Suleiman Tukale

I am an experienced Agronomist and Project Officer with over six years dedicated to improving agricultural practices and livelihoods in community-focused projects. My expertise lies in implementing Farmer Field Schools, distributing essential resources, and promoting sustainable agricultural strategies to counter climate change. I am proficient in community mobilization, training, and project monitoring. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to support food security and empower farming communities.

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   Project Officer (Agronomist)

   Present

   SORIO NGO · Borama

   Feb 2023 — Present · 3 yrs

   • Lead the distribution and implementation of cash, seed, and tool provisions to support local agricultural activities.
   • Organize and support agricultural initiatives within the target district to enhance local farming capacity and food security.
   • Research and promote adaptive agricultural strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on soil health and crop yields.
   • Contribute to project planning and execution, ensuring participant engagement and successful outcomes.
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   FFS Facilitator

   Save the Children (SCI) · Borama

   Feb 2019 — Jan 2022 · 3 yrs

   • Mobilized Farmer Field School (FFS) participants, ensuring a clear understanding of the program's objectives and methods.
   • Managed the setup of observation plots (FP and IPM), ensuring land was sufficient for effective agricultural demonstrations.
   • Established suitable meeting venues near fields to facilitate accessible, hands-on learning for farming communities.
   • Conducted on-plot farming demonstrations to showcase good agricultural practices and improve crop yields.
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   Project Officer (Agronomist)

   Sustainable Initiative for Development (SID) · Borama

   Feb 2018 — Jan 2019 · 1 yr

   • Managed beneficiary registration using Field Management Technology (FMT) to ensure accurate and efficient record-keeping.
   • Oversaw the timely and equitable distribution of seeds to registered program beneficiaries.
   • Provided comprehensive training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to empower farmers with modern cultivation techniques.
   • Monitored and ensured farmers successfully cultivated and planted their designated plots according to project guidelines.
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   FFS Trainer

   Welthungerhilfe (WHH) · Borama

   Jul 2017 — Jan 2018 · 1 yr

   • Facilitated comprehensive Farmer Field School (FFS) sessions to build local agricultural expertise.
   • Mentored and supported leaders of farmer groups, empowering them to become local experts on specific agricultural topics.
   • Conducted regular monitoring and reporting on project activities and progress to head office.
   • Contributed to building community capacity through hands-on training and effective knowledge sharing.