Ivan Innocent Rwehabura
Morogoro,Tanzania
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources and Administration professional with over 7 years of experience in Human Capital Management and logistics operations. Strong knowledge of Tanzanian labor laws, compliance, and employee relations. Proven ability to streamline HR processes, reduce recruitment timelines, and enhance workplace culture. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining confidentiality and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Human Resources Executive
SMH RAIL TANZANIA
Morogoro, Tanzania
2022.05 - 2026.04
- Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements (NSSF, WCF, TRA, Immigration).
- Manage recruitment processes, reducing hiring time from 30 to 15 working days.
- Oversee onboarding programs to ensure smooth employee integration.
- Handle employee relations, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Maintain accurate HR records, contracts, and database systems.
- Coordinate payroll processing with the Accounts Department.
- Facilitate staff training, workshops, and development programs.
- Develop and implement HR policies and SOPs aligned with labor laws.
- Process work permits and visas efficiently, reducing associated costs.
- Oversee administrative operations and support project reporting.
Admin & Logistics Assistant
SMH RAIL TANZANIA
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2019.02 - 2022.04
- Coordinated import/export processes and clearance of project materials.
- Prepared cost estimates and improved reporting efficiency using automated Excel tools.
- Managed staff logistics, including travel, accommodation, and office supplies.
- Maintained records for office rent, housing, and petty cash.
- Supported procurement and administrative functions.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments to prevent discrepancies.
Community services assistant
NRC
Kigoma
2018.05 - 2018.09
- Assisted in community mobilization to help increase community participation in different activities around camp
- Assisted in community sensitization so that the refugee community can increase its awareness.
- Organized and managed Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with refugees at least 5 Focus group discussions per week.
- Prepared information campaigns & managed information campaigns for over 100000 refugees at Nyarugusu Camp.
- Prepared detailed reports daily and improved the leadership ability of 25 refugee leaders through weekly meetings and training.
Hot Meals Assistant
NRC
Kigoma
2017.10 - 2018.05
- Received new arrivals and registered them in the manifest.
- Requested food items, received and stored food items.
- Supervised the preparation and distribution of food and non-food materials to asylum seekers.
- Filed and signed waybills and conducted periodic stock-taking (2 times per month) of food items in the store with stakeholders WFP and UNHCR.
- Allocated and relocated asylum seekers to new shelters.
- Prepared weekly reports on the status of the asylums and suggested ways to improve their well-being.
Food Monitor
World Vision Tanzania
Kigoma
2016.11 - 2017.10
- Commodities management (Received food items & stored them).
- Oversaw the general cleanliness around the distribution areas.
- Planned and organized individuals before the distribution week.
- Supervised the Distribution of food items to the refugees during the general food distribution week.
- Prepared weekly reports and general monthly reports.
Supplies Assistant
Mayo 1999 Co Ltd
Dar es Salaam
2014.07 - 2014.09
- Assisted in fleet management.
- Participated in stocktaking.
- Received and dispatched goods in the store.
- Prepared and issued vouchers.
- Arranged and maintained the store layout and assisted in daily stock checking.
- Prepared weekly reports.
Assistant Store Keeper
Mayo 1999 Co Ltd
Dar es Salaam
2013.07 - 2013.09
- Assisted in managing inventory control, receiving, and issuing items from the store.
- Prepared issue vouchers.
- Prepared daily reports and filed documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
ST. Augustine University
Mwanza, Tanzania 2012.09 - 2015.05
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - History, Geography & Economics
Kifaru Secondary School
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania 2010.05 - 2012.05
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - Arts
Eagles Secondary School
Bagamoyo, Tanzania 2006.01 - 2009.04
Master of Business Administration - International Business Management
OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA
Morogoro 2025.09 -
Skills
- Communication skills: Excellent
- Decision-Making: Very Good
- Analytical skills: Very Good
- Problem-Solving: Very Good
- Time Management: Very Good
- Planning & organizational skills: Very Good
- Team Work: Very Good
- Microsoft Word: Very Good
- Microsoft Excel: Very Good
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Very Good
- Google Workspace: Very Good
- Conflict mediation
Certification
- 2024-07 PROCUREMENT & SUPPLIES PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICIANS BOARD (PSPTB)
- Graduate Procurement and Supplies Professional
Languages
English: Very Good
Swahili: Excellent
References
- Joackim, John, Senior HR Officer, kimj1976@gmail.com, 0754771778, Management & Dev for Health (MDH), Bukoba
- Moses, Japheth, Administrative Associate, mosesjaphet88@yahoo.com, 0767833091, UNICEF TANZANIA, Kigoma
- Wenceslaus, Kamugisha, Country Manager, kamugisha@smhrail.com.my, 0754313046, SMH RAIL SDN BHD, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Interests & Passions
Technology Trends, i.e., IoT & AI, Traveling, Sports and Games, Philosophy
Accomplishments
- Successfully reduced costs associated with staff visa and work permit issues.
- Planned and organized the World Refugee at Nyarugusu refugee camp in 2018.
- Created an automated filing Excel format for easier reporting of clearance progress and clearance cost estimates.
- Effectively reduced the recruitment average period from 30 to 15 working days.
- Reduced staff turnover by 35% through effective employee development training and promoting a positive working culture.
Declaration
I, Ivan Rwehabura, declare that the information given is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, that I have not withheld any information which might reasonably affect suitability for employment, and that the Resume correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - International Business Management
OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA
2025.09 -
Human Resources Executive
SMH RAIL TANZANIA
2022.05 - 2026.04
Admin & Logistics Assistant
SMH RAIL TANZANIA
2019.02 - 2022.04
Community services assistant
NRC
2018.05 - 2018.09
Hot Meals Assistant
NRC
2017.10 - 2018.05
Food Monitor
World Vision Tanzania
2016.11 - 2017.10
Supplies Assistant
Mayo 1999 Co Ltd
2014.07 - 2014.09
Assistant Store Keeper
Mayo 1999 Co Ltd
2013.07 - 2013.09
Bachelor of Science - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
ST. Augustine University
2012.09 - 2015.05
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - History, Geography & Economics
Kifaru Secondary School
2010.05 - 2012.05
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - Arts
Eagles Secondary School
2006.01 - 2009.04