EBENEZER KWABENA AGYEN
Kumasi
Summary
I am determined, well organized person with ability to learn new skills quickly. I am capable of using my own initiative, when necessary, yet able to work as a member of a team. I am enthusiastic and able to work under varied pressure. I can travel extensively and take up additional responsibilities without any complaint.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager - Ashanti Region
Cocoa Health & Extension Division
12.2022 - Current
- In charge of all Operational functions of CHED in the Region
- Over sees the day-to-day administration of Cocoa Health and Extension Division's activities in the Ashanti Region
- Supervise subordinate staff to ensure that set target are met
- Develop an annual regional operational work plan
- Organize trainings and workshop for staff members in the region
Deputy Regional Manager (Operations)
B.A/R, Sunyani
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Assist the Regional Manager in the day-to-day administration of Cocoa Health and Extension Division's activities in the Brong Ahafo Region
- In charge of all Operational functions of CHED in the Region
- Supervise subordinate staff to ensure that set target are met
- Develop an annual regional operational work plan
Deputy Technical Manager (Operations)
Cocoa Health & Extension Division, COCOBOD- Head Office, Accra.
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Liaise with the Deputy Director (DD) in charge of Productivity Enhancement Programmes (PEPs) CHED, Accra to prepare annual work plan for the national cocoa rehabilitation programmes
- Liaise with the DD (PEPs) to develop budget for the control of CSSVD and rehabilitation programmes
- Prepare annual hybrid cocoa seedlings requirement for nursery operations in the cocoa region and districts
- Liaise with the Deputy Director (PEPs) to set operational targets for the regions
- Monitor rehabilitation operations in the cocoa regions
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, mid-year and annual technical reports
Principal Technical Officer (Ops)/Deputy Regional Manager (Ops)
Cocoa Health & Extension Division, COCOBOD
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Assist the Regional Manager in the day-to-day administration of Cocoa Health and Extension Division's activities in the Ashanti Region
- In charge of all Operational functions of CHED in the Region
- Supervise subordinate staff to ensure that set target are met
- Develop an annual regional operational work plan
Regional Extension Officer
CHED, COCOBOD-Brong Ahafo
03.2011 - 10.2015
- Co-ordinate Cocoa Extension activities in the Brong Ahafo Region
- Supervise, Monitor and Coordinate the activities of all Extension staff in the Brong Ahafo Region
- Plan and supervise educational campaigns for farmers in the Region
- Develop annual Regional Extension Work plan
- Oversee all CHED extension programmes -CODAPEC, HI-TECH, NURSERY ESTABLISHMENT and SEEDLINGS DISTRIBUTION
Regional Rehabilitation Coordinator
CHED Brong Ahafo Region
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Co-ordinate Cocoa Rehabilitation activities in the Brong Ahafo Region
- Supervise, Monitor and Co-ordinate the activities of all Rehabilitation staff in the Region
- Develop annual Regional Rehabilitation work plan
- Vet all payment vouchers relating to Rehabilitated farms in the Region
District Cocoa Officer
CHED, Kade and Jukwa Districts
05.2007 - 03.2011
- Manage CSSVD-CU's activities in the Kwaebibirem, Birim North, Jukwa and Abura Dunkwa operational areas
- Report on CSSVD Control Programs in the said districts to the Regional office
- Organize routine farmer education and sensitization on the treatment of Swollen Shoot Virus Diseased (infected) cocoa trees
- Prepare initial treatment and replanting grant vouchers for ex-gratia payments
- Supervise subordinate staff to ensure that the district set target are met
Integrated Science Tutor
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, KUMASI
11.2006 - 04.2007
- Prepare lesson notes
- Teaches Agriculture Science
Field Project Assistant/Ag. Agro-Processing Officer
ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY (ADRA-GHANA)
08.2004 - 10.2006
- Assist the Field Project Officer (FPO) manage the ADRA Ghana Office in Techiman in the Brong Ahafo Region
- Monitoring of cash flows
- Loan Recovery
- Marketing and providing support to farmers
- Input distribution
- Program monitoring
- Budgeting
- Supervision of Cashew processing Clients
- Supervise food Security , HIV/AIDS and micro-finance programs
- Supervise amenity planting (Afforestation)
Integrated Science Tutor
ST. MARGARET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, OBUASI-A/R
06.2004 - 10.2004
- Prepare lesson notes
- Teaches Agriculture Science
Industrial Attachment
COCOA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF GHANA, TAFO-E/R
01.2003 - 03.2003
- Cocoa Pollination and Propagation
- Mutation Breeding and Tissue Culture
- Coffee Propagation
- Kola Pollination and Propagation
- Analysis of data from breeding trials
Class Teacher
REDEEMER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, ANHWIASO-ADANSI
12.1999 - 09.2000
- Prepare lesson notes
- Teaches General Science
Education
M.A. - Management & Administration
University Of Ghana – Legon
Accra, Ghana08.2023
MSc. - Environmental Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
02.2012
BSc. - Agriculture
University of Cape Coast
06-2004
SSSCE - Agriculture Science
T.I. Ahmadiya Secondary School
Kumasi12-1998
Skills
- Operational management
- Operations
- Staff training and development
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Staff supervision
- Goals and performance
- Regional planning
- Team development
Language
English and Asante Twi
Publications
- Long Essay, Assessing the Socio-Economic impact of Agriculture Development Bank (ADB) commodity credit scheme on small holder food crop producers at Adansi East District of Ashanti Region of Ghana.
- Yield Assessment of Cashew with the application of Organic Manure.
- Yield Assessment of yam with the application of organic manure.
- Pesticide residue and some levels of metals in soils and cocoa beans from selected farms in the Kade area in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Training
- Training Workshop in Cocoa certification (2011&2012)
- Training workshop on Child Labour and worst forms of Child labour (2008 &2011)
- Training in Management and Supervisory role (2009)
- Workshop on Champion leaders (2003)
- Workshop training on Reducing Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) (2015 &2017)
- Refresher Courses in CSSVD Control Activities (Annually)
- Training Workshop in CODAPEC/HI-TECH activities (2000,2008,2009 &2018)
- Harvest and Post-Harvest handling and their influence on cocoa flavor development (2016)
- Committee member- E-agro project of COCOBOD (2021- TO DATE)
- Technical committee member- Social media communication & publications, CHED (2021 TO DATE)
Additional Information
Capable of using MS word, MS excel Power point and other computer programs.
Hobbies and Interests
Reading and listening to gospel music
References
- Mercy, Asamoah, Dr. (Mrs), Rector, Bunso Cocoa College, Bunso-Eastern Region
- Kwame Owusu, Ansah, Dr., Cocoa Health and Extension Division, Deputy Executive Director (Ops / PEPs), Accra, Head Office
- Anthony, Mainoo, Mr., ADRA-Ghana, Program Manager, Accra
Timeline
Regional Manager - Ashanti Region
Cocoa Health & Extension Division
12.2022 - Current
Deputy Regional Manager (Operations)
B.A/R, Sunyani
02.2022 - 11.2022
Deputy Technical Manager (Operations)
Cocoa Health & Extension Division, COCOBOD- Head Office, Accra.
12.2020 - 01.2021
Principal Technical Officer (Ops)/Deputy Regional Manager (Ops)
Cocoa Health & Extension Division, COCOBOD
02.2019 - 12.2020
Regional Rehabilitation Coordinator
CHED Brong Ahafo Region
05.2011 - 07.2013
Regional Extension Officer
CHED, COCOBOD-Brong Ahafo
03.2011 - 10.2015
District Cocoa Officer
CHED, Kade and Jukwa Districts
05.2007 - 03.2011
Integrated Science Tutor
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, KUMASI
11.2006 - 04.2007
Field Project Assistant/Ag. Agro-Processing Officer
ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY (ADRA-GHANA)
08.2004 - 10.2006
Integrated Science Tutor
ST. MARGARET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, OBUASI-A/R
06.2004 - 10.2004
Industrial Attachment
COCOA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF GHANA, TAFO-E/R
01.2003 - 03.2003
Class Teacher
REDEEMER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, ANHWIASO-ADANSI
12.1999 - 09.2000
MSc. - Environmental Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
M.A. - Management & Administration
University Of Ghana – Legon
BSc. - Agriculture
University of Cape Coast
SSSCE - Agriculture Science
T.I. Ahmadiya Secondary School
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