IBRAHIM ADEBESIN
Operation And Program Support
Kano
Summary
Programme and project professional with hands-on experience supporting national and international agricultural and sustainability initiatives. Proven ability to coordinate multi-state programme activities, manage logistics for high-level workshops, conduct agriculture research, provide field operations support, and engage government, NGO, and community stakeholders. Combines a strong academic foundation in Crop Protection with demonstrated professional experience in sustainable agriculture practices. Currently open to Programme Assistant, Project Officer, Field Coordinator, or Project Manager roles to enable me to contribute to national and international outcomes in farmer resilience, food security, and climate-smart agriculture.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) – Soil Values Programme
Kano
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported the implementation of the Netherlands DGIS-funded and multi-country Soil Values Programme (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Northern Nigeria), contributing to activities advancing Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) and sustainable landscape practices.
- Coordinated end-to-end logistics for multi-location programme activities across Kano and Bauchi States, while preparing future engagements under tight timelines and competing priorities.
- Provided logistics and administrative support for high-level national and sub-national stakeholder workshops with combined activity budgets of ₦80 million+, ensuring readiness of venues, materials, travel, and participant arrangements.
- Independently developed a ₦3 million project budget and implementation plan for a major programme activity, while aligning it with outcomes on soil fertility and farmer resilience.
- Served as a primary liaison between field teams, programme participants, and beneficiaries, enabling effective communication, rapid mobilization, and smooth programme delivery.
- Managed participant mobilization and travel coordination, assisting with flight arrangements for 150+ stakeholders and road transportation planning for almost 1,000 participants and programme beneficiaries.
- Assisted in organizing and facilitating high-level meetings and workshops by drafting invitations and official correspondence to 100+ stakeholders by event using email, SMS, and direct outreach, while ensuring on-site coordination, such as participant registration and post-event follow-up.
- Produced programme documentation, including meeting minutes, activity reports, event briefs, and stakeholder communication materials to support donor reporting, institutional learning, and knowledge management.
- Contributed to strengthening the online visibility of the multi-country Soil Values Programme in Nigeria through Nigeria-specific digital content that increased engagement by an estimated 60%.
- Supported the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team with documentation, basic data collection, and data analysis to inform programme learning and reporting.
- Utilized Microsoft 365 suites to manage workflows, coordinate multi-team schedules, track deliverables, and maintain organized programme records.
Agricultural Research and Program Assistant
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA)
Kano, Kano State
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Contributed to regenerative and sustainable agriculture programme through field research and extension support.
- Monitored agricultural input distribution under the SAA/KSADP (Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project), ensuring over 500 smallholder farmers receive high-quality seeds and inputs on time to enhance crop yields and food security.
- Utilised KoboToolbox for real-time data collection, improving data accuracy for project evaluations and reporting.
- Analysed distribution data using Microsoft Excel, enabling better tracking of project performance and impact assessment.
- Assisted in organising and delivering training sessions for over 100 farmers and extension agents, focusing on sustainable farming practices and capacity building.
- (Non-profit organisation supporting smallholder farmers)
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Crop Protection
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Ogun State, Nigeria09-2023
Skills
Technical Skills: Programme Operations Management Budget Development & Cost Tracking, Donor-Funded Project Support, Monitoring & Evaluation Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Workflow Optimization, Reporting & Knowledge Management, Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint), Google Workspace, KoboToolbox, and Mailchimp
Websites
Timeline
Program Assistant
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) – Soil Values Programme
06.2025 - 12.2025
Agricultural Research and Program Assistant
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA)
09.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Crop Protection
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Director of Socials, Environmental Sanitation CDS Group (NYSC) October 2024 – October 2025
- Collaborated with CDS team members to plan and implement environmental campaigns across multiple wards, improving programme reach and effectiveness, achieving increased volunteer participation by over 40%.
- Coordinated media and communications efforts to raise programme visibility, leading to higher community uptake of sanitation initiatives.
- President, Strategies for Improving Diabetes Care in Nigeria (SIDCAIN) Student Club September 2013 - August 2014
- Led a team to organize health awareness campaigns and workshops targeting students and local communities, reaching over 500 participants.
- Developed partnerships with local health organizations to enhance the club’s outreach and resources for diabetes education.
- President, Student Farmers Group (SFG) October 2012 – July 2013
- Directed initiatives promoting innovative and sustainable farming practices among student farmers, improving the adoption of modern techniques.
- Organized training sessions and field demonstrations for over 100 student participants, fostering practical learning and engagement.