CHARLES KANYIKA
Lusaka
Summary
Best agro graduate trainee award at mansa sugar limited
Best and most committed part time lecturer at phoenix
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriculture field Enumerator
Ministry of Agriculture and Zamstat
Mafiga District (Muyombe and Tendere chief does), Muchinga province
- Post harvest survey conducted by ministry of agriculture and zamstat in December 2023. Responsibility
- Interviewing farmers in local language (tumbuka ,namwanga, nyika, lambya and bemba in muchinga province the potential yield for 2021 -2022 agriculture farming season
- Interacting with tablets, survey software (maps me and CAPI ).
Part time Tutor/ Lecturer
Phoenix Research Institute
01.2022 - Current
- Taught all agricultural courses and natural sciences courses and facilitated student learning
- Mentored and guided students in their academic and personal development
- Participated in curriculum development and assessment
- Created a positive and engaging learning environment
- Field practical on crop and livestock production
- Crops like ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onion, cabbage and winter maize etc
- Livestock like poultry, goat and sheep farming, cattle production, pig production and small ruminant animals (rabbits)..
- Preparing examinations
- Invigilating the examinations
Assistant consultant in agronomy
Lusaka Agrotech Institute (LATI)
09.2021 - Current
- Handling the clients who have come for consultancy.
- Extension officers, teaching farmers on how to go about agric enterprise of the choice.
- Handling clients both the seller and the buyer, we were an out growers.
- Develop and deliver agricultural training programs for farmers, agro-entrepreneurs and students.
- Design curricula and coordinate resources for optimal learning outcome.
- Training students and clients on Field practical on crop and livestock production
- Crops like ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onion, cabbage and winter maize etc
- Livestock like poultry, goat and sheep farming, cattle production, pig production and small ruminant animals (rabbits)
- Fostering partnerships with local communities and organizations to enhance training effectiveness.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to aspiring individuals in the field of agriculture.
Agronomist farm manager
Nakaiba Islamic School
03.2024 - 01.2026
- In charge daily and weekly plan
- Crop protection how and when to use chemicals pesticides, fungicide, insecticide, and herbicides.
- Crops in the production are cabbage, tomatoes, eggplant, winter maize etc
- Fertiliser application.
- Deworming calendar for cattles and goats.
- Planning, implementation and monitoring of school farm activities
- Incharge of agro sales
Agro graduate trainee supervisor
Mansa Sugar Limited
Luapula, Zambia
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked as a data clerk @ mansa sugar limited luapula, Zambia, MAY 2022
- Acquiring sugarcane technical knowledge through Farm Manager/Junior Agronomist/Supervisor and undergoing Technical training organized by the Management
- Plan for annual activities to obtain targeted yield for the respective Pivots
- Planning of weekly activities, ensuring the execution of planned daily activities and ensuring the quality of work.
- Supervising the Team Leaders, Mansa Sugar Limited
- Agro workers and Contractors in a demanding and dynamic environment
- Timely submission of reports and feedback to Farm Manager.
- Improve productivity through effective leadership and coordination
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment
- Contribute to the overall growth and success of the organisation
- Several other functions as advised by the agro manager.
Tuition teacher
First Distinction Tuition Center
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Teaching grade 12 and GCE in the following subject’s mathematics, additional mathematics, Biology/agriculture, physics and chemistry.
Primary teacher
Chawama Private School Ltd.
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Teaching grade sevens and grade six
- Teacher in charge of recreational activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Science
Information And Communication University
Lusaka 12-2022
Skills
Ethics awareness
Data collection
Cultural sensitivity
Sampling techniques
Supervisory skills
Data entry expertise
Fieldwork experience
Forms management
Language proficiency
Quick-learning
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Computer skills
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Team leadership
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Active listening
Effective communication
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
Relationship building
Phone and email etiquette
Microsoft office
Flexible schedule
Documentation and recordkeeping
Computer proficiency
Team building
Scheduling appointments
Self motivation
Coaching and mentoring
Interpersonal skills
Analytical thinking
Goal setting
Professionalism
Client interaction
Interpersonal communication
Client engagement
Public speaking
Record keeping
Time management abilities
Survey question interpretation
Problem-solving aptitude
Negotiation
Process improvement
Timeline
Agronomist farm manager
Nakaiba Islamic School
03.2024 - 01.2026
Agro graduate trainee supervisor
Mansa Sugar Limited
03.2022 - 04.2023
Part time Tutor/ Lecturer
Phoenix Research Institute
01.2022 - Current
Assistant consultant in agronomy
Lusaka Agrotech Institute (LATI)
09.2021 - Current
Tuition teacher
First Distinction Tuition Center
01.2017 - 01.2023
Primary teacher
Chawama Private School Ltd.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Agriculture field Enumerator
Ministry of Agriculture and Zamstat
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Science
Information And Communication University