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Agricultural Value Chains Specialist with expertise in Irrigation Water Governance, Sustainable Management of Irrigation Schemes, FBMOs, Entrepreneurship, Policy & Int'l Trade, and BDS services for MSMEs.

About Consultant

Fred is a global Food systems and Agribusiness Specialist with expertise in agricultural value chains, agribusiness, agrifinancing, and BDS for MSMEs. He is skilled in research, project management, food technology, quality assurance, export promotion and post-harvest technologies. His knowledge includes nutrition, standardization, certifications, policy analysis, innovation, water security, international trade, market entry, and entrepreneurship.

Fred has experience in public service, NGOs, international development, and private business. He excels in agricultural development, value chain financing, capability development, business/project management, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and gender inclusion. Proficient in public finance, procurement, administration, and EIA, Fred is known for his humility, creativity, and innovative communication with a keen eye for detail.

Education

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2017 - 2019 Master of Science, Global Food and Agricultural Business
University of Adelaide
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1999 - 2003 Bachelor of Science (BSc), Food Science and Technology
University of Nairobi
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2011 - 2013 Post Graduate Diploma in Management:- Project Management Option, Project Design, Planning & Management, Techniques, Finacial Management, Total Quality Managament,
Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
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1994 - 1997 KCSE
Lisana Mixed Secondary School
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2015 Professional Certificate, Senior Management Course
Kenya School of Government (KSG), Nairobi

Work & Experience

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Aug 2024 - Present Business Development Service & Sustainability Strategy Expert
SNV, Nairobi, Nakuru, Isiolo, Machakos, and Thika
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Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 Agroprocessing/Agribusiness SMEs Specialist
SMEFP/World Bank, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Jul 2023 - Aug 2024 Team Leader _ Promotion of Climate-Friendly Cooking
GIZ Kenya (Lake Victoria Region-Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, Homabay, Kisii, Bomet, Kericho)
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Jun 2023 - May 2024 Team Leader-Capacity Building and Supplies - Individual consultant
AESA - Agriconsulting Europe SA (Kapenguria, West Pokot, Kenya)
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Nov 2021 - Oct 2022 Team Leader- AgriJobs4youth -Organizational and Business Development Specialist
GIZ Kenya (Kisumu, Kisumu County)
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Nov 2019 - Oct 2022 Team Leader/Consultant
Ministry of Water and Environment, Directorate of Water Resources Management, Uganda
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2021 Value Chains and Agribusiness Specialist _Individual consultant
AESA - Agriconsulting Europe SA
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Feb 2005 - Aug 2020 Consulting Partners-EIA/EA, Livelihoods Development Specialist
Watersan- Water and Sanitation Organization, Kisumu
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Team Leader- Conservation Agriculture
GIZ Kenya, Hargeisa District, Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia
Jun 2006 - Sept 2017
Kenya Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 Agricultural Value Chain Development Expert
NIRAS Finland, PALWECO, Kenya
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Mar 2006 - Feb 2013 Agribusiness / Monitoring &Evaluation Officer
Sida, Siaya, Kenya
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Feb 2004 - Apr 2005 Quality Assurance and safety Manager/HACCP expert
Afro Meat Co Ltd, Kisumu

Awards

  • Location
  • Type
    Independent Consultant
  • English Level
    Professional
  • Gender
    Male