Elvis Jonas
@elvisjonas
Natural Resource Specialist with over a decade of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Natural Resource Specialist with over ten years of experience in language services, project management, and consultancy. My expertise spans agroforestry, conservation agriculture, and community-based forestry initiatives, where I have made significant contributions to various organizations, including the World Agroforestry Centre and Pamoja Mining Group.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led numerous projects funded by international donors, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation. My work has involved training farmers, conducting workshops, and implementing community engagement strategies to address critical issues such as land degradation and biodiversity loss. I am passionate about creating quantifiable results and ensuring the long-term viability of the projects I manage.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
National Natural Resource Consultant
ADAP Tanzania
Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 (2 months)
As a National Natural Resource Consultant, I organized community dialogues on participatory natural resource management, led training sessions, and managed tree nurseries. My role focused on enhancing community awareness and sustainable practices in forestry conservation.
Natural Resource Officer
Pamoja Mining Group
Oct 2018 - Jan 2024 (5 years 3 months)
In my role as a Natural Resource Officer, I provided technical support for community forest governance and conservation livelihoods, established tree nurseries, and collaborated with mining experts to develop conservation strategies.
Research Assistant
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Jan 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years 9 months)
As a Research Assistant, I supported various projects focused on climate-smart agriculture and agroforestry practices, conducting data collection and analysis to assess environmental restoration efforts.
Field Liaison Officer
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)
In my role as a Field Liaison Officer, I facilitated communication between project teams and local communities, ensuring effective implementation of agroforestry and natural resource management initiatives.
Rural Resource Centre Supervisor
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
As a Rural Resource Centre Supervisor, I established resource centers and nurseries, trained farmers in tree propagation, and developed community-based forest management plans.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Master of Science, Natural Resource Management
2014 - 2018
Completed a Master of Science in Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture, focusing on sustainable practices and management of natural resources.
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science, Forestry
2009 - 2012
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry, gaining knowledge in forest management, conservation, and sustainable practices.
Minaki Secondary School
Advanced Certificate, Secondary Education
2007 - 2009
Achieved an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, focusing on a broad curriculum that prepared for higher education.
Hedaru Secondary School
Ordinary Certificate, Secondary Education
2002 - 2006
Completed Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education, laying the foundation for further academic pursuits.
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Location
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