Gerson Kampungu

Project manager with extensive experience at the Namibian Agronomic Board, specialising in strategic planning and risk management. Demonstrated leadership in team coordination and research initiatives, ensuring quality assurance and effective project execution. Proficient in Microsoft Office and recognised for strong interpersonal skills, contributing to successful outcomes in various agricultural projects.

• The Role of Agricultural Extension Officers in Preparing Farmers for the 4th Industrial Revolution (Conference paper)
• An Analysis of Purchasing Branded-Locally Produced Agricultural Products in Windhoek, Khomas Region (Conference paper)
• A Review of an Appropriate Wellbeing Indicator for a Progressive Namibia (Conference paper)
• Exploring Sorghum Production, Constraints and Opportunities in Namibian Agronomic Production Zones (Conference paper)
• Master's Degree Thesis - Impacts of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Namibian Beef Production 1990 - 2010
• A Review of Different Types of Subsidies and How They Work in Theory. DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.161932
• Impact Assessment of Women Farmer Activity on Poverty Reduction and Food Security: A Case of Kindia Region/Guinea. DOI:10.5539/jas.v3n4p141
• Mechanism of Herbivore-induced Plant Volatiles in Host-plant Selection by Herbivorous Insects. DOI: 10.1127/entom.gen/33/2012/251
• A comparison of the Management Models of Protected Areas Between China and The Southern Africa Region. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11632-010-0308-7
• A New Method for Post-introduction Risk Assessment of Biological Invasions Among Introduced Shrubs in Developing Countries. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003264026
• Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies in Higher Education Institutions in Africa. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003264026
• Factors Affecting Market Access for Horticultural Farmers. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.804114
• An Analysis of the Mango Value Chain in Namibia. eISSN: 2714-3147

Nationality: Namibian

• English
• Rumanyo
• Mandarin (basic)

• Mr. Gilbert M. Mulonda, Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), General Manager: Agronomy & Horticulture Development (AHD), (061) 379503, (081) 147 8744, Gilbert.Mulonda@nab.com.na
• Dr. C. N. Jona, University of Namibia (UNAM), Head of Department: Agriculture Economics, (061) 2064039, (081) 2115493, cnjona@unam.na
• Ms. Ruth Eegunjobi, The International University of Management (IUM), Head of Department: Mathematics and Economics, (061) 4336000, (081) 4124885, r.eegunjobi@ium.edu.na

• Enjoy going to the gym, swimming, watching football & travelling.
• Like being up to date with the latest news & music trends.

10/23 - present. Banana Project - focuses on identifying and testing different banana varieties that can perform better across various agro-ecological zones of Namibia, and to promote their commercialisation. Valued at N$1,200,000.00

 10/22 - 06/23. Mango Value Chain Analysis: The Case of Namibia. Valued at N$70,000.00 

09/22 - present. Effects of Climate Change on the Namibian Crop Industry. Valued at N$85,500.00

02/21 - present. Implementation support towards ISO 9001:2015 certification of the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB). Valued at N$1,042,000.00 

07/20 - present. Seed Research and Seed Production Project - focuses on conducting seed variety trials on white maize, wheat, pearl millet, potatoes & sesame, and the multiplication of such seeds in Namibia. Valued at N$7,400,000.00 

07/20 - 07/24. French seed potato research and production - focuses on conducting trials on the French seed potatoes' adaptability in the Namibian soil & climatic conditions and the multiplication of such seeds in Namibia. Valued at N$1,000,000.00 

10/21 - 08/22. Baseline Study on the Status Quo of Fruit Production in Namibia. Valued at N$45,000.00 

09/21 - 04/22. Evaluation of Sesame Seed Production and Market Opportunities for Namibia. Valued at N$35,000.00

08/20 - 04/22. Rapid Assessment of Cowpea Production and Marketing in Namibia. Valued at N$55,000.00 

06/21 - 12/21. An Analysis of Namibia's Potential for Horticulture Agro-Processing. Valued at N$65,000.00 

04/21 - 12/21. An Analysis of Market Access by Small-Scale Horticulture Producers in Namibia. Valued at N$60,000.00

• 2025. CQI and IRCA Certified Lead Auditor Certificate for QMS - 2015. Certification no.: 6206381
• 2022. Certificate of completion of the 'CQI and IRCA Certified Lead Auditor Training Course (ISO 9001:2015) (PR328)'. BSI Training Academy, Johannesburg, RSA, 24 - 28 Oct 2022
• 2022. Certificate of Attendance of the 'Professionalism, Protocol and Customer Care Workshop'. Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM), Namibia, 01 February 2022
• 2021. Certificate of completion of the 'Developing and Teaching Online Courses'. Namibia Open Learning (NAMCOL) and the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC), Namibia, 4 June - 29 September 2021
• 2021. Certificate of completion of the 'Awareness Training on ISO 17020:2012 Conformity Assessment - Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection'. VISIONEER it, Namibia, 11 February 2021
• 2021. Certificate of completion of the 'Training on ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems - Understanding and Implementation'. VISIONEER it, Namibia, 15 - 19 February 2021
• 2021. Certificate of Attendance of the 'ISO 9001:2015 - Internal Auditor Training & Root Cause Analysis an Improvement Tool'. MPOWER Consulting and Training, Eswatini, 14 - 15 September 2021

P O Box 99599, Windhoek, Khomas, Ceylon Complex, Unit No. 52, Windhoek, Khomas

• 2025 - present. Member of the NAB Risk Management Committee
• 2022 - present. Chairperson of the NAB Procurement Committee
• 2021 - present. Chairperson of the NAB Research Committee
• 2019 - 2020. Trainer of trainers for online teaching courses for the UNAM Neudamm campus
• 2012. Namibian Students' Consultant for the Namibian Students Association in China (NSAC), China
• 2012. President for International Students at Beijing Forestry University (BFU), China
• 2011, Treasurer for the Namibian Students Association in China (NSAC), China
• 2011. Camp Facilitator for the International Training Workshop on New Technologies of Agricultural Products for African Countries, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences (CAAMS), China
• 2006 - 2008. Christian Fellowship Leader, UNAM - Neudamm campus
• 2004. Facilitator for Teenagers Against Drug Abuse (TADA) Society, St Boniface College
• 2004. Learners Representative Council (LRC) for Discipline, St Boniface College