Johnson Elibarick Kaaya
Mtwara,Tanzania
Summary
Professional with expertise in agricultural finance, credit management, and agribusiness development. Skilled in project planning, marketing strategies, and customer relationship management, with a solid understanding of agriculture policy and risk management. Experienced in pest control and crop disease identification, along with value chain analysis. Focused on advancing sustainable agricultural practices through comprehensive training and development efforts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Agricultural Officer
Cashewnut Board of Tanzania
Mtwara, Tanzania
10.2021 - 01.2026
- Assist farmers and stakeholders in adhering to quality standards for cashew nut production.
- Support quality improvement campaigns for cashew nut farmers.
- Aid in supervising and monitoring field operations.
- Help develop plans for the cashew nut industry.
- Collaborate with agricultural officers from local government authorities on cashew cultivation.
- Ensure smooth production of cashew nuts while considering quality and costs.
- Assist in collecting yield data and metrics from farmers.
- Facilitate sharing of good farming practices with farmers.
- Determine nursery sizes for supplying planting materials to smallholder farmers.
- Organised regular field inspections, ensured adherence to safety regulations.
- Developed sustainable farming practices to enhance biodiversity.
Cooperative Officer
Local Government Authority
Tanga, Tanzania
12.2016 - 10.2021
- Provided auditing support for cooperatives and farmer associations under cooperative societies act.
Assisted in developing accounting systems tailored to organisational needs.
Delivered ongoing advice to enhance financial skills of organisational leaders. - Improved team efficiency with regular training sessions.
- Increased operational efficiency by streamlining administrative processes.
- Wrote detailed reports, aiding in case documentation.
- Assisted during special events and large-scale operations ensuring smooth running of activities.
- Worked diligently under pressure whilst preserving high-quality output.
Agricultural Field Officer
Local Government Authority
Tanga, Tanzania
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Facilitate consultations for farmers and agricultural businesses, ensuring tailored guidance and engaging presentations on the latest technologies.
Drive collaboration with industry experts to enhance production methods.
Lead discussions in seminars that focus on fostering a prosperous agricultural future. - Fostered collaboration among diverse teams, creating synergies in project execution.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver projects within stipulated deadlines.
- Prepared detailed reports on field activities to aid strategic decision making.
Sales advisor
Mbeya Agrochemicals. Co. Ltd
ARUSHA, TANZANIA
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Supplied critical agricultural inputs and educated farmers on the strategic use of pesticides to enhance overall crop productivity.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, maintaining company reputation.
- Participated in team meetings contributing valuable ideas for sales improvement.
- Suggested suitable products to customers for enhanced shopping experience.
- Increased sales through effective negotiation and persuasion techniques.
- Attended training sessions regularly to keep abreast with latest sales techniques.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving queries.
- Conducted market research, gaining insights into competitors' strategies.
- Facilitated smooth checkout process, enhancing customer satisfaction levels.
- Provided comprehensive after-sales support, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Education
Masters - Agriculture and Rural Innovation
Bishop Stuart University
Uganda 08/2025 -
Bachelor Degree of Science - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Sokoine University of Agriculture
MOROGORO, TANZANIA 08/2013 - 11/2016
Diploma in General Agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives T
Tanzania 09/2009 - 05/2011
A-Levels - Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
BISHOP DURNING HIGH SCHOOL
ARUSHA, TANZANIA 01/2007 - 02/2009
Certificate - Secondary Education
AKERI SECONDARY SCHOOL
ARUSHA, TANZANIA 01/2003 - 10/2006
Certificate of Primary Education
PATANDI PRIMARY SCHOOL
ARUSHA, TANZANIA 01/1996 - 12/2002
Skills
- Project planning and evaluation
- Agricultural finance and credit management
- Project appraisal
- Agricultural extension services
- Marketing strategies
- Customer relationship management
- Agribusiness development
- Business plan formulation
- Management and administration
- Agronomic planning
- Agriculture policy knowledge
- Pest control expertise
- Crop disease identification
- Business law and ethics
- Agricultural risk management
- Value chain analysis
- Economic survey methods
- Training and development
Timeline
Senior Agricultural Officer
Cashewnut Board of Tanzania
10.2021 - 01.2026
Cooperative Officer
Local Government Authority
12.2016 - 10.2021
Agricultural Field Officer
Local Government Authority
02.2012 - 09.2013
Sales advisor
Mbeya Agrochemicals. Co. Ltd
08.2011 - 01.2012
Masters - Agriculture and Rural Innovation
Bishop Stuart University
08/2025 -
Bachelor Degree of Science - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Sokoine University of Agriculture
08/2013 - 11/2016
Diploma in General Agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives T
09/2009 - 05/2011
A-Levels - Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
BISHOP DURNING HIGH SCHOOL
01/2007 - 02/2009
Certificate - Secondary Education
AKERI SECONDARY SCHOOL
01/2003 - 10/2006
Certificate of Primary Education
PATANDI PRIMARY SCHOOL
01/1996 - 12/2002