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Communications Junior Expert (AFAAS) - Uganda, 2022
Ibenu Sharon is a communications officer with extensive knowledge of media and public relations. She is enthusiastic and extremely driven to achieve positive outcomes. Having worked previously with marketing and public relations firms, Sharon climbed her way up to now the communications expert at the African Forum For Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) with its secretariat based in Uganda. She is also supporting with Knowledge Management and Communications at the Eastern Africa Field Schools Support Hub that is currently hosted by AFAAS. Prior to that, She supported with projects research and communications at Kampala International University. Sharon is also a member of the Public Relations Assiociation of Uganda (PRAU). She holds a bachelors degree in mass communication from Kampala International University and has also obtained a training on Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems Organised by FAO. Sharon is in the process of pursuing her Masters Degree in Development Communication.
CIKM Facilitator of Forum du Conseil Agricole de Madagascar (FCA) - Madagascar, 2022.
"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my
children may have peace", said Thomas Paine. What could I do for my country? For Africa? For future generations? These questions have haunted me since my adolescence. And now I'm starting to get some of the answers by using my skills in communication, knowledge management, and agricultural digitalization to serve the community. Indeed, I'm currently the CIKM Facilitator of Forum du Conseil Agricole de Madagascar (FCA), and also leading a project about the use of drones for development.
CIKM (AFAAS) - Nigeria, 2022.
He is chief communication specialist and strategist working as CIKM in NIFAAS, Nigeria. He holds a Masters in Publishing and Copyrights Studies and a PhD in agricultural development communication. His career path since 2004 is in the areas of media and publishing, communication, knowledge management, agricultural advisory and strategic business communication. He also teaches postgraduate courses and supervises student dissertations at the Centre of Excellence for Development Communication, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist, (AFAAS) - Cameroun, 2021
Marc Ghislain Bappa Se is a Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist. He’s currently the lead consultant supporting the development of the WFDFI’s Knowledge Hub and the Cameroon Youth Initiative for Rural Development Team Technical lead that is providing support services for the development of the upcoming 2021 Africa-wide Agricultural Extension Week e-platform, organized by AFAAS.
Prior to those roles, he joined the Independent Development Evaluation Department (IDEV) of the AfDB as Knowledge Management, Communication and Events consultant. During his years of services at IDEV (2019-2021), he contributed to the production of over 20 evaluation reports, developed over 20 evaluative knowledge products, and led/supported in the organization of over 10 internal and/or widespread knowledge sharing and learning events. With more than six years of professional experience, Mr. Marc Ghislain Bappa Se also worked with other development organizations at various levels including CTA ACP-EU and FTF Africa Lead II Program.
He is member of different professional networks such as YPARD global, KM4Dev, CAMFAAS and is the Communications, Information and Knowledge Management focal person of the West and Central African Network for Agricultural and Rural Advisory Services.
He holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology from the University of Yaounde I, Cameroon.
Extension Specialist (AFAAS) - Nigeria, 2021
Dr Fadlullah Olayiwola, Issa is a Principal Extension Specialist in the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Fadlullah obtained his PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology and Masters in Journalism from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; MSc in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology from Olabisi Onabanjo University; and Masters degree in Agricultural Policy and Administration from the University of Ibadan.
Dr Issa worked with Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority as extension worker from 1997 to 2009. He joined the service of NAERLS in 2009 as an Extension Specialist. He also lectures in the Departments of Agricultural Extension, Sociology, and Vocational and Technical Education in Faculties of Agriculture, Social Sciences, and Education, respectively of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
His research and development work delves into the uptake and dissemination of agricultural innovations in smallholder farming systems; participatory extension as well as sustainable agricultural policy. He has participated in several international and multidisciplinary development research projects. He is a member of many professional associations including AESON, RuSAN and NIFAAS. He has over 100 publications in both local and international journals.
Dr Issa is a seasoned extensionist and rural development expert. He is married with children.
Consultant (AFAAS) - Ethiopia. 2021
I am a senior manager technology partnership at digital green foundation Ethiopia seconded for ministry of agriculture extension directorate. Currently I am Consulting Ministry of agriculture, extension directorate in digitalizing agricultural extension and advisory services. Previously, I was an ICT specialist at agriteam Canada and wireless core network specialist at ethio-telecom.
With more than 13 years of intensive experience in all application, software, hardware, database, networking, web mastering and development, cloud computing, information and communication-related issues.
Added to my educational qualifications, i.e. BSc in Computer Science and MBA in Project Management.
Communications Information and Knowledge Management Facilitator(AFAAS) - Kenya, 2022.
Silvia is a Communication and Knowledge Management expert with over 10 years' experience in managing integration and implementing projects for non-profit organizations. In addition, has corporate communications, public relations, writing and editing media relations having worked with diverse communities. Currently as the communications Information and Knowledge Management Facilitator at Forum for Agriculture Advisory Service -Kenya (KeFAAS), has been dependable and resourceful professional adept at organizing and facilitating programs on Knowledge Management
Agricultural Extension Professional (AFAAS) - Uganda, 2021
Elizabeth is an agricultural extension professional with close to 10 years of experience working in a range of agricultural related fields. Currently, she works at Makerere University as the project manager for the Gender-responsive Researchers Equipped for Agricultural Transformation (GREAT) project. She is also a Board member at the Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS), where she also volunteers in the Communication, information and Knowledge Management Unit.
Her work experience ranges from promotion of agricultural inputs/agribusiness in the private sector, project administration management, research and communication work with interests in gender, ICTS, communication, human nutrition and adult learning. She holds a Masters’ degree in Agricultural Extension Education from Makerere University, and a Post-graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from the Uganda Management Institute.
(Email: [email protected] )
Agricultural Extension Professional (AFAAS) - Malawi, 2021
Aubed Kang’ombe Zulu is a passionate Agricultural Extension Professional with a Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Extension which he obtained from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Throughout his career he has worked as a Secondary School Teacher he also worked as Extension Methodologies officer at Lilongwe Agricultural Development Division management unit for three year and then joined Malawi Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services as Communication Information and Knowledge Management Facilitator.
He enjoys working with stakeholders in Advisory services, ranging from farmers to extension specialists, sharing knowledge and exploring great innovations in advisory services that widens outreach and promote livelihoods of farmers and foresight in Extension.
Chief Communication officer at Burundi’s National Agricultural Research Institute - ISABU Burundi, 2022
Mr. Nestor Habonimana is the Chief Communication officer at Burundi’s National Agricultural Research Institute—Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Burundi (ISABU). He has a Bachelor’s degree in Librarianship, specialising in Documentation and Communication. Mr. Habonimana has worked in the institute for the last three years. The key role currently under his portfolio include managing the website, social media platforms, and internal and external communications.
Knowledge Management Officer - National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) - Uganda, 2021.
EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
April 2018 to Date National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) – Knowledge
Management Officer
In this position, the following are under my jurisdiction including; Implementing NARO
knowledge management policy frameworks, developing appropriate knowledge sharing
platforms among NARO and stakeholders, conducting and updating knowledge mapping and
audit, identifying, capturing, documenting and disseminating good practices, successes and
failures and lessons learned from managing and providing research services. Other duties
include coordinating the capture and codification of process flows. Where possible, tacit
knowledge and creation of knowledge repositories and systems to facilitate reuse of
knowledge.
June 2017 to March 2018 National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) Co – PI
Project: Developing a compendium for NAROs success stories since 1992.
Inventorising NAROs success stories since 1992 as well as a compendium of verified successful
interventions for eleven commodities.
June 2014 to June 2017 National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) – Knowledge
Management Specialist
While serving in this capacity, I was responsible for guiding NARO in the formulating and
implementation of a knowledge management policy and strategy. A NARO wide Communication and
Knowledge Management strategy was developed and ratified by both NARO top management and
the Governing Council waiting to be rolled out for implementation.
Communication and knowledge management implementation guidelines were also developed and
are yet to be presented to top management.
I was also responsible for implementing appropriate knowledge sharing platforms and establish and
coordinate knowledge sharing activities, conducting and updating knowledge maps and audits.
In order to achieve the above, I established four on line knowledge sharing platforms whose content
was monitored and updated on a regular basis. These platforms combined have attracted over seven
thousand (7,000) online followers who are interested in NAROs undertakings and the numbers
continue to grow.
I was also in charge of conducting and updating knowledge maps and audit using appropriate tools
With regard to the above, i was able to coordinate and establish NAROs communication and
knowledge status through conducting a knowledge audit. The finds from this audit exercise
informed the communication and knowledge management strategy.
Special assignments
Journal Manager (UJAS) – I served in this capacity for two years to date and during my term, the
journal attained an e- ISSN, it acquired a creative commons licence, it went on line being hosted by
Agricultural Journals On Line (AJOL) based in South Africa and also got an official journal web page
and email address. The journal was able to publish six (6) issues too.
Work plan coordinator – In this capacity, I served for one and a half years and was responsible for
consolidating all directorate work plans and thereafter submit to the central planning and monitoring
and evaluation office.
Communications Assistant (ASARECA) - Uganda, 2022
Genevieve Apio: Communication Assistant
Ms. Genevieve Apio is the Communication Assistant, ASARECA. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication from Uganda Christian University, Mukono. Ms Apio is currently supporting ASARECA in the production, processing and dissemination of fast-paced communication via dynamic social and professional media platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. She is an all-rounded specialist bringing on board skills in social media management, marketing, public relations, photography, ideography, graphic design, and events management. She has a certificate on integrating the TAP common framework into African Research and Extension organizations and is a certified Trainer. Before joining ASARECA, Ms Apio worked with the Parliament of Uganda as a communications intern where she was positively exposed to implementing elements of corporate communication, photography, news writing and reporting.
Coordinator of Technology Transfer and Partnerships (CCARDESA) - Tanzania, 2021.
Centre Coordinator of Technology Transfer and Partnerships
• Head of Technology Transfer and Partnerships at the Centre.
• Coordinating and implementing agricultural shows, exhibitions, conferences, seminars, symposiums and study tours.
• Documenting the inventory of available technologies on respective commodities at the Centre.
• Developing and maintaining database of agricultural technologies.
• Transferring appropriate agricultural technologies, innovation and good management practices to stakeholders.
• Strengthening research collaboration and networking with other institutions Preparing manuals, guidelines and standards for delivery of agricultural research services.
• Promoting sharing and exchange skills and knowledge on agricultural
technological information.
• Establishing and/or strengthening partnerships and resource mobilization among actors along the value chain.
• Production, promotion and dissemination of user friendly communication products.
• Provide capacity building on technologies and technologies transfer approaches.
Information & Public Relations Officer (CCARDESA) - Botswana, 2021.
2010-Present
Information & Public Relations Officer | Ministry of Agriculture
Responsibilities
Selected accomplishment
Information Communication and Knowledge Management Officer (CCARDESA/SADCIIAMC) - Mozambique, 2021.
EDUCATION
Academic InstitutionPlaceDegree ObtainedYearFromUntilUniversity of QueenslandBrisbane, AustraliaMaster of Business20042005Eduardo MondlaneUniversityMaputo, MozambiqueDegree in Agronomy (Rural Engineering)19871992Agricultural Institute of ChimoioChimoio, MozambiqueCertificate in Agricultural19841986Agricultural School of InhamússuaInhambane, MozambiqueCertificate in Agricultural19811983
III. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Full time activities
From Until OccupationPlacePrincipais Responsabilidades20192021Focal point of Information, Communication and Knowledge Management in Mozambique for CCARDESA/SADCIIAMCoordinate and execute the communication activities planned under the Information, Communication and Knowledge Management System implemented by CCARDESA in the countries of the SADC region20182021Researcher at the Center for Socio-Economic Studies (CESE)IIAMDesign and conduct socio-economic studies in the context of agricultural research and technology transfer20182021Executive Secretary of IIAM Technical-Scientific CouncilIIAMCoordinate the execution of the activities of the Technical-Scientific Council20062018Head of the Department of Documentation, Information and CommunicationIIAMPlan, coordinate, execute and evaluate the Department's activities19952004Trainer in Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentCFADesign, conduct and evaluate training courses in agriculture and rural developmentBiometrician (CCARDESA) - Zimbabwe, 2022.
Planning, designing and analyzing all Agricultural research experiments and surveys in Crops, Livestock, Pastures and Fisheries within the Department.
Statistical consultancy service in design and analysis of research experiments
Conducting in-service training in Statistical Methods, use of statistical packages and ICT for all research workers within the Department.
Archiving research experimental data
Compilation and production of the Agricultural Research, Innovation Development Directorate Research Projects Directory
Heading the Agricultural Research, Innovation Development Directorate Knowledge Management team.
I am currently involved in the development of a new Agricultural Research, Innovation Development Directorate website
I am the country focal person for the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA).
I am also an active member of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Services (ZAKIS) project, which is under the Zimbabwe Agriculture Growth Program (ZAGP),funded by the European Union
Agricultural Information Officer (CCARDESA) - Zambia, 2021.
October 2013 -to-date - Agricultural Information Officer (National Agricultural Information Services - Ministry of Agriculture)
The National Agricultural Information Services (NAIS) is a specialised information wing of the Ministry of Agriculture, whose main role is that of supporting the extension services of the ministry through the dissemination of agricultural information through the mass media. NAIS is also the Public Relations wing of the ministry. Among the main functions of NAIS is the dissemination of agricultural technical information to the rural communities with the aim of achieving the national development agenda through rural development in general and agricultural development in particular. The overall mission of NAIS is “to promote the adoption of proven agricultural technologies by small scale farmers through the use of the mass media in order to enhance the adoption of improved farming methods as a way of increasing their production and productivity.”
Knowledgeable in Agroforestry, Agricultural Entomology and Pest Management (CCARDESA) - Eswatini, 2021.
• Knowledgeable in Agroforestry, Agricultural Entomology and Pest
Management, Plant Pathology and Disease Management, Weed
Science, Post-harvest Crop Protection, Seed Science, Natural Resource
Management, Soil Chemistry and Soil Fertility, Soil Science, Soil
Pedology, Soil Management, Plant Nutrition, Crop Breeding and Plant
Genetics, Plant Biotechnology, Cropping Systems in Semi-Arid Tropics,
Crop physiology in Relation to Agricultural Productivity, Extension
Education, Rural Social Change, Farm Management, Farm
Mechanization, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Sugarcane Production
and Management, Cereals and Grain Legume Crop Production, Irrigation
Agronomy, Research Methods and Experimental Designs.
• Conducting Research and Analyzing Data using Statistical Software’s.
• Conducting laboratory analysis and reading data in the Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer, Jenway Flame Photometer and Biochrom
Spectrophotometer.
• Conducting Extension work and farm management.
KM Specialist (Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Extension Services) - Malawi, 2022
Upile Faith Muhariwa is a Development Communication expert with over ten years to her experience. Married with two gorgeous daughters, she has worked as an Agriculture Communications Officer for eight years at the Agriculture Communications Branch in the Ministry of Agriculture. For five years she taught English at the Polytechnic’s Continuing Education Centre in Lilongwe. From 2018 to 2022 Upile has served on the panel of judges for the Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) awards. Currently, she works as Knowledge Management and Communication Specialist (KMC) for the Sustainable Agriculture Production Programme in the Ministry of Agriculture. Upile holds a bachelor’s degree in Media for Development from the University of Malawi, Chancellor College and a Master’s degree in Media studies from University of Oslo.
Senior Agric. Officer (Ministry of Agriculture) - Namibia, 2022.
I am Mirjam Taapopi, a Namibian female who resides in Windhoek. My qualifications are a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Master of Environmental Management from the University of Namibia and the University of the Free State, South Africa respectively. At the moment, I am employed as a Senior Agricultural Scientific Officer by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform. My main responsibility is to conduct farmers training in agricultural disciplines. In addition, I am responsible for conducting the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAs) for projects carried out within the Ministry. I am very ambitious about my work as I believe there is room for growth. I wish to enhance my career in Environmental Management and develop leadership skills.
Records Manager (National Agricultural Research & Development Institute) - Botswana, 2022.
Keneilwe Bungile is an information management specialist with over ten years’ experience, Married with two boys and one girl, Ms Bungile has worked for the National Library Services as Assistant Librarian for 3 years, the Ministry of Agriculture as a Librarian for 8 years and Strategy coordinator for 4 years. Ms Bungile is currently employed by the National Agricultural Research and Development Institute as Records Manager, a portfolio that covers the management of records, knowledge management and aspects of Intellectual property. Ms Bungile holds a degree in information management, certificate in human resource management and Masters in business administration. She is currently studying for a Certification in Patent Examination.
Rural Development Engineer (CORAF) - Burkina Faso, 2021.
FORMATIONS
- Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies en sciences biologiques appliquées (option physiologie
animale), Université de Ouagadougou. Janvier 1995.
- Diplôme d'Ingénieur du Développement Rural; option élevage. Institut Développement Rural.
Université de Ouagadougou. en Juin 1993.
- Diplôme de maîtrise des sciences et techniques du développement rural. Université de
Ouagadougou. Juin 1992.
- Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales; mention Sciences Biologiques. Université de
Ouagadougou. Juin 1990.
- BAC série D obtenu au Collège Protestant de Ouagadougou en 1988.
STAGES
- Stage de deux semaines (1997) en Insémination Artificielle à l'IDR (formation continue).
- Stage de onze (11) mois (1994-1995) ayant abouti à la rédaction du mémoire de D.E.A.
(Thème: effet de l'alimentation sur la croissance des génisses de race zébu peul sahélienne).
- Stage de dix (10) mois (1992 - 1993), au C.R.T.A. et INERAIP A - Farako-ba, ayant abouti à la
rédaction du mémoire (thème : Effet de l'alimentation sur la pathologie de la Trypanosomose
Animale Africaine chez les chèvres Djallonké et les chèvres sahéliennes).
-Stage de trois (3) mois (1991), au Programme de Développement des Animaux Villageois,
(thème: étude de la réponse immunitaire à un vaccin (contre la maladie de Newcastle) préparé à
partir de la souche V4 et distribué par voie orale).
Head of Information Division Documentary and Knowledge Management (CORAF) - Benin, 2021.
Janvier 2002 à ce jour
Agent Contractuel d’Etat (Documentaliste-Archiviste) à l’Institut National des
Recherches Agricoles du Bénin (INRAB), Cotonou (République du Bénin).
Depuis juin 2020, j’ai été nommée chef Division Information
Documentaire et Gestion des Connaissances. A ce titre, je suis chargée de :
(i) acquérir, traiter et diffuser l’information documentaire (physiques et
électroniques) aux Usagers/Clients ; (ii) rendre accessible le fonds
documentaire sur les services fournis par l’INRAB ; (iii) assurer la gestion
informatisée du fonds documentaire de l’INRAB et de ses structures
déconcentrées ; (iv) assurer la veille documentaire aux usagers/clients ;
(v) assurer la capitalisation des productions scientifiques des chercheurs ;
(vi) inventorier, collecter, traiter, conserver et mettre en place une
politique de communication sur les archives (archives courantes et
intermédiaires)et des savoirs de l’INRAB ; (vii) assurer la gestion
informatisée des archives et des savoirs de l’INRAB et (viii) piloter le
système intégré d’archivage numérique et de dématérialisation des
01 BP 884 Cotonou (Bénin)
Tél. bureau : (229) 21 30 02 64
Tel. Portable (229) 96 95 09 95
Email : [email protected]
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documents et autres productions intellectuelles de l’INRAB et de ses
structures déconcentrées.
Juillet 2001 à mai 2002.
Stagiaire au Centre de Documentation- Documentation (BIDOC) de la Faculté
des Sciences Agronomiques (FSA/ Université d’Abomey-Calavi).
Juillet à août 2000
Stagiaire à la Cellule Communication et Information de l’Office des Postes et
Télécommunications (OPT) du Bénin. J’ai participé à la mise en place en place
du service d’archives et du centre de documentation dudit Office.
Research Officer (ISRA) - Senegal, 2021.
Fort de 08 ans d’expériences comme chargé de recherche et 2 ans comme ingénieur d’étude à l’ISRA, d’un an comme responsable R&D et communication au sein d’une ONG, je suis chargé de Recherches CAMES depuis 2017. J’ai acquis des compétences avérées en communication et valorisation pour avoir aidé plusieurs institutions et sociétés à mettre en place
des supports de communication diversifiés. J’ai investis de mon temps pour apprendre à concevoir et à réaliser des sites web à partir de divers outils technologiques. Je suis également co-promoteur d’un journal en ligne très influent et à cet effet, je suis membre de l’association sénégalaise de la presse en ligne.
Research Officer (CSIR) -Ghana, 2021.
Graduate Assistant, University of Ghana. Legon-Ghana (2016 - 2017)
Key Skills gained:
Tigo Advisor (Customer Service Representative) Millicom Ghana-Tigo. Accra-Ghana (2014 - 2015)
Key results:
National Service Personnel, Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (CSIR STEPRI). Accra-Ghana (2013 – 2014)
Projects involved in:
Duties include:
Field Assistant, Praisel Consulting Limited, Accra-Ghana (2008 – 2009)
Project/Duty:
l’Institut Centrafricain de la Recherche Agronomique (ICRA) - Central African Republic, 2022.
Titulaire d'un diplôme d'ingénieur Agronome en techniques de productions végétales et d'un master en Biodiversité Végétales, respectivement à l’institut Supérieur de Développement Rural(ISDR) en 2016, et à la Faculté des Sciences en 2018 à l'Université de Bangui. Assistante de recherche à la faculté des sciences à l'Université de Bangui ; puis à l'Institut Centrafricaine de la Recherche Agronomique (ICRA) où j’occupe le poste de chercheur au programme Gestion de la fertilité des sols sous systèmes de cultures à base de manioc. Je suis actuellement Coordonnatrice Scientifique du projet régional RAF5081 et Responsable de la composante opérationnelle du projet national CAF 5011 sur le renforcement des capacités nationales à l’amélioration de la fertilité et la réhabilitation des sols dégradés pour une sécurité alimentaire en RCA(donateur (AIEA).
Agricultural Economist (CORAF) - Mali, 2021.
Bandiougou DEMBELE, PhD Agricultural Economist
Institute of Rural Economics (IER)/Mali
Chef de Projets :
2016-2018: Test d’introduction du niébé et de la dolique dans les exploitations agricoles pour
la production animale en zone péri urbaine de Mopti, de l’Institut d’Economie Rurale (IER) au Centre Régional de la Recherche Agronomique de Mopti (CRRA-Mopti. - Focus groupe discussion sur les systèmes de production agricole (cultures, élevage,
gestion de ressources naturelles) en utilisation la méthode Active de Recherche Participative (MARP) ;
- Etude sur la chaine lait en dans la zone d’étude du projet ; - Situation de référence sur les systèmes de production agricole et socio-économiques
dans la zone d’étude et - Test de production de fourrage et test de rationnement économique.
2013-2015 : Mise au point des techniques de production et utilisation de légumineuses
fourragères dans les systèmes de production en zone cotonnière du Mali de l’Institut d’Economie Rurale (IER) au Centre Régional de la Recherche Agronomique de Sikasso
(CRRA-Sikasso)
- Situation de référence sur les systèmes de production agricole en zone du cotonnière
cas du bassin cotonnier (systèmes de cultures, systèmes d’élevage ; intégration
culture-élevage et socio-économique).
- Test de production de fourrage pour la production de lait et viande ;
- Test agronomique de l’effet de cultures sur le rendement de culture (maïs)
2009 – 2010 : Chef projet « Caractérisation et amélioration du système d’élevage de la chèvre
de Boureïssa dans la région de Kidal » au CRRA de Gao (IER)
- Caractérisation sur les systèmes d’élevage de chèvre de Boureïssa dans la région de
Kidal
MEMBRE DE L’EQUIPE DE RECHERCHE DES PROJETS ET RESPONSABILITE
2020 - 2023 : Amélioration des pratiques agricoles permettant d’accompagner
l’intensification agro-écologique » Projet d’Appui à la Transition Agro-écologique du
Système de Production en zone cotonnière (AgrEco), APCAM, CMDT, IER, et CIRADFrance.
- Diagnostic des pratiques innovantes des producteurs, et des systèmes de culture et
d’élevage pratiqués par des femmes ;
- Situation de référence sur les systèmes de production agricole en relation avec
l’agriculture écologique en zone cotonnière ;
- Membre de l’équipe de modélisation de systèmes production agricole…
2019- 2020 : Agriculture urbaine et impacts nutritionnels, sanitaires et environnementaux à
Bamako, Institut d’Economie Rurale (IER), Institut de Recherche pour le Développement
(IRD-France) et Université des SSG de Bamako
- Situation de référence sur les systèmes de production cultures-élevage en zone
périurbain de Bamako ;
- Analyse de la filière aliments concentrés (industriels) et fourragers.
- Gestionnaire de la base donnée.
2016-2017 : Etude des causes de mortalité des veaux dans la région de Sikasso de l’Institut
d’Economie Rurale (IER) de Centre Régional de la Recherche Agronomique de Sikasso,
(CRRA- Sikasso)
- Analyse de la situation sur les causes de la mortalité des veaux en zone cotonnière du
Mali.
2014-2017 : Projet d’Appui à l’Amélioration de la Gouvernance de la Filière Coton dans sa
nouvelle Configuration et à la Productivité des Systèmes d’exploitation en Zones Cotonnières
du Mali, PASE II (Volet Recherche – Développement) AFD (France), regroupant l’IER, le
CIRAD, l’APCAM et le CNRA.
- Situation de référence sur les systèmes de production agricole en zone cotonnière et Office
de la Haute vallée du Niger (OHVN).
- Responsable de la gestion de la base de données.
2015-2017 : Amélioration des rendements des céréales sèches en zone Mali – Sud par la
Gestion Intégrée de la Fertilité des Sols à base des plantes fixatrices d’azote » l’Institut
d’Economie Rurale (IER) au Centre Régional de la Recherche Agronomique de Sikasso
(CRRA-Sikasso).
- Diagnostic participatif de l’état de lieu de fertilité de sols, contraintes, opportunités…
2012-2013 : Projet de Gestion Durable du Bétail Ruminants Endémique » (PROGEBE) sur la
gestion environnementale des ressources naturelles à l’échelle communale volet Recherche –
Développement (BAD)
- Diagnostic participatif de la situation sur les ressources naturelles et bétail endémique
(Bougouni, Yanfolila et Kita)
- Mise en place de Cadre Concertation Villageois (CCV) pour la gestion de ressource
naturelle et la protection de l’environnement.
Coordinator of Natural Resource Management (CORAF) - Togo, 2022.
Titulaire successivement d'un diplôme d'ingénieur Agronome et d'un master en Génie des agroressources en 2004 et 2011 à l'Université de Lomé, j'ai occupé un emploi d'assisatnt à la recherche à l'IFDC -Togo pui à l'Institut Togolais de recherche (ITRA) J'y ai occupé le poste de chercheur au programme sol et et fetilité où j'ai géré divers projets de recherche Agricole. J'ai été successivement nomé chef unité Communication, chef programme culture maraîchères puis coordinateur de la gestion des ressources naturelle que j'occupe maintenant. J'ai été coordonnateur et point focal national de divers projets comme le PSTAD(RAILS et DONATA), AFRIFAM et CAADP
Research Assistant (Central Agricultural Research Institute - CARI) - Liberia, 2022.
I am a Liberian. I work for the Central Agriculture Research Institute (CARI) in Liberia as a Research Assistant in the Tree Crops Unit. Having a passion for agriculture, I studied General Agriculture at the Cuttington University in Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia, from where I graduated in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree. In 2019, I obtained advanced training in Hybrid Rice Seed and Crop Production Technology at the Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co. Ltd. in Changsha, People’s Republic of China. My current job at CARI entails being part of a multi-disciplinary research team responsible for planning and implementing cocoa varietal and crop management research activities. I am mainly responsible for field data collection and entry, as well as the management of seedling nurseries and germplasm maintenance in the cocoa clonal garden at CARI. Also at CARI, I previously served in the rice research program for six (6) years, where I was responsible for field management and data collection. Outside CARI, I have worked with many youth development organizations in Bong County. My career goal is to be part of the transformation of the Liberian agriculture sector.
(Institut National de Recherche et Développement Agricole) - Cabo Verde, 2022.
Master 1 en Sciences de l'Environnement (2003) et Docteur en Sciences de la Terre à l'Université de Dijon-Bourgogne-France (2010). Coordonnateur Scientifique du Projet DESIRE-EU (2007-2012). Directeur National des Services de Sylviculture et Génie Rural (2016-2019). Point Focal de CORAF et de Global Soil Partnairship (FAO).
Principal Technologist (CSIR-INSTI) - Ghana, 2022.
Mr. Odonkor is a research and knowledge management professional, an agricultural programme manager and expert in extension communication as well as the use of innovation systems approach for research. He has over fifteen years’ experience in participatory agricultural project development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. This expertise has been applied to issues in the USAID/University of Ghana Institutional Capacity Building for Agriculture Productivity Project, the Convergence of Sciences-Strengthening Innovation Systems (COS-SIS) Research Programme (phase one and two) at the University of Ghana, Legon, the Ahafo Agribusiness Growth Initiative (AAGI) Project of Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd, and Plan Ghana mid-term and final evaluations of Credit with Education in the Eastern and Western Regions of Ghana. Ezekiel has managed several international research programmes and projects and has coordinated data collection and analysis of several research assignments in the agricultural sector as well.
He has extensive experience in facilitating and managing multi-level and multi-disciplinary teams of scientists to conduct research. He has working experience with innovative platforms and various stakeholders including public, private sector and donors in the agricultural sector of Ghana. He is very experienced with donor funding agencies and their procedures as well as managing their funds. He is also well experienced in writing research proposals and using the innovation systems approach to conduct research. He has well developed skills in the use of Participatory Rural Appraisal tools (PRA) for data collection and analysis in research, an expertise he has employed in impact assessments of various agricultural projects in the Central, Eastern, Volta, Ashanti, Brong Ahafo and all the five northern regions of Ghana. He is capable of conducting research independently, proficient in the collection, organization, and analysis of data, and capable of producing good quality report.
Ezekiel has completed his PhD at the University of Ghana awaiting results and holds an MPhil. Degree in Agricultural Administration and a B. Sc. Degree in Crop Science all from the University of Ghana.
Advisor and Training Facilitator (YPARD Africa) - Ghana, 2021.
Summary of Experience:
Zinabu Abdulai is an effective team leader with strategic management skills with more than 10 years of experience in the agricultural value chain, crop production, enterprise development, agricultural advisory services and training facilitation. She has conducted projects in both crop production and livestock value chain processes. She has worked as an advisor to a number of agricultural enterprises in the area of production, marketing, and business plan development. She has also worked as a training facilitator to a number of local, national and multinational development organizations in Ghana including: 4-H Ghana, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and Forum for Agricultural Research Africa (FARA).
Digital innovation and communication strategist and rural Youth and women business development program lead (YPARD Africa) - Ghana, 2021.
I continue to works with various NGOs and Private Companies in rural and urban communities to enable farmers to develop profitable and sustainable business models, access competitive markets and facilitated business network and linkages in knowledge and information managements with focus on social enterprises and youth agribusiness incubation development that lead to over 200 youths and women business in Ghana and some part of Africa countries. My work experience has exposed me to both subsistence and commercial farmers in innovative business developments, social enterprise developments, youth skills development and knowledge and information managements and development communicator.
My Professional Experience in Youth agribusiness Skills Development & Communication specialists:
With experience working with Footprints Bridge International (F-BRIDGE) is registered social enterprises limited by guarantee and focuses on building sustainable businesses as well as developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Headquartered in Ghana, F-BRIDGE has offices in five other African countries, since 2017 as Digital innovation and communication strategist and rural Youth and women business development program lead.
I have supported the establishment and management of more than 90 Skilling centers in Agribusinesses, Agri-institutions and Secondary schools across the country. These are mandated to provide practical skills training, social enterprises developments coaching, business development, pre and post training coaching and mentorship and job placements in order to foster mindset change and ultimately youth employment within the agriculture sector.
As communication and knowledge information elected members for African Youth in Livestock, fisheries and aquaculture Incubation Network (AYL-FAIN) a projects or network under AU –IBAR with 55 member states of Africa Union (AU). While be volunteers and member working with of this organization like YALI Follow, Godan alumina, YPARD Ghana, AAIN, Ahaspora Mentor; Open data and farm data sharing scholar, Dels Foundation etc...
My goal is to continue develop and leverage on modern technology to aggregate, store and disseminate relevant and timely knowledge and information data useful to the development of social enterprises for rural youth and women in community developments in Africa especially in Ghana and Africa at larage.
Currently studying organizational development at Clark Atlanta University, respectful had my master’s degree in agribusiness and rural economic developments in 2019 and developments communication in 2020 in GIJ, Ghana. Hence participants’ on other training and skills that I received certificate from CTA, FAO, AAIN and related agriculture organization
Food Security Expert and Country representative (YPARD Africa) - Nigeria, 2021.
Eric Nyikwagh is a passionate food security expert whose focus on the rural and semi-urban communities has turned into a passion to create healthy livelihoods for the lower class of the Nigerian society through social entrepreneurship
He has gained rich technical experience and extensive exposure having worked in development and humanitarian space for the past eight years in Nigeria . Eric has co-implemented a variety of high impact projects across several organizations such as YPARD, CRS, Enactus, HarvestPlus and NCRI Badeggi.
Eric advocates for increased youth engagement in agricultural development, agricultural value chains and policy using his position as the Country Representative of Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD) Nigeria
Eric is adept at working with national and international organizations to create viable and scalable solutions to fight poverty, hunger and unemployment especially among women and youth populations. He is a young leader committed to actualizing the agenda of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Eric was selected as a participant of the Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Challenge in Africa.
Eric is a great team player who displays emotionally maturity at managing cross-sectional relationships. He has successfully navigated the complexities of multinational and multi-cultural work environments.
As a Personal Development trainer, Eric commits his expertise, skills and experiences towards building the capacity of young professionals to become impact-driven leaders. He recently published a book on Amazon titled 'Unveil Your Influence'.
His educational background as an agricultural economist and MBA holder places him at a vantage position to proffer practical solutions to community based socio-economic challenges.
Eric has spoken at local and international fora in the areas of agripreneurship, youth mentorship and agricultural development.
Eric is an excellent writer and he emerged as a winner for the blog competition on digital extension services organized by CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture
He is a member of the professional associations notable among which are Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD), Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (NIFAAS) and African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS)
Coach and Adviser in Agribusiness (YPARD Africa) - Kenya, 2021.
Accomplished and diligent professional with 9+ years of experience in training, coaching and advising
agribusiness entrepreneurs both within the urban and rural settings, providing them with the knowledge
to effectively start, grow and restructure their enterprises. Experienced in designing projects, providing implementation oversite and managing portfolio coupled with complementary and evaluative methods to assess implementation performance to improve project results delivery.
Strategist adept at aligning business goals with
solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage and bottom-line gains. Builds and maintains a loyal client base through strong relationship-building skills, and excels at devising strategies for increased revenues. Possesses strong organizational and time management ability; skilled in planning, scheduling and meeting deadlines. Excellent communicator; leverage technical, business and financial acumen to communicate effectively with client executives and their respective teams. Trains and mentors’ individuals to enable them reach
their potential and add value to the organization.
Expert in Strategic Engagement and Capacity Development of Youth in Agri-preneurship for Technology Adoption (YPARD Africa) - DR Congo, 2021.
I’m laureate of the Youth as Change
Agents Academy at African Union (DRC-AU) and expert on Strategic Engagement and Capacity Development of Youth in Agri-preneurship for Technology Adoption. I’m a Technical advisor in Agriculture and an expert in Security Management in a
humanitarian mission through BIOFORCE
institute. Agronomist A0 (Bac+5), I am member of
the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the Africa Community of Practice on Forgotten/Underutilized Food Commodities, with an experience in Sustainable Financing of Research and
Innovation to Improve the performance of Africa Food System as part of the Science Days for UNFSS.
I was involved in the performance evaluation of the Food Security Project (FSP-ENYANYA) of the consortium Mercy Corps and World Vision International in the territory of Kalehe in South Kivu/DRC. Motivated and dynamic, I can easily into a
work team through my interpersonal skills.
Knowledge Management Officer - National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) - Uganda, 2021.
EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
April 2018 to Date National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) – Knowledge
Management Officer
In this position, the following are under my jurisdiction including; Implementing NARO
knowledge management policy frameworks, developing appropriate knowledge sharing
platforms among NARO and stakeholders, conducting and updating knowledge mapping and
audit, identifying, capturing, documenting and disseminating good practices, successes and
failures and lessons learned from managing and providing research services. Other duties
include coordinating the capture and codification of process flows. Where possible, tacit
knowledge and creation of knowledge repositories and systems to facilitate reuse of
knowledge.
June 2017 to March 2018 National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) Co – PI
Project: Developing a compendium for NAROs success stories since 1992.
Inventorising NAROs success stories since 1992 as well as a compendium of verified successful
interventions for eleven commodities.
June 2014 to June 2017 National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) – Knowledge
Management Specialist
While serving in this capacity, I was responsible for guiding NARO in the formulating and
implementation of a knowledge management policy and strategy. A NARO wide Communication and
Knowledge Management strategy was developed and ratified by both NARO top management and
the Governing Council waiting to be rolled out for implementation.
Communication and knowledge management implementation guidelines were also developed and
are yet to be presented to top management.
I was also responsible for implementing appropriate knowledge sharing platforms and establish and
coordinate knowledge sharing activities, conducting and updating knowledge maps and audits.
In order to achieve the above, I established four on line knowledge sharing platforms whose content
was monitored and updated on a regular basis. These platforms combined have attracted over seven
thousand (7,000) online followers who are interested in NAROs undertakings and the numbers
continue to grow.
I was also in charge of conducting and updating knowledge maps and audit using appropriate tools
With regard to the above, i was able to coordinate and establish NAROs communication and
knowledge status through conducting a knowledge audit. The finds from this audit exercise
informed the communication and knowledge management strategy.
Special assignments
Journal Manager (UJAS) – I served in this capacity for two years to date and during my term, the
journal attained an e- ISSN, it acquired a creative commons licence, it went on line being hosted by
Agricultural Journals On Line (AJOL) based in South Africa and also got an official journal web page
and email address. The journal was able to publish six (6) issues too.
Work plan coordinator – In this capacity, I served for one and a half years and was responsible for
consolidating all directorate work plans and thereafter submit to the central planning and monitoring
and evaluation office.
Certified Knowledge Manager (YPARD Africa) - Uganda, 2021.
BIOGRAPHY
I am highly skilled and experienced in Accounting, Leadership, Banking, Customer Service, E-banking, E-channels funds transfers, International money transfers, Risk and Compliance in the money transfers business.
A Certified Knowledge Manager for sustainable development, Masereka is a passionate Farmer, Banker, Accountant, founder of YAFRA Uganda and Farm Digital TV with passion for agricultural development among the youth. A communications personnel for YPARD Uganda and contributor on various online media platforms writing on Agriculture, environment and youth affairs. Masereka is additionally a social entrepreneur nominated for the 2020 Top 40 under 40 Uganda awards. Masereka is passionate about ensuring that the much needed information required for the growth and development of the agriculture sector gets to the final users in the most convenient and efficient ways. Through Farm Digital TV, he engages with farmers who share their stories in a bid to encourage other people especially the youth to have a positive mindset towards agriculture. He is also working towards building a seamless knowledge gathering, dissemination and storage. Masereka looks up to building channels through which rural and smallholder farmers get all the right information they need to successfully run their agriculture projects.
I am a young Ugandan leader, presently serving as the supervisor for Money Transfer Services of Diamond Trust Bank, an agripreneur, Banker, Social Entrepreneur, Climate Activist. Team Leader of YAFRA Uganda, a social enterprise supporting and promoting climate action and agriculture among Youth, Communications Manager YPARD Uganda, Head of games and sports at Diamond Trust Bank-Uganda, a member of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), a nominee for the Africa Youth Awards 2016 (Social Entrepreneur of the year)/ 2017 (Youth Empowerment Award). I am a contributor on Uganda's top online magazine, Chimpreports.com, writing on youth, agriculture and climate issues. I am self-driven and believes in a change that impacts all members of the community.
Communication and Knowledge management Specialist and Country Representative (YPARD) - Senegal, 2022.
Sokhna is a socologist, gender Specialist with 12 years of experiences in development and humanitarian.
Her interest is particularly in gender and youth issues, agriculture, entrepreneurship and food security. She hold a Master degree in Sociology from Gaston Berger University of Senegal.
Sokhna is passionate about working on engaging men as positive changemakers to advance gender equality and and promoting positive african values for social justice. She is working towards transformative leadership for women empowerment.
Sokhna is the Senegal Country Representative of the Young Professional in Agricultural Research for development (YPARD).
She worked as a Gender justice and Protection coordinator with Oxfam in Chad, as Gender, Communication and Knowledge management Specialist with Research Triangle Institute for its cereal value chain project in the Feed the Future program in Senegal, with Practical Action Consulting, Agricultural Direction in Senegal, PROCASUR, collaborate with CORAF/ WECARD, FARA, IPAR among other organisations.
Information Management professional and Country Representative (YPARD) - Kenya, 2021.
Miss Phidel Hazel is currently an Information Management professional with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees where she supports in establishing and maintaining an information management network and facilitates humanitarian information exchange as well as promotion of data and information standards.
Prior to the above, Phidel was a Programme Executive at Retouch Africa International, a consultancy firm specializing in Agricultural Policy and Institutional building, with an expertise in Project/Program development and Implementation, Strategic planning, Project/program Documentation and Environmental management as well as Knowledge management. She holds a Masters degree in Monitoring and Evaluation in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Monitoring, Planning and Management.
Phidel is a member of a professional youth networks such as – YPARD and is the Country Representative for Kenya, Africa – Korea Agripreneurs Business Network that promotes knowledge sharing and business collaboration between African and Korean agri-business entrepreneurs. She is also a member of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) Youth Network seconded by the Africa Union that seeks to engage African Youths into the implementation of the CAADP Agenda.
Seed technologist (YPARD) - Cameroon, 2022.
I am a Cameroonian agripreneur of 34 years old holding a master's degree in seed Technologies. Founder and manager of SEED FOR AGRICULTURE Ltd, where main services are Seed production and distribution, farm planning and management, ICT4Ag, and irrigation systems, I am a Seed technologist with hands-on experience in agricultural value chain, including research, production, extension services, as well as cross cutting fields like communications and capacity development. Practical training is our best capacity building strategy.
Crop scientist (YPARD) - RWANDA, 2022.
Etienne is a crop scientist and entrepreneur, founder of Youth Engagement in Agriculture Network (YEAN). With a background in Soil Science and a Master’s degree in Crop Cultivation and Farming systems at the Northwest A&F University in China. Etienne has a 10 years’ experience in global youth in agriculture advocacy and 8 years in rural development projects. He is a MASHAV International Agricultural Training Center Scholar in greenhouse technology, a World Bank Group Certified in Sustainable Agricultural Land Management Projects and a Certified Program Manager by the International Association of Project Managers. Etienne’s vision is to scale youth led models and initiatives that create opportunities for youth and women in Africa
Expertise Bio Agricole (YPARD) - Togo, 2022.
Secrétaire et facilitateur du comité de mise en Å“uvre de l’Interprofession filière Soja au Togo (2017); Président de l’Association Nationale pour l’Agriculture Biologique au Togo (ANA-Bio Togo); Représentant Pays de Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD Togo )…entre autres. Il est reconnu en tant que Consultant et a collaboré parallèlement sur des études de la GIZ, et l’International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). J'ai développé et expérimenté le produit baptisé “Anacompostâ€, un compostage et une valorisation des biodéchets produits via la transformation en usine et les champs des partenaires locaux de Label d’Or.
Anani certifié Expert Formateur des Formateurs du Comité de Liaison Europe Afrique Caraïbe Pacifique (COLEACP) sur les questions de développement durable de l’agriculture africaine.
Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist (ILRI) - Ethiopia, 2022.
Tsehay Gashaw is a knowledge Management and communications Specialist at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). She has over 15 years of extensive experience in knowledge management, group facilitation, strategic communication, change management and monitoring & evaluation for agriculture and agricultural research in developing countries.
She is a dynamic and versatile communications professional. Her comprehensive understanding of communications and knowledge management includes designing, implementation and adaptation of KM, communication strategies and activities, promoting and supporting knowledge sharing and learning approaches, organizing, designing and facilitating co-creation processes both online (via social media, campaigns and e-conversations) and offline (via meetings and events), design and facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops and events, manage and develop social media tools to support innovation processes and platforms.
She has more than 15 years of broader experience working with international NGOs, private and nonprofit sectors. Tsehay holds a Master of Science in information systems management and development from American university of London and Bachelor of computer science from Addis Ababa University (AAU).
Communications Analyst (Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT) - Kenya, 2022.
I am a communication professional with over ten years’ experience. I have developed immense interest in corporate and development communications, with a broad understanding and the ability to package diverse communication materials suitable for media, donor, and public consumption. My professional focus is on the role of communications as an enabler of development and social inclusion. My core strengths are centered in content development, Digital and social media management, Media relations, knowledge management, resource mobilization, brand management, communicating with communities (CwC).
KM Assistant (AfricaRice) - Cote d'Ivoire, 2022.
Après 5 ans d’expériences en tant qu’assistante administrative à la Chaire Unesco de Bioéthique et un
master 2 en Socio-Economie, Gouvernance et Développement à l’Université Alassane Ouattara, j’ai rejoint
l’équipe d’AfricaRice depuis 2020 en qualité d’assistante de recherche en Gestion des connaissances et de
la digitalisation. Mes expériences professionnelles, mes projets personnels et mes études m’ont permis de
développer des qualités et des compétences en matière de communication sur des projets de recherche.
Dans le cadre de mon travail actuel, ma mission principale est de collecter et d'inventorier les résultats
scientifiques, tels que les publications et les technologies, et de les rendre disponibles pour un public plus
large sur les différentes plateformes d'AfricaRice, comme l'intranet, l'internet et le site Rice-eHub.
Mes activités sont les suivantes :
• L’identification, l’organisation, le stockage et la diffusion des connaissances
• L’archivage des articles évalués par les pairs dans la base de données des publications sur l'intranet.
• La tenue des registres des articles évalués par les pairs, des communications, des chapitres de livres,
des actes de conférences, des présentations d'affiches et des articles de vulgarisation
en utilisant le système de stockage le plus efficace et le plus efficient qui permette un accès au
texte intégral, à tout moment et en tout lieu ;
• La mise à jour des profils d'activités des pays sur le site web Rice-e-Hub ;
• La mise à jour du catalogue des technologies AfricaRice sur le site web du Rice-e-Hub.
• Aider à compiler le contenu technique et les outils numériques sur le site web du Rice-e-Hub ;
• Aider à l'acquisition et à l'approvisionnement des ressources nécessaires en matière de
connaissances sur le riz ;
• Aider à la compilation de signets et de liens relatifs à la recherche rizicole pour l'Afrique ;
• La gestion des ressources en ligne souscrites par AfricaRice
Digital Librarian (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture) - Nigeria, 2022.
OLUSOJI TEMITOPE OLOYEDE.
After earning my first and second degrees in Animal Science (Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition) from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, I opted for another master’s degree in Information Science to explore my passion for information technology and its applications. In my exploration, I found myself in a field of opportunities where I could diversify into several areas of applications with my background study.
Voila, I got a job at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) after completing my studies—working with the digitization project team. Not satisfied with the level of exposure and realising my dreams, I strategically moved through the ranks to attain my present designation—Digital Knowledge Manager. Working at the IITA Knowledge Center, however, created opportunities to explore streams of knowledge in technology and sustainable agriculture and offered me occasions to participate in related projects while managing research information resources.
My name is Olusoji Oloyede. I am a man of many parts, a fast learner who is meticulous and ready to excel in every area of my endeavour. I enjoy bringing innovative solutions to technical challenges
KM/Communications Specialist (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture) - Nigeria, 2022.
Adeniran Olumide Morakinyo is currently a Communication & Knowledge Specialist at the Communication Unit, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
Before Olumide decided to join IITA, he had already worked as a public relations officer in a health facility where he had put into practice the Linguistics knowledge garnered during his academic year as an undergraduate. However, there was no chance for advancement in his profession even when a position opened because of certain subjective criteria.
To get an opportunity for an advancement, Olumide applied for a Masters programme in Information Science at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria, where he focused on Information Literacy. This earned him a publication on “Information literacy of women on family planning in rural communities of Oyo State Nigeria” (https://doi.org/10.1177/0266666916661387).
Today, Olumide has been identified with the skills of information retrieval, document filtering, and information extraction. He is also skilled at writing proposals, developing grants, media outreach work, social media promotion and documentation, monitoring and evaluation, and communication research, all of which contribute to his all-around skills as a communication and knowledge management practitioner.
Senior Communications Analyst (Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT) - Kenya, 2022.
I am a communications specialist with over 10 years of progressive experience in strategic communications
working at the national, regional and international levels. I have led the design and execution of
communication strategies; managed high-impact Public relations (P.R) drive and brand positioning
campaigns; overseen world class media operations; and driven successful partner and stakeholders’
engagements.
Knowledge Manager, AUC Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DABRE) - Ethiopia, 2022.
Peace Mutuwa is a Knowledge Manager at the African Union Commission, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment. She has more than 17 years of experience in knowledge management, Information management, communication, database management and training in agriculture transformation, Sustainable peace development, as well as research and development. She is a dynamic Knowledge Management and communication Specialist, passionate about managing knowledge for individuals, teams, organizations and global networks and communities. She has over 14 years’ progressive work experience in an international organization, with the ability to curate, synthesize and package research and technical data into knowledge products and make accessible the content for specific audiences. She has also developed great skills in various aspects of knowledge management tools and innovative platforms, training, infographic designs, website design, online repositories and content management systems, managing social media networks and online communities to effectively engage online users on topical issues and grow the support base. I am good at organizing learning events with experience in developing effective KM and communication strategies and maximizing allocated budgets to achieve set objectives. Peace holds a Masters in leadership development in ICT and Knowledge Society from University of Mauritius & Master of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Library and Information Science from Makerere University.
