
Joel M. Kyanza
Field Coordinator | CAD Designer
Salary / Daily rate
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Civil Engineer & Field Coordinator with 6+ years leading complex infrastructure and humanitarian projects in diverse and challenging environments. Skilled in data collection (KoboCollect, SurveyToGo) platforms, complemented by strong analytics and visualization (SPSS, Excel, GIS), and Engineering 3D design tools (AutoCAD, SketchUp, ArchiCAD, Tekla). Experienced in cross-cultural coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement in development settings.
Work experience
Xantonn Group, SAS
Dec 2018 - Present
7 years 11 months
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Field Coordinator
Jan 2020 - Present
6 years 10 months
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Leadership & Training: Designed and implemented a training program for 90 field agents, improving data accuracy by 25%. Managed a team of field agents across 26 provinces, creating a reliable nationwide database of trained investigators. • Data Management & Analysis: Enhanced data integrity through rigorous quality reviews, saving significant time. Delivered advanced analyses and project maps using SPSS, Excel, and ArcGIS tools. • Logistics & Coordination: Organized field and office logistics efficiently to support seamless operations. • Strategic Impact: Participated in budget estimation for project proposals, aligning financial goals with operational needs. Skills: Organization Skills · Quantitative Research · Financial Reporting · IBM SPSS · Global Positioning System (GPS) · Analytical Skills · Data Collection · Communication Training · Linguistics · Problem Solving · Microsoft Excel · Energy Industry · Project Coordination · Humanitarian · Communication · Team Leadership · Decision-Making · Team Building · Data Analysis · Microsoft Office · Project Planning · Geographic Information Systems (GIS) · Teamwork · Web Analytics · Coordinating Skills · Stakeholder Engagement · Qualitative Research · Interpersonal Communication · Attention to Detail · Daily Operations · Topographic Surveys · Cross-Cultural Communication Skills · Team Management · Budget Monitoring · Resource Management · Field Coordination · Conflict Resolution · Contractual Obligations
Data Analyst
Dec 2018 - Present
7 years 11 months
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Skills: Quantitative Research · IBM SPSS · Global Positioning System (GPS) · Analytical Skills · ArcGIS Pro · ODK · Microsoft Excel · Training and Development (HR) · Tangerine · Statistical Analysis · Data Analysis · Microsoft Word · Statistical Data Analysis · Teamwork · Web Analytics · Coordinating Skills · Visualization · Qualitative Research · Attention to Detail · Field Coordination · Google Earth · KoboCollect
Civil Engineer | CAD Designer
Xantonn EngineeringFreelance
Nov 2018 - Present
8 years
Remote
• Creating Structural and Architectural detailed 2D and 3D designs (Bridges, Residential/Commercial House, Telecom Towers) using various CAD software • Attending development meetings and establishing project timelines and budget • Making corrections or revisions to the 2D or 3D models as requested • Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments and technologies in the CAD process • Running tests on 3D models before prototyping • Designing complex layouts as per the specifications provided • Coordinating with other team members to obtain relevant information for drawings • Adhering to the timelines and budget while creating designs • Reviewing design concepts and making recommendations • Maintaining a record of all designs in the database • Updating and maintaining design documentations • Providing an approximate project completion timeline Skills: AutoCAD • ArchiCAD • Lumion • Sketchup • Civil 3D • Autodesk Infraworks 360 • Microsoft Office 360 • Bentley Products • Google Earth • Negotiation Skills
Project Manager / Civil Engineer Consultant
SAFI sarl
Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
4 months
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Planning and Coordination: Making daily plans and providing guidance to the team, suppliers, and laborers. • Negotiation and Procurement: Negotiating with mechanical plant and fuel suppliers to secure favorable deals. • Monitoring and Reporting: Collecting inventory and daily usage reports; preparing daily expense and work summaries. • Supervision and Safety: Overseeing on-site activities, ensuring Skills: Organization Skills · Financial Reporting · Global Positioning System (GPS) · Problem Solving · Project Coordination · Technical Reports · Project Management · Team Leadership · Construction Safety · Infrastructure · Decision-Making · Construction · Microsoft Office · Project Planning · Geographic Information Systems (GIS) · Teamwork · Coordinating Skills · Interpersonal Communication · Attention to Detail · Daily Operations · Topographic Surveys · Cross-Cultural Communication Skills · Team Management · Budget Monitoring · Resource Management · AutoCAD · Conflict Resolution · Surveying
Civil Engineer
Jarlsø AS
Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
1 year 3 months
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Planning and Reporting: Creating daily plans, work layouts, and expense reports, including emergency exit plans and project proposals. • Construction Oversight: Supervising steel and concrete work, telecom tower and equipment foundations, and security guard house construction. • Communication and Coordination: Acting as a liaison between clients, consultants, and the team during site visits. • Technical Contributions: Using AutoCAD for equipment design, office layouts, and collaborating with the finance department for project budgeting and operations. • Safety and Supervision: Ensuring worker and environmental safety while guiding mechanical plants and manual laborers. Skills: Organization Skills · Financial Reporting · Global Positioning System (GPS) · ARCHICAD · Construction Engineering · Problem Solving · Technical Reports · Construction Safety · Infrastructure · Decision-Making · Construction · Supervisory Skills · Geographic Information Systems (GIS) · Teamwork · Coordinating Skills · Interpersonal Communication · Attention to Detail · Bill of Quantities (BOQ) · Daily Operations · Topographic Surveys · Cross-Cultural Communication Skills · Budget Monitoring · Resource Management · AutoCAD · Conflict Resolution · Surveying · Architectural Drawings
Civil Engineering Intern
KEC International Ltd.
May 2016 - Aug 2016
4 months
Fort Portal, Uganda
• Overseeing the entire construction process of the electrical tower foundation. • Supervising PCC Work and RCC Work • Supervising steel Work: Balance between Bars on the Pad Foundation • Casting Work: Emphasizing more in the appropriate mixing • Being a communicator between client and consultants (control) at the time of site visit • Motivating the team to accomplish daily objective • Ensuring all materials are available on site before work starts to take place • Ensure that foundation pits are clean and free of water before proceeding with any further steps. • Checking the requirement foundation depth per site using a total station, taking into account the stub dimension on PCC • After casting of all four pits, checking the level of every stub (foundation) using an appropriate instrument (Total Station) Skills: Organization Skills · Global Positioning System (GPS) · Transmission Lines · Construction Engineering · Problem Solving · Technical Reports · Team Leadership · Total Station · Construction Safety · Infrastructure · Decision-Making · Construction · Supervisory Skills · Project Planning · Geographic Information Systems (GIS) · Teamwork · Report Writing · Coordinating Skills · Interpersonal Communication · Attention to Detail · Daily Operations · Topographic Surveys · Geotechnical Engineering · Cross-Cultural Communication Skills · Team Management · Budget Monitoring · Field Coordination · Surveying
Education
International University of East Africa (IUEA)
Bachelor's degree
2014 - 2018
4 years 4 months
Licenses & certifications
Project Management Essentials Certificate
Issued: Jun 2025