasita

    Solange Masika Saasita

    Office Assistant, DRC

    Solange joined IGCP in 2012. Solange is a Congolese national and assists IGCP Goma staff in keeping the office clean and running smoothly. Solange loves to take care of people and see them happy.

    DRC

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