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francis M. — Mid-Level Agricultural Research Assistant from Rwanda

francis M.

Mid-Level Agricultural Research Assistant

Rwanda 6+ years
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Francois M. is a seasoned professional in data collection research with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness. His extensive career encompasses roles with organizations such as Food for the Hungry, Stratdever Ltd, USAID, and ILRI Project. His work primarily focuses on agriculture, nutrition, and food safety. Beyond his research expertise, Francois has honed skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection, transcription and translation, and report writing. His proficiency in platforms like Kobo Collect and SurveyCTO supports his adeptness in executing data-related projects. Francois has been actively involved in research-related roles such as a Part-time Research Assistant at 60Decibels and a Team Leader for a climate-smart agriculture project in Kigeme refugee camp, enhancing the lives of refugees and host communities. His work expands into projects with a focus on climate resilience and livelihoods, like the Rwanda Dairy Development Project. His professional contributions are supported by certifications such as the Data Quality course by USAID and M&E Fundamentals course by USAID.

Experience

  • Team leader

    DUHAMIC ADRI through STRATDEVER Ltd · 2025 — 2025
    Led a household survey to support the planning of a climate-smart agriculture project-phase 2 in the Kigeme refugee camp, focusing on enhancing climate resilience and livelihoods for refugees and host communities through sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Research Associate

    STRATDEVER LTD · 2025 — 2025
    Conducted research for the Rwanda Dairy Development Project, phase 2 (RDDP 2), along with a fodder market assessment for Heifer International Rwanda.
  • Part-time Research Assistant (RA)

    60Decibels · 2024 — Present
  • Research Assistant

    STRATDEVER LTD · 2023 — 2023
    Validated the high-frequency deployment of the Diet Quality Questionnaire Project (AG 5622) and participated in courses on multisectoral interventions in emergencies preparedness and response by UNICEF, as well as food systems transformation through agroecology.
  • Consultant Field Assistant

    Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) AND FH Association Rwanda · 2022 — 2023
    Conducted field experiments in Gasabo District for the UPSCALE research project.
  • Field Enumerator

    FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY Association Rwanda · 2021 — 2021
    Gathered data for the annual intermediate outcome results in the Mwendo sector of Ruhango district and facilitated focus group discussions.
  • Research Assistant

    FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY Association Rwanda · 2021 — 2021
    Assisted in research for the upscale project, which aimed to enhance the benefits of Push-Pull Technology in cereal plantations in Gatsibo.
  • Enumerator Clerk

    PACT –(ACHIEVE) RWANDA · 2021 — 2021
    Conducted a risk and vulnerability assessment (RVA) in the Kayonza and Huye districts.
  • Supervisor

    CARITAS RWANDA/USAID-GIMBUKA · 2020 — 2020
    Oversaw field activities during a USAID-Gimbuka Endline survey, which included both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  • Knowledge Assessment Practitioner

    USAID/TWIYUBAKE · 2020 — 2020
    Conducted assessments to evaluate key behavior change indicators across various program interventions, focusing on community strengthening, gender health promotion, nutrition, and water sanitation and hygiene.
  • Enumerator Clerk

    ILRI Project · 2020 — 2020
    Supported quantitative research aimed at enhancing milk quality and consumption for improved income and nutrition in Rwanda.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
    UNIK

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