SIMON WABWIRE
Arusha
Summary
Dynamic research professional with a proven track record at ICRISAT-Malawi, enhancing agricultural research through innovative field trials and data analysis. Excelled in fostering partnerships and technology dissemination, leveraging analytical and interpersonal skills. Proficient in R-Console and adept at transforming data into actionable insights, significantly contributing to project successes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Research intern
ICRISAT- Malawi, Chitedze Agricutural Research Station
Lilongwe
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Assist in the design and establishment of field trials and their management in Central Tanzania
- Assist in the designing of protocols and data collection tools for use in implementation of trials and data capture
- Assist in collection of quality data and processing/analysis to generate reports to inform further research in Tanzania
- Support organization of field days to facilitate technology dissemination for increased uptake by farmers
- Assist in establishment of new strong partnerships as a vehicle for up scaling of identified superior technologies
- Perform any other duties related to the project implementation as may be assigned by the ICRISAT Scientist
Consultant
Research Community and Organization Development Associates (RECODA)
Arusha
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Develop technical literature to be used by the research team in conducting training
- Prepare training materials to be used by the staffs to train the farmers, agricultural extension officers and other trainees involved in the project
- Support organization of farmers’ field days to facilitate technology dissemination for increased uptake by farmers
- Perform any other duties related to the project implementation as may be assigned by the Research Manager
Research Assistant
AVRDC- The World Vegetable Center
Arusha
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Assist in conducting vegetable research experiments, data collection, data entry/compilation and statistical analyses
- Assist the farm Manager in supervision of the farm/green house workers doing experimental activities
- Assist the Scientists in Report writing of the Research Projects
Education
MSc. - Crop Science
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro, Tanzania05.2021
BSc. - Horticulture
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro, Tanzania07.2004
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Data analysis skills
- GenStat
- MSTAT-C
- SPSS
- Co-STATA
- R-Console Statistical Software
Publications
- Determination of Stability and G × E Interaction of Legume and Cereal Genotypes in Different Agro-Ecologies of Central Tanzania, Wabwire, S., Chilagane, L. A., & Msuya, D. G., Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science, 2, 1, 102-109, 2021
- Identification of Relatively More Efficient and Productive Cropping System in Varying Potential Agro-ecologies of Central Tanzania, Wabwire, S., Chilagane, L. A., & Msuya, D. G., Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science, 2, 2, 243-246, 2021
- Yield Advantage of Elite Cereal and Legume Genotypes in Varying Potential Agro-ecologies of Central Tanzania, Wabwire, S., Chilagane, L. A., & Msuya, D. G., Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science, 2, 4, 402-410, 2021
References
- Dr. Luseko Amos Chilagane, Lecturer of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Sokoine University of Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Department of Crop science and Horticulture, P.O Box 3005, Morogoro, Morogoro, Tanzania, +255 784 970 031, chilagane@sua.ac.tz
- Prof. Susan Nchimbi Msolla, Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Sokoine University of Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Department of Crop science and Horticulture, P.O Box 3005, Morogoro, Morogoro, Tanzania, +255 754849971, nchimbi@suanet.ac.tz
- Prof. Dunstan Gabriel Msuya, Professor of Farming Systems and Seed Technology, Sokoine University of Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Department of Crop science and Horticulture, P.O Box 3005, Morogoro, Morogoro, Tanzania, +255 754609217, dmsuya@sua.ac.tz
Extracurricular Activities
Sokoine University of Agriculture, Member of the University Pentecostal Students’ Fellowship (UPSF), 2001-2004 Sokoine University of Agriculture, Member of the Tanzania Horticultural Students Association (TAHOSA), 2001-2004
Training
- Good agriculture practices for production of African Indigenous Vegetables, AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center, Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, 12/08/09
- Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics, Horticultural Association of Kenya (HAK) and AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center, Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, 12/05/09
- Underutilized Plant Species for Food, Nutrition, Income and Sustainable Development, The International Center for Underutilized species, Global facilitation unit, AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center, Regional Center for Africa, Global Horticulture Initiative, Bioversity International, PROTA, FARA, CTA, Sida, CIDA and ISHS, Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, 03/08
Languages
- English, Very good proficiency in spoken and written
- Swahili, Very good proficiency in spoken and written
Honorsandawards
- Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science, 07/21
- Students Leadership award as Secretary Ministry of Information, Sokoine University of Agriculture Students’ Organization (SUASO), 2003-2004
- I.U.C students’ exchange programme scholarship award, Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA), 2001
Timeline
Research intern
ICRISAT- Malawi, Chitedze Agricutural Research Station
03.2019 - 11.2020
Consultant
Research Community and Organization Development Associates (RECODA)
01.2014 - 12.2014
Research Assistant
AVRDC- The World Vegetable Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
MSc. - Crop Science
Sokoine University of Agriculture
BSc. - Horticulture
Sokoine University of Agriculture
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