ZAINAB UMAR
Agriculture and Enterprise Development Professional
Kano Municipal Council, NG.About
Results-oriented Agriculture and Enterprise Development professional with over 3 years of experience driving impactful donor-funded programs across Kano State. Expert in coordinating training, implementing digital data systems (Kobo/ODK, Excel), and fostering community engagement to enhance agricultural value chains. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive gap assessments, streamline reporting, and champion youth and women's inclusion, consistently contributing to significant program success and enterprise growth.
Work
Sahel Consulting
|Enumerator
Kano State, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Currently leading field-level data collection and program implementation efforts, driving community engagement and supporting inclusive agricultural enterprise initiatives.
Highlights
Conduct field-level data collection for agricultural programs, ensuring accuracy and comprehensive coverage across diverse communities to inform strategic planning.
Contribute to robust monitoring, reporting, and performance tracking activities, enhancing program transparency and accountability.
Support inclusive engagement strategies for women and youth in agricultural enterprise activities, aiming to increase participation and economic empowerment.
East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer (EWS-KT)
|Technical Field Officer / Enumerator
Kano State, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Facilitated capacity-building and data collection initiatives, significantly enhancing farmer knowledge and ensuring high-accuracy data for agricultural development programs.
Highlights
Facilitated capacity-building sessions for over 150 smallholder farmers, enhancing agricultural practices and productivity.
Collected high-accuracy agricultural data from 200+ households, achieving 98% accuracy using KoboToolbox and Excel, critical for program evaluation.
Monitored crop performance and prepared weekly field reports, providing timely insights for adaptive program management.
Supported inclusive participation of women and youth in training activities, fostering equitable access to agricultural knowledge and resources.
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
|Enumerator
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Executed structured surveys and supported nutrition-sensitive agriculture activities, ensuring accurate data collection and robust community engagement.
Highlights
Conducted structured surveys and supported field activities for nutrition-sensitive agriculture programs, contributing to vital data collection.
Ensured accurate digital data collection and timely submission of reports, maintaining high data integrity for program analysis.
Engaged community stakeholders effectively to enhance participation and improve data reliability for critical project outcomes.
Wageningen University & Research (Nigeria Project)
|Enumerator / Field Research Assistant
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Conducted extensive agricultural surveys and consolidated field findings, providing essential data for research and program design across rural communities.
Highlights
Conducted structured agricultural surveys across numerous rural communities, gathering critical data for research initiatives.
Consolidated diverse field findings to directly support the development of robust research and program designs.
Maintained consistent and accurate documentation and performance tracking reports, ensuring data integrity over a multi-year project.
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
|Presiding Officer (PO)
Nigeria
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Summary
Supervised polling unit operations during the Presidential Election, ensuring strict compliance with electoral guidelines and efficient management of personnel.
Highlights
Supervised polling unit operations for the Presidential Election, ensuring 100% compliance with stringent electoral guidelines.
Efficiently managed election personnel and coordinated voting procedures, contributing to a smooth and orderly electoral process.
Maintained accurate documentation and reporting under high-accountability conditions, upholding the integrity of election results.
Kano State
|Agricultural Science Teacher
Kano State, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Delivered engaging agricultural science instruction and practical demonstrations, developing structured lesson plans to enhance student learning and engagement.
Highlights
Delivered comprehensive agricultural science instruction and practical demonstrations, fostering hands-on learning for students.
Developed structured lesson plans that effectively facilitated student engagement and understanding of complex agricultural concepts.
Cultivated a positive learning environment, leading to improved student participation and knowledge retention in agricultural science.
Education
Ahmadu Bello University
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B.Sc.
Agriculture
Languages
English
Hausa
Certificates
Capacity Development Training Initiative
General Vegetable Production (CAT)
Transforming Nigerian Youth Program
Sustainable Vegetable Production
Issued By
Wageningen University & Research
Skills
Training Coordination & Facilitation
Youth & Women Enterprise Support
Agricultural Extension & Advisory Services
Field Project Implementation
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Digital Data Collection
KoboToolbox, ODK, Excel.
Community Mobilization & Stakeholder Engagement
Gap Assessments & Field Analysis
Performance Tracking & Documentation
Inclusive Programming & Gender Sensitivity
Survey Execution
Data Analysis
Report Generation
Program Design Support
Electoral Operations Management
Teaching & Curriculum Development
References
References
Available upon request.