Manager Agriculture
Resume:
BYARUHANGA JACKSON
KIRONGO WARD, KYENJOJO TOWN COUNCIL, KYENJOJO DISTRICT
************@*****.***
21st July 2020
Hunger Fighters Ugandan
Dear Sir/Madam.
RE FARM MANAGER
I hereby express my interest in the recently advertised position for; Agriculture Extension Officer. I have noted with keen interest the tasks and requirements, they all perfectly match with my skills, experiences and aspirations.
I hold a Bachelors degree of Science in Agriculture of Uganda Martyrs University-Nkonzi and a Diploma in secondary education (Agriculture double main) of Kyambogo University. I have good knowledge of sustainable agronomy, good communication skills, ability to monitor and mobilize smallholder farmers in rural setting as well as a good teaching experience of five (05) years at Kyenjojo secondary school.
For the past seven years I have been involved in planning, implementation and management of projects aimed at; improving productivity, incomes, reducing post-harvest losses and enabling farmers to access markets. I strongly believe the acquired skills and experiences will enable me deliver on job.
I have strong admiration for your organisation’s way of work and perfectly believe that my education background, experiences and skills will enable me thrive once given an opportunity. To illustrate the scope of my career history and professional competences, kindly take a moment to review my resume. I am grateful for your evaluation of my credentials. Looking forward for a positive response
Thank you.
Yours’ sincerely,
Byaruhanga Jackson
CURRICULUM VITAE
BIO DATA
Name: BYARUHANGA JACKSON
Date of birth: 12TH SEPT 1985
Place of birth: KIRONGO KYENJOJO TOWN COUNCIL
Address: KIRONGO WARD, KYENJOJO TOWN COUNCIL, KYENJOJO DISTRICTUGANDA
Email address: ************@*****.***
Telephone: 078*******/075*******
Sex: MALE
Nationality: UGANDAN
Marital status: MARIED
PROFILE
A social enthusiastic person, confident and result oriented Professional with keen interest in improving the state of Agriculture and peoples’ livelihood CARRER OBJECTIVES
To improve the state of Agriculture both nationally and globally To learn new skills and improve my knowledge based on working experience To pass on the acquired skills and knowledge to other people To contribute to the development of my community
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Jan 2017 to date Agronomist with Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa
• Produced activity budgets, work plans and reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) according to the format set by the project.
• Monitored the extension system comprising of Contact/ Lead farmers and Field extensionists.
• Conducted TOTs for Field Assistants in areas of Farmer Filed school methodology, agronomy and Post-harvest loss reduction.
• Coordinated marketing of agricultural produce and advising on the formation of marketing groups/producer organizations and their subsequent management.
• Providing technical backstopping to the field Assistants during farmer field school sessions as well as coordinating field learning and adoption.
• Supported strengthening of zonal marketing groups systems in areas of; leadership and governance, record keeping, transparency and accountability, bulking and business planning.
• Ensured equitable participation of men and women in all activities of the program and project-particularly in decision making processes.
• Private sector linkages; supported zonal production and marketing groups to access improved planting materials and markets.
• Supported Field Assistants in planning, budgeting and mobilization for farmer field days. 2012 –2017 Agriculture teacher KYENJOJO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
• Prepared schemes of work and lesson plans
• Facilitated learning sessions both theoretical and practical
• Planned and implemented learners’ assessment
• Organized agriculture field trips
• Headed and coordinated agriculture department activities
• Prepared departmental work plans and reports
2010–2011 Field Assistant BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (BAT) HOIMA BRANCH
• Mobilized and sensitized farmers on; sustainable field practices, post-harvest handling, business skills, safe use of chemicals and food security
• Guided farmers to form savings and credit cooperatives Ensured implementation of afforestation programs
KEY COMPETANCES
• Good written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with people of different personalities
• Very good interpersonal skills with the ability of handling modern and sustainable Agriculture
• Very good leadership skills and working effectively with people to achieve organizational goals
• Good at community mobilization and sensitization on the development issues more so in line with agricultural development Report writing and presentation.
• Ability to prepare work plans and budgets.
• Always on time and accomplishes tasks in the time required and maximizes use of time to achieve set targets.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, power point and access. Excellent Motorcycle riding skills
KEY VALUES
Integrity, honesty, professionalism, team work, hardworking, time management and dynamism. EDUCATION BACKGROUND
PERIOD INSTITUTION AWARD
2013-2017 UGAND MARTYRS UNIVERSITY-NKOZI DEGREE(BACHELAR’S OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE)
2007-2009 NATIONAL TEACHER’S
COLLEGEMUBENDE
DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
2005-2006 KASESE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION(U.A.C.E)
2001-2004 KYENJOJO SENIOR SECONDARY
SCHOOL
UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF
EDUCATION(U.C.E)
1994-2000 KATOOSA PRIMARY SCHOOL PRIMARY LEAVING EXAMINATION(P.L.E) Language proficiency
I am fluent in Swahili, English,Runyoro/Rutooto, Runyankore/Rukiga and Kinyabwisha. HOBBIES
• Playing and watching football
• Reading newspapers
• Adventure
REFERENCES
1. Ndaula M. Clessy
Field operations Manager
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa Limited
Current Supervisor
P.O.Box 23139Kampala-Uganda
2. Sumbire Edson
Principle Agricultural officer, Kyenjojo District +256*********/+256********* 3. Kamara Immaculate
Head teacher, Kyenjojo secondary school P.O.BOX, 1001 Kyenjojo- Uganda
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