Support Coordinator Business Development
Resume:
RESUME: John Siambare
Agribusiness Professional & Development Practitioner
Mesa, 85209, USA, +1-480-***-****, ************@*****.***, www.linkedin.com/in/john-siambare9655938b SUMMARY Dedicated rural development practitioner with extensive in agribusiness and behavior analysis, committed to improving outcomes in underserved communities. Over 13 years of work in rural communities, I have driven sustainable agricultural initiatives, including community garden management, seed bank operations, or farmer training programs, fostering economic growth and food security despite challenging conditions like limited network access. Concurrently, I have applied behavior analysis principles to support individuals with developmental or behavioral needs, designing and implementing evidence-based interventions such as functional behavior assessments and behavior plans. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders and aiming to advance my expertise and lead interventions that integrate agricultural development and behavioral support. I am currently studying a 40-Hour Online RBT with Autism Partnership Foundation and Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis with Purdue University Global. WORK EXPERIENCE
02/2023 – Present Business and Markets Development Officer
(Consultant), CIRAD (French Agricultural Centre for International Development)
Binga District, Zimbabwe
Facilitated business development and fostered collaboration with market players and the private sector.
Engineered value chains for livestock and non-timber forest products (Baobab, Honey, Tamarind) while branding and labelling the developed value chains. Trained beneficiaries and government stakeholders in marketing strategies and business management.
Championed social safeguards and served as the Gender focal point, promoting women's empowerment.
Provided technical advice and support to project teams in Zimbabwe and Zambia. Identified potential bottlenecks and risks in value chains, recommending effective mitigation strategies.
02/2021 – 12/2022 Agronomist, ActionAid Zimbabwe International Mbire District, Zimbabwe Educated beneficiaries in marketing techniques and business management. Facilitated livelihoods programming tailored to agricultural production, food and nutrition security, and market-informed value chain selection. Cultivated market linkages and enhanced access to services through proactive private-sector engagement.
Investigated and promoted sustainable and resilient agricultural livelihoods approaches, such as Agroecology and Climate Smart Agriculture. 01/2015 – 12/2020 Project Officer (Sustainable Agricultural Gwanda District, Zimbabwe Livelihoods), Practical Action Southern Africa
Facilitated value chain selection and extended technical support to project teams. Conducted detailed field monitoring and documented project progress. Oversaw district program activities, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines. Collaborated with government departments to expand sustainable market linkages. 01/2014 – 12/2014 Agricultural Livelihoods Project Officer, Caritas Matobo District, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Bulawayo
Collaborated with the MEAL team for the collection of program impact data. Delivered training in crop production, post-harvest handling, and the establishment of storage facilities.
Conceptualized climate resilience initiatives and engaged in public-private partnerships.
06/2011 – 12/2013 Livelihoods Project Officer, Lupane and Hwange Districts, Zimbabwe Environment Africa
Devised and implemented marketing strategies for livelihood projects. Managed food security projects through sustainable agricultural techniques. Facilitated income generation and established market linkages for women and vulnerable children.
Examined environmental factors affecting crop production and identified pertinent market linkages.
EDUCATION
07/ 2025 – Current Purdue University Global Indianapolis, USA Postgraduate Certificate, Applied Behavior Analysis 07/ 2025 -Current Autism Partnership Foundation USA, 40-Hour RBT Training online.
07/2017 – 11/2019 National University of Science and Technology (N.U.S.T)
Master of Science, Development Studies
Bulawayo Metropolitan, Zimbabwe
09/2006 – 11/2011 Solusi University
Bachelor of Science, Agribusiness
Bulawayo Metropolitan, Zimbabwe
SKILLS & Competencies: • Data collection and analysis • Project planning & Management
• Market development • Sustainable agricultural practices
• Value chain development • Effective Communication
• Leadership • Building effective relationships;
• Strategic thinking
• Project management
• Capacity building, Coordination
• Teamwork
• knowledge of planning.
REFERENCES
1. Mr. Mthokozisi Dlodlo (Professional) **********.******@*****.** Site Team Leader – Zimbabwe & Zambia, CIRAD +263-***-***-*** Zimbabwe and Zambia.
2. Dr. Edmore Hungwe (Professional) *******@*****************.*** District Team Leader, Action Aid Zimbabwe +263********* 3. Dr. Mkhokheli Sithole (Professional) *********.*******@****.**.** Direct at the Institute of Development Studies +263-***-***-*** National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe 4. Julian Salts LinkedIn ********@*****.***
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