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Deogratias Ndayishimiye

@deogratiasndayishimi

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Communications professional and translator with 20+ years in diplomacy and media.

Mali

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles using my translation, protocol and communications expertise to support diplomacy or humanitarian work, with opportunities for impact and collaboration.

I am a highly organized communications officer and translator with over 20 years' experience across diplomatic, UN, media and educational settings. I have led protocol and translation sections, produced and edited multilingual content, supported senior officials, and delivered public diplomacy and humanitarian communications that advanced organizational objectives.

My background includes senior translation and protocol leadership at an embassy, communications and administrative support for a UN peace mission, freelance translation and social media content production, and earlier experience in journalism and teaching. I bring proven skills in event planning, media relations, multilingual translation (English/French and several regional languages), and producing publications and digital content to drive clear, persuasive messaging.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Translation and Communication Consultant

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Self Employed

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Provide translation, editing, and social media content production for clients, delivering clear multilingual communications and executing online initiatives to increase engagement.

Translation Content Creation Social Media Management Editing Proofreading Client Communication

Administrative Assistant / Translator

United Nations Peace Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)

Mar 2016 - May 2021 (5 years 2 months)

Managed office operations, scheduling, and correspondence while providing accurate English–French translation and interpretation to support advocacy events and senior leadership visits.

EN FR Translation Interpretation Office Administration Meeting Minutes event support

Senior Translator, Head of Protocol & Translation

United States Embassy

Sep 2005 - Feb 2016 (10 years 5 months)

Led the protocol and translation sections, coordinated diplomatic visits and seating logistics, and delivered high-quality translations and language coaching for senior diplomats.

Interpretation Team Leadership Event Planning Recruitment Language Coaching

Part Time English Teacher

Lycée Kessel

Jan 2005 - Mar 2006 (1 year 2 months)

Prepared and delivered English lessons, assessed student progress, and implemented remedial programs to improve language competence for secondary students.

Lesson planning Classroom Instruction Assessments Student Evaluation

Mathematics Teacher

Lycée Industriel et Commercial / Collège de Fukuzawa

Jan 1996 - Sep 2005 (9 years 8 months)

Taught mathematics following approved curriculum, prepared and graded assessments, and designed remedial programs to support student learning outcomes.

Curriculum Design Assessment Design Student Evaluation Classroom Management

Journalist / Announcer / Producer

National Radio and Television (RTNB)

Sep 1989 - Sep 1994 (5 years)

Collected and produced news content, anchored broadcasts, conducted interviews, and supervised programming to deliver accurate radio and television journalism.

News Writing Broadcasting Interviewing Script Writing Editorial Supervision Research

Physics Teacher / Discipline Prefect Assistant

Ecole Technique Secondaire de Kamenge

Oct 1985 - Jul 1986 (9 months)

Taught physics, monitored attendance and discipline, mediated student disputes, and participated in meetings and parent-teacher conferences to support school operations.

Physics Instruction Meeting Rapporteur