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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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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

Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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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

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.