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Education
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Samuel Okati

Livestock Marketing Specialist
Nairobi,SDLD

Summary

Having accumulated more than 23 years of hands-on experience in livestock marketing, coupled with a well-established track record as a rural development agent within the agricultural sector, I bring to the table a profound understanding of livestock marketing experience and knowledge, development dynamics, and strategic planning. My unwavering focus centers on maximizing profitability for poor pastoral households. Since 1997, I have diligently cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, honing my partnership skills along the way. By leveraging market insights, I adeptly navigate the intricate complexities of our industry, consistently delivering customized solutions. My expertise extends to innovative marketing strategies, value chain optimization, and providing insightful analysis to drive informed decision-making in the ever-evolving landscape of livestock commerce. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
49
49
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Livestock Marketing Specialist (acting)

KeLCop
Nakuru, -
01.2024 - Current
  • Implementing 20 livestock marketing infrastructure upgrading, analyzing value chains and optimizing value chains, providing support to livestock marketing associations (LMA), takes lead in developing of graphic maps of value chains and targeted value chains, contributes to investor forums and MSPs (Multi-Stakeholder Platforms), and recommends public and private investments and policies that will help develop 4 value chains, produces physical poster-board maps of value chains, prepares annual and monthly work plan in line with PIM and AWP&B, identifies and establishes contact with implementing partners and inform them of upcoming activities, takes responsibility for grant programs, leads creation and maintenance of program for internships for youth trained in KeLCoP project, maps out key entrepreneurship opportunities, prepares quarterly reports summarizing all activities accomplished by financial quarter and project scheduled activities and meeting beneficiary targets, oversees conclusion and verifies deliverables for all Service Provider activities defined above and in PIM, performs any other official duties as may be assigned by project coordinator.

Livestock Marketing Specialist

RLACC-Rural Livelihoods Adaptation to Climate Change PROJECT (2016-2019) GEF/AfDB FUNDING
  • Supporting additional dimensions of climate change resilience, supporting sustainable pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods, coordinating program activities, monitoring and evaluation, specific role as technical advisor on sustainable livelihoods support, supporting poor households with small East African goats, vet drugs, and pasture seeds, commercializing pasture production and fodder trees.
  • Conducted thorough research to identify trends and inform decision-making for business growth initiatives
  • Spearheaded innovative product development initiatives that increased market share and profitability margins
  • Increased sales revenue with targeted marketing campaigns and strategic product positioning
  • Developed and implemented systems to track customer feedback and satisfaction
  • Coordinated and executed marketing campaigns to generate new leads and sales opportunities
  • Analyzed marketing data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Created and delivered presentations to internal and external stakeholders to showcase work
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies

Livestock Marketing Specialist

SIVAP-Small Scale irrigation and Value addition
  • Overseeing development of livestock sale yards, value chain analysis and development, technical advisor on livestock Production and marketing, supporting review of regulations affecting trade and marketing in counties, developing guidelines, strategies, and standards for livestock housing, equipment, and technical packages, strengthening operational and technical capacity of LMAs and county staff, coordinating construction/rehabilitation of appropriate livestock infrastructure, capacity building county staff on marketing information system, empowering farmer groups to carry out basic value addition, developing appropriate value chain approach and technologies, strengthening capacity of county staff and community, conducting TOTs on clean seed multiplication/production and animal husbandry, establishing farmer linkages forums, undertaking product-led surveys, promoting animal husbandry demonstrations and activities.

Livestock Marketing Specialist

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
05.2013 - 12.2023
  • Coordinating implementation of livestock-based activities, developing project proposals, leading disaster risk reduction activities and income-generating initiatives, performing data analysis and generating comprehensive reports, preparing activity reports, organizing and facilitating training workshops and meetings, providing Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions.

Livestock Marketing Specialist

DRSLP- Drought Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods Program -AfDB funded PROJECT
01.2013 - 12.2023
  • Implementing Component 2: Livestock infrastructure development of the Drought Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods Programme (DRSLP), Small Scale Irrigation and Value Addition Project (SIVAP) and Rural Livelihoods Adaptation to Climate change (RLACC), creating drought resilience to pastoral livelihoods by increasing market access, provision of water, livestock feeds and creating alternative livelihoods, outputs include upgrading and equipping livestock sale yards, passing sale yard bills, co-managing sale yards, training on Co-Management Concept, developing LMC training manual, constructing/rehabilitating rural access roads, constructing hay sheds, establishing commercial pasture demonstration plots, establishing hay cooperative, constructing quarantine station, equipping county veterinary laboratories, rehabilitating plunge dips.

Internal Livestock Infrastructure Head

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Developing and implementing strategic plans for improving internal livestock infrastructure, overseeing the planning, construction, and maintenance of livestock infrastructure facilities, collaborating with relevant government agencies and stakeholders, managing budgets and resources, providing leadership and guidance to a team of professionals and support staff.

Divisional Livestock Officer

Ministry of Livestock-Baringo
01.1997 - 01.2005
  • Supervising and coordinating livestock extension services, implementing government policies and programs, providing technical assistance and training, conducting surveys and assessments, liaising with government agencies and stakeholders.

District Range Officer

Ministry of Livestock - Baringo
01.1997 - 01.2004
  • Developed and implemented 48 plans for sustainable management of rangelands, providing technical assistance and extension services to pastoralists and livestock farmers, collaborating with local communities and stakeholders, mediating disputes over land and water resources, collecting and analyzing data on rangeland conditions and livestock populations.
  • Collaborated with other Range Officers to develop strategies for efficient range management and problem-solving
  • Coordinated special events at range, managing logistics and ensuring a smooth experience for all attendees
  • Reduced incidents on range by enforcing strict safety rules and providing clear communication to all users
  • Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement necessary precautions
  • Maintained accurate records of range usage, inventory, incident reports, and personnel certifications to ensure compliance with regulations
  • Streamlined communication between Range Officers through regular meetings and updates on policy changes or relevant issues
  • Promoted a positive environment for both staff and customers by fostering teamwork and professionalism among employees
  • Collaborated with fellow personnel and other stakeholders to develop and implement strategic initiatives focused on maintaining habitats of threatened species
  • Regulated grazing by issuing permits, checking for compliance with standards and helping ranchers plan and organize grazing systems

ResearcherAssistant Agricultural /Livestock

PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited - Kenya
, Kenya
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Conducting research and analysis on livestock industry trends, assisting in development of strategic plans and business proposals, collaborating with senior consultants and project managers, supporting client relationship management activities, staying updated on advancements in livestock production technologies and agribusiness innovations.

Education

MSc. In Agricultural Resource Management - Livestock Economics

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, 00100
07.2010 - 10.2024

BSc. in Range Management - Range Science And Management

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, 00100
07.1990 - 12.2024

Skills

Time management abilities

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Certification

Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Kenya School of Government

Consultancies

  • Designs of manuals and technical drawings of loading ramps for the small stock in Bosaso-Somali land, Terra Nuova EA., 04/2017, 10/2017
  • Consultancy on the designs for live animal transport vehicle and animal welfare, Terranuova EA, 03/2015, 03/2015
  • Consultancy on CAMEL MILK VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS, VEDAMAN consultants ltd.(SNV-EU), 04/2013, 05/2013
  • Consultancy in Improving Resilience in Turkana under Terranuova Project, 03/2013, 03/2013
  • Assessment of food production and balance sheet for the western parts of Kenya, 11/2012, 12/2012
  • Food security assessment of the ASAL areas of Kenya, 08/2012, 08/2012
  • Workshop on preparations to conduct food security assessment for the long rains, 07/2012, 07/2012
  • Impact analysis of the long rains on food security Arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya, 05/2012, 05/2012
  • Survey on poultry keeping by the pastoral communities in Garissa, 12/2010, 12/2010
  • Designs of manuals and technical drawings for cattle and unloading ramps for Puntland, Terra Nuova EA., 06/2008, 10/2008

Publications

  • Okati S.J.K., (2010) Dr. Kimenju J.W., Dr. Wangia, Dr. Ojoo R., Professor Mutiga Professor Mbugua; Impacts of climate change and variability on pastoral livelihoods
  • Okati S.J.K. (2009); Livestock Marketing in the Hon of Africa
  • Okati S.J.K. (2009); Dr. Kimenju J.W., Dr. Wangia S. Professor Mbugua Paul; Impacts of Climate change and Variability on the Pastoral Based Livelihoods in Enkaroni Location of Kajiado District, Kenya.
  • Okati S.J.K. (1990); Ranch Management in Kenya, the case of Ndabibi Ranch, Kenya

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Livestock Marketing Specialist (acting)

KeLCop
01.2024 - Current

Livestock Marketing Specialist

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
05.2013 - 12.2023

Livestock Marketing Specialist

DRSLP- Drought Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods Program -AfDB funded PROJECT
01.2013 - 12.2023

MSc. In Agricultural Resource Management - Livestock Economics

University of Nairobi
07.2010 - 10.2024

Internal Livestock Infrastructure Head

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
01.2005 - 01.2010

Divisional Livestock Officer

Ministry of Livestock-Baringo
01.1997 - 01.2005

District Range Officer

Ministry of Livestock - Baringo
01.1997 - 01.2004

ResearcherAssistant Agricultural /Livestock

PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited - Kenya
01.1993 - 01.1997

BSc. in Range Management - Range Science And Management

University of Nairobi
07.1990 - 12.2024

Livestock Marketing Specialist

RLACC-Rural Livelihoods Adaptation to Climate Change PROJECT (2016-2019) GEF/AfDB FUNDING

Livestock Marketing Specialist

SIVAP-Small Scale irrigation and Value addition
Samuel OkatiLivestock Marketing Specialist