Jane Ngugi
@janengugi1
Agricultural administrator driving farm productivity through operational excellence.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a resourceful agricultural administrator with hands-on experience in crop production, farm operations, staff coordination, and agribusiness development. I have led the end-to-end setup of vegetable production units, coordinated macadamia and avocado blocks, improved production planning and record-keeping, and implemented irrigation and land-development improvements that boosted yield predictability and resource efficiency.
I combine practical farm management with agricultural research and data skills, having contributed to field trials and data analysis at a national research organization and delivered online biology and agriculture tutoring. I am passionate about sustainable agriculture, team mentorship, and applying modern practices and digital tools to optimize productivity and support organizational growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Agricultural Administrator
Pearl of Africa Oil and Nut Company
Apr 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 2 months)
Spearheaded setup and management of vegetable production operations, implementing irrigation and land development to achieve full operational capacity and improved yield predictability. Oversaw daily farm operations, trained staff, and contributed to expansion of macadamia and avocado production blocks.
Online Biology & Agriculture Tutor
Eneza Education
Jun 2022 - Apr 2023 (10 months)
Delivered virtual biology and agriculture lessons to secondary students, designing interactive content that improved academic performance and remote engagement. Tailored materials to diverse learning needs and tracked student progress.
Retail Sales Assistant
Cosmetic Industry
Jan 2016 - Jan 2021 (5 years)
Supported marketing and retail sales initiatives, managed inventory, and built customer relationships in a competitive market over multiple years. Improved customer retention and store operations.
Records & Coordination Volunteer
Mission with Vision - Enkishon Farm
Apr 2020 - Aug 2020 (4 months)
Supported operational coordination and maintained accurate farm production records, assisting in crop monitoring and reporting to inform planning and management decisions. Improved record accuracy and reporting timeliness.
KOField Intern
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)
Participated in crop improvement and pest control research trials, collecting and analyzing field data that contributed to research outputs and recommendations. Supported experimental design and field protocols.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pwani University - Enable Youth Kenya Program
Certificate, Poultry Farming and Agribusiness
2023 - 2023
Short vocational training in poultry farming and agribusiness focused on practical skills and youth entrepreneurship.
KUKibabii University
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture and Biotechnology
2016 - 2021
Completed undergraduate studies in agriculture and biotechnology with practical and research components.
Ole Tipis Girls National School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), General Secondary Education
2012 - 2015
Secondary education culminating in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Oloikirikirai Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Primary Education
2002 - 2011
Primary education culminating in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).
Availability
Location
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