Program Coordination · EdTech · Youth Development

Andrew Steven
Boima

Program Coordinator & AI Product Builder · Kigali, Rwanda

Bridging education and technology to create meaningful learning experiences for learners — across program coordination, AI product development, and evidence-informed design.

141 Fellows Managed
8+ Years Experience
17+ African Countries
1st Class Honours · ALU
Andrew Steven Boima
Andrew Steven Boima

About

Education as infrastructure
for African futures

I am a program coordination and EdTech professional based in Kigali, Rwanda, with roots in Freetown, Sierra Leone. My work sits at the intersection of learning design, operational systems, and digital tools — always in service of young people's pathways to dignified work.

Results-driven program coordinator with deep experience in operations, logistics, and digital learning environments. I have a proven track record of enhancing program efficiency and learner engagement across multi-stakeholder, cross-continental programs — from coordinating 141 public sector fellows across 17+ African countries to founding Student Companion AI, an AI-powered student support platform built on the Anthropic Claude API.

I am a UN Millennium Fellow (Class of 2023), selected from over 44,000 global applicants — and an ALU graduate with a BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurial Leadership, First Class Honours (1st) (graduating July 2026). I synthesize feedback into action, build systems that scale, and bring rigour to every program I touch.

"Building the systems through which Africa's next generation learns, grows, and leads."

Learner-Centred Design

Every program, tool, or system I build is evaluated by one question: does it actually help the learner?

Data-Informed Action

Tracking dashboards, feedback loops, and evidence — not assumptions — drive the improvements I recommend.

Operational Discipline

Good intentions need good systems. I bring rigour to scheduling, documentation, and coordination.

Global Mindset, African Context

Shaped by experience across Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and Togo, I bring a globally informed perspective to the challenges and opportunities unique to African education systems.

Experience

Where I've worked

Aug 2025 – Present
Curriculum Agent
Center for Re-Imagined Africa (CRA) · ALU, Kigali, Rwanda
Lead end-to-end coordination of public sector fellowship programs — managing cohort scheduling, ambassador activation, faculty engagement, and communications. Maintain real-time performance dashboards, collect and synthesize participant feedback, and contribute to program reviews that drive curriculum improvement.
Jan 2023 – Apr 2023
Tech & Logistics Support Consultant
Rising International Education and Learning Limited · Rwanda
Delivered technical and logistical support to the Elimu-Soko Educational Project, ensuring smooth program operations and reliable digital infrastructure throughout the engagement.
Jan 2018 – Aug 2022
Technology / Operations Officer
Rising Academy Network · Freetown, Sierra Leone
Managed digital learning device infrastructure across multiple school sites. Supported HR onboarding, CUG management, staff logistics, and produced digital content for institutional communications across a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Jan 2016 – Sep 2017
Research Assistant
Oxford University · Freetown, Sierra Leone
Coordinated a team of five enumerators for a large-scale education research project involving 2,000+ student tablet-based assessments. Managed data collection, quality control, and translation workflows — ensuring accurate, audit-ready research outputs.

Leadership & Service

Key Leadership & Extracurricular Activities

Aug – Dec 2023
Millennium Fellow
United Nations Academic Impact & Millennium Campus Network · ALU, Kigali
Selected from 44,000+ global applicants as a UN Millennium Fellow (Class of 2023). Led a campus-based social impact initiative focused on expanding access to education and employment opportunities for young Sierra Leoneans — culminating in the founding of Africa Jobs Sierra Leone (AJSL). Actively participated in Umuganda, Rwanda's monthly national community service held on the last Saturday of every month, contributing to local community development and civic engagement.
Jan 2023 – Mar 2023
Online Volunteer — Gender, Youth & Climate Portfolio
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – Africa · UN Online Volunteering Program
Contributed to the Gender and Youth Portfolio and the Climate, Chemical, Pollution, and Nature Action workstream. Participated in an information collection project promoting environmental awareness, sustainability, and social empowerment across Africa.
May 2023
Volunteering Facilitator — Student Orientation
African Leadership University · Kigali, Rwanda
Facilitated orientation sessions for 300–380 incoming students, supporting onboarding, community integration, and smooth transition into university learning environments.
Sep 2022 – Dec 2022
E-Lab Group Leader
African Leadership University · Kigali, Rwanda
Led a student group through collaborative research and project-based learning. Coordinated and built a group website using Google Sites, and demonstrated leadership and project management skills across multiple team deliverables.
Sep 2021 – Aug 2022
Computer Studies Tutor
Rising Academy Network · Freetown, Sierra Leone
Provided tutoring and computer mentorship to a student body of 1,000–1,500 individuals, supporting their academic and technical growth in a structured and conducive learning environment.
Sep 2021
Girls Coding Club Coordinator
Rising Academy Network · Freetown, Sierra Leone
Managed and coordinated training sessions for the Girls Coding Club. Provided general documentation support for both students and facilitators, contributing to an inclusive and empowering learning environment for young women in tech.

My Work and Experience

Work & Initiatives

01
AI · EdTech · Founder & CEO
Student Companion AI
Founded the Student Companion AI platform — an AI-powered solution designed to provide seamless academic, administrative, and personal support to students across higher educational institutions in Rwanda and Africa. This customizable platform adapts to each institution's unique environment, enhancing student engagement, streamlining administrative processes, and promoting independent learning.
MVPLive Product
ClaudeAPI-Powered
WAWhatsApp-Based
02
Civic Tech · Digital Skills · Founder
Africa Jobs Sierra Leone
Founded a digital jobs and opportunities platform focused on connecting young Sierra Leoneans to dignified employment and skill-building opportunities. Designed to bridge the information gap between youth and the formal job market in West Africa.
SLSierra Leone
YouthFocus
JobsPlatform
03
Coaching · Program Design · Coordinator
ALU Undergraduate Coaching Program
Designed and coordinated a structured peer and professional coaching program for ALU undergraduate students, supporting their academic and leadership development journey. Managed cohort intake, session scheduling, coach matching, and feedback loops.
22Students
11Countries
ALUKigali
04
Digital Governance · L&E Coordinator
Togo Digital Ambassador Program
Served as Learning & Experience Coordinator for a government digital transformation initiative, onboarding civil servants from across Togo's public sector. Managed session logistics, feedback surveys, and communications across CAT, EST, and EAT time zones.
80Ambassadors
26Ministries
3Time Zones
05
Public Sector · Fellowship · L&E Coordinator
Public Sector Fellowship Program
Coordinated learning and experience delivery across 4 cohorts of the CRA Public Sector Fellowship — managing scheduling, LMS resources, faculty engagement, and participant tracking. Oversaw a total of 141 fellows drawn from across the African continent.
141Total Fellows
4Cohorts
17+African Countries
06
Executive Development · Engagement Coordinator
CRA Executive Coaching Program
Led engagement and experience coordination for an executive coaching program targeting senior African professionals. Managed coach-participant matching, session quality tracking, cohort communications, and experience feedback — ensuring a high-quality executive learning environment.
50Coaches
11Countries
72%Female Coaches
07
Education Research · Oxford University
Oxford University Education Research
Coordinated a large-scale education research project in Sierra Leone for Oxford University, managing a field team of 5 enumerators conducting tablet-based assessments. Ensured data quality, translation accuracy, and audit-ready research outputs across all collection sites.
2,000+Assessments
5Enumerators
OxfordUniversity
08
EdTech · Logistics · Tech Consultant
Elimu-Soko Educational Project
Provided technical and logistics support to the Elimu-Soko Educational Project under Rising International Education and Learning Limited in Rwanda — ensuring smooth program operations, reliable digital infrastructure, and seamless coordination throughout the project engagement.
RwandaLocation
EdTechSector
2023Year

Shipped Products

AI Products I've built & launched

EdTech · AI Platform · Founder & CEO
Student Companion AI
The flagship product — an AI-powered academic, administrative, and personal support platform for African university students. Customisable per institution, built on the Anthropic Claude API, and accessible via web and WhatsApp. Designed to reduce the friction students face navigating university life.
Opportunities · African Undergraduates
SCA Opportunities
A curated, filterable directory of 45+ live internships, fellowships, scholarships, jobs, and competitions — built specifically for African undergraduate students. Updated regularly, free to browse, no sign-up required. Includes a weekly email digest and quick-start guides by goal.
Civic Tech · Youth Employment · MRU
Africa Jobs MRU
A full-stack youth employment platform for the Mano River Union — covering Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire. Features AI-powered job matching, district-level job maps, gender analytics, a community points system (Mano Points), and an ATS resume analyser. Aligned with 5 UN SDGs.
Fitness · Wellness · African Context
SCA Gym Tutor
A workout companion app with 56 exercises across strength, tone, mobility, cardio, and African dance styles (Amapiano, Azonto, Gwara Gwara). Each exercise includes form cues, illustrations, and demo links. Users can build custom workout templates — all offline-capable.
EdTech · Geography · Classroom Game
Africa54
An interactive African geography quiz game — 54 countries, flags, and capitals. Supports solo practice, teacher-hosted classroom rounds (Kahoot-style with live leaderboards), and student join-by-PIN. Built at ALU, powered by Student Companion AI. Works offline.
Inclusion · ADHD · Kinyarwanda
Urumuri Digital Inclusion
A bilingual digital inclusion platform for neurodiverse learners in Rwanda. Student Mode offers games and lessons in Kinyarwanda designed for learners with ADHD and different learning needs. Teacher Mode provides progress dashboards and ADHD support guides — built on the principle that different minds deserve equal opportunities to learn.

Capabilities

What I bring

Program & Learning

Cohort Coordination Canvas LMS Curriculum Support Feedback Synthesis Engagement Tracking Ambassador Programs Coaching Logistics

Data & Operations

Performance Dashboards Data Validation Program Reporting Multi-stakeholder Coordination Cross-timezone Logistics Knowledge Management

Digital & Technical

Anthropic Claude API Microsoft Office Google Suite Zoom / Slack Hardware Support Basic HTML

Research & Communication

Qualitative Research Survey Design Report Writing Proposal Writing Facilitation English (Professional)

Soft Skills

Systems Thinking Critical Thinking Futures Thinking Adaptability Emotional Intelligence Cross-cultural Communication Teamwork Self-Management

Education

My foundations

'26
BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurial Leadership — First Class Honours (1st)
African Leadership University · Kigali, Rwanda · 2022–2026
Graduation: 17 July 2026 · Confirmed by ALU Registrar's Office
'23
Millennium Fellow — Class of 2023
United Nations Academic Impact & MCN · Global · Selected from 44,000+ applicants
'21
Honors Diploma in Information Technology
BlueCrest College N.I.I.T. · Freetown, Sierra Leone · 2019–2021
'15
Diploma in Business Administration
LICCSAL Business College · Freetown, Sierra Leone · June/July 2015
Issued by National Council for Technical Vocational & Other Academic Awards (NCTVA) · Ref: DBA-21-0-2-5-129

Academic Research

Undergraduate Capstone

Mixed-Methods Study · EdTech · AI Evaluation
Evaluating the Student Companion AI Chatbot: Adoption, Satisfaction & Continued Use Among University Students
Conducted a mixed-methods evaluation of the Student Companion AI chatbot as part of my undergraduate capstone at the African Leadership University. The study examined student adoption, satisfaction, and intention to continue using the platform, drawing on two complementary theoretical frameworks — the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and the Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM). Quantitative data was collected via a structured survey (n=104), with qualitative depth added through semi-structured interviews (n=10). Supervised by Emmanuel Ekosse.
UTAUT ECM Mixed Methods EdTech Evaluation AI Chatbot Higher Education
104 Survey Respondents
10 In-depth Interviews
2026 Year
ALU Institution

Professional Development

Courses & Certifications

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AI & Emerging Technology
Claude 101
Anthropic
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Claude 101
Anthropic · Certificate of Completion
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AI Augmented Professional Development
ALX · AI Career Essentials (AiCE)
2024 tap for details →
AI Augmented Professional Development Skills in the Digital Age
ALX · AI Career Essentials (AiCE)
Google AI Essentials
Google · Coursera
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Google AI Essentials
Google · Coursera
Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics
IBM · Coursera
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Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics
IBM · Coursera
Foundations of AR
Meta · Coursera
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Foundations of AR
Meta · Coursera
Innovation & Emerging Technology: Be Disruptive
Macquarie University · Coursera
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Innovation and Emerging Technology: Be Disruptive
Macquarie University · Coursera
HTML & CSS — 7-Day Bootcamp
DevTown · MLSA & GDSC KIIT
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Create Facebook Login using HTML & CSS — 7-Day Bootcamp
DevTown · MLSA & GDSC KIIT Chapter
Research & Academic Skills
Academic Information Seeking
University of Copenhagen & TU Denmark · Coursera
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Academic Information Seeking
University of Copenhagen & Technical University of Denmark · Coursera
Project: Writing a Research Paper
University of California, Irvine · Coursera
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Project: Writing a Research Paper
University of California, Irvine · Coursera
Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery
University of North Texas · Coursera
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Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery
University of North Texas · Coursera
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Solving Problems with Creative & Critical Thinking
IBM · Coursera
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Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking
IBM · Coursera
Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age
University of Michigan · Coursera
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Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age
University of Michigan · Coursera
Welcome to Game Theory
The University of Tokyo · Coursera
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Welcome to Game Theory
The University of Tokyo · Coursera
Systems Thinking & Sustainability
Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action
University of Virginia · Coursera
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Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action
University of Virginia · Coursera
Developing a Systems Mindset
University of Colorado Boulder · Coursera
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Developing a Systems Mindset
University of Colorado Boulder · Coursera
Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation
American Museum of Natural History · Coursera
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Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation
American Museum of Natural History · Coursera
Education & Community Engagement
What Future for Education?
University of London & UCL · Coursera
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What Future for Education?
University of London & UCL Institute of Education · Coursera
Strategies for Effective Engagement
University of Colorado Boulder · Coursera
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Strategies for Effective Engagement
University of Colorado Boulder · Coursera
Futures & Foresight
Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking
Institute for the Future · Coursera
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Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking
Institute for the Future · Coursera
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets
University of Cape Town · Coursera
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Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets
University of Cape Town · Coursera
New Product Development for Start-Ups
Coursera Project Network
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New Product Development for Small Businesses and Start-Ups
Coursera Project Network
Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat
University of Sydney · Coursera
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Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat
University of Sydney · Coursera
Beyond Silicon Valley: Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies
Case Western Reserve University · Coursera
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Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies
Case Western Reserve University · Coursera
Strategic Career Self-Management
State University of New York · Coursera
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Strategic Career Self-Management
State University of New York · Coursera
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Gender Analytics for Innovation
University of Toronto · Coursera
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Gender Analytics for Innovation
University of Toronto · Coursera
Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity
University of Colorado System · Coursera
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Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity
University of Colorado System · Coursera
Leadership & Global Recognition
Millennium Fellowship Project Certificate
UN Academic Impact & MCN
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Millennium Fellowship Project Certificate — Africa Jobs SL
United Nations Academic Impact & Millennium Campus Network · Signed by Robert Skinner (UN) & Sam Vaghar (MCN)
2023 · UN · MCN

Recommendations

What colleagues say

His intellectual discipline, curiosity, and ability to translate learning into action consistently set him apart among his peers. Andrew asks questions that push conversations deeper and often draws connections between policy, technology, and learning systems — evidence of a reflective thinker and future systems leader.

Arnaud Michel Nibaruta Program Manager, BSc. Entrepreneurial Leadership · African Leadership University · Kigali, Rwanda

Andrew is undoubtedly one of the most exciting students I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He impressed us from day one with his enthusiasm, efficiency and hard work, and later became a key person for the success of the 3 years comparative 2016 study we did in Sierra Leone. Responsible, punctual, bright and always eager to learn and find solutions — I have no hesitation in endorsing his ability and skills.

Dr Pei-tseng Jenny Hsieh Senior Education & Assessment Specialist · National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) · University of Oxford

Contact

Let's build something meaningful together

Open to program coordination roles, EdTech collaborations, and AI product conversations. Based in Kigali — open to remote and relocation opportunities across Africa.

LinkedIn
andrew-steven-boima
Phone · Rwanda
+250 791 920 747
Phone · Sierra Leone
+232 776 380 87
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