Overview
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Education
Skills
Certification
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DR. JAMEKAL ANDWELE

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MANAGER

BARBADOS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING CORPORATION
11.2018 - Current
  • Report to the Chief Executive Officer daily
  • Communicate daily and openly with Senior Management Team in order to guarantee the efficient operation of the Corporation.
  • Supervise various positions within the Division including Manager of the Irrigation Engineering Unit, Technical Officer of the Farmers Empowerment and Enfranchisement Drive, Supervisor of the Motor Tractor Cultivation Scheme and the Manager of Extension Services.
  • Oversee the efficient and effective operation of the Division and ensure that objectives are achieved.
  • Oversee the implementation and management of critical national agricultural programmes and projects.
  • Assign and delegate responsibilities to Departmental Heads.
  • Develop and implement strategies, policies and initiatives aimed at supporting agricultural development
  • Plan, develop and manage income generating activities and initiatives.
  • Collaborate frequently with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security on key projects and activities.
  • Liaise with other government entities and NGOs on national and regional initiatives.

TECHNICAL OFFICER - LIVESTOCK

BARBADOS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING CORPORATION
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Designed and implemented activities which supported good livestock and industry practices.
  • Collected and analyzed appropriate data which contributed to the building of divisional livestock information systems and required reports.
  • Supervised livestock extension field activities.
  • Assessed individual properties and made technical recommendations for improved production and sustainability.
  • Collaborated with NGOs in the development, implementation and provision technical support for programmes related to livestock production.
  • Provided farmers with advice on the importance of efficient animal nutrition in their livestock development programmes.
  • Worked closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and other stakeholders in livestock extension programmes.
  • Actively collaborated with the Divisional Head in actively developing new business and services for livestock.
  • Identified research needs for the industry.

EXTENSION OFFICER

BARBADOS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING CORPORATION
03.2013 - 05.2017
  • Monitored, evaluated and collated data from farmers weekly.
  • Monitored performance and activities and reported on farmers monthly.
  • Organized and implemented training programmes and seminars for farmers in all aspects of the practice and techniques of agricultural production (crop and livestock).
  • Facilitated the transfer of agricultural technology to farm units annually.
  • Advised farmers on improved husbandry practices.
  • Collaborated with farmers on the development of farm management and production procedures monthly.
  • Coordinated and supervised infrastructural works in farming districts.
  • Monitored and confirmed that covenants of lease/license agreements were adhered to on a monthly basis.
  • Investigated all parcels of land offered for leasing and determined suitability for agricultural production.
  • Consulted with personnel from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Water Resource Management and other affiliated agricultural institutions to resolve the various agronomic soil conservation and farm management problems.

CONSULTANT - GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAP)

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO)
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Completed a review of the relevant literature on GAP for livestock producers, in particular as they related to poultry, small ruminant and swine production in the Caribbean.
  • Compiled a collection of all drafted livestock GAP documents in the Caribbean, paying close attention to their objectives and scope.
  • Developed and compiled a draft GAP manual for small-scale poultry, swine and small ruminant farmers within the local Caribbean context and conditions.
  • Completed a field mission to Antigua & Barbuda in order to analyse their framework for the implementation of GAP.
  • Prepared mission and final reports.

CONSULTANT - EXPERT IN PIG FARMING SYSTEMS

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO)
05.2011 - 01.2012
  • Assessed the levels of biosecurity of pig production systems including backyard systems both locally and regionally.
  • Designed biosecurity guidelines and recommendations to be followed in pig production systems.
  • Participated in field missions to Trinidad & Tobago, Saint Lucia and Jamaica in order to help validate the application of these biosecurity guidelines.
  • Collaborated and coordinated activities with other consultants in the design and preparation of communication strategies regarding the improvement of biosecurity in different production systems.

INTERN/VOLUNTEER - VETERINARY SURGEON

CENTRAL VETERINARY CLINIC (CVC)
10.2009 - 08.2010
  • Performed all veterinary activities and procedures (including surgeries) as instructed and under the supervision of senior veterinarians.

Education

Certificate in Preparatory Studies -

UNIVERSITY OF CIEGO DE AVILA
CIEGO DE AVILA, CUBA
2002

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnology -

UNIVERSITY OF CAMAGUEY
CAMAGUEY, CUBA
2008

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish - oral and written
  • English Language - excellent writing skills
  • Electronic research and navigation
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Proficient in use of Geographic Information Systems

Certification

Verified Certificate of Achievement – AGRIMONITOR: Agricultural Policies, Food Security and Climate Change - Inter-American Development Bank


Caribbean Vocational Qualification Assessment Level 4 / Certified Assessor - Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council


Post Graduate Certificate in Sheep Production - Centre for Continuous Studies, Chapingo Autonomous University, Mexico City


Additional Information

CVQ/NVQ Assessor - Livestock Production, Aquaculture Grow Out Operations and Poultry Production

Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture


Timeline

MANAGER

BARBADOS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING CORPORATION
11.2018 - Current

TECHNICAL OFFICER - LIVESTOCK

BARBADOS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING CORPORATION
06.2017 - 10.2018

EXTENSION OFFICER

BARBADOS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING CORPORATION
03.2013 - 05.2017

CONSULTANT - GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAP)

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO)
01.2012 - 01.2013

CONSULTANT - EXPERT IN PIG FARMING SYSTEMS

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO)
05.2011 - 01.2012

INTERN/VOLUNTEER - VETERINARY SURGEON

CENTRAL VETERINARY CLINIC (CVC)
10.2009 - 08.2010

Certificate in Preparatory Studies -

UNIVERSITY OF CIEGO DE AVILA

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnology -

UNIVERSITY OF CAMAGUEY

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