josesballahboiwu
AvailableEnvironmental & Agricultural Development Professional
About Me
Liberian environmental and natural-resource professional with graduate training in Environmental Science and Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management, and professional experience spanning environmental research, sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods, project coordination, team supervision, monitoring and reporting. Strong technical background in REDD+, forest conservation, sustainable land use, natural resource management, climate change, rural livelihoods and sustainable agriculture. Experienced in coordinating agricultural and research activities, supervising teams, supporting field data collection and analysis, preparing technical reports, managing departmental resources, facilitating practical training, and working with people from diverse professional and community backgrounds. Brings a Liberia-specific understanding of the relationship between environmental sustainability, natural-resource use and rural livelihoods.
Work Experience
Research Assistant / Research Coordinator & Programme Associate
Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISSAS),
1. Supported the coordination and implementation of multidisciplinary research activities relating to agricultural economics, environmental sustainability and natural-resource-related issues. 2. Assisted with planning field research activities and coordinating field data-collection processes. 3. Collected, organized and managed research data and supported quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools. 4. Prepared and organized datasets, tables, graphs and supporting analytical materials for research outputs. 5. Contributed to technical reports, evidence-based analysis, documentation and quality control of research outputs. 6. Supported communication and coordination among researchers, research participants and collaborators from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. 7. Contributed to the preparation of technical presentations and research materials for stakeholders. 8. Worked within multidisciplinary research teams addressing agricultural and environmental sustainability challenges.
Head of Agriculture Department
John Christian Community College
1. Led the planning, coordination and implementation of departmental agricultural projects and practical activities. 2. Supervised approximately 10 staff and 50 students, assigning responsibilities, monitoring performance and supporting effective teamwork. 3. Supervised agricultural projects involving practical field activities and community-oriented engagement. 4. Prepared departmental budgets and participated directly in expenditure management and resource allocation. 5. Coordinated agricultural training and practical activities for students and staff. 6.Maintained departmental records and contributed to planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of agricultural activities. 7. Supported problem-solving, accountability and effective use of departmental resources. 8. Worked with instructors, students and community participants to translate agricultural knowledge into practical activities.
Agriculture Supervisor & Lecturer
Restoration Bible and Agriculture Institute
1. Supervised institutional agricultural programs and field activities. 2. Supported the planning and practical implementation of agricultural activities and training. 3. Delivered instruction in agriculture and natural resource management. 4. Mentored students through practical field demonstrations and applied agricultural activities. 5. Prepared technical and administrative reports. 6. Represented the institution at meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagements. 7. Supported communication and coordination around agricultural and natural-resource-related activities.
Education
Master of Science
Nanjing Forestry University
Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management
Master of Science
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
Environmental Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Cuttington University
Plant and Soil Science
Certifications
Monitoring and Evaluation Certificate
Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA)
Issued
Publications
Effects of Different Amounts of Iron Sulfate on Ammonia and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aerobic Composting Process of Chicken Manure