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Sammy Okoth

Kombewa

Summary

Proficient in formulating agricultural business plans that prioritize climate-smart approaches, optimizing resource use for enhanced profitability. Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder collaboration and data collection to support effective resource allocation. Background includes extensive experience in agricultural data relevant to food security and national development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor

Booklyst Press Limited
, Kenya
12.2024 - Current
  • Edited Business Studies and Power Mechanics under Competency-Based Education curriculum.
  • Trained authors on creating Learner’s Books and Teacher’s Guides aligned with KICD standards.
  • Reviewed and modified content to ensure curriculum alignment and accuracy.
  • Eliminated grammatical, typographical, and factual errors in edited materials.
  • Collaborated with designers to enhance book structure and visual appeal.
  • Proofread additional subject materials to uphold high-quality standards.
  • Executed additional tasks assigned by Editorial Manager, HR, or Managing Director.
  • Successfully secured government tender for Grade 10 Business Studies and Power Mechanics books, now utilized in public and private schools.

Research assistant:

Tegemeo Institute of Agriculture and Policy Develo
, Kenya
03.2024 - 07.2024

Conducted data collection from sampled farmers in Murang’a county using Survey Collect.

Collected data from farmers in Kisii, Nyamira, Kisumu, and Homabay counties utilizing ODK.

Participated in research projects focused on poverty, environment, and agricultural technology.

Agripreneur in the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project

Kisumu County Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Conducted profiling and registration of farmers in NAVCDP database utilizing KIAMIS and ODK Collect.
  • Provided daily reports to supervisors on farmer registration metrics.
  • Participated in debriefing sessions with supervisors and project coordinators.
  • Executed official assignments as directed by supervisors and project coordinators.
  • Mobilized village elders for Enumeration Areas to enhance data collection efforts.
  • Prepared debriefing notes detailing challenges encountered and recommendations for improvement.

Field Enumerator

Tegemeo Institute of Agriculture and Policy Development
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Conducted surveys to assess agriculture, climate-smart technologies, food security, and household resilience in Kisumu County.
  • Interacted with farmers from Nyakach, Nyando, and Kisumu East Sub-counties to gather insights.
  • Analyzed data to understand local agricultural practices and challenges faced by farmers.
  • Facilitated discussions with community members to promote awareness of climate-smart agricultural methods.

BOM Teacher of Biology and Agriculture

Omuya Secondary School
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Instructed agriculture and biology courses, fostering student engagement and understanding.
  • Guided form 4 students in completing agriculture projects effectively.
  • Developed and assessed student examinations to evaluate knowledge retention.
  • Executed additional duties as assigned by principal or deputy principal.

Clerk 1 in the 2022 General Election

IEBC
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conduct verification of voters utilizing KIEMS kit.

Agriculture Attachee

Tropical Focus for Rural Development
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Conducted field surveys and generated comprehensive reports.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies; ordered supplies as needed.
  • Organized and maintained files for easy access.
  • Answered phone calls and relayed messages promptly.
  • Scheduled meetings with fellow attachees to facilitate collaboration.
  • Assisted farmers in accessing markets for their produce.
  • Promoted agricultural extension services and conducted value addition demonstrations.

Enumerator in the 2019 Population Census by KNBS

KNBS
08.2019 - 08.2019
  • Collected demographic and household data for the designated area efficiently.
  • Identified boundaries to ensure accurate survey coverage.
  • Ensured timely availability of all enumeration materials.
  • Captured precise data per instructions from the content supervisor.
  • Maintained records and submitted them to the content supervisor for review.
  • Utilized tablets (CAPI) provided by KNBS for data collection and recording.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics and Resource Management

Kibabii University
Bungoma
Jan 2022

Skills

  • Data collection
  • Survey methodology
  • Community engagement
  • Agricultural extension
  • Data analysis
  • Climate-smart practices
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical and critical thinking

Attributes

  • Self-motivated
  • Honest and hardworking
  • A firm believer in punctuality and good time management
  • Self-confident with good communication skills
  • A reliable, well organized, hardworking and computer proficient able to organize his work load to meet deadlines mostly inspired by the desire to achieve good result through hard work, determination and honesty

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Kiswahili
Upper Intermediate
B2
Dholuo (Native)
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Editor

Booklyst Press Limited
12.2024 - Current

Research assistant:

Tegemeo Institute of Agriculture and Policy Develo
03.2024 - 07.2024

Agripreneur in the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project

Kisumu County Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
09.2023 - 10.2023

Clerk 1 in the 2022 General Election

IEBC
08.2022 - 08.2022

Field Enumerator

Tegemeo Institute of Agriculture and Policy Development
07.2022 - 08.2023

BOM Teacher of Biology and Agriculture

Omuya Secondary School
05.2022 - 06.2023

Agriculture Attachee

Tropical Focus for Rural Development
01.2021 - 03.2021

Enumerator in the 2019 Population Census by KNBS

KNBS
08.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics and Resource Management

Kibabii University
Sammy Okoth