Rwanda

Our Team

 

UNDP Rwanda is governed by the United Nations (UN) Country Team, the leading body for the UN agencies in Rwanda. The body acts as the local management for the country offices including UNDP, UN Women, UNICEF, UNDSS, UNCDF, ILO, (ETC). Meet our leadership team as below.   

UNDP team in Rwanda is made of 54 people where by 28 are men and 24 women. They come from different corners of the world and drew their expertise together to support Rwanda attain its vision.

 

Fatmata Lovetta Sesay

Resident Representative

Fatmata Lovetta Sesay, PhD. has over 20 years of global experience in economic development, sustainable finance, policy program support, and strategic management. She is currently serving as the Resident Representative of UNDP in Rwanda. Previously, she has worked as the Senior Economist for UNDP in Ghana and The Gambia and held various senior roles in South Sudan, Eritrea, Botswana, Ethiopia, Haiti, Kenya, Liberia, Uganda, Zambia and more, along with significant contributions to UN Women's East and Southern Africa Regional Office.

She also has hands-on experience in public service, having served in Sierra Leone's Ministry of Finance and Office of the Vice President. With a PhD in Development Economics and a background in law and economics, she combines academic rigor with practical experience. Passionate about women's economic empowerment, Fatmata has advised on national development strategies and led strategic initiatives across diverse regions. Fatmata is married with three children, and she enjoys dancing and sports!

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Senior Management Team

Resident Representative: Fatmata Lovetta Sesay, PhD

Deputy Resident Representative: Nana Teiba Chinbuah

Head of Inclusive Green Economy Unit: Osten Chulu

Head of Sustainable Growth Unit: Bernadin Uzayisaba

Head of Transformational Governance Unit: Aimee Muziranenge 

Operation Manager: Mbasa Rugigana

Head of Communication: Immy Mulekatete

Head of Programme OIC: Joseph Balironda