JOSEPH KWAKU KATAMANI
Senior Technical Officer Monitoring and Evaluation
M&E Officer with 4 years’ experience in the cocoa sector. Skilled in Excel, Power BI, Kobo, and ODK to design surveys, manage farmer databases, and create dashboards that drive program decisions and donor reporting. Seeking a Senior MEAL role to lead data systems and learning for sustainable agriculture programs focused on farmer livelihoods and traceability.
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Work Experience
M&E Officer
Cocoa Sector Organization
Nov 2010 — PresentCurrentAccra, Ghana
- Trained 4,000+ farmers on Good Agricultural Practices as a Community Extension Agent.
- Delivered training to 1,690 farmers through Farmer Business School focused on farming as a business.
- Led and trained over 70 technical officers as District Extension Coordinator over 4 years.
- Managed data quality, reporting, and M&E systems as a Regional M&E Officer for 1 year.
- Facilitated additional livelihood activities for over 150 farmers through 50+ registered cooperatives.
- Proficient in stakeholder engagement and digital data collection using GPS, Kobo, and ODK.
Projects
Implementation of 60 Acre Cocoa Farm
Led the implementation of a 60-acre cocoa farm at Ajumako Brofoyedur, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices. Trained 15 Afarinick company staff on the drip irrigation system for cocoa cultivation, improving water efficiency and crop yield.
Cocoa FarmingDrip Irrigation System
Skills
M&E FrameworksResults ManagementData AnalysisData VisualizationDigital Data CollectionTraining & Capacity BuildingAgricultural ExtensionFarmer Business SchoolStakeholder EngagementProgram LearningTeam LeadershipCocoa Sector Knowledge
Education
Master of Science, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi
Bachelor of Science, Environmental and Natural Resources Management
Presbyterian University Ghana-Akropong
Certificate, General Agriculture
Ohawu Agric College
Languages
English
Fluent
Akan
Native
Twi
Native
Fante
Native
Ewe
Native
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English
Fluent
Akan
Native
References available upon request.