Having a M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Plant Breeding & Genetics) from the University of Agriculture, Multan,Pakistan. I have experience in project execution for climate change mitigation/ adaptation, sustainable production and consumption, and agricultural commodity value chain development for poverty alleviation and rural development.
In addition, I'd be delighted to share that I enjoy capturing the surrounding landscape and special events.
Accomplishments:
Lead project team of up to 09 individuals, ensuring field level implementation of project activities through planning and technical support to field staff.
Developed a trained cadre of field staff, created digital training and distribution material and carried out Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops.
Provided technical assistance to project teams in conducting baseline surveys to assess GHG emissions from crop production and protection practices.
Provided assistance in women centric gender and skill development activities at the ground level to enhance the economic buffering capacities of communities against climate change variabilities.
Through on-site trainings and demonstrations, promoted sustainable livestock management practices.
Planned and organized farmer and worker trainings on climate smart crop production and protection practices, water stewardship, sustainable land use management, biodiversity conservation, and increased
agricultural productivity through sustainable agroforestry practices.
Explored and demonstrated feasible advanced farming tools to communities to help them make informed decisions.
Developed and maintained close liaison with relevant stakeholders, academia, and research institutions, and engaged them in field research in the wake of climate change and its impact on agriculture.
Represented and promoted the projects in various forums as required, and maintained close continued
collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Adopted a variety of training strategies, such as farmer field days, trainings through E-Vans, farmer field schools, awareness raising campaigns, demonstration sites establishment and so on.
Accomplishments:
Facilitated in implementation of Climate Resilient Cotton Production (CRCP) technologies among farming communities
Conducted onsite training for the targeted communities on crop production, crop protection, soil health improvement, water conservation and livestock management.
Established demonstration plots and shared the best climate-resilient practices among farming communities
Worked closely with the Senior Project Officer to develop the Climate resilient adoption plans and the Cost, Benefit analysis.
Kept close relationships with farmers and local level communities and aware them of climate change.
Provided regular updates on climate resilient interventions on weekly or monthly reports as required by project
Supported in delivery of all program activities in project intervention areas.
Contributed to project progress reports by providing field data and lessons gathered from the fields during project implementation
Provided substantive support and input to the project team in conducting project knowledge dissemination activities through the organization of meetings, recording of minutes, and report writing.
Accomplishments:
Worked in close coordination with the project coordinator to carry out all assignments in accordance with
agreed procedures and standards.
Collected and compiled all the field data and information.
Monitored mango quality for export to Japan, Dubai, and Hong Kong.
Coordinated dispatching of drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Being responsible for improving efficiency by 80% through employee management, workflow evaluations, and monitoring procedures.
Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.