Emmanuel Kwesi Junior Munah
Tamale,Northern Region
Summary
Seasoned Seed Production Specialist, and Agronomist with a proven track record at IWAD Ghana Limited, and also with key pursuit in Plant/Crop breeding, soiled in advanced knowledge and technology in hybrid maize and leguminous crops seed productions, and general seed quality control assurance. Demonstrated expertise in Plant breeding techniques, and agribusiness management, alongside a knack for leading teams to innovate and enhance seed systems development. Achieved significant advancements in seed production technology, underpinned by robust project management skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Seed Production Manager
IWAD Ghana Limited
04.2024 - Current
- Anchor the production and maintenance of inbred lines in collaboration with the main breeder and Farm manager.
- In collaboration with the manager anchor the production of hybrid maize seed to position the company as the leader in hybrid maize production in Ghana.
- Organize seed production field registration and inspection to ensure seed certification by the PPRSD/MoFA for the company.
- Develop descriptors of all newly released varieties and classes of seed being developed for the seed market.
- Develop agronomic protocols for all crops, varieties and classes for farmers and input dealers.
- Update and maintain seed catalogue of all varieties and classes for the company.
- Provide seed technical backstopping support to the Farm manager in particular as well as the seed production team.
- Carry out technical instructions given by the Farm manager in relation to general seed crop production.
- Lead in field scouting and agronomic activities, identifying emerging issues and recommend for timely intervention.
- Lead the seed production team in the absence of the Farm manager.
- Facilitate practical training and orientation of Junior staffs on basic seed technologies and knowledge across the commercial grain and seed production units.
- Support the Farm manager in planning, budgeting and sourcing in new technologies and inputs for the units.
- Ensure quality seeds are produced under the guidance of the national seed regulatory and policy authorities.
- Facilitate the consolidation of weekly reports into monthly and quarterly reports.
- Assist with other farm operational duties such as the recording and distribution of farm fuels, supervision of the workforce in the field, and recording of workforce present at various daily task when necessary.
- Any other duties assigned.
Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
IWAD Ghana Limited
09.2023 - Current
- In-charge of all project fields in relation with AGRA-USAID project to the company.
- Responsible for implementing monitoring systems and designing monitoring tools for project success.
- Responsible for developing data collection tools for the project implementation phase.
- Coordinate the monitoring of project activities, outputs and progress towards anticipated results.
- Responsible for the design and establishment of project fields, coordinating and implementing project framework plan and progress for further communication to stakeholders.
- Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to help stakeholders to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the project implementation.
- Training field staff la in monitoring and evaluating processes and to provide ongoing coaching.
- Bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports writing from field monitoring and evaluation for further communication to stakeholders.
- Supported the design of program interventions, informed by data-driven insights.
Seed Development, and Quality Control Officer
IWAD Ghana Limited
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Develop in consultation with supervisor protocols for hybrid maize production, and all crop seed production including soybeans, rice and groundnut for the cropping season.
- Develop descriptors of all newly released varieties and classes of seeds being developed for the market.
- Develop seed production agronomic protocols for all crops, varieties and classes for farmers and input dealers.
- Facilitate practical training and orientation of Junior staffs on basic seed technologies and knowledge across the commercial grain and seed production units.
- Support the Farm manager in planning, budgeting, and sourcing in new technologies and inputs for the units.
- Facilitate the consolidation of weekly reports into monthly and quarterly reports.
- In-charge of internal seed sampling, for germination and purity testing at the company seed laboratory.
- Maintenance of hybrid maize inbred lines or breeding materials for hybrid maize production.
- Maintenance of the genetic status of all inbred lines of all hybrid maize varieties.
- Lead field scouts, and all agronomic activities and advice for recommended solutions.
- Establish demonstration and trial fields to test the performance of new varieties before approved for production.
- Test germination percentage and seed quality before planting or sales.
- Ensure and lead seed sampling and certification processes with the PPRSD/MOFA for the company.
- Ensure seed production is carried out by the National seed production protocol and regulations.
- Assist with other farm operational duties such as the recording and distribution of farm fuels, supervision of the workforce in the field, and recording of workforce present at various daily task when necessary.
- Any other duties assigned.
Agronomist Protocol Head
Agribuz Consortium Farms
02.2021 - 01.2022
- General farm management and operations.
- Coordinate activities of the organization in the assigned zone while building relationships with all relevant stakeholders and opinion leaders to ensure the proper implementation of the project objectives.
- Scout for new communities for expansion and build relationships in the assigned zone to ensure continuous expansion of the project scheme.
- Maintain records of fertilizer applications, crop rotation and harvest data.
- Assess market conditions to provide price forecasts for various commodities.
- Conduct regular supervision, plan schedule, and audit the activities of the agents within the assigned zone.
- Advise farmers on best management practices that promote yield maximization and sustainability.
- Developed customized nutrient management plans to optimize plant health and yield potential.
- Implemented pest and weed control measures.
- Provide technical support and assistance to all the farmers in the assigned zone to prevent any delays or ineffectiveness to the farmers’ weekly targets.
- Field operations advisory and agronomist; soil fertility management, insect pest and weed control and management.
- Supervision of fertilizer and pesticide applications.
Seed Development Officer
IWAD Ghana Limited
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Develop descriptors of all newly released varieties and classes of seeds being developed for the market.
- Develop seed production agronomic protocols for all the crops, varieties and classes for farmers and input dealers.
- Lead field scouts and agronomic activities, and recommend solutions.
- Maintenance of inbred materials and breeding materials of all hybrid maize varieties.
- In collaboration with the main maize breeder ensure the seed production protocols are guided by the national seed council regulations and policies.
- Ensure good germination percentage and seed quality before planting season and sales.
- Ensure quality seeds are produced by the company under the National Seed Council regulations and policies.
- Ensure seed fields of the company are registered, and as well as seed certification by the PPRSD/MoFA are done.
- Assist with other field operational duties such as the recording and distribution of farm fuels, supervision of the workforce in the field, and recording of workforce present at various daily task when necessary.
- Any other duties assigned.
Senior Technical Officer (Project)
CSIR- Savanna Agriculture Research Institute
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Assistance to the lead research scientist (maize breeders and soil scientist)
- Soil testing, and seed testing for experimental field trials.
- Conducting seed germination tests for maize breeding programs and researches.
- Maintenance of hybrid maize inbred lines or breeding materials for Bree crosses.
- Designing and monitoring of field layout for experimental trials.
- Establishment and monitoring of demonstration fields to support research results and findings.
- Performing hand pollination or crosses on maize breeding fields.
- Data collection from experimental trial fields.
- Computing of field data for research analyses and findings.
- Engaging local farmers, training and educating them on new crop seeds and how they could adopt to new farming practices especially on maintenance of soil fertility and high yield maximization.
- Responsible for all Agronomic practices on all research trial fields, and crop demonstration fields; insect pest and weed control.
- Breeder and Foundation maize seed production.
- Supervision of casual workers on research fields and seed production and processing centers.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Agriculture Technology (Biotechnology)
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana 07.2015
High Professional Certification - Clinical Microbiology
Complutense University of Madrid
Madrid, Spain05.2015
High School Certificate - General Science
Ghana Secondary Technical School
Takoradi, Ghana 05.2009
Skills
- Crop production management, and crop protection
- Seed business systems and production technology
- Plant breeding techniques
- Hybrid maize seed production
- Leguminous crop production and protection
- Hand pollination or crosses in maize improvement/ breeding
- Seed regulations and marketing controls
- Seed quality control and assurance
- Weed and insect pest management and controls
- Herbicide program development
- Project and program management
- Field monitoring and evaluation
- Integrated crop pest and disease management
- Agribusiness management and the controls
- Food insecurity and security
- Food security and nutrition analysis
Certification
- SIL-USAID Soybeans Innovation Lab’s Integrated Pest Management Training Course. Certification in Integrated Pest Management for Africa Course- Principles of Integrated Pest Management, commonly-used IPM practices, pesticide safety and IPM as applied to specific pests such as weeds. Grade: 93%. November- December, 2022
- SIL- USAID Soybeans Innovation Lab’s Fungicide Course: Advanced Pesticide Safety and Sprayer Calibration- Pesticide safety, reading and interpretation of pesticide labels and backpack sprayer calibration. Certification in Fungi management and fungicides in soybeans production. Grade: 89%. November- December, 2022.
- SIL- USAID Soybeans Innovation Lab’s Soybeans Essentials- A Course to Improve Agronomic Practices in Soybeans production. Certification in Improved Agronomic Practices in Soybeans Production. Grade: 97%. October- December, 2022.
- SIL- USAID Soybeans Innovation Lab’s Soybeans Rust Crash Training Course. Certification in Soybean Rush Crash Course- Rust impact on Soybeans production, Identification, Scouting and management of soybeans rust. Grade: 93%. September- October, 2022.
- SIL- USAID Soybeans Innovation Lab’s Pan-African Soybean Variety Trials Training Course. Certification in Pan-African Soybeans Trial Network Continuing Education Series. Grades: M1- 100%, M2- 100%, M3- 90%. September- October, 2022.
- SIL- USAID Soybeans Innovation Lab’s Soybeans Agronomy Training Course. Certification in Soybeans Agronomy and production for West Africa. Grade: 97%. June- September, 2022.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Reference
- Gloria Boakyewaa Adu (PHD). Plant Breeder/ Research Scientist- Maize Improvement Program, CSIR- Savanna Agriculture Research Institute. Tamale. gloriaboakyewaa@yahoo.com / +233243919417
- Isaac Kodzo Amegbor (PHD). Plant Breeder/Research Scientist- Maize Improvement Program, CSIR- Savanna Agriculture Research Institute. Tamale. isaacamegbor@gmail.com / +233246167467
Timeline
Deputy Seed Production Manager
IWAD Ghana Limited
04.2024 - Current
Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
IWAD Ghana Limited
09.2023 - Current
Seed Development, and Quality Control Officer
IWAD Ghana Limited
04.2022 - 03.2024
Agronomist Protocol Head
Agribuz Consortium Farms
02.2021 - 01.2022
Seed Development Officer
IWAD Ghana Limited
07.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Technical Officer (Project)
CSIR- Savanna Agriculture Research Institute
09.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Agriculture Technology (Biotechnology)
University For Development Studies
High Professional Certification - Clinical Microbiology
Complutense University of Madrid
High School Certificate - General Science
Ghana Secondary Technical School
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