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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biometrician (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
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.
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.
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).
(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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
