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James Luhende

@jamesluhende

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Experienced agricultural economist with a focus on sustainable development.

Tanzania

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters community empowerment and sustainable agricultural practices, with opportunities for professional growth.

I am a professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience in programs and project management, coordination, and multisectoral needs assessment. My expertise encompasses Agricultural Value Chain analysis, Agri-preneurship, Climate-smart agribusiness, and Sustainable Food Systems. I have a strong commitment to Positive Youth Development and impact evaluation, ensuring that my work contributes to sustainable livelihoods.

Throughout my career, I have developed extensive knowledge in data management, employing various methods such as household surveys and community-based participatory approaches. My role as a Field Operations Manager at Church World Service has allowed me to train farmers in sustainable practices, facilitate market linkages, and conduct environmental analyses. I am passionate about empowering communities through capacity building and strategic planning, ensuring that interventions are impactful and aligned with community needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Field Operations Manager

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Church World Service -Africa

Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Identified, profiled, verified, and registered farmers for the Sustainable Vegetable Production project. Organized and trained lead farmers and farmer groups in agricultural field days, seminars, and demonstrations.

Sustainable Vegetable Production Integrated Pest Management Tropical Vegetable Seed Storage Post Harvest Management Data Collection Report Writing

Agribusiness Specialist

AMDT-Agricultural Markets Development Trust

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Led the development and execution of farmer livelihood programs, overseeing implementation of training and market access initiatives. Managed monitoring and evaluation processes to track progress and measure impact.

Program Management Market Access Monitoring and Evaluation Budget Management Capacity Building Data Collection Gender Equality Proposal Writing

Program Coordinator

MEDA-Global Affairs Canada

Oct 2017 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Provided entrepreneurship skills and self-employment knowledge to identified youth and collaborated with DAICO Office to establish farmer group profiles. Conducted community project awareness and sensitization meetings on commercial agriculture and income-generating activities.

entrepreneurship Farmer Group Collaboration Climate Smart Agriculture Value Chain Development Data Collection Grants Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sokoine University of Agriculture

Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

Studied Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, gaining expertise in agricultural value chain analysis, agri-preneurship, and sustainable food systems. Developed skills in data management, project management, and impact evaluation relevant to agricultural development.

Kibaha Secondary School

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, General Studies

Completed secondary education with an Advanced Certificate, building foundational knowledge across various subjects. Developed strong academic skills and prepared for higher education.