Chrispine Sichivula

• Conducts comprehensive market research to identify trends, opportunities, and improve farmer market access.
  Develops and implement district-level marketing strategies to boost visibility and sales of local agricultural products.
  Organizes and facilitates capacity-building workshops on agribusiness, marketing, and financial literacy for farmers.
  Provides advisory support to cooperatives and smallholder farmers on crop selection, pricing, and market linkages.
  Collaborates with agro-dealers, seed companies, transporters, and development partners to strengthen value chains and reduce post-harvest losses.
  Supports the preparation of business plans and funding proposals for farmer groups and cooperatives.
  Collects and analyzes agricultural production and market data to inform planning and policy decisions.
  Increased farmer market access by 20% through improved marketing interventions and private-sector partnerships.
  Built strategic partnerships with key agribusiness stakeholders, enhancing trade opportunities in the district.
  Contributed to the formulation and execution of district agricultural marketing plans, aligning with national policy goals.

Utilized CSentry and other digital tools to collect accurate and reliable field data from project sites.
Conducted surveys and interviews with beneficiaries and stakeholders to gather both qualitative and quantitative information.
Ensured data integrity and quality through standardized collection procedures, validation, and regular quality checks.
Planned and coordinated field visits in collaboration with local authorities and community leaders to ensure smooth data collection.
Uploaded, cleaned, and validated collected data to maintain accuracy and completeness in centralized databases.
Supported data analysis and reporting, contributing to insights used in project evaluation and decision-making.
Prepared comprehensive field reports summarizing progress, challenges, and key observations.
Successfully contributed to the mid-term evaluation, ensuring high-quality data that informed project impact assessments.

Assessed and processed loan applications, performing detailed credit evaluations in line with company and regulatory requirements.
Managed loan disbursements and portfolio monitoring, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely repayments.
Conducted client interviews and financial assessments to match suitable loan products to customer needs.
Performed risk assessments and mitigation, collaborating with the risk management team to enhance loan performance.
Delivered financial counseling and literacy training to clients and community members on responsible borrowing and repayment.
Prepared and submitted loan performance and audit reports, maintaining complete and up-to-date loan documentation.
Built and maintained strong client relationships, providing high-quality customer service and ongoing support.
Supported team efficiency by training new loan officers and contributing to departmental performance goals.