Samuel Olusegun Dare
Akure,Ondo
Summary
Consultant specializing in farm management and beekeeping, with advanced training in climate-smart oil palm production and gender mainstreaming. Expertise in advocacy tools and monitoring techniques, emphasizing sustainable agricultural practices. Proven track record of driving impactful change through strategic consultancy and training initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Managing Director / Programme Coordinator
Self Approach for Rural Devt & L/hoods Initiative
Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria
2022.11 - Current
- Assisted in managing crisis situations through strategic planning.
- Facilitated streamlined supply chain management for timely service and product delivery.
- Contributed to the development of effective business strategies for growth.
- Value Chain Professional in Agricultural Commodity – Oil palm, Cocoa, Cassava etc
- Palm Oil interventions Facilitator
- Community Development Practitioner
- Social Impact Assessment Consultant
Programme Coordinator
Self Help & Rural Devt Association (SHERDA)
PORT HARCOURT, Rivers State, Nigeria
2004.12 - Current
- Assisted in compiling project reports that outline progress and identify potential obstacles.
- Supported procurement processes to optimise use of resources.
- Facilitated negotiations with vendors to secure cost-effective resource acquisition.
- Aided in maintaining project timelines through effective time management practices.
- · Gbaran Ubie Biodiversity Action Plan, Bayelsa state: training in alternative livelihoods in agriculture by SPDC, 2020-2027
- Co-facilitator for PIND’s Palm Oil Value Chain Project / Interventions, 2013-2022
- Consultant to Foremost Development Sercices Ltd for Presco Plc Social Impact Assessment of the Ologbo & Obarentin Estates Oil Palm Plantation Development Project along with proposed Sakponba Area, Edo State, 2017
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Economics
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Akure, Ondo State 2005.10 - 2009.12
Skills
- Climate Smart Oil Palm Production Training
- Farm Management / Beekeeping Consultant
- Introduction to Basic Advocacy Tools Training
- PIND CAPABLE Training on Gender Mainstreaming
- DCED Monitoring and Result Measurement training
Accomplishments
· PIND 10th Anniversary Award to SHERDA for partnership and contribution towards achievements in the Niger Delta Region under the category of ‘Reducing Poverty through Market Linkages, Jobs facilitation and increasing Incomes in the Niger Delta’. 2021
· General Manager External Relation Award presented to SHERDA for outstanding performance in mentoring SPDC’s GMoU Cluster Development Board in Central East Asset. 2019
· Leadership Award in Economic Empowerment and GMoU Implementation by SPDC, July, 2008.
· Ajilete Scholarship Award Scheme for best Senior Secondary Students in then Ogbomosho LGA. 1979.
Timeline
Managing Director / Programme Coordinator
Self Approach for Rural Devt & L/hoods Initiative
2022.11 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Economics
Federal University of Technology, Akure
2005.10 - 2009.12
Programme Coordinator
Self Help & Rural Devt Association (SHERDA)
2004.12 - Current