Halil Muhammed Zaid

HALIL MUHAMMED ZAID Abuja, Nigeria | - |-Professional Summary A dynamic and results-driven individual with expertise in seed certification, agricultural science, and project management. Proven experience in providing technical advisory services, crafting compelling presentations, and spearheading initiatives that drive organizational excellence. Skilled in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and committed to sustainable agricultural development. Core Competencies - Seed Certification & Quality Assurance - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) - Project Management - Effective Communication & Presentation Skills - Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement - Health, Safety, and Environment Compliance Professional Experience National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) Certification Officer | Seed Certification and Quality Control | 2023 - Present Oversaw seed certification processes, ensuring adherence to international quality standards. Supported decentralization efforts by training and collaborating with Licensed Seed Inspectors (LSI). Conducted field inspections and audits to promote seed quality compliance. Data collection and analysis Junior Technical Assistant to the Director General| 2023 - 2024 Authored and reviewed strategic documents, including memos and goodwill messages, for clarity and alignment with organizational objectives. Designed data-driven presentations, effectively communicating key ideas at executive-level engagements. Contributed to procurement and M&E processes to ensure transparency and operational efficiency. Raudhatul Qur’an Academy, Abuja English Language & Agricultural Science Teacher | 2020 - 2023 Developed innovative lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles. Fostered student engagement through interactive teaching methodologies, resulting in improved academic performance. Maintained strong communication with students and parents, ensuring a collaborative learning environment. Education Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric) Animal Production | Kogi State University, Ayingba | 2020 Professional Certifications & Trainings Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) | DisasterReady | 2025 Introduction to the UPOV System of Plant Variety Protection | 2024 General Vegetable Production Knowledge Transfer | Wageningen University | 2024 Project Management Professional (PMP) | Exford Global Consult Limited | 2021 Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE Level 1-3) | Exford Global Consult Limited | 2021 Human Resource Management (HRM) | Exford Global Consult Limited | 2021 Workshops & Trainings Training on Data Collection and Analysis for Food Security Monitoring | Federal Ministry of Agriculture & EU | 2024 Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on Seed Quality Assurance | NASC & Sahel Consulting | 2024 Validation Workshop on National Seed Roadmap for Ginger Crop | 2024 Awareness Training on Labelling for Vegetative Propagated Crops | NASC | 2024 Awards Certificate of Award | Animal Science Students Association of Nigeria | 2019 Certificates of Academic Excellence | Raudhatul Qur’an Academy | 2021, 2022, 2023 Languages English: Full Professional Proficiency Hausa: Basic Technical Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Data Analysis and Visualization Advanced Presentation Design