Jofrey Andy Mapesa
Mlowo
Summary
Resourceful and strategic with a passion for driving agricultural growth and success. Results-driven Agronomist known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Specialize in soil management, crop rotation strategies, and pest control solutions to optimize agricultural output. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes and effective team collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agronomist
GOODNEIGHBORS TANZANIA
Nambinzo
03.2023 - Current
- Implemented GAP and CSA training programs for Mbozi District
- Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for farmers.
- Training and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
- Ensure new developments in crop varieties, disease and pest control, crop rotation, and tillage systems are implemented in farming.
- Preparing and maintaining project documentation
- Consulted managers during project proposal stages
- Performed soil testing to measure nutrient levels and pH values.
- Recommended strategies for improving soil fertility, drainage and water retention.
Sale Agronomist Representative (SR)
CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE (T) LTD
Momba
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Supplied agro inputs to dealers in Ileje and Momba districts
- Established demonstration and trial plots
- To effectively manage farmer-level demonstrations.
- Secured leading position in sales performance
- Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients.
- Promoting the products and creating
- Developing a complete understanding of the farmers' needs in the area.
- Preparing weekly and monthly reports.
Field Agronomist
Tanzanice Agrofood LTD
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Facilitating certification procedures for farmers aiming for Global GAP, Organic, and GRASP credentials
- Perform field inspections to ensure quality management
- Completed comprehensive survey assessments
- Maintain Global GAP standards compliance
- Performed quality studies on farm fields
- Administered necessary quality inputs to agricultural entities
- Reported irregularities to prevent quality losses and risks
Sale Representative (SR)
CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE (T) LTD
Morogoro DC
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Established demo and trial plots
- Successfully organized demonstrations at the farmer level
- Successfully achieved sales targets
- Securing deals through contractual discussions
- Enhanced product awareness through strategic promotions
- Built comprehensive understanding of local farmers' needs
- Drafting weekly and monthly analytical reports
- Greeted customers and responded to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Educated customers on product features and benefits to ensure they had an excellent shopping experience.
Agric Tutor and Coordinator of Studies (COS)
Mamre Agriculture and Livestock College
Njombe
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Facilitating learning across various subjects
- Oversaw examination procedures semester-long
- Managed multiple institute departments
- Served as Secretary for Institute and Ministerial Examination Board meetings
Agronomist
INUKA Rehabilitation Center Wanging'ombe DC
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Deliver agronomic training sessions to farmers
- Interpreted soil analysis data to provide insights
- Implementing innovative techniques for superior crop management
- Delivered demonstration plots on sunflowers in district
- Scouted customer and farmer fields for weeds, insects, and disease.
- Provided advice on pest control methods to protect crops from disease or damage.
- Created reports detailing findings from agronomic studies and trials.
- Coordinated with local government agencies regarding regulations affecting agriculture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
Sokoine University of Agriculture(SUA)
01.2015
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School -
Kigonsera Secondary School
01.2011
Certificate of Secondary School Education -
Ilolo Secondary School
01.2008
Skills
- Natural farming and Organic Farming Practices
- Production method expertise GAP and CSA techniues
- Managerial Experience
- Motorcycle and Car Proficiency
- Effective Teamwork Ability
- Ability to work in any environment under minimum supervision
Languages
Kiswahili and English (Good in writing and speaking)
References
- BAHATI C., FUNGAMEZA, Field Agronomist and market shaper, fungameza.charles@corteva.co.tz, +255689066764, CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE (T) LTD, P.O. Box 10677, Arusha, Tanzania
- JEAN C., RUMENERA, Project Manager, jcrumenera@goodneighbors.or.tz, +255787721421, GOODNEIGHBORS TANZANIA, P.O. Box 292, Mbozi
- DISMAS, PANGALAS, Manager, dismspangalas@tacri.org, +255766724665, TaCRI - Mbimba sub-station, P.O. BOX 11, MBOZI-SONGWE
Affiliations
- In 2023 Empowered 300 plus small holder farmers to GAP training Maize, Beans and Sunflowers in the Nambinzo ward
- Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Training to the Coffee farmers as the techniques to adapt the climate change in crop production
Accomplishments
- Publication of the research paper titled as "Distribution and Incidence of Cylas puncticollis in Sweet potato and their Economic Losses in Small Holder Farming Systems of Gairo District, Tanzania" found in https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341878884
- Training on the natural and organic fertilizers like IMO and Bokash fertilizer to the local farmers in Mbozi District and Mkuranga district
- Best Employee Awards of the year 2023 at Good Neighbors Tanzania Nambozo Area Offcice
- Best Employee Award of the year 2017/2018 at Mamre Agriculture and Livestock Collage
Certification
- Driving licenses and certificates
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Agronomist
GOODNEIGHBORS TANZANIA
03.2023 - Current
Sale Agronomist Representative (SR)
CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE (T) LTD
07.2022 - 03.2023
Field Agronomist
Tanzanice Agrofood LTD
02.2021 - 06.2022
Sale Representative (SR)
CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE (T) LTD
08.2020 - 12.2020
Agronomist
INUKA Rehabilitation Center Wanging'ombe DC
09.2017 - 06.2019
Agric Tutor and Coordinator of Studies (COS)
Mamre Agriculture and Livestock College
07.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
Sokoine University of Agriculture(SUA)
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School -
Kigonsera Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary School Education -
Ilolo Secondary School
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