Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Advisor
BEMBANI Group (Pty)
01.2024 - Current
Enos Onyuka
Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
Kisumu,Nyanza
Timeline
Climate Change Expert
Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)
01.2021 - 05.2023
Food Security & Climate Smart Agriculture Advisor
STIPA Kenya
01.2018 - 12.2020
Ph.D. - Soil Fertilization And Plant Nutrition
Humboldt Universität
09.2017 - Current
Research Fellow/ Visiting Research Scientist
Humboldt Universität, Berlin -Germany
09.2015 - 12.2017
Lecturer
Jaramogi Oginga University of Science and Tech.
05.2014 - 09.2015
Agronomy Research Associate (Dryland Crops)
ICRISAT,
01.2013 - 05.2014
Research Assistant (Crop Improvement & Protection)
Africa Rice Centre
01.2012 - 01.2013
Seed Systems Quality Specialist
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
01.2005 - 02.2011
Technical Assistant
Pioneer Hibred International/Farmchem - Seedlinks
06.2004 - 12.2004
Agronomy Research Technician
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
02.2003 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Soil Science
Egerton University
01.1999 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Egerton University
04.1993 - 09.1998
Work History
Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Advisor
BEMBANI Group (Pty)
Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Mentored junior advisors, fostering a supportive team environment focused on growth and learning.
- Fostered culture of innovation within advisory team, encouraging adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
- Managed risk effectively by closely monitoring client portfolios and making timely adjustments.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
Climate Change Expert
Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)
Gaborone, Botswana
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Food Security & Climate Smart Agriculture Advisor
STIPA Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
- Managed risk effectively by closely monitoring client portfolios and making timely adjustments.
- Utilized advanced CRM tools to track client interactions efficiently while maintaining detailed records of their individual goals, preferences, and concerns.
Research Fellow/ Visiting Research Scientist
Humboldt Universität, Berlin -Germany
Berlin, Germany
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous methodologies and data analysis techniques.
- Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
- Ensured the highest standards of scientific integrity were upheld throughout all stages of the research process.
- Maintained accurate records of experimental procedures, observations, and findings for transparent reporting of results in publications.
Lecturer
Jaramogi Oginga University of Science and Tech.
Bondo, Kenya
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Coordinated with industry professionals to offer guest lectures, bridging gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- Mentored junior faculty members, sharing best practices in curriculum design and student assessment.
- Secured grant funding for departmental research projects, expanding resources available for student learning experiences.
- Assessed student learning outcomes, refining teaching methods to better meet educational goals.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
Agronomy Research Associate (Dryland Crops)
ICRISAT,
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
- Provided technical guidance on experimental design and data interpretation issues for team members as needed.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Assisted in the development of new research proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities and project growth potential.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study designs and methodology decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve objectives.
- Presented research findings at industry conferences, increasing visibility for the organization.
- Supported stakeholder engagement efforts through regular communication of research updates and findings.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
Research Assistant (Crop Improvement & Protection)
Africa Rice Centre
Dar es saalam, Tanzania
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
- Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
- Facilitated cross-disciplinary research collaborations, broadening scope and impact of research findings.
Seed Systems Quality Specialist
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2005 - 02.2011
- Assisted in the implementation of a continuous improvement culture, contributing to company-wide improvements in productivity and waste reduction.
- Developed comprehensive quality control documentation, standardizing procedures across all departments and promoting consistency.
- Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased production efficiency and cost savings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant regulations within the industry, ensuring company practices remained compliant at all times.
- Streamlined incoming inspection processes by developing standardized criteria for evaluating raw materials prior to use in manufacturing operations.
- Played a key role in achieving ISO certification by preparing necessary documentation and facilitating successful audits.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by conducting thorough audits and recommending corrective actions.
- Managed a team of quality technicians, providing coaching and guidance for professional development and improved performance.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
Technical Assistant
Pioneer Hibred International/Farmchem - Seedlinks
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2004 - 12.2004
- Gathered, organized and distributed technical documentation.
- Prepared technical presentations and other materials for advisory meetings.
- Provided technical guidance and support to team members.
- Set up and configured desktop computers, peripherals and accounts, assigning appropriate security levels.
Agronomy Research Technician
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2003 - 05.2004
- Actively participated in lab meetings, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a collaborative research atmosphere.
- Assisted in the development of novel research methodologies, leading to breakthrough discoveries and publications.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Mentored undergraduate students in their independent research projects while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, anticipating needs and avoiding disruptions in research activities due to shortages or delays.
- Trained new lab members on proper techniques and equipment usage, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research projects towards meaningful outcomes.
- Evaluated incoming research proposals for feasibility, providing constructive feedback that guided project refinement or redirection as needed.
- Reduced project discrepancies by optimizing quality control standards.
- Coordinated with research and development team to support production and boost efficiency.
- Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
- Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to knowledge sharing within the scientific community.
- Provided critical support for grant applications, helping secure funding for vital research projects.
- Eliminated procedure gaps by effectively guiding and teaching 30 Technicians on operations of machinery, inspection protocols and processes.
- Assisted with training junior team members in laboratory techniques and operation of equipment.
- Supervised 45 employees and achieved on-time, under-budget management on complex issues.
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
- Provided comprehensive training to new lab technicians, improving overall team competency.
- Assisted in publishing research findings, contributing to several high-impact scientific papers.
- Assisted in securing grant funding by preparing detailed research proposals and presentations.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Education
Ph.D. - Soil Fertilization And Plant Nutrition
Humboldt Universität
Berlin, Germany 09.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Soil Science
Egerton University
Njoro, Kenya 01.1999 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Egerton University
Njoro, Kenya 04.1993 - 09.1998
Skills
Goal setting
Project management
Regulatory compliance
Cross-functional coordination
Teamwork and collaboration
Excellent communication
Attention to detail
Multitasking Abilities
Vocational training
Lectures and discussions
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Kenya Society of Agricultural Professionals (KESAP)
- Horticultural Association of Kenya (HAK)
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
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saturday
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morning
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evening
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Certification
- ISO 9001:20001 audit certification SGS [2006 February]
- Soil Scientist, Egerton University, Kenya. 1998 August
Software
Statistical analysis (R, Genstat and SPSS)
Interests
Environmental conservation
Hiking
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