Hi, I’m
DENIVAS ONYANCHA
Agribusiness Specialist
Nairobi
Summary
Result-oriented Agribusiness professional with over 10 years of experience in project management, capacity building, and sustainable agricultural development. A proven track record in managing international projects, integrating gender into value chains, and fostering partnerships. Seeking opportunities to contribute expertise to organizations focused on agro-input and equipment supply food security, and livelihood enhancement.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
Work History
Kickstart InternationalNairobi
Director, Training, and Programs
07.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Lead in building strategic Partnerships, engagements, and advocacy activities
- Managed budgets, prepared reports, and collaborated with donors, partners, and stakeholders
- Lead fundraising efforts in Africa and management of Donor Funded Projects
- Review Donor Funded Projects’ field reports and prepared KSI’s board and donor reports on the various projects' progress.
KickStart InternationalNairobi
Senior Manager, Programs and Field Innovations
03.2015 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Led project lifecycle activities, including planning, management, evaluation, and closure
- Developed training toolkits for Agropreneurship, MoneyMaker Pumps usage, and Financial Literacy
- Conceptualized and implemented Donor Funded Projects across multiple African countries
- Trained 102,700 farmers and 940 partner field staff in 16 African countries
- Led new products’ field testing and preparation of the objective feedback to the PID
- Participated in building strategic partnerships with NGOs, governments, and private sector partners.
Fintrac Inc. KenyaNairobi
Field Manager USAID-KHCP Rift Valley
12.2013 - 02.2015
Job overview
- Led project implementation activities, including recruitment, capacity building, and training
- Established demonstration sites, linking farmers to markets and microfinance institutions
- Established sound farm inputs’ supply chain mechanism affordable for smallholder farmers
- Managed project finances, and budgets, and oversaw Good Agricultural Practices adoption
- Prepared and exhibited project activities in agricultural shows, earning awards for interpretation
- Demonstrated excellence in digital reporting and communication on-field activities.
Blue Rhino Consult Ltd
Consultant Manager/Trainer
08.2010 - 11.2013
Job overview
- Designed and developed training materials for capacity-building programs
- Managed and supervised farmer group capacity-building activities
- Developed capacity-building strategies and work plans for implementing partners
- Linked farmers to markets and microfinance institutions, impacting over 1,000 farmers
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports for USAID KHCP.
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Supervisor Research & Demonstration Farm
01.2002 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Supervised daily production activities and assisted in research setup
- Directed students in various agricultural practices and management techniques
- Managed successful projects on sweet potato, edible mushroom production, and more.
Education
University of Nairobi
Master of Arts from Project Planning and Management
09.2012 - 09.2016
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Kenya
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
09.2005 - 07.2010
Skills
Organizational Development and Capacity Buildingundefined
Publications
- Non-Food Sweet Potato Products for Industrial Production at University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (2010)
- Road Map for Developing & Strengthening the Kenyan Bird Eye Chili's Sector (December 2014)
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Director, Training, and Programs
Kickstart International
07.2018 - Current
Senior Manager, Programs and Field Innovations
KickStart International
03.2015 - 06.2018
Field Manager USAID-KHCP Rift Valley
Fintrac Inc. Kenya
12.2013 - 02.2015
University of Nairobi
Master of Arts from Project Planning and Management
09.2012 - 09.2016
Consultant Manager/Trainer
Blue Rhino Consult Ltd
08.2010 - 11.2013
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Kenya
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
09.2005 - 07.2010
Supervisor Research & Demonstration Farm
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
01.2002 - 08.2010
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