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Dr. MPAKANIYE Jean Paul
Graduate school: Catholic University of Lyon (France)
Qualification: PhD
Area Of Specialization: Public Finance
Department/Office: Human Resource Management
Service/Position/Rank: Director of Human Resources
Dr. Jean Paul MPAKANIYE currently serves as the Director of Human Resources at INES-Ruhengeri. He holds a PhD in Public Finance and brings extensive academic and administrative experience to his role.
His areas of expertise include public finance and fiscal policy, human resource management, internal and external auditing in the public sector, strategic leadership, and higher education administration. These interdisciplinary strengths enable him to contribute meaningfully to institutional development, policy design, and staff capacity building.
Dr. MPAKANIYE’s research interests focus on the effectiveness of internal audit systems in public institutions, the impact of corporate tax policies on financial performance, human capital development and retention in higher education, digital transformation of HRM systems, and the role of withholding tax in enhancing revenue efficiency in Rwanda. His scholarly work is grounded in practical realities and often engages with national frameworks and institutional reforms.
Among his recent academic contributions are studies such as:
– The Role of External Auditors in Enhancing Financial Statement Reliability in Rwanda’s Private Education Sector
– Effect of Corporate Tax Rate and Cash Flow on Dividend Payments in Multinational Corporations Listed on the Rwanda Stock Exchange
– Analyzing Withholding Tax Trends and Their Role in Rwanda’s Tax System Efficiency
Over the years, Dr. MPAKANIYE has held several key academic and administrative leadership positions, including:
– Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences, and Management
– Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies
– Head of the Department of Enterprises Management
In addition to his leadership roles, he lectures in finance, auditing, and public administration, and supervises research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has played an active role in curriculum development, academic policy formulation, and serves on various institutional academic and ethics committees.
Dr. MPAKANIYE is guided by strong professional values rooted in institutional excellence, servant leadership, and ethical governance. He champions evidence-based decision-making and advocates for sustainable policies that improve both academic outcomes and staff welfare. As he affirms in his personal motto:
“Integritas, prudentia et servitium sunt columnae fundamentales vocationis meae professionalis” :“Integrity, wisdom, and service are the foundational pillars of my professional calling.”
He is fluent in English, French, and Kinyarwanda, enabling him to engage effectively across linguistic and cultural contexts.
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Tel: +250 788 309 321
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