JONATHAN NYARKO OCRAN

• African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• Assisting in implementing African Union Policy Decisions on Organic Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture.
• Strengthening cooperation between Regional Fisheries Bodies (RFBs) and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) on Fisheries and Aquaculture matters.
• Assisted in the establishment of the Continental Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Steering Committee and supporting its functioning.
• Undertaking Missions to the Member States of the African Union and other countries on Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture matters.
• Member, Continental Steering Committee of the Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative.
• Organizing training programmes on Organic Agriculture and building the skillsets of Organic Farmers, Practitioners and Exporters.
• Assisting in promoting Africa-Turkey Cooperation in Agriculture.
• Assisting in strengthening Africa-Arab Cooperation in Agricultural Development and Food Security.
• Researching and Writing Concept Notes, Articles/Papers and Project Proposals as well as Terms of Reference for Consultants.
• Organizing, Servicing and Moderating Meetings, Seminars, Workshops and Conferences.
• Writing Resolutions and Reports of Meetings, Workshops and Conferences.
• Preparing and Delivering Speeches and Statements at meetings, conferences and workshops.

* Wrote Project Proposals and Concept Papers for Michael Stevens

Consulting Ghana Limited.

• Undertook 51 writing projects for three Research and Writing Firms on Freelance Basis.
• Placed bids and won consulting jobs on several Electronic Job Marketplaces.
• Offered advisory services to livestock farmers in Ghana.
• Engaged in project planning and management.
• Served as a part-time consultant on Agriculture to AIDEC Consultancies and the Empowerment for Sustainable Livelihood (EFSL).

• Designed and managed Secondary/desk research projects.
• Evaluated trends in selected Industries and Market sectors.
• Conducted Competitor Analysis.
• Identified New Markets and Businesses.
• Developed Project and Grant Proposals.
• Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries in agriculture, business and marketing.
• Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and ability to provide valuable contributions.

• Reviewed and Recommended for Approval Project Proposals on Livestock and Fisheries submitted for funding.
• Member of the team that wrote the Manual for the Ghana Agricultural Research Grants Scheme.
• Wrote Project Proposals and Progress Reports.
• Served on several committees of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Secretariat (AFFS).
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

• Served as the Secretary to the National Research Grants Board which administered a One million dollar National Research Grants Scheme funded by the World Bank.
• Conducted preliminary analysis and evaluation of research grant applications.
• Monitored grant recipients on their contractual deliverables.
• Assisted in reviewing the reports of grant recipients.
• Provided logistical and administrative support for the implementation of 16 National Agricultural Programmes and Projects.
• Participated in research planning and review of 16 National Agricultural Programmes and Projects.
• Served as the Schedule Officer at the Secretariat for Non-Governmental Organizations in Ghana engaged in Agricultural Research.
• Served on several Committees that organized Workshops, Seminars and Conferences for the NARP.

• Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), Nkwanta, Ghana.
• Introduced new breeding and pasture development programmes on the livestock farm.
• Provided managerial leadership to a ten-member staff of the farm.
• Wrote quarterly progress and annual reports.
• Increased farm output by 5 percent.
• Served as a Resource Person on livestock production during the monthly training programmes for Agricultural Extension Officers in the Nkwanta district.

• Taught Animal Science and Biology.
• Managed the livestock farm of the College.