Agribusiness Management

STEVEN SIMASIKU

Address: Zambian National Farmers’ Union, P .O. Box 630003, Choma Zambia.

Cell: +260-***-***-***, +260-********* Email: **************@*****.***

Personal profile

Date of Birth: 15/11/81

NRC: 487162/52/1

Objectives

To practice exemplary work ethics, honesty, high human and ethical values, quality consciousness and the quest for excellence, to serve as a dependable employee and contribute positively to the operations and development of the institution/organization I serve and to bring progress to my place of work through cooperation with work mates and associates by applying myself fully and utilizing my skills to the best of my ability.

Personal Attributes

-Hardworking, self-motivated, focused, visionary, ability to adapt and work in multi-cultural environments, open minded and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

-Task completion oriented, ability to effectively work under minimum supervision and very good organizational, computer and client relations skills

Academic qualifications

2004 - 2006 - Tertiary Education at Co-operative College; was awarded a Diploma in Agribusiness Management and a Certificate in Cooperative Development & Agribusiness Management

1999-2001– Senior Secondary school at Chizongwe Technical Secondary School, Chipata; Graduated with an Examination council of Zambia School Certificate (GCSE)

1997 - 1998– Hillside Secondary School, Chipata; awarded a junior secondary school leaving certificate

1991 - 1996– Hillside primary School, Chipata; with a primary School education certificate

Work History

January 2013 to December 2014: Zambia National Farmers’ Union

Position: Credit and Marketing Facilitator – Choma District

Responsibilities

Conduct field visits, talking to farmers about Zambia National Farmers’ Union services

Facilitate the giving of farmer input loans to farmers in the respective districts (Choma, Kalomo and Pemba), distribution of these inputs to qualified farmers and help create market linkages for their produce

Form partnerships with other stakeholders to help meet farmers’ needs in the respective districts

Ensure farmers both members and none members understand the Lima Credit Scheme currently run in conjunction ZANACO through ZNFU

Sensitize farmers in Gender issues and ensure women and youth participation in various agricultural activities and projects.

Sensitize Farmers in HIV/AIDS issues and partner with Health related organizations to help farmers understand the serious of HIV/AIDS.

Inculcate the business mentality in women and young farmers through trainings

Facilitate the training of farmers in various areas they need help

Represent the office in District and other meetings requiring the organization’s presence.

Write weekly brief reports on what is pertaining in the districts in relation to farmers’ welfare

Attend to any other matter requiring my attention in the districts (Choma, Kalomo and Pemba)

May 2012 – Ministry of Health

Position: Data Collector – Nyimba District

Responsibilities:

- Data collection in rural health posts and clinics in the district

- Tabulation and submission of data collected.

November 2009 – December 2010, Kabwata Pilgrim Wesleyan Church

Part-time Church Administrator:

Responsibilities:

- Collect, deposit and withdraw funds for the church

- Keep records for the collected & deposited funds and balance all transactions for that particular week

- Purchase & provide stationary, cleaning materials and other utilities for maintenance of the church, church building and its surroundings

- Supervise the general workers

-Pay all church bills (NAPSA, ZRA, ZESCO, Water bills)

January 2008 – December 2008: Camran Foods ltd, Debonnairs Pizza Kabulonga, Lusaka, Zambia

Position: Supervisor

Responsibilities:

-Receiving & recording any incoming stock for the branch

-Issuing stock for a day’s work

-Attend to customers and customer queries

-Oversee and take charge of branch operations in the absence of the manager

-Supervise and work with fellow employees

-Close stock books at the close of business and attend to any other matter as required by the Manager

Other Experience

January 2006 – April 2006 - Field attachment

2010 – 2011 Kabwata PWC Youth Ministries Sports Director

14 -15 July 2010 - Churches United Against HIV/AIDS (Project management workshop)

2004 – 2005 Cooperative college - Academic Secretary

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Languages

English

Lozi (Native language), Nyanja, Nsenga, Bemba and Tonga

Licenses - Driver’s license

Awards Received

-Project management attendance certificate – Project management workshop held July, 2010, Best student in agribusiness management - Cooperative College 2006, best student in entrepreneurship - Cooperative College – 2006, best student in sports – Cooperative College – 2004

References

Mr. Emmanuel Sinyangwe – Regional Manager

Zambia National Farmers’ Union

P. O. Box 630003, Choma

Cell: +260-*********

Rev. Kenny Manjimela

Senior Pastor, Kabwata Pilgrim Wesleyan Church

Cell: +260-***-***-***/+260-955-745-4

Mr. Oscar Hagwelele

Regional Accountant – Zambia National Farmers’ Union

Cell: +260-977/955-667102

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