Victor Simkonda
Hi, I’m Victor Simkonda, an agriculture and community development professional with an Advanced Diploma in Project Management and a Diploma in Agriculture.
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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.
- 6 years' experience
- Joined February 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- Chichewa; Chewa; NyanjaFluent
Industry experience
- Education
- Non-Profit Organization
- Agriculture & Mining
- Professional Services
- Other
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Work experience· 4 roles
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.
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.
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.
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