Awuor Arkippo Adams Jr
Livelihoods and Resilience Officer
Migori
Summary
Dedicated Project Officer successful at cultivating strong relationships and building quality-minded teams. Consistent record of completing projects according to schedule and earning high client satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
PROJECT OFFICER
WORLD VISION KENYA
2 2024 - Current
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Worked closely with Livestock and Veterinary Department of Tana River County, to train 380 pastoralist farmers on livestock stock management and commercial offtakes as way of managing deteriorating livestock.
- Improved collaboration between with small livestock business enterprises and livestock farmers creating marketing opportunities for their animals during drought
- Procurement of 1000 bags of livestock drought pellets and distributed to 330 pastoralist for their lactating animals. These have in turn provided crucial diets for young children, vulnerable women and elderly
- Facilitated workshops to veterinary and livestock staff and community disaster management committees on disaster management cycle.
Project Coordinator
Nuru International Kenya
Migori , Migori District
2022.09 - 2024.01
- Established strategic partnerships with over 34 external organizations and County Government line ministries, expanding program reach and impact through quarterly stakeholder engagement
- Organized 4 farmer field days and 2 educational tours to engage smallholder dairy and horticulture farmers in Homa Bay and Migori County, enhancing their learning experience within program framework.
- Created comprehensive weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on program progress, and presented findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Developed training materials and led in training sessions for youths and women in emerging agricultural initiatives (Beekeeping, Tomato production, poultry, shoats, and dairy cow rearing) in Homa Bay, Migori and Baringo counties, fostering active participation in agriculture
- Reduced post-harvest losses of milk and tomatoes in Migori and Homa Bay respectively through establishment of solar powered reefers and linked cooperatives with access to markets and value addition opportunities. Resulted in over Kshs. 1.7 million value in milk and tomatoes sales.
- Managed 15 million budget annually and assisted in development of grants proposals, securing funding for vital program initiatives
VETERINARY OFFICER
Nuru International Kenya
Migori , Migori District
2020.04 - 2022.09
- Spearheaded community outreach programs to promote best herd health management practices among dairy and poultry farmers in Migori County.
- Organized biannual vaccination campaigns within farmer cooperatives to prevent notifiable diseases like Foot and Mouth, Lumpy Skin disease, and Newcastle from causing morbidity and mortality during outbreaks.
- Expanded extension services offered at organization by obtaining additional liquid nitrogen storage tanks and artificial insemination accessories stationed at 4 cooperatives increasing number of artificial inseminations conducted.
INTERN
Migori County Government
1 2020 - 2021.01
- Supported staff members in attending to daily tasks: extension services to farmers reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within16 smallholder dairy cooperatives, applying learned concepts to improve production of their dairy cows.
- Participated in planning and execution of community outreach programs, strengthening community relations between veterinary and livestock department of Migori County.
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 2014.09 - 2019.04
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Applications And Packages
Charity Computer College
Migori, Migori District, Kenya 2019.04 - 2019.06
High School Diploma -
Upper Hill High School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 2010.02 - 2013.11
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal and Social Skills
Report Writing
Creativity and Innovation
Adaptability
Strategic planning and analysis
Certification
Certified Veterinary Surgeon
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented a USAID funded project in Migori, Homa Bay and Tana River counties.
Other Engagements
- Veterinary and Agricultural camps (Muhoroni, Kilgoris, Embu)
- Evangelistic campaign (Kikuyu, Tinderet, Karachuonyo, Kilgoris, Embu)
References
- Prof G.K Gitau, Lecturer, Dept. of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi, +254 733 544 822, gkgitau@uonbi.ac.ke
- Oyoko Omondi, Project Manager, KIERP- Disaster Management, World Vision Kenya, +254726277728, Oyoko_omondi@wvi.org
- Pst. Ernest Ireri, Executive Secretary, North-East Kenya Field, +254 726895744, nestray@gmail.com
Additional Information
Certificate in Project management and instructor certificate 1
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Nuru International Kenya
2022.09 - 2024.01
VETERINARY OFFICER
Nuru International Kenya
2020.04 - 2022.09
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Applications And Packages
Charity Computer College
2019.04 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
University of Nairobi
2014.09 - 2019.04
High School Diploma -
Upper Hill High School
2010.02 - 2013.11
PROJECT OFFICER
WORLD VISION KENYA
2 2024 - Current
INTERN
Migori County Government
1 2020 - 2021.01
Certified Veterinary Surgeon
ECF Vaccinator
Instructor Training Certificate 1
Fire safety
Occupational safety and Health
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