Eric Prinso Laare is a dedicated development practitioner with a strong background in agriculture and data specialization. He has demonstrated expertise in supervision, monitoring and evaluation, data collection and analysis, and report writing. Eric is skilled in community assessment, community profiling, and the empowerment of women through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA). Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, he seeks to leverage his abilities to contribute to organizational goals and drive development in rural and underserved communities
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Eric Prinso Laare
Agriculture officer/Data Analyst
Kumasi
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Agriculture DepartmentWA
M&E Assistant
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Plot cutting data entry, Market data entry, Annual and quarterly report writing, Monitoring and evaluation of activities in the districts, Budget Allocation
- Assisted with preparation of presentations summarizing findings from evaluations or assessments.
- Facilitated training sessions related to M&E best practices for project partners.
- Participated in stakeholder meetings regarding progress updates on specific projects or initiatives.
Ministry of food and AgricultureWA, Upper West Region
Assistant Statistical Research and Information Officer
06.2020 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Data collection, Data analysis, Regional quarterly and annual report, Area, Yield and production studies, Monthly market data collation and reporting, Training of market enumerators on market data template, Monitoring on yield cutting plot, Monitoring on market reporting systems.
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA)Lambussie
Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)
02.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Supervise AEA’S and monitor their attitude and work performance, Writing field reports to the DDA, Serve as a communication link between farmers and the department of Agriculture, Teach farmers on Agronomic practices, Educate farmers on pest and disease control, Sanitize farmer on the use of agrochemicals, Training of farmers on GAP, Educate farmer on health-related issues, Trained FBO on Agriculture as business, Education on farming system, Planting, Report on finding from the field
Adiyiah Pharmacy Limited
Cashier
12.2017 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Managing and controlling of the organization’s finances, Management of organization’s debtors and creditors account, Accountable for daily sales by using tally account software, Making entries into tally account software, Reporting daily sales to the accountant, Keeping records on daily sales
Adiyiah Pharmacy Limited
Checker
08.2016 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Last checker before drugs /medicine is exited, Packaging of drugs in box for customers, Taking orders from customers, Periodic arrangement of drugs on shelves and stock taking
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (National Service)
Agriculture Extension Agent
08.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Serve as a communication link between farmers and the AAO, Teach farmers on Agronomic practices, Educate farmers on pest and disease control, Sanitize farmer on the use of agrochemicals, Monitor and supervise the activities of farmers
Technology Consultancy Centre- TCC, KNUSTKumasi
Internship
06.2013 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Assisted with the team that collaborated with SNV to transfer Ferro cement charcoal gasifier technology to Ghana.
Energy Foundation and Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)Kumasi
Energy Efficiency Advisor
11.2018
Job overview
- Provided energy efficiency advisory support to electricity users in over 100 households and Small Medium Enterprises.
Education
African Leadership Academy (ALX)
Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials
04.2024
University Overview
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
BSC. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING, Agricultural Related Courses, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Mathematics, Basic Mechanics and Electronics, Principles of Surveying, Mechanical Engineering Lab, Theory of Machines, Machine Design and Farm Power and Machinery
01.2015
University Overview
Sammo Senior High School
WEST AFRICAN SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
01.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to learn and work under pressure
- Confident and a good team player
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing environments and accept responsibilities
- Ability to deal effectively with multicultural environment
- Readiness to learn
- Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Data analysis, visualization and utilization
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Data specialist
- Capacity Building
- Impact Assessment
- Focus group facilitation
- Data Collection
- Training delivery
- Quantitative Research
Eventsattended
Eventsattended
- 08/2020: EUGAP on strengthening monitoring and annual performance reporting in Agriculture.
- 10/2020: Regional research and extension linkage committee workshop.
- 10/2020: EUGAP Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH)
- 03/2021: Sensitization and Training on plants and fertilizer (Aflatoxin control in maize grains) regulation; 2020
- 06/2023: Feed the future Ghana country round table AFAP regional public-private dialogue. West Africa event
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/17/90
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Languages
Languages
English (Proficient), Twi
Training
Training
- Training received on ODK app for data collection.
- Training received on Arc GIS.
- Trained on Kobocllect app and Kobotoolbox.
- Trained on MoFA Web Base Portal for data entry and report generation.
- Trained on market templates for data collection and reporting.
References
References
- Mr. Edward K. Asamoah, New Generation Investment, Managing Director, +233267815636
- Mr. Francis Anokye, Adiyiah Pharmacy LTD, General Director, +233244476018
Timeline
M&E Assistant
Regional Agriculture Department
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Statistical Research and Information Officer
Ministry of food and Agriculture
06.2020 - 03.2022
Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA)
02.2019 - 06.2020
Energy Efficiency Advisor
Energy Foundation and Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
11.2018
Cashier
Adiyiah Pharmacy Limited
12.2017 - 02.2019
Checker
Adiyiah Pharmacy Limited
08.2016 - 11.2017
Agriculture Extension Agent
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (National Service)
08.2015 - 08.2016
Internship
Technology Consultancy Centre- TCC, KNUST
06.2013 - 08.2013
African Leadership Academy (ALX)
Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
BSC. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING, Agricultural Related Courses, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Mathematics, Basic Mechanics and Electronics, Principles of Surveying, Mechanical Engineering Lab, Theory of Machines, Machine Design and Farm Power and Machinery
Sammo Senior High School
WEST AFRICAN SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
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