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Hi, I’m Victor Simkonda, an agriculture and community development professional with an Advanced Diploma in Project Management and a Diploma in Agriculture. I have over six years of hands-on experience in agricultural extension and livelihoods programs, working with farmers, VSLA groups, and rural communities to boost productivity and resilience. And also graphic design I excel at facilitating Farmer Field Schools, promoting climate-smart practices, coordinating with local leaders and government extension officers, and leveraging mobile data tools like KoboCollect/ODK to inform program decisions. I’m passionate about building sustainable rural livelihoods through collaboration and community-driven development.…Hi, I’m Victor Simkonda, an agriculture and community development professional with an Advanced Diploma in Project Management and a Diploma in Agriculture. I have over six years of hands-on experience in agricultural extension and livelihoods programs, working with farmers, VSLA groups, and rural communities to boost productivity and resilience. And also graphic design I excel at facilitating Farmer Field Schools, promoting climate-smart practices, coordinating with local leaders and government extension officers, and leveraging mobile data tools like KoboCollect/ODK to inform program decisions. I’m passionate about building sustainable rural livelihoods through collaboration and community-driven development.

Victor Simkonda

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Hi, I’m Victor Simkonda, an agriculture and community development professional with an Advanced Diploma in Project Management and a Diploma in Agriculture. I have over six years of hands-on experience in agricultural extension and livelihoods programs, working with farmers, VSLA groups, and rural communities to boost productivity and resilience. And also graphic design I excel at facilitating Farmer Field Schools, promoting climate-smart practices, coordinating with local leaders and government extension officers, and leveraging mobile data tools like KoboCollect/ODK to inform program decisions. I’m passionate about building sustainable rural livelihoods through collaboration and community-driven development.…Hi, I’m Victor Simkonda, an agriculture and community development professional with an Advanced Diploma in Project Management and a Diploma in Agriculture. I have over six years of hands-on experience in agricultural extension and livelihoods programs, working with farmers, VSLA groups, and rural communities to boost productivity and resilience. And also graphic design I excel at facilitating Farmer Field Schools, promoting climate-smart practices, coordinating with local leaders and government extension officers, and leveraging mobile data tools like KoboCollect/ODK to inform program decisions. I’m passionate about building sustainable rural livelihoods through collaboration and community-driven development.

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Hi, I’m Victor Simkonda, an agriculture and community development professional with an Advanced Diploma in Project Management and a Diploma in Agriculture. I have over six years of hands-on experience in agricultural extension and livelihoods programs, working with farmers, VSLA groups, and rural communities to boost productivity and resilience. And also graphic design

I excel at facilitating Farmer Field Schools, promoting climate-smart practices, coordinating with local leaders and government extension officers, and leveraging mobile data tools like KoboCollect/ODK to inform program decisions. I’m passionate about building sustainable rural livelihoods through collaboration and community-driven development.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Data Visualization

Experience Level

Microsoft Excel

Expert

Microsoft Word

Expert

Data Visualization

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Chichewa; Chewa; Nyanja

Fluent

Work Experience

Agriculture Coordinator at Sparkle Foundation

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Coordinated program activities and monitored implementation progress; conducted field visits and performance assessments; prepared monitoring and evaluation reports; supported stakeholders and community partners; identified operational challenges and recommended improvements; assisted with project planning and implementation.

Agriculture Officer & Programme Coordinator at Sparkle Foundation – International NGO(UK, USA, UAE, Malawi)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Facilitated farmer training sessions and demonstration plots on improved crop management, soil fertility, and pest/disease control; supported Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), monitoring savings and facilitating community financial literacy; promoted crop diversification, nutrition-sensitive crops, and backyard gardens to enhance dietary diversity; supported post-harvest management initiatives, including storage and collective marketing of produce; conducted field data collection and reporting using mobile tools (KoboCollect/ODK); collaborated with local leaders, government extension officers, and community structures to ensure programme alignment.

Agriculture Extension Officer at Dwangwa Cane Growers Limited

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Provided technical support and training to farmers on crop production and farm management; conducted field visits and supervised demonstration plots; facilitated farmer meetings and training sessions on improved agricultural practices; monitored crop performance and assisted farmers with planning and input management; maintained field records and reports to support programme evaluation.

Agriculture Officer & Programme Coordinator at Sparkle Foundation

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Led farmer training sessions and demonstration plots on improved crop management, soil fertility, and pest/disease control; supported Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) through monitoring and financial literacy activities; promoted crop diversification, nutrition-sensitive crops, and backyard gardens to improve dietary diversity; supported post-harvest management initiatives, including storage and collective marketing of produce; conducted field data collection and reporting using KoboCollect/ODK; collaborated with local leaders, government extension officers, and community structures to ensure programme alignment.