Pawin Joseph Sachi

This assignment involved training project groups on the VSLA model in the Upper West and North-East Regions. Key milestones accomplished included

• Developed training manual
• Trained groups on VSLA methodology
• Submitted training report
• Developed the group constitutions and record-keeping ledger

• Conceptualised, designed research, collected and analysed data
• Submitted final research report and developed policy position paper
• Presented findings at the dissemination workshop

• This role was part of the 2021 digitised PHC, and the tasks performed included:
• Participated in training workshops and meetings for Census training
• Delivered training to regional trainers and field staff while managing trainees
• Managed team, monitored field work, and ensured adherence to quality assurance protocols.

• Company Overview: Agricultural commodity trading and development support services
• Managed investments and finances
• Scouted and conducted financial appraisals of investment opportunities
• Engaged in business networks and managed relationships with investors and customers
• Advised on capital structure, earnings and dividends decisions
• Periodically evaluated and adjusted business model

This involved managing the field data collection team and the specific roles included:

• Planned and managed field activities according to schedules and order of operations.
• Coordinated site operations per established timelines.
• Observed community entry protocols and engaged communities in field activities
• Evaluated performance and progress of work and made proactive adjustments
• Supervised field staff and provided technical support for quality data collection
• Addressed field challenges and documented lessons

This was an advocacy for policy implementation on food and nutrition security. The tasks included:

• Planned and coordinated programme implementation
• Conducted stakeholder analysis and engagements for effective evidence dissemination
• Engaged stakeholders to address issues of food insecurity and malnutrition
• Monitored and supported quarterly and annual reports

This was training of private enterprises with funding from the BUSAC fund. The tasks included:

• Conducted Training Needs Assessment of PSOs on farming as a business (FAAB)
• Developed training manuals on farming as a business and farm business risk analysis
• Organised and trained Private Sector Organisations on selected training modules

The role activities included:

• Supported with a review of data collection instruments
• Pre-tested and validated data collection instruments
• Engaged households and institutions in data gathering
• Reviewed data to ensure consistency and completeness
• Managed field team and field logistics

The tasks undertaken as a Technical Support Consultant were:

• Engaged stakeholders and identified key priority areas for programme transition planning
• Reviewed 10-year annual reports, survey data and other data for transition planning
• Compiled process report and developed a 5-year transition plan

This role promoted crop value chains investment, FBOs and business development. The tasks included:

• Conducted scoping and value chain analysis of selected commodities in operational districts
• Identified and profiled self-selected agribusinesses
• Facilitated business-to-business linkages, business risk assessment and mitigation
• Promoted existing technologies that enhance enterprise performance
• Analysed business cash flows, profitability, and credit history for credit access
• Facilitated FBOs training in governance, advocacy, contracting and marketing.
• Organised groups and facilitated training on gari processing, soap/pomade making
• Mobilised and facilitated the training of community members on VSLA methodology

• Promoted strategies and measures for adaptive farming systems to climate change. The tasks included:
• Developed project quarterly and annual plans for field implementation
• Created and strengthened common interest groups in climate change and adaptation
• Facilitated agroforestry activities, transplanting seedlings (teak, mangoes, cashew)
• Worked with partners to demonstrate proper soil fertility and water conservation measures

This involved facilitating a market-led value chain investment approach, and key roles included

• Mobilised, sensitised, and profiled project actors based on willingness and ability
• Facilitated firms owning the process of new business methods, technology adoption
• Facilitated inter-firm relationships through demand-driven technical assistance and training on improved business practices to farmer groups and value chain businesses
• Analysed business operations and developed plans for leveraging their investments.
• Collaborated with teams to ensure businesses' increased access to finance and the market

The tasks performed under the WASH Programme

• Conducted community entry and sensitisation on WASH activities
• Prepared purchase requests and managed the stock of sanitation materials
• Tracked field activities and work schedules
• Prepared payment vouchers for field workers and reporting