Josephine is a great friend of Rwanda since
2003 when she began visiting the country, in view to carry
out research in preparation for her thesis project ‘spatial
requirements in genocide memorials’ at the University
of Nairobi, Kenya. Both her written thesis and design project
scored A grade. She graduated in October 2005 with a Bachelor
of Architecture degree Second Class Honours, Upper Division.
And returned to work and live in Rwanda.
She is a member of the Architectural Association of Kenya
(AAK) since 2003 as well as a registered Architect under BORAQS-(Board
of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors) Kenya
since 2008
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Prior to her appointment, Josephine
served as the Head of Department, CREATIVE DESIGN (appointed
November 2009) as well as Assistant Lecturer, ARCHITECTURE department
(since May 2009)
Josephine is goal-oriented, highly motivated and gifted Architect
as attested by her academic prowess, professional qualifications
and practice testimonials. She has kept an excellent rapport
in Architectural practice in Rwanda, Burundi and Kenya. Her
key design ideas are informed by need for sustainable, environment-friendly
architecture; Green buildings. Designing and building for tomorrow
today.
Fields of expertise: Architectural design,
Environmental consultant, Project Management, Site supervision,
Tender processes in the construction industry, Model making,
Computer aided design
Professional Experience:
Since March 2010: Acting Dean: FAED (Faculty of Architecture
and Environmental Design) KIST
November 2009-March 2010: Head of Department, Creative Design.
KIST
May 2009 – to date: Assistant Lecturer, KIST, Kigali,
Rwanda
Feb 2007 – June 2009: Architectural consultant, L&F
consultants sarl, Rwanda
May 2008 – May 2009: Architectural consultant, L&F
consultants sprl, Burundi
Feb 2006 – Feb 2007: Architect, ECTA contractors, Rwanda
July 2005 Feb2006: Assistant Architect, MMI international, Kenya
Aug 2003 –Oct 2003: Student Architect, SMIC sarl, Rwanda.
Other Responsibilities:
- 2006 Involved in training of women masons, carpenters,
electricians and construction works on sites in Musanze, under
Twurubake association
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2009 KIST In charge of students
materials and equipments in the department of Architecture.
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2009 KIST Development of programme specifications
for creative design department.
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Oct 2009 KIST Chairperson of committee
to carry out a research on KIST unused buildings and offer rehabilitation
proposals.
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Nov 2009 KIST Attended a workshop on drafting
a declaration by Rwanda local governments on climate change
to be presented in Copenhagen, by UNHABITAT/RALGA.
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Dec 2009 KIST Attended a workshop on development
of grouped settlements (imidugudu) in Rwanda, by MINALOC/NUR.
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Jan March2010- Charged with the responsibility
to develop a working document for KIST campus master plan still
in progress.
Contacts Cell: + 250 – 0788625651 or + 254 – 0722430865
Email: j.malonza@kist.ac.rw / hcrd@kist.ac.rw / josemwongeli@yahoo.com
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