Mujtaba

Dynamic Agriculture Officer with proven expertise in climate-smart agriculture, rice value chain development, and farmer capacity building. Skilled in leading large-scale projects, supervising field teams, and supporting thousands of rice farmers to enhance food security, productivity, and climate resilience. Experienced in designing and managing Farmer Climate Business Schools (FCBS) with practical demonstration plots, implementing regenerative farming techniques, soil fertility management, pest control, and postharvest optimization.

Adept at coordinating with government departments, research institutes, and donor agencies, preparing budgets, forecasts, DIPs, and technical reports, and organizing exposure visits and trade fairs to strengthen market linkages. Recognized for strong leadership, technical advisory skills, and community empowerment, driving sustainable agricultural practices and measurable impact in rural livelihoods.

Agriculture Officer at Sindh Agriculture and Forestry Workers Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO) (2025-05 – Present)

Project: Support for Agricultural Micro-enterprises and Integration in Value Chains to Increase Food Security in Pakistan supported by Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

• Lead the rice value chain component, supervising 20 FCBS Facilitators and providing technical support to 2,000 rice-farming households to strengthen food security, productivity, and climate resilience.
• Manage 100 Farmer Climate Business Schools (FCBS) with operational demonstration plots, delivering training on climate-resilient rice varieties, soil fertility management, composting, nursery development, and sustainable crop practices.
• Coordinate with Agriculture Extension, RRI, PARC and ensure implementation of onsite trainings, joint demonstrations, peer-to-peer exchanges, and execution of MoUs with partner departments.
• Mentor and monitor FCBS sessions, conduct debriefings with facilitators, oversee field implementation, and ensure quality delivery of all capacity-building activities.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, DIPs, and submit quarterly progress reports aligned with project objectives and donor requirements.
• Organize exposure visits to research institutes, processing units, and private-sector partners; and arrange trade fairs to strengthen market linkages within the rice value chain.
• Facilitate field visits of donors and government representatives including WHH, BMZ, and ensure effective coordination, documentation, and field-level presentations.

Agriculture Business Officer at Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) (2023-09 – 2025-05)

Project: People Poverty Reduction Program (PPRP)

• Led agricultural business support interventions at district level, focusing on improving livelihoods of smallholder farmers through sustainable and climate-smart practices.
• Promoted and supervised kitchen gardening initiatives, enabling rural households to improve food security and nutrition through low-cost vegetable production.
• Provided technical guidance to local farmers on climate-smart agriculture practices, helping reduce input costs and enhance crop productivity.
• Advised farmers on agri-business development, including identification of new income-generating opportunities and improving existing farming practices.
• Introduced and promoted sustainable techniques such as crop rotation and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to minimize pest risks and improve soil health.
• Conducted community-level sessions and farmer interactions to build awareness on efficient resource use, cost reduction, and improved farm management.
• Supported rural communities through capacity-building activities, strengthening their ability to adopt modern and environmentally friendly farming practices.

Field Officer at FMC Corporation (2022-02 – 2022-06)

• Managed sales, product promotion, and customer engagement to drive business growth.
• Provided technical support and product knowledge to farmers and stakeholders.
• Conducted field visits to assess crop health and recommend suitable agricultural solutions.
• Assisted in product management, ensuring effective distribution and market penetration.
• Contributed to the success of FMC's products by ensuring customer satisfaction and brand awareness.

Internee at PARC Thatta

1 Month duration

• Conducted research on the yellow rice stem borer and its impact on agriculture.
• Gained hands-on experience in pest management techniques and control strategies.
• Assisted in field studies and data collection for agricultural research.
• Learned about sustainable farming practices to minimize pest-related crop damage.
• Collaborated with researchers to analyze findings and develop potential solutions.

Bachelors of Science (Agri) Honors in Plant Protection – Sindh Agriculture University (2022)