Bin Abubakari Abubakari
Wenchi
Summary
Extension Officer experienced in training coordination and stakeholder engagement. Enhanced sustainable farming practices through impactful workshops and educational materials, resulting in improved crop yields. Focused on community engagement and project management to drive successful outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Extension Officer
Ghana Cocoa Board
Accra
09.2019 - Current
- Coordinated training programs for cocoa farmers to enhance agricultural practices.
- Facilitated communication between farmers and the Ghana Cocoa Board for project updates.
- Developed educational materials on sustainable farming techniques for local communities.
- Monitored crop health, providing actionable recommendations that aimed to enhance yield quality.
- Organized workshops to promote best practices in cocoa production and processing.
- Engaged stakeholders to gather and analyze feedback, driving improvements in program effectiveness.
- Conducted field visits to assess farmer needs and support resource allocation efforts.
- Prepared project proposals outlining objectives, budget requirements and timelines for approval by stakeholders.
- Provided technical advice, guidance and support in the implementation of extension activities.
- Facilitated discussions between farmers and experts, fostering knowledge exchange on agricultural practices.
- Promoted sustainable farming practices through awareness campaigns at local schools and colleges.
- Evaluated effectiveness of existing programs by collecting feedback from participants.
NABCO Trainee - Planting For Food And Jobs
Nation Builders Corp
Wenchi
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Coordinated project planning for community development initiatives, ensuring alignment with objectives.
- Organized training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Conducted research on best practices in sustainable building methods.
- Summarized project progress and stakeholder input in reports to inform decision-making.
- Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
- Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop personal skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Technology
University For Development Studies
Tamale , Ghana 09.2013 - 08.2017
Wenchi Methodist Senior High School
Wenchi, Ghana Skills
- Sustainable farming
- Crop monitoring
- Agricultural expertise
- Crop management
- Organic farming
- Soil conservation
- Water management
- Pest control
- Remote sensing
- Training coordination
- Workshop facilitation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community engagement
- Community outreach
- Program evaluation
- Project proposal writing
- Report preparation
- Resource allocation
- Technical advisory
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Self motivation
- Multitasking capacity
- Professionalism
- Customer service
- Cultural sensitivity
- Cross-cultural communication
- Reliability
- Farmer advocacy
- Livestock management
- Agricultural research
- Crop cultivation
- Community development
- Agricultural policy implementation
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Program support
- Problem-solving
- Farmer advocacy
- Livestock management
- Multitasking capacity
Languages
English
First Language
Certification
- International Association of Students in Agricultural And Related Sciences Certificate.
- Ghana Agriculture Engineering Students Association Certificate
- Leadership and Team Work Certificate - Watsan Training and Development Center (Online)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Extension Officer
Ghana Cocoa Board
09.2019 - Current
NABCO Trainee - Planting For Food And Jobs
Nation Builders Corp
08.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Technology
University For Development Studies
09.2013 - 08.2017
Wenchi Methodist Senior High School