Mr. Sano Anselme is the Community Outreach Specialist for Rwanda National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), since 2017. Prior to joining NCST, Mr. SANO Anselme served the University of Rwanda (UR) as the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the College of Science and Technology (CST) and Coordinator of planning activities for the University of Rwanda. Before the merger of different Colleges of the University of Rwanda, Sano Anselme served the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) at different capacities.  He was the Director of Planning and Development from 2009 to 2015. He was also the Director for Continuous Training, a position he joined after serving the institution in the capacities of Director of Administration, Head of Human Resources and Executive Assistant to the Rector respectively. Sano Anselme has also worked for an international organization, TROCAIRE, as its representative in the South Province, post joined after serving the former Institute for Agricultural Sciences of Rwanda in the capacity of head of laboratory for research in plants and soil chemistry.

Sano Anselme holds a master’s degree in Communications Management obtained in 2011 and a bachelor’s degree in organic chemistry obtained in 1992, with a major interest in medicinal and essential oil plants.  As part of his trainings and awards, Sano Anselme has been awarded various local and international certificates including (1) a Certificate in Leadership and Change Management, 2014 (local), Certificate in strategic planning and management, 2014 (local), Certificate in Education for Sustainable development, 2009 (International – obtained in Sweden), Certificate in Records management, 2008 (International-obtained in Sweden), Certificate of Expert in E-Learning, 2008 (local),  Certificate in Wetlands for water quality, 2007 (international - from UNESCO-IHE), financial and strategic management of universities, 2005 (international-IIPE France),  Post-harvest technology, 1994 (international – from JKUAT), Certificate in production and use of organic matter, 1993 (International – Bayreuth University/Germany).

From 2017 to 2022, Mr. Sano Anselme has acquired a wide experience in science communication and community outreach activities handling and he understands very well the role and importance of STI outreach activities to support the development of science and technology for future sustainable development of countries especially those under development. He is in charge of designing and implementing needs-based and integrated community outreach programs with fields activities for the promotion and dissemination of Science, Technology, Research and Innovation (STRI) Products in society; conducting a regular mapping of STRI-related activities in priority sectors and assess technology adoption by the community, work with relevant stakeholders to promote STRI awareness among the youth, with special attention to women inclusion and Rwandan culture, last but not least, developing an efficiency media communication strategy for STRI public awareness.

In terms of professional bodies and membership experiences, Mr. Sano Anselme has been a member of the USA Fulbright Scholarship Selection Committee – 2010, Member of the organizing Committee for the Rwanda-Uganda Education Expo 2008 and Vice-Chairman & Board member of COPEDU Plc (Microfinance Institution operating in Rwanda) for 13 years.