Kelvin Mulusa C. V
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic Agricultural and Project Management professional with 20 years of experience driving rural entrepreneurship and enhancing agricultural business strategies. Expertise in leading donor-funded projects and collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, and farmer cooperatives to implement innovative, research-driven solutions that boost productivity and profitability for farmers in Zambia. Proficient in analytical problem-solving, tactical planning, and effective monitoring and evaluation to consistently achieve project objectives. Committed to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that elevates farming as a sustainable business.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Extension Manager
Zambia Dairy Transformation Programme
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Prime Consulting International Ltd
- Providing support and mentorship to Dairy Extension Officers and Dairy farming communities across Zambia – in person as well as via phone and WhatsApp
- Developing relations with farmers and cooperatives in project areas and establishing ZDTP’s extension services
- Organising and holding training and field days for farmer cooperatives, youth groups and their households
- Supporting farmer groups to establish and harvest silage and home made concentrate from demonstration plots
- Working closely with milk attendants to ensure milk testing was carried out to a high standard
- Organizing, coordinating, supporting and carrying out practical training and field demonstrations for 40 dairy cooperatives and 35 extension officers (Champions of change) from other Dairy organizations
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Training enumerators and coordinating annual benchmarking survey and monthly collection of data from farmers and working with the Programme team to use M&E results to improve Programme performance
- Closely working with the Business Support Officers (BSO) to help Dairy cooperative unions with management, leadership, governance, and business issues
- Developing annual field extension work plans, MEAL plans, TORs, Information leaflets, factsheets for farmers, newsletters, monthly reports and showcasing ZDTP’s work through Demos, Expos, Trade fairs and field days
- Providing updates to key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and the Dairy Association of Zambia and other industry actors as well as coordinating with others to avoid duplication of effort
- Working closely with local and international subject matter experts to ensure the Programme's interventions were based on good practice and evidence of their effectiveness was collected to support Programme improvement
- Providing a logistic link between the head office and the field ensuring that work was carried out safely
- Acting as Programme Country Manager
- Prime Consulting International Ltd
Poultry and Dairy Manager
Galaunia Farms Limited
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: (Diamondale)
- Managed poultry units housing 50,000 broilers
- Managed a dairy herd of 30 Dairy animals ensuring that the milking process is done according to set standards, the feeding is done separately depending on animal class and avoidance of feed wastage
- Offered support in General farm management operations
- (Diamondale)
Farm Manager
Northern Farms Limited
Lusaka
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed 40,000 broilers and 30,000 layers on a start-up farm, which also grew maize, onions, soya beans and tomatoes
- Spearheaded efficiency targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques, and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste
Farm Manager
Kanyanja Development Company
Lusaka
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: (Zambeef)
- Management of crops: Taking lead in the planning, planting and harvesting of crops such as wheat, maize, tobacco, soya beans, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and bananas
- Management of Soil and Water: Monitoring of soil moisture and irrigation systems to ensure appropriate soil moisture content and soil health
- Management of Pests and Diseases: Putting in place pest and disease management approaches in order to ensure that crops are pest and disease free and in good health
- Management of Staff: Managed over 200 workers and provided needed training in order to ensure the team operates efficiently and effectively
- Management of livestock: Managed a herd of 300 beef cattle and poultry units housing up to 80,000 broilers
- Equipment Maintenance: Managed farm equipment, including tractors, planters and other implements
- Management of budgets for crop and Livestock production activities in a way that maximises production and productivity
- (Zambeef)
Rose Flower Manager/ Crops Manager
Agri flora Zambia Limited
01.2003 - 01.2005
- In-charge of 40 hectares of roses, 20ha of export crops and 50 staff
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest
Education
Master of Commerce - Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Africa Research University – University of Africa
Lusaka, Zambia01.2024
Diploma - Business Management
Chilanga premier college
Lusaka, Zambia01.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Project Planning Management
Copperstone University (CU)
Kitwe, Zambia01.2020
Diploma - Horticulture
Natural Resources Development College (NRDC)
Lusaka, Zambia01.2003
Secondary School Certificate -
Masala Secondary School
Ndola, Zambia01.1998
Skills
- Management
- Problem solving
- Planning
- Organizing
- Supervising
- Leadership
- Coordination
- Administration
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Creativity
- Emotional Intelligence
Certification
- Valid Driver’s license and Motor bike license
- Basic First Aid Training
Accomplishments
- Establishing, encouraging, and supporting a national team of extension officers from key dairy stakeholders to Champion Change across the industry.
- Witnessing the adoption of ZDTP practices (strategic low-cost feeding, milk freshness testing using Sunlight dishwashing liquid, improved business management and financial literacy) which resulted in approximately 60% of targeted farmers improving profits and business performance.
- Being invited by GIZ to share ZDTP’s work on low-cost feeding with international delegates from across Africa.
- Being part of a 2020 Study Tour to New Zealand involving visits to a range of organizations in the country's dairy industry as well as working farms.
- Evaluation team member for Green Dairy in Solwezi.
References
- Angus Davidson, Managing Director, Prime Consulting International (Australia) Pty Ltd, Gus@primeconsultants.net, +61 439 867 848 (WhatsApp), +971 56 421 0944
- Ms. Tania Thomson, Former Programme Country Manager, Zambia Dairy Transformation Programme, vetania@hotmail.com, +260 964 564 206
- Mr. Kalipochi Kawonga, Feed and Fodder Expert, Kckawonga618@gmail.com, +260 97553989
- Mr. Marnix Sanderse, Programme Manager, Zambia Dairy Transformation Programme, marnix@primeconsultants.net, +260 973595676
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/02/79
- Nationality: Zambian
Short Courses
- Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL), Keno Institute
- Risk Management, UNZA SEITA
- Sales and Marketing Management, Chain Research
- Training of Trainers, Prime Consulting International
- Intermediate Excel, Basic Data analysis using Excel and SPSS, Keno Institute
Timeline
Field Extension Manager
Zambia Dairy Transformation Programme
01.2017 - 01.2023
Poultry and Dairy Manager
Galaunia Farms Limited
01.2013 - 01.2016
Farm Manager
Northern Farms Limited
01.2010 - 01.2013
Farm Manager
Kanyanja Development Company
01.2005 - 01.2009
Rose Flower Manager/ Crops Manager
Agri flora Zambia Limited
01.2003 - 01.2005
Master of Commerce - Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Africa Research University – University of Africa
Diploma - Business Management
Chilanga premier college
Bachelor's Degree - Project Planning Management
Copperstone University (CU)
Diploma - Horticulture
Natural Resources Development College (NRDC)
Secondary School Certificate -
Masala Secondary School
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