Simon Ngunga Ngundo
Agronomist/Horticulturist
Machakos, Machakos District,22
Summary
I am a dynamic professional with a decade of experience combining expertise in agricultural practices with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. Having strong foundation in Agriculture and project management, I have exceled at overseeing initiatives that integrate agroforestry techniques aimed at maximizing carbon sequestration and sustainable land use. My experience in carbon projects involves implementing strategies to measure, monitor, and mitigate carbon emissions, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts. In the realm of agribusiness, I leverage my knowledge to develop innovative models that promote profitability while prioritizing environmental conservation. I am adept at analysing market trends, identifying opportunities for sustainable growth, and forging strategic partnerships within the agricultural sector. My holistic approach to agriculture emphasizes the importance of balancing economic viability with ecological integrity, ensuring long-term resilience and success in agribusiness ventures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager -Makueni Agroforestry Carbon Project (MACP)
Anglican Development Services Eastern (ADSE)
9 2023 - Current
- Responsible in overseeing the whole project implementation, working closely with the carbon M&E officer CMO, with an overall responsibility of ensuring that all project staff adhere to the MACP monitoring protocol
- Provide project leadership in managing the project cycle in growing of trees in 40,000 hectares in Makueni county
- Ensure all training outlined in the MACP is funded and implemented
- Ensure timely allocation of funds for all data collection activities
- Carry out confirmatory visits for all data collected before data analysis and reporting
- Organise stakeholder feedback meetings and present project results
- Oversee annual review and planning meetings (target setting and review)
- Hold staff dialogues based on staff performance in line with the monitoring report
- Capacity build Project Officers and Field Officers on SALM practices and monitoring.
Project Manager -Consultant (USAID_KCDMS)
Anglican Development Services Eastern (ADSE)
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Recruit and train 70,000 smallholder farmers on Agri nutrition, in Makueni, Kitui and Taita Taveta Counties, 60% comprising of Youth and Women
- Oversee 70,000 farmers applying knowledge and improved farming technologies and farm management techniques, through use of climate smart agriculture technologies
- Sales and promotion of climate smart technologies e.g
- In post handlings, kitchen gardening, to 70,000 farmers in Makueni, Kitui and Taita Taveta
- Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly milestone reports to KCDMS on implementation and adoption
- Submitting data on time and as required by the M&E desk and Project coordinator.
Project Manager- (IBCARP-ICIPE)
Anglican Development Services Eastern (ADSE)
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Profile and train 10,000 small holder mango farmers in Machakos, Kitui and Makueni Counties on Good agricultural practices and use and application of biological control techniques
- Oversee implementation of the project activities together with the other staff in line with the contract requirements between ADSE & ICIPE
- Submit data as required in the M & E tools to the M&E Officer
- Sales and promotion of biopesticides for control of fruit flies in fruits and vegetables in Machakos, Kitui and Makueni Counties
- Conduct trials and data collection as guided and directed by the principal scientist and ADSE policy requirement
- Uphold teamwork and work closely with other staff in facilitating implementation
- Where necessary and in consultation with the supervisor participate in strategic meetings, forums and processes to stay up to date with unfolding events or issues of interest
- Together with ICIPE, collect and document information on the beneficiaries i.e
- Success stories.
IPM Consultant (Lower Eastern Region)
Real IPM Ltd
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Liaising with agrovets/clients/customers, research personnel and technical development staff on the products required in Machakos, Kitui and Makueni Counties
- Conduct field visits and provide technical support on biopesticides to farmers/ project beneficiaries
- Assessing the prevalence of diseases and/or pests, while conducting pest risk analysis of plants
- Communicating unfavorable results from field trials and demonstrations, including trials failure
- Attending trade shows/ workshops to capacity build local community on the emerging good agricultural practices
- Training small scale farmers on safe use of pesticides
- Reconciling sales records with the dispatch and sales team at the main office.
Propagation Specialist
Syngenta Kenya Cuttings Ltd.
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Head of propagation section (66 employees 2 Supervisors, 3 Group leaders)
- In charge of the all-rooting station activities
- Ensuring quality production of rooted cuttings
- Making communication to the cutting operations on quantity and quality of the rooted cuttings
- Crop protection and phyto-sanitory
- Responsible for enforcing Company Health & Safety policies and labour planning.
Crop Protection Specialist
Syngenta Kenya Cuttings Ltd.
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Spray foreman, in charge of the spray program and team (60 spray men, 4 group leaders)
- Calibration of all spray application equipment as per schedule
- Monitoring, reporting and instituting control measures on all pests and diseases on crops
- Proactive planning of daily activities and work allocation to staff under my supervision
- And ensuring efficiency of all agronomic activities on crops
- Projecting weekly and Daily Labour requirements, observing attendance and reporting any shortfalls on productivity to management
- Responsible for enforcing Company Health & Safety policies in my department.
Education
Diploma in Management Project - Project Planning And Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Machakos, Machakos District, Kenya 01.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
Egerton University
Njoro, Nakuru District, Kenya 04.2008 - 04.2012
KCSE - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Tala High School
Tala 01.2003 - 04.2006
Skills
Critical Knowledge: Project Management
Identityno
26331566
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/23/89
- Nationality: Kenyan
Languages
English, Kiswahili, Kamba
References
- Dr. Robert Musyoki, Director, KARLO Seeds, P.O. BOX 6223, Macadamia Place, Thika, 01000, Kenya, 0722281132, Robert.musyoki@kalro.org
- Dr. Niassy Saliou, Head of Technology Transfer Unit, International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology, 0792215880, sniassy@icipe.org
- Japheth Katanga, Production Manager, AAA growers, Thika, 0728092717, Japheth.katanga@gmail.com
Tree planting and growing, singing, swimming
- Every year I plant and grow seedlings equivalent to my birthday years
- I sing in church choir and also music chorale group
- I spend a monthly out with my family in swimming amenities
Timeline
Project Manager -Consultant (USAID_KCDMS)
Anglican Development Services Eastern (ADSE)
01.2020 - 08.2023
Diploma in Management Project - Project Planning And Management
Kenya Institute of Management
01.2016 - 04.2017
Project Manager- (IBCARP-ICIPE)
Anglican Development Services Eastern (ADSE)
09.2015 - 12.2019
IPM Consultant (Lower Eastern Region)
Real IPM Ltd
07.2014 - 08.2015
Propagation Specialist
Syngenta Kenya Cuttings Ltd.
10.2013 - 06.2014
Crop Protection Specialist
Syngenta Kenya Cuttings Ltd.
01.2013 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
Egerton University
04.2008 - 04.2012
KCSE - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Tala High School
01.2003 - 04.2006
Project Manager -Makueni Agroforestry Carbon Project (MACP)
Anglican Development Services Eastern (ADSE)
9 2023 - Current
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