Nneka Chidiebere-Mark
Owerri, Imo State,IM
Summary
Accomplished Economist with over 13 years of experience gathering, analyzing and forecasting data. Strong verbal and written communication skills to break down technical information. Looking for new professional challenge at African Development Bank. History of conducting in-depth research and surveys on macroeconomic and domestic issues in Africa. Detail-oriented and well-qualified with extensive training and experience. Specializing in Farm Management and Production Economics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Editor
Journal Of Agriculture And Food Sciences
03.2018 - Current
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Managed a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content consistently.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
- Reduced production costs by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors and service providers.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Enhanced publication quality by implementing rigorous editing and proofreading processes.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
- Proposed ancillary projects and products to expand diversity of editorial offerings and revenue opportunities.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
Imo State University
10.2011 - Current
- Rose to the rank of Senior Lecturer in Imo State University in the Faculty of Agriculture. Lectured undergraduate and postgraduate students in Economic theory, Agricultural Project analysis, Agricultural Development Policy and Planning, Agricultural Resource Economics.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Adapted quickly to shifting educational landscapes during remote learning periods, leveraging digital tools to engage students via virtual platforms while maintaining a high level of academic rigor.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and continuously improve instructional approaches.
- Served as a mentor to new faculty members, offering guidance on classroom management and lesson planning techniques.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Served on various university committees, supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing overall institutional effectiveness.
Education
Ph.D. - Farm Management And Production Economics
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Imo State, Nigeria03.2018
Master of Science - Agricultural Finance, Nigeria
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Imo State, Nigeria04.2011
Bachelor of Agriculture - Agricultural Economics
Imo State University
Owerri, Nigeria2003
Skills
- Effective leadership and communication
- Community Outreach
- Sound project management skills
- Effective change agent including negotiating and influencing skills
- Good analytical skills
- Good writing and editorial skills
Accomplishments
Technical Assistance and Capacity Building:
- Supervision and monitoring for FADAMA (World Bank / FGN Assisted projects) study on ‘Assessment of Adoption rate of Technologies in Fadama III in Imo State, 2013
- Have successfully participated as a Consultant to the Imo State Government on ‘Imo State Development Plan [2024 – 2034]’, Market Access SPA-Measure, and participated in the preparation of the Development plan.
- Successfully participated in a fully funded study on risk management services available to small holder Farmers in South East Nigeria
Other Key Engagements:
- Enumerator for data collection on ‘Outcome Study of C.S.D.P. Micro-projects in Imo State’ for Imo State Agency on Community and Social Development Project (CSDP, World Bank Assisted), November, 2012
- Assisted in data collection for the research on ‘Status of Climate Smart Agriculture in Nigeria, Cameroun and Democratic Republic of Congo’ for the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), 2015.
Publications
- Ejiogu, A.O., Chidiebere-Mark, N.M., & Emeribe, E.O. (2021). Smallholder farmers’ formal risk management services: evidence from Southeast Nigeria. International Journal of Accounting and Finance Studies, 4(1), 46-68. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/ijafs.v4n1p46
- Chidiebere-Mark, N.M., Onyeneke, R.U., Uhuegbulem, I.J., Ankrah, D.A., Onyeneke, L.U., Anukam, B.N., & Chijioke-Okere, M.O. (2022). Agricultural production, renewable energy consumption, foreign direct investment, and carbon emissions: New evidence from Africa. Atmosphere, 13(12), 1981. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/atmos13121981
- Onyeneke, R.U., Ejike, R.D., Osuji, E., & Chidiebere‐Mark, N.M. (2022). Does climate change affect crops differently? New evidence from Nigeria. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 26(1), 393–419. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-022-02714-8
- Chidiebere‐Mark, N.M., Ahaneku, C. E., & Oluwaseun, A. A. (2022). Food Security and Nutrition of Smallholder Farming Households in South-East Nigeria: Evidence from Imo State. International Journal of Agricultural Economics, 7(2),69. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijae.20220702.12
- Chidiebere-Mark, N.M., & Nwaebo, C.P. (2023). Gender gap in land rights and access to agricultural production in Okigwe Agricultural Zone, Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 21(1):163-174. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jafs.v21i1.11
- Onyeneke, Robert U., Chidiebere-Mark, Nneka M., Ankrah, Daniel A., & Onyeneke L.U. (2023). Determinants of access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking in Africa: A panel autoregressive distributed lag approach. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 42(3):e14147. https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14147
- Nneka Chidiebere-Mark, Nicolas Oguoma, Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke, & Henri-Ukoha, A. (2014). Factors influencing the disbursements of loans from selected commercial banks to small-scale and medium-scale agro-based enterprises in Imo State, Nigeria. Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica, 47(2),72-78.
Affiliations
- Agricultural Economics Society U.K 2011-date Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economist 2012-date Farm Management Association of Nigeria 2012-date Nigerian Environmental Study Action Team (NEST) 2014-date Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural 2015- date Resource Management (WOCAN) Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) 2020 – date
Certification
· United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR, 2024). Advancing Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in Africa: Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Training Programme, 4th December – 29thFebruary, 2024
· Wageningen University and Research & Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation [WCDI], (2023). Food Systems for Healthier and Sustainable Diets. WCDI, Wageningen, the Netherlands, 13 February – 14 March, 2023
· Wageningen University and Research & Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation [WCDI], (2022). Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems for a Food Secure Future. WCDI, Wageningen, the Netherlands, 28 February – 25 March 2022.
· EACC01x: The Hidden Side of Energy Access: Clean Cooking (2022). A course of study offered by WBGx, an online learning initiative of World Bank, 13th September, 2022. Verified certificate ID: https://courses.edx.org/certificates/78a31e5beaaf41fa990722d1bb4996d7
Timeline
Managing Editor
Journal Of Agriculture And Food Sciences
03.2018 - Current
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
Imo State University
10.2011 - Current
Ph.D. - Farm Management And Production Economics
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Master of Science - Agricultural Finance, Nigeria
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Bachelor of Agriculture - Agricultural Economics
Imo State University
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