Solange Umulisa

Experienced Executive Leader |
Advocate for Digital Empowerment Across Africa


With over 20 years of leadership experience, I currently serve as the General Manager of ICDL Africa, where I lead digital skills development initiatives across the continent. My background spans strategic planning, operations, business development, and stakeholder engagement shaped through roles in international NGOs, government, and education. I'm deeply committed to inclusive growth and digital transformation, and I’m proud to lead initiatives that empower individuals, strengthen institutions, and advance digital literacy in Africa.

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20+ Years

Executive / Managerial Experience

Media Mentions

Turkish company donates $15,000 to Kigali memorial center

GISOZI - EMC Corporation, a global Information Communication Technology (ICT) organisation…

Abakozi ba RRA bahawe impamyabushobozi z’ikoranabuhanga za ICDL, UTB ishimirwa by’umwihariko

Ikigo cyigisha amasomo y’Ikoranabuhanga, International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) cya…

Zimbabwe ICT Minister Promotes Digital Skills at 2024 ICDL Forum

The Hon Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Dr. T. A. Mavetera, graced the Compu…

Career Highlights

General Manager

ICDL Africa   2018 - Present

She led ICDL Africa’s expansion into eight national markets, securing government adoption of digital skills standards that now reach over 150,000 trainees annually. Through multi-year donor partnerships, she generated steady six-figure revenues, scaled the workforce fivefold, and accredited more than 500 training institutions across the region. She also brokered national-level agreements with ministries and agencies, enabling large-scale digital literacy rollouts in East, West, and Central Africa. Her leadership strengthened financial sustainability, introduced service innovations, and shaped national education and workforce policies that continue to benefit hundreds of thousands of students and civil servants.

Digital Literacy

Education Policy

Capacity Building

Strategic Partnerships

Nonprofit Leadership

Donor-Funded Programs

Interim General Manager

Women’s Opportunity Center, founded by Women for Women International   2016 - Oct 2016

As Interim General Manager of the Women’s Opportunity Center, she empowered marginalized women through skills development, vocational training, and social enterprise initiatives. She provided strategic leadership across planning, budgeting, and operations while building strong public and private partnerships to expand impact in local communities. Under her guidance, the Center strengthened financial sustainability, grew revenues, and increased visibility with key stakeholders. Passionate about social enterprise and women’s economic empowerment, she drove innovations that improved efficiency, scalability, and lasting opportunities for underserved communities.

Women’s Empowerment

Community Development

Vocational Training

Sustainable Development

Economic Inclusion

Gender Equality

Deputy Country Director

Akilah Institute for Women, Rwanda    2014 - 2016

As Deputy Country Director, she provided strategic and operational leadership to strengthen campus performance, scale programs, and drive organizational growth. She led planning and decision-making processes, enhanced governance through board and staff training, and built strong partnerships with donors and stakeholders. She also oversaw financial management, fundraising, and program expansion while ensuring operational compliance. Through her leadership, the organization achieved sustainable impact, high-performing teams, and measurable growth across its programs.

Strategic Planning

Governance & Training

Donor Engagement

Program Scaling

Financial Management

Fundraising

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Thought Leadership

Frequent keynote speaker and contributor to global development discourse, with a focus on sustainable humanitarian interventions and ethical leadership.

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