Ejiro Peter Amratefa

AMRATEFA EJIRO PETER 668 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly skilled and experienced Agribusiness Development Specialist and grass root Trainer reaching far into the North Eastern localities, with over 5 years of expertise in value chain enhancement, business planning, financial management, and agribusiness enterprise development. Proven track record of successfully managing and executing large-scale agricultural projects, with a focus on increasing productivity in the rural areas of the NorthEastern states, market access, and sustainable income generation for smallholder farmers and youth-led enterprises. Adept at fostering partnerships with market actors, providing technical assistance, and promoting innovative technologies to enhance value chain efficiency. Dedicated to driving organizational goals, with a deep understanding of the Nigerian agricultural sector, particularly in sorghum, millet, groundnut, soybean, and horticulture value chains. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES - Agribusiness Development: Expertise in conducting value chain assessments, identifying key constraints, and developing strategies to enhance productivity and market access. - Project Management: Proficient in planning, executing, and overseeing agribusiness projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. - Relationship Building: Strong ability to establish and maintain partnerships with buyers, processors, input suppliers, and financial institutions. - Technical Assistance and Training: Skilled in developing and delivering training modules on best practices in agribusiness, financial management, and entrepreneurship. - Innovative Technology Adoption: Promotes the use of climate-smart agriculture and innovative technologies for post-harvest handling and value addition. - Communication and Negotiation: Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationshipbuilding skills, with a proven ability to work in multicultural environments. - Sustainability Focus: Committed to promoting environmentally sustainable practices and ensuring the long-term impact of agribusiness initiatives. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chief Operations Officer | Meats R Us Limited, FCT Abuja | June 2022 – Present - Spearheading the daily operations and administration of the company, leading to significant improvements in operational efficiency. - Implementing strategies that enhanced sales and organizational objectives, resulting in a 90% achievement of sales targets. - Playing a key role in recruiting top talent and mentoring employees to align with the company's vision and exceed targets. Operations Manager/Fundraiser | Renaissance Foundation for Peacebuilders NGO (REFOP), Isolo Lagos 2019 – Present - Conducted outreach and community engagement activities that significantly increased the demand for health services and commodities. - Facilitated the development of community action plans to prevent and respond to GBV, contributing to the safety and empowerment of women and girls in the community. Regional Sales Manager/Product Development Manager | Almara Quest Limited, Kano State March 2020 – January 2022 - Managed the sales and distribution of agricultural products across the Northwest and Northeast regions, achieving increased market penetration and profitability. - Developed and implemented innovative sales strategies that aligned with the company's corporate governance and business plan. Community Outreach Manager | Renaissance Foundation for Peacebuilders NGO (REFOP), Isolo Lagos 2019 – Present - Led community-based programs and fostered strong relationships with local communities, contributing to the successful implementation of projects aligned with organizational goals. - Developed detailed project reports, impact assessments, and case studies that effectively communicated outcomes to stakeholders. - I was part of a Team that work together in raising awareness for food security and food sufficiency and the implementation of insights gathered from the activities in the field - I always Participant in data collection for project monitoring and evaluation. - I am part of the Team that Coordinate and implement precision farming activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans. - I assisted in collaborating with relevant partners working in the same implementation areas. - I handle the operations procedure (SOP) for Facilitating the distribution of project materials and equipment accordingly. - Compliance and adherence to laid down policies, guidance and procedures - I ensure daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and other documents as required. -Supervise, train and develop team of good community facilitators, community volunteers, and survey enumerators. - Conduct regular follow-ups with beneficiaries to monitor their progress and provide additional support as needed. EDUCATION - Executive MSc in Agribusiness Management (In-View) Rome Business School Nigeria (RBSN) - PGD in Project Management American Academy of Project Management - PGD in Agricultural Risk Management and Insurance Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi – Benue State - HND in Agricultural Extension and Management Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, - ND in Agricultural Technology Delta State College of Agriculture, Ozoro 2024 2024 2007 – 2008 2003 – 2005 2000 - 2002 CERTIFICATIONS - Certified Project Manager (CPM) Chartered Institute of Project Management, Ghana, - ACIPM – Associate Chartered Institute of Project Management, Ghana, - Gender-Based Violence Case Management Training Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), 2024 2024 2019 HOW I CAN CONTRIBUTE CBM - Experience in developing and managing large inclusive development and humanitarian programmes in collaboration with national partners. - Experience in working with various government/Bi-lateral/major institutional donors. - Enhancing Value Chain Efficiency: With extensive experience in conducting value chain assessments and developing targeted strategies, I will identify key constraints and opportunities within the sorghum, millet, groundnut, soybean, and horticulture value chains. This will enhance productivity, improve market access, and ultimately create sustainable job opportunities for youth. - Fostering Strategic Partnerships: My proven ability to build and maintain relationships with market actors, including buyers, processors, and financial institutions, will facilitate the establishment of partnerships and contractual agreements that benefit smallholder farmers and agribusiness enterprises. - Empowering Youth through Training: I will develop and deliver comprehensive training programs tailored to the specific needs of youth in agribusiness, equipping them with the technical and financial skills needed to succeed as entrepreneurs. - Promoting Sustainability: I am committed to promoting environmentally sustainable practices and climate-smart agriculture within the value chains, ensuring the long-term success and impact of CBM's initiatives on promoting disability right in a distinctive advantage. REFEREES Available upon request