SELMA N. INGULA
Agro Business Analyst
Namibia
Summary
A motivated, adaptable and confident Agro Business Analyst profession with the ability to contribute to zero hunger, excel in and make a real difference in the agricultural sector. I am also interested in working towards contributing to the development of sustainable food systems in Namibia.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Agro Business Analyst
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land
Windhoek
09.2019 - Current
- Conduct crop assessments in 7 major crop growing regions
- Analyze cereal production data and Estimate crop yields
- Updating the National Cereal/Food balance sheet
- Disseminating early warning information on food security
- Develop agricultural policies and strategies
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Temporary Receptionist
Namibia Dairies
Windhoek
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Operated switchboard and routed incoming calls to appropriate departments.
- Documented messages and forwarded to correct individual.
- Provided helpful, informative technical support to customers on different product.
- Responded to customer inquiries with patience and positivity to establish excellent first impression.
Education
Master of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Namibia
Neudamm Campus 01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Namibia
Neudamm Campus 01.2014 - 04.2018
Higher Diploma - Agriculture
University of Namibia
Neudamm Campus 02.2010 - 11.2013
NSSCO - Grade 12 - Science Education
Onguti Secondary School
Oshikoto 01.2004 - 11.2007
Skills
Data interpretationundefined
Certification
Certificate in Trade, Food Security and Nutrition by FAO-UNITAR
Accomplishments
I am the co-founder and Director of Aspiring Farmers Association of Namibia (NamAFa) bringing farmers together founded in March 2021- a developing initiative that aims to create a hub for local farmers to gain exposure and market their products with ease, promote sustainable climate smart agriculture through Resource mobilization, Capacity building and Information sharing. The organization will also play its role in mitigating the impact of climate change while in the process promoting food security and improving nutrition in Namibia.
Timeline
Master of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Namibia
01.2023 - Current
Certificate in Trade, Food Security and Nutrition by FAO-UNITAR
06-2022
IPC Acute Food Insecurity
10-2021
Agro Business Analyst
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land
09.2019 - Current
Temporary Receptionist
Namibia Dairies
02.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Namibia
01.2014 - 04.2018
Higher Diploma - Agriculture
University of Namibia
02.2010 - 11.2013
NSSCO - Grade 12 - Science Education
Onguti Secondary School
01.2004 - 11.2007
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