Athanase GATERA
@athanasegatera
Legal translation and court interpreting specialist delivering accurate multilingual justice support across Rwanda’s courts.
RwandaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Translation and Interpretation Specialist in the Supreme Court/Rwanda, ensuring legal translation of documents and court interpreting for judges, lawyers, experts, suspects, victims and witnesses in French, English, Kiswahili and Kinyarwanda. I also provide proofreading, editing and revision, precis-writing, and monitor interpretation quality to ensure the message is accurately captured and transposed.
Before this, I worked as an Investigator in the Office of the Ombudsman/Rwanda, handling injustice cases through investigation and mediation, conducting criminal investigations on corruption and financial crimes, and preparing files for prosecution. I have also conducted compliance audits, translated interviews, drafted reports and policy/legal instruments, and supported regional and international cooperation for anti-corruption and assets recovery, alongside ongoing training in integrity and anti-corruption.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Translation and Interpretation Specialist
The Supreme Court / Rwanda Main
Provided legal translation and court interpretation for judges, lawyers, experts, suspects, victims, and witnesses across Rwanda’s official languages and additional African languages. Ensured document quality through proofreading/editing and monitored interpretation accuracy, while supporting criminal and civil proceedings and organizing capacity building.
Investigator, Office of Ombudsman
Office of the Ombudsman, Rwanda
Handled injustice cases through investigation and mediation to redress citizens’ human rights, and conducted anti-corruption and financial-crime investigations to gather evidence for prosecution. Conducted compliance audits, interviewed suspects and witnesses, translated and drafted investigation and activity reports and policy modules, and supported regional/international anti-corruption cooperat
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD)
Diploma in Legal Practice, Legal Practice
2017 - 2018
Completed studies at the Institute of Legal Practice and Development and obtained a Diploma in Legal Practice in 2018.
Kigali Independent University
Master of Laws (LLM), Public International Law
2012 - 2014
Grade: Second Class Upper Division (Distinction)
Studied Public International Law and earned a Master of Law (LLM) in 2014.
Independent Institute of Lay Adventists of Kigali (INILAK)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
2008 - 2011
Grade: Distinction
Studied Law and earned a Bachelor of Law (LLB) in 2012 with distinction (based on the provided education period).
National University of Rwanda
Bachelor of Arts (BA), African Languages and Literature
1991 - 1997
Grade: Distinction
Studied African Languages and Literature and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with distinction (studies indicated for 1991–1993 and 1995–1997).
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