Meet our team of international staff who are committed to securing a healthy future for mountain gorillas
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
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 and became Field Officer in February 2019. Eustrate is a Rwandese national and holds a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Conservation from the National University of Rwanda. Eustrate provides technical support to the monitoring and research work of IGCP and partners in the Virunga – Bwindi Landscape. Eustrate is passionate about understanding the ecological processes and systems.
Rwanda
Project Officer
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
Assistant Finance and Administration Officer
Jean Bosco joined IGCP in January 2021 as Assistant Finance and Administration Officer. Jean Bosco is a Rwandan national and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance and Accounting from Mount Kenya University-Rwanda. Bosco as well holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Statistics from National University of Rwanda. Jean Bosco supports the program’s financial and administration tasks including payments’ processing, maintaining financial records, tax declaration, payroll preparation, petty cash management and reconciliations, as well as ensuring compliance to procurement policies. Jean Bosco is passionate about acquiring and sharing new professional skills.
jsinamenye@igcp.org
Rwanda
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
Driver
Jean Jacques David joined IGCP in 2014. Jean Jacques is a Rwandese national and a driver for the IGCP Musanze office. Jean Jacques has training in defensive driving, automotive mechanic and customer care management for drivers. Jean Jacques also has an advanced Certificate in Bio-Chemistry from Nkunduburezi/Janja College. Jean Jacques is believer and advocate for team work.
Rwanda
Driver, Uganda
Wilbur joined IGCP in 1996. Wilbur is a Ugandan national and the general logistician and driver for the IGCP Kabale office. Wilbur has training in Vehicle B service, defensive driving and quick books. Wilbur also has a Certificate in Effective Management from Network Limited. Wilbur is passionate about effective communication and delivery of positive results.
Uganda
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
Office Assistant, Musanze
André joined IGCP in 2006. André is a Rwandese national and is the long-time caretaker of the IGCP office in Musanze. André is passionate about staff welfare and believes in respect for self and others.
Rwanda
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The mission of the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) is to secure the future for mountain gorillas, and does so by facilitating collaboration, supporting conservation science and responsible tourism practices, and promoting effective community engagement.
