Agronomist Consultant - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) - Nairobi, Kenya
(2021-02 - 2023-03)
Conducted lab-based research and supervised crop trials, translating data collected and research findings into suitable recommendations. Supervised students' projects in the university farm and attended agronomic workshops. Led, supervised and coordinated a team of 15 staff members.
Mentored junior researchers and agronomists and led extension program initiatives. Monitored and assessed team performance, addressed and resolved workplace conflicts, and established clear objectives and milestones for the team.
- Conducted lab-based research, such as soil tests, for the university to provide an expert guide on the best sustainable food production methods, improving food production by 15%, by providing a data-driven production plan.
- Acted as an intermediary between scientific research, training/teaching and real-world food production influence.
- Supervised crop trials, translated data collected and research findings into suitable recommendations.
- Supervised students' projects in the university farm and attended agronomic workshops organised by the university.
- Led, supervised and coordinated a team of 15 staff members, which increased the university's community engagement by 25%, achieved through the introduction of innovative engagement methods and capacity building.
- Mentored junior researchers and agronomists and led extension program initiatives that strengthened university community outreach.
- Monitored and assessed team performance, and offered constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Addressed and resolved workplace conflicts promptly to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Established clear objectives and milestones for the team, aligning them with organisational goals for improved focus and accountability.
Agricultural Extension Officer - Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development - Nakuru, Kenya
(2016-09 - 2018-01)
- Trained and offered advisory services to farmers on matters related to crop production, land development, agricultural extension and production management at the ward level.
- Improved household food production by 25%, mainly through connecting them with certified seed suppliers and managing post-harvest losses.
- Planned and managed demonstration plots.
- Carried out risk assessment practices including analysing, prioritising, and mitigating potential hazards that could potentially affect sustainable crop production.
- Not only participated as an officer but also took over facilitative and supervisory roles for new junior employees.
- Led, planned and coordinated programs while mentoring them.
- Improved junior employees' general performance by 20% through delegation and assigning them individual tasks while involving them in decision-making processes.
- Participated in resource mobilisation activities and coordinating stakeholder engagement with the ministry.
- Took part in land conflict management to assess damage and analysed how compensation measures would be implemented for affected members of the society.
