Agrifood Fundraiser
Missions
To mobilize funding for agricultural and agrifood projects, support cooperatives, NGOs and government partners in designing strong proposals, and identify high-value grant or investment opportunities that strengthen food security and rural livelihoods.
Tasks
Drafting concept notes and full proposals, building budgets (CapEx/OpEx), developing agrifood business plans, conducting risk and profitability analyses, mapping donors, coordinating with technical partners, and supporting financial and technical reporting requirements.
Results
Supported projects ranging from USD 50,000 to over USD 10 million.
Tools Used
Advanced Excel, Power BI, QGIS, Trello, Google Workspace, logframes, financial models, M&E tools (KOBO, ODK), and donor platforms (IFAD, FAO, GCF, UNDP, MasterCard Foundation).
Skills
Project design, fundraising, technical writing, financial analysis, value-chain development, multi-stakeholder coordination, gender and youth inclusion, reporting, clear communication, SPS and agrifood policy expertise.
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AYAS - Association of Youth for a Sustainable Africa (Kenya)
Missions
Support the NGO in designing a food-security project for smallholder farmers in semi-arid regions.
Objective
Increase crop productivity, improve access to water and strengthen community resilience.
Tasks
Conducted field assessments and value-chain analyses
Designed a 3-year project proposal (USD 850,000)
Structured irrigation and climate-smart agriculture components
Developed MEL tools using KOBO
Facilitated training modules for youth and women
Results
1,200 farmers targeted for improved yields


Foundation — AgriHope Foundation (Côte d’Ivoire)
Missions
Design and support agricultural and agrifood initiatives to strengthen local production, improve nutrition, and empower rural women in processing and market access.
Objective
Reduce malnutrition by improving food production, developing small-scale agrifood enterprises, and supporting women’s economic inclusion.
Tasks
Drafted policy briefs on nutrition, local food systems and climate-resilient agriculture
Set up women’s micro-loan groups funded through a 10 million FCFA community agriculture program
Designed training manuals on cassava processing, vegetable production, cereal storage and small livestock
Developed a proposal integrating community farming, processing units and local markets
Coordinated partnerships with women’s cooperatives and local agrifood actors
Results
100 women trained and supported to launch agrifood micro-projects (processing, packaging, transformation)
Strengthened local crop production through community-based agriculture
Micro-loan program fully allocated and operational within 6 months


K.Agriculture Service (Canada-Côte d'ivoire)
Missions
Strengthen youth participation in agribusiness, agrifood entrepreneurship, and policy dialogue through training and practical project support.
Objective
Equip young farmers and aspiring agripreneurs with the skills, tools and financial pathways to enter profitable agricultural value chains.
Tasks
Designed a complete online training program (agri-law, value chains, marketing, project design)
Facilitated hybrid workshops with 100 young producers across different districts
Supported youth-led business plans in horticulture, livestock and agro-processing
Connected youth groups to micro-finance institutions and small agricultural loan schemes
Established a youth policy consultation framework for local authorities
Results
40 youth launched micro-projects (horticulture, poultry, cassava processing)
12 youth agribusinesses received seed funding
Youth recommendations were integrated into a district agriculture and food-security plan


IFAD – Rural Poor Stimulus Facility (RPSF) (Italy)
Missions
Support IFAD in drafting and reviewing emergency funding proposals for African rural communities affected by COVID-19.
Objective
Provide rapid financial assistance to vulnerable smallholder farmers to protect production, access inputs and maintain food security.
Tasks
Reviewed funding requests from 30+ African countries
Assisted in drafting RPSF components: input supply, market access, cash-for-work
Evaluated budgets and eligibility criteria
Consolidated donor submissions for IFAD approval
Coordinated with country teams for technical accuracy
Results
Strengthened proposals leading to millions in approved emergency funding
Supported the purchase of inputs for thousands of farmers
Helped stabilize rural livelihoods during COVID-19


WTO – SPS & Food Security Financing Model (Switzerland)
Missions
Develop recommendations on financing mechanisms to help developing countries meet SPS standards.
Objective
Strengthen food safety, maintain export competitiveness and support national food security.
Tasks
Drafted analysis on SPS financing gaps
Proposed an innovative technology-based funding model
Assessed impacts on export flows and producer incomes
Reviewed decisions related to food security under the WTO SPS framework
Results
Provided a framework enabling developing countries to adopt modern SPS technologies
Improved compliance pathways for maintaining exports to developed markets
Strengthened dialogue on food security and trade resilience


Ministry of Agriculture of Côte d’Ivoire – Cocoa Belt Food Security Study
Missions
Assess food-security conditions in cocoa-producing regions and propose agricultural financing solutions.
Objective
Promote agroforestry, stabilize rural incomes and ensure food availability in cocoa-growing communities.
Tasks
Conducted a food-security index assessment in eastern cocoa regions
Mapped financial actors, investors and potential donors
Proposed agricultural loan schemes and incentives
Developed recommendations to integrate food crops into cocoa plantations
Results
Framework adopted for pilot agroforestry initiatives
Identification of funding channels for producer cooperatives
Strengthened national strategies linking cocoa, environment and food security


SOS Children’s Villages Canada – Fundraising Campaign (Canada)
Missions
Support fundraising efforts for vulnerable children in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Objective
Improve access to nutrition, education and protection services.
Tasks
Designed a digital awareness campaign
Prepared donor communication materials
Coordinated volunteer activities and outreach
Supported storytelling for child-protection programs
Results
Increased donor engagement and visibility
Strengthened funding for nutrition and care programs
Expanded community support for SOS initiatives


Action Against Hunger – Volunteer Advocacy Support
Missions
Support awareness and advocacy campaigns on hunger prevention and child nutrition.
Objective
Mobilize public engagement and strengthen resource mobilisation for hunger-reduction programs.
Tasks
Assisted in drafting advocacy messages
Participated in online mobilization campaigns
Supported outreach to youth groups and community partners
Prepared simplified educational materials on malnutrition
Results
Increased public awareness on child malnutrition
Strengthened community participation in fundraising
Contributed to UNICEF-aligned advocacy initiatives
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