JAMES KAINDU
Lusaka
Summary
james kaindu is graduate of Bachelors degree of Agriculture (plant science) from the university of zambia. I have two (2) Years of experience in Agriculture crop Production, crop protection and Marketing. I am a hardworking, inspirational and dedicated learning person. I am excellent at meeting deadlines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Trials Supervisor
Goodnature Agro
Chipata , Eastern Province
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
- Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
- Maintained accurate records of field activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal reviews and audits.
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
- Setting up trials for Soya beans
- setting up trials for Common beans
- preparing the standard operation procedures for both soya beans and for beans.
- Working in the field during buy-back period ; this is the period when Goodnature recovers the seeds fro its farmers and also buying out from them.
- Supervising the compost making process for the the compost project and ensure that the best results are obtanined.
Agriculture
UNZA SLOW FOOD NETWORK
Lusaka,
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Responsible for organic crop production at the field station, crop protection and pest management, and selling the produce to customers
- Managed to secure a large portion of land for large production to expand the enterprise and promoted the purpose of the association.
- Developing the public awareness about the importance of soil conservation and sustainable agriculture practices.
- Promoted sustainable agriculture practices through educational outreach initiatives targeted at local farming communities.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends in agriculture that could potentially benefit from the organic farming.
- identifying the best crops to be grown under organic farming as well as the best practices under organic farming
- Supported sustainable agriculture practices by following organization guidelines for crop rotation and field maintenance tasks such as weeding and pest control under organic.
- Served as a mentor to students pursuing careers in agriculture or related industries through personalized guidance and resources.
Field Attachment
Don Bosco Agriculture Training College
Mwansabombwe, Luapula
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Ensured accurate record-keeping practices were followed consistently for proper accountability and transparency in reporting activities.
- Collaborated with college school management on developing strategic goals aligned with organizational objectives for enhanced mission effectiveness.
- Facilitated open channels of communication within the detachment, promoting an inclusive atmosphere conducive to idea-sharing and problem-solving discussions.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks during field exercises and real-world missions.
- Teaching the students the the best way to make silage, poultry management and good farming practices for sustainable production.
- Lecturing the students in different courses ; Mathematics , Biology , Chemistry and physics fro First years and for second years : animal science, crop production as well as farm management.
Education
Primary -
Lwamfwe Basic School
Secondary -
Lukwesa secondary school
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture (Plant Science)
The University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia05.2024
Tertiary -
Mwense trades training institute
01.2018
Skills
- Team leadership
- Power electrical engineering
- Innovative
- Microsoft office (word, excel, PowerPoint)
- Resource management
- Waste management
- Data analysis using Minitab
- Researching
- good communication
- Time management
Certification
- Certificate (Slow food Network Association, University of Zambia)
- Certificate in Community development (Millennium Campus Network MCN)
- Certificate in Statistics for continuous improvement, (Minitab certified trainer; Dr. Prof. Marcelo Fernandes, USA)
- Certificate in Financial management essentials (Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation)
- Certificate in project management essentials (Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation)
- Six sigma White belt certificate (Minitab certified Training provider; Dr. Prof. Marcelo Fernandes, USA)
- Six sigma black belt certificate (Minitab certified Training provider; Dr. prof. Marcelo Fernandes, USA)
Marital Status
Single
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/02/95
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
References
- Dr. kapulula. W. Paul, +260 976544472, paul.kachapulula@unza.zm, Plant science Head of department, The university of Zambia
- Fr. Mpundu Marcarius, +260 972429171, College principal, Don Bosco Agriculture Training Institute, Lufubu, Mwansacombwe
- Mr. Mhango, +260 977440527, Tiza-joe enterprise proprietor, Chilenje, Lusaka
- Mr. Mufwinda Nathan, +260 971592975, Unza Slow Food Network Association President
playing football and watching footbal
I enjoy watching soccer and i really like playing it with friends and family
Additional Information
I am a hardworking person and always want to learn from the people around me as well as sharing the ideas.
Languages
English, Nyanja, Bemba
Native language
Timeline
Field Trials Supervisor
Goodnature Agro
04.2024 - Current
Agriculture
UNZA SLOW FOOD NETWORK
01.2023 - 01.2024
Field Attachment
Don Bosco Agriculture Training College
11.2021 - 02.2022
Primary -
Lwamfwe Basic School
Secondary -
Lukwesa secondary school
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture (Plant Science)
The University of Zambia
Tertiary -
Mwense trades training institute