Duncan Muthengi Mugwiria
Marimanti
Summary
Dynamic agronomist with proven expertise at NCCK in promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing farmer productivity. Skilled in project management and data analysis, I successfully trained farmers, fostering climate-smart practices and financial literacy. Adept at collaboration and resource mobilization, I drive impactful agricultural initiatives that empower rural communities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program officer -Agronomist
NCCK (Nature positive food systems project)
Kitui
11.2024 - Current
- Led and monitored a team of community Resource Persons (CRPs), gender champions and village savings and loanings associations agents (VSLA) to carry out extension services in community groups
- Advised on sustainable agriculture, emphasizing soil health, water conservation, and climate-resilient crops.
- Trained farmers in advanced agronomic practices for productivity and environmental sustainability.
- Promoted climate-smart agriculture and regenerative farming techniques to local communities.
- Developed comprehensive project work plans and activity schedules.
- Oversaw project interventions in partnership with stakeholders, ensuring aligned execution.
- Ensured timely delivery of essential project inputs like seeds and fertilizers.
- Collaborated with government, NGOs, and community-based organizations for cohesive development.
- Prepared detailed reports, documenting progress, success stories, and lessons learned.
Assistant Program Officer- Agronomist
NCCK (conservation Agriculture project)
Tharaka
01.2019 - 10.2024
- Led and monitored Lead farmers while carrying out extension services within their groups.
- Recruited and trained farmers' groups in group dynamics and financial literacy for village savings and loaning association.
- Conducted farmer contact meetings and follow-up sessions to address concerns.
- Facilitated selection of conservation agriculture lead farmers, enhancing community expertise.
- Provided training and ongoing support to lead farmers for effective knowledge transfer.
- Mentored Agribusiness Advisors and lead farmers to strengthen agricultural practices.
- Developed partnerships with tillage service providers, agro-dealers, and market off-takers for improved collaboration.
- Maintained relationships with Ministry of Agriculture and partners to ensure alignment on initiatives.
- Organized farmers for aggregation during marketing efforts to optimize sales.
Research Assistant
Plan International
Tharaka
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted data collection using diverse tools to ensure comprehensive analysis.
- Formulated and administered research instruments for effective study execution.
- Authored reports and documentation to communicate findings clearly.
- Executed monitoring and evaluation processes to assess project effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented child protection policies to safeguard vulnerable populations.
Content Supervisor
KNHB
Tharaka
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Trained enumerators on effective data collection methodologies.
- Supervised enumeration process, ensuring proper issuance and collection of equipment.
- Assigned and reassigned enumeration areas to enumerators under ICT supervisor's guidance.
- Coordinated efforts and reported progress to content supervisor.
Volunteer Graduate Assistant
Ministry of Education
Migori County
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Improving literacy skills of young children in the assigned schools.
- Enhancing patriotism and national cohesion by working with the community, and empowering the youths by organising their projects.
- Writing daily and monthly reports.
- Empowering the youth in social and economic activities in the area.
- Linking potential gaps and writing funding proposals.
- (G United programme), Migori County, Kenya
Education
Masters of Science - Agriculture Economics
Chuka University
Chuka, Kenya01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics and Resource Management
University of Kabianga
Kericho, Kenya01.2017
KCSE -
Kajiunduthi High School
Chuka, Kenya01.2012
Skills
- Motorcycle riding
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Financial literacy
- Data collection
- Resource mobilization
- Communication skills
- Rural community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Sustainable agriculture
- Report writing
- Strategic planning
- Documentation skills
References
- Md Jenniffer Muthaura, Regional manager-Upper Eastern Region, CA-NCCK, jmuthaura@ncck.org, +25721303232
- Mr. Geoffrey Kosgei, Head of Department(HOD), Chuka University, gkosgei@chuka.ac.ke, +254720475971
- Mr. Kenneth Munene, Research Coordinator, Plan International, kennmunene1@gmail.com, +254722678513
Hobbies and Interests
- Doing healthy discussions
- Community work
- Swimming
- Travelling
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/01/95
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Religion: Christian
Languages
- Swahili
- Kimeru/Kitharaka
- English
Timeline
Program officer -Agronomist
NCCK (Nature positive food systems project)
11.2024 - Current
Content Supervisor
KNHB
07.2019 - 09.2019
Research Assistant
Plan International
04.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Program Officer- Agronomist
NCCK (conservation Agriculture project)
01.2019 - 10.2024
Volunteer Graduate Assistant
Ministry of Education
04.2018 - 10.2018
Masters of Science - Agriculture Economics
Chuka University
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics and Resource Management
University of Kabianga
KCSE -
Kajiunduthi High School