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KAYIRANGA CHRIS BEBETO

KAYIRANGA CHRIS BEBETO

Summary

SUMMARY
Basketball operations and sports administration professional with experience across federation leadership support, league operations, national team delegations, international event delivery, accreditation, logistics, protocol, and stakeholder coordination. Currently serving within FERWABA and RNSA, with direct exposure to FIBA, FIBA Africa, NBA Africa, MINISPORTS, embassies, clubs, venues, and partners. Proven ability to manage high-pressure basketball environments, connect institutions, coordinate teams, and deliver operations that meet international standards. Driven to contribute to the professional growth of African basketball through elite execution, strategic partnerships, and modern league operations.

Overview

1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Delegation 3x3 Men National Team

FERWABA & Ministry of sports
Baku, Azerbaijan
05.2025 - 05.2025

Officially appointed by FERWABA, with approval from the Ministry of Sports, to lead the men’s national 3x3 team at the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

  • Served as the primary point of contact between Team Rwanda and key institutions: embassies, MINISPORTS, FIBA Africa, event organisers, and local authorities.
  • Personally oversaw all visa processes and diplomatic coordination, ensuring timely clearances, and smooth travel for athletes and staff.
  • Managed end-to-end logistics, including travel arrangements, accommodation, accreditation, and team coordination on site.
  • Represented Rwanda in official engagements with FIBA, ensuring protocol adherence and smooth team participation.
  • Acted as the operational link between FERWABA, MINISPORTS, FIBA Africa, and local organisers, ensuring alignment with national and international expectations.

Head of Delegation for 3X3 men National Team

FERWABA & Ministry of Sports
Doha, Qatar
04.2025 - 05.2025

Officially appointed by FERWABA, with approval from the Ministry of Sports, to lead Rwanda’s Men’s 3x3 national teams to Doha, Qatar, for the Lusail Challenger.

  • Served as the primary point of contact between Team Rwanda and key institutions: embassies, Diaspora, MINISPORTS, FIBA, event organisers, and local authorities.
  • Personally oversaw all visa processes and diplomatic coordination, ensuring timely clearances, and smooth travel for athletes and staff.
  • Directed daily team operations abroad: lodging, transport, accreditation, scheduling, and protocol.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate the risks of accidents.
  • Picked up additional tasks to aid the team's success.

Head of Accreditation / LOC

FERWABA
kigali, Rwanda
06.2024 - 08.2024

Appointed by the Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA) to lead all accreditation operations for the FIBA World Cup African Pre-Qualifiers/FIBAWWC 2026, hosted in Kigali.

  • Collaborated directly with accreditation specialists from FIBA Headquarters and FIBA Africa, participating in high-level planning meetings, and ensuring full alignment with global standards.
  • Led cross-functional coordination with all Local Organising Committee (LOC) departments — from media, security, and hospitality to teams, and VIP protocol — to capture, verify, and process credentials.
  • Successfully issued close to 1,000 personalised badges with correct access levels ahead of schedule, ensuring seamless venue entry and security compliance.
  • Received direct praise from FIBA Africa representatives, who noted it was the most efficient accreditation delivery they had seen in any African tournament.
  • Recognised internally by FERWABA leadership for exceptional execution and ahead-of-deadline performance.

Sales Manager

INZI TRUST CARS
Kigali
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Optimising and enhancing sales processes to guarantee efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Facilitating communication between sales team and other departments, delivering crucial customer feedback to enhance products or services.
  • Maintaining elevated customer satisfaction levels drives repeat business and fosters positive word-of-mouth
  • Led sales team towards achieving quarterly targets through strategic planning and effective resource allocation.
  • Managed sales pipeline efficiently, ensuring consistent flow of business and meeting of sales objectives.
  • Motivated sales staff to continuously improve strategies through competitions and personalised coaching plans.
  • Optimised sales methods to best acquire, develop and retain customers.
  • Prepared detailed reports on sales activity, revenue generation, and market penetration for senior management review.
  • Developed and implemented innovative sales strategies, increasing market share and profitability.
  • Guided sales team through challenging negotiations, securing deals that met both client and company objectives.
  • Oversaw after-sales support services, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Built new business partnerships to drive customer acquisition and generate revenue.
  • Analysed market trends and customer needs to inform product development and positioning.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss targets, strategies, and address any issues impacting sales performance.
  • Maintained detailed record of sales activities and compared trends to identify underserved areas and opportunities for improvement.
  • Fostered relationships with key clients, securing long-term contracts and boosting revenue growth.
  • Monitored competitor activity, adapting strategies to maintain competitive advantage and market leadership.
  • Developed innovative marketing campaigns to drive substantial sales.
  • Identified and pursued new business opportunities in untapped markets, expanding company reach and influence.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for key accounts, building strong relationships and ensuring customer loyalty.

Volunteer Finance Assistant

FEDERATION RWANDAISE DE BASKETBALL (FERWABA)
Kigali
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Directed financial operations, guaranteeing accuracy, compliance, and efficient resource allocation.
  • Optimised office processes, boosting efficiency and productivity.
  • Exhibited strong adaptability to evolving circumstances while sustaining a positive outlook.
  • Reconciled bank statements to maintain accurate financial records and identify discrepancies promptly.
  • Processed invoices and purchase orders efficiently, guaranteeing timely payments to suppliers and contractors.
  • Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.

Head of Basketball Operations

Rwanda Versity League
kigali, Rwanda
01.2026 - Current
  • Lead basketball operations for Rwanda Varsity League men's and women's competitions, ensuring fixtures, team coordination, eligibility, venues, referees, and match-day delivery meet required standards.
  • Manage fixture planning and scheduling across participating universities, venues, referees, and technical officials to ensure smooth competition flow.
  • Oversee player eligibility, team registration, documentation review, and compliance matters before and during competition periods.
  • Lead technical meetings with teams and officials, ensuring competition rules, game procedures, and match-day expectations are clearly communicated.
  • Direct match-day operations, including team arrivals, official coordination, venue readiness, game timing, issue resolution, and post-game follow-up.
  • Serve as the operational link between RNSA leadership, universities, teams, referees, venues, and federation stakeholders.
  • Strengthen the organization of varsity basketball by improving communication, operational structure, and professional standards across the league.

Executive Assistant

FERWABA (Rwanda Basketball Federation)
kigali, Rwanda
09.2024 - Current
  • Provide executive and operational support to FERWABA leadership across official correspondence, institutional reporting, stakeholder briefings, meeting preparation, and high-level administrative coordination.
  • Coordinate communication with major basketball and government stakeholders, including FIBA, FIBA Africa, NBA Africa, MINISPORTS, embassies, clubs, venues, partners, and service providers.
  • Support national team operations by coordinating travel arrangements, visa processes, accommodation, accreditation, official clearances, itineraries, and delegation logistics for international competitions.
  • Prepare and track official letters, player release requests, invitations, approvals, disciplinary communications, partner correspondence, competition updates, and federation notices.
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of league operations, national team activities, international events, stakeholder meetings, and federation-led programs under tight deadlines.
  • Strengthen competition administration through fixture communication, club coordination, venue follow-up, match-day preparation, and operational support across men’s, women’s, youth, and 3x3 basketball activities.
  • Manage sensitive federation information, executive records, meeting documents, and institutional communication with discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.
  • Liaise with hotels, transport providers, venues, vendors, service providers, and operational teams to ensure smooth execution of federation activities and official events.
  • Support FERWABA’s international engagement by helping connect federation leadership with clubs, partners, public institutions, event organizers, and global basketball stakeholders.

Head of Delegation

Ministry of Sports
Antananarivo, Madagascar
12.2025 - 12.2025

Officially designated by FERWABA with endorsement from Ministry of Sports to spearhead delegation of Men and Women in 3X3 Senior National Teams to Antananarivo, Madagascar for Africa Cup 2025 in both categories (Men & Women)

  • Served as primary liaison between Team Rwanda and key institutions, including embassies and MINISPORTS.
  • Oversaw visa processes and diplomatic coordination, ensuring timely travel clearances for athletes and staff.
  • Directed daily team operations abroad, including lodging, transport, accreditation, scheduling, and protocol.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve target performance results.
  • Maintained clean and safe working environments to mitigate accident risks.
  • Assumed additional responsibilities to support team success.

Head Of Delegation for 3X3 National Teams

FERWABA & Ministry of Sports
Antananarivo, Madagascar
11.2024 - 12.2024

Officially appointed by FERWABA, with approval from the Ministry of Sports, to lead Rwanda’s 3x3 national teams (Men and Women) to Madagascar for the Africa Cup in 3x3, achieving second place in the tournament.

  • Served as the primary point of contact between Team Rwanda and key institutions: embassies, Diaspora, MINISPORTS, FIBA, event organisers, and local authorities.
  • Personally oversaw all visa processes and diplomatic coordination, ensuring timely clearances, and smooth travel for athletes and staff.
  • Directed daily team operations abroad: lodging, transport, accreditation, scheduling, and protocol.
  • Picked up additional tasks to aid the team's success.
  • Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.

SIMBI COFFEE INVESTMENT LTD.
Gasabo, Kigali
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Innovatively managed IT and communication systems, contributing to the company's growth and success.
  • Demonstrated strong negotiation skills and persuasive abilities in business dealings.
  • Played a pivotal role in implementing creative solutions to address complex challenges.

Teller

RADIANT INSURANCE Co
Huye
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Delivered exceptional customer service while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Successfully resolved customer account issues, earning praise for professionalism.
  • Achieved sales goals by promoting new products and sales promotions.

Education

Bachelor of IT - Networks and Communication Systems

African University of Central Africa
Kigali, Rwanda
01-2025

High School Diploma -

Groupe Scolaire Mater Dei
Nyanza, Rwanda
01-2021

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong multitasking abilities
  • Highly adaptable
  • Outstanding negotiation skills
  • Client relationship building

Certification

  • Transmedia Storytelling, UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales), 2024-03-01
  • International Logistics & Transportation in Supply Chain, Udemy, 2024-01-01
  • Introduction to Google SEO, University of California, Davis, 2024-01-01
  • Thrive@Work Programme, African Management Institute, 2023-10-01
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills, University of Michigan, 2023-07-01
  • IAB Digital Marketing and Media Foundations Certification, Google, 2023-05-01

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  • Persuasion: Proven ability to influence decisions and drive positive outcomes.
  • Adaptation: Thrives in evolving work environments while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Innovation: Adept at generating creative solutions to solve complex problems.

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-bebeto-kayiranga/

References

Available upon request.

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Head of Basketball Operations

Rwanda Versity League
01.2026 - Current

Head of Delegation

Ministry of Sports
12.2025 - 12.2025

Head of Delegation 3x3 Men National Team

FERWABA & Ministry of sports
05.2025 - 05.2025

Head of Delegation for 3X3 men National Team

FERWABA & Ministry of Sports
04.2025 - 05.2025

Head Of Delegation for 3X3 National Teams

FERWABA & Ministry of Sports
11.2024 - 12.2024

Executive Assistant

FERWABA (Rwanda Basketball Federation)
09.2024 - Current

Head of Accreditation / LOC

FERWABA
06.2024 - 08.2024

Sales Manager

INZI TRUST CARS
11.2023 - 08.2024

Volunteer Finance Assistant

FEDERATION RWANDAISE DE BASKETBALL (FERWABA)
06.2023 - 08.2024

SIMBI COFFEE INVESTMENT LTD.
01.2023 - 07.2023

Teller

RADIANT INSURANCE Co
11.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of IT - Networks and Communication Systems

African University of Central Africa

High School Diploma -

Groupe Scolaire Mater Dei
KAYIRANGA CHRIS BEBETO