Alain Gashaka is an expert and Consultant in Communication. Candidate for the International Master of Media Management at “Ecole Supérieure de Journalisme in Lille, France, he holds a degree in Communication Sciences and Audiovisual Design. At the GIZ (German Cooperation Development Agency) in Burundi, he offers his Communication Expertise within the Improvement Project to Management and Land Governance in Burundi.

Has 14 years of experience as a Journalist, Media Analyst, Advocacy and Outreach Officer. Alain also works as a Consultant and Researcher in the same field. He worked as Communication and Media Manager (in Burundi, DRC and Rwanda) on a Regional Conflict Transformation Program of OXFAM NOVIB. He has served at FAO / SmartFish Project, UNOPS / UNDP, GIZ / PROSECEAU, FORSC, UNICEF Burundi, Lake Tanganyika Authority, French Cooperation / CELEC, Central African Media Organization (OMAC), Journalist in Danger (JED) and the Bonesha FM Radio.

Alain’s quote is this: “Capital does not fail. What is missing is the vision.” This principle will guide him in the mobilization of funds at ERB as member of  Fundsraising and Communication.