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Khartoum, Sudan

Khartoum, Sudan

Khartoum, Sudan

Since 2018, I have served as the Supervisor of Agricultural Integration and Food Security at the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD). In this role, I lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and agricultural integration across the Arab region. I spearhead the formulation of key frameworks, including the Arab Food Security Strategy 2023–2037, ensuring alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).I manage the design and execution of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems, enabling accurate tracking of project progress and impact. My efforts include preparing comprehensive reports and maintaining agricultural datasets for crops, livestock, and fisheries. I also organize and deliver capacity-building programs, equipping regional agricultural professionals with advanced knowledge of value chain analysis, food security indicators, and integration strategies.A key aspect of my role involves fostering collaboration through stakeholder engagement and developing partnerships with governments, development agencies, and private sector entities. I have successfully mobilized resources, securing over $320,000 for trade facilitation projects and supporting agribusiness initiatives. Additionally, I represent AOAD in high-level regional and international dialogues, advocating for sustainable agricultural policies and resilient food systems.My leadership ensures that AOAD’s vision of sustainable agricultural development is translated into impactful actions across the Arab world.

Khartoum, Sudan

I have extensive research experience in agricultural economics, rural development, and socio-economic analysis, gained through over two decades of academic and professional practice. My research focuses on critical areas such as food security, poverty reduction, value chain analysis, climate change impacts, and agricultural finance. I have conducted and contributed to numerous studies, including baseline surveys, policy reviews, and socio-economic impact assessments for national and regional development initiatives.In my academic career, I have supervised over 30 postgraduate research projects, including master's and Ph.D. theses, in areas such as production economics, marketing, poverty, value chain analysis, and natural resource management. My role as an external examiner spans various universities and programs, evaluating and advising on research in agricultural value chains, food security, and rural livelihoods.Notably, I have mentored researchers and postgraduate students, equipping them with advanced skills in research methodology, statistical analysis, and practical applications of economic frameworks. My commitment to research excellence is reflected in my publications in international journals, policy briefs, and technical reports that have influenced agricultural policies and development strategies.This rich background underscores my ability to lead multidisciplinary research teams and provide evidence-based insights that drive meaningful development outcomes.

Khartoum, Sudan

1. Responsible for day-to-day ministerial business management with government, private sector, and development partners.2. Coordinate and follow up with private companies, the Economic Planning and Agricultural Statistics Department, and development partners for the annual crop assessment through both space and crop-cutting missions for summer and winter season assessments. 3. Coordinated and served as ministry contact person with development partners including FAO, AOAD, IFAD, UNDP, WFP, and the South-South program.4. Coordinated and participated in the development of the ministry's annual and seasonal plans and communicated them with government institutions including the federal agricultural committee, parliament, and ministerial council. 5. Contributed and liaised with concerned ministries for the preparation and communication of the country's annual food security report with the office of the Vice President of the Republic.6. Managed and guided ministerial office staff to maintain effective and efficient communication with governments and other public and Private sector entities.7. Participated in ministry strategic and policy documents by direct involvement in meetings and discussions with stakeholders, preparation, and sharing of policy briefs such as oil seeds sector policies, land governance, and National investment plans.8. Represented the Ministry of Agriculture and Forest- the Republic of Sudan in many regional and international policy dialogues including UN South-South & Triangular Cooperation in implementing the agenda 2030, 29 November-1st December 2016, Bonn- Germany, 9. participated in the 29th FAO regional conference for Africa Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire 4-8 April 2016, 10. participated in High-level Ministerial Meetings on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Agricultural Development and Enhanced Food Security. Dubai, Emirates 30 October-3 November 2016.

Khartoum, Sudan

• Provide guidance to ministerial office in various capacities 2015-2016.• conduct research and give advice to Ministry in form of policy briefs.• Supervised and contributed to seasonal and annual ministry reports.- coordinate and manage relation with other government and non-government institutions.• manage the minister office affairs and office human resources. • prepare and communicate ministry reports with other stakeholders .• represent the ministry and give speech at local, regional and international events.• contributed to preparation of country food security report 2016.• participate in the development of annual and strategic agricultural development plans.

Khartoum, Sudan

conducted research on:• Prepared land use economics in Sudan proposal• Herder perception to climate change its impact on herd structure among Baraga pastoralists • Economics of Groundnut production in Sudan• Agroforestry Practices Impact on Farm Performance in Gum Belt• Climatic Variability and Farm Household Food Security in Dry Land Area (Case Kordofan Region Sudan).

Khartoum, Sudan

1. Conducted study on marketing and Contract farming models for restoration of Gum Arabic Belt in Sudan, Food and Agriculture Organization for the United Nations (FAO), Dec.20172. Developed a five-year research plan (2017-2022) in the Economics and Policy Research Center of Agricultural Corporation, Sudan.3. Participated in South-South Knowledge Exchange and Coordination workshop on "Aquaculture Development" which will be held from 03 to 05 April 2017, in Sousse, Tunisia.4. Contributed to sugar value chain analysis study in the economic and policy research center during 2015-2016.5. contributed to proposal development for pulses value chain improvement to enhance food security in Sudan, a proposal submitted to donors by the Ministry of High Education in collaboration with Agricultural Research Corporation in 2017.6. External examiner for two master's students in the field of Value Chain analysis at the Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Khartoum.7. External Examiner for a Ph.D. student with research titled “Value chain analysis of Gum Arabic”

Elobied, Sudan

1. Lead the development of Agribusiness curricula and establishment of agribusiness discipline. 2. Coordinated and supervised allotment of undergraduate internship within the SASACID project of the African Network for Agroforestry, agriculture, and natural resources education.3. Secured 30 training scholarships for outstanding graduates and university staff for masters and Ph.D. training through establishment collaboration with regional and international higher education organizations and associations.4. Supervised and mentored many undergraduate and postgraduate students in Agricultural Economics and Rural development, in microfinance, Poverty, food security, livelihood improvement, climate change impacts, and monitoring and evaluation.

Elobied, Sudan

- department management- teaching- supervising and mentoring

Alamaya, Ethiopia

- teaching project management, rural development and research methods- supervise and guide postgraduate students research.

Alamaya, Ethiopia

1. Co-supervised, masters and Ph.D. students in Areas of Value chain analysis, food security, and natural resource economics (water and land).2. Supervised field survey of two masters’ students in value chain study in Alemaya and JiJiga districts.3. Internal examiners for Masters students’ program in rural development and participated in the Post-graduate Examiners’ Committee.4. Participated in proposal writing and fundraising for research and development at Haramaya University.5. Teach some courses to postgraduate and undergraduate programs and distance education programs, including research methodology, rural development strategies, project management, Monitoring and evaluation for postgraduate, and statistics for undergraduate programs.

Elobied, Sudan

1. Supervised 5 master's research students in the fields of production economics, marketing, value chain analysis, climate change impact, poverty, food security, vulnerability and capacity assessment, agricultural finance, microfinance, and project impact assessment.2. Conducted federal government agricultural policies review on production and trade of the cash crops Darfur cash crops study conducted by TUFFS University 2013.3. Participated in the development of project concept note and raised fund $300,000 US for implementation of Strengthening Africa Strategic Agricultural Capacity for Impact on Development (SASACID) program review and planning workshop from the 22nd to 23rd of April 2013. Nairobi- Kenya.4. Taught two courses for undergraduate Macroeconomics and agricultural policies and two courses for postgraduate programs including natural resources economics and agricultural finance.

Nairobi, Kenya

- teaching both postgraduate and undergraduate resource and environmental Economics- supervise postgraduate students

Nairobi, Kenya

1. Taught two courses to postgraduate students at the faculty of environmental studies including, natural resources economics (water and land) and environmental economics, and one course for undergraduate program covers the regional economy of the East Africa community.2. Participated as external examiner for a postgraduate program at the Department of Agribusiness for value chain studies of sesame and mango value chain students.3. Advised and mentored postgraduate students (master's and Ph.D.) in the area of environmental economics and climate change.

Elobied, Sudan

- staff management- curricula review and development- staff development- teaching - research supervision

Elobied, Sudan

1. Deputy dean for academic affairs, responsible for staff and students’ affairs, examination, curriculum development, attendance, and supporting staff management.2. Overseeing student mentoring and academic affairs 3. Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses including macroeconomics, microeconomics, agricultural policies, agricultural finance, natural resource economics, econometrics and mathematics, and statistics.4. Part-timer at Elobied Technical College and Alquran Elkreem University teaching macroeconomics, Econometrics, and managerial economics.5. Member of faculty boards and examination committees.6. Internal examiner for many undergraduate dissertations and postgraduate research thesis. 7. Supervised more than 30 postgraduate students research and 300 undergraduate dissertations. 8. Participated in many administrative, social, and cultural committees at the university and faculty levels.9. Lead the review and development of faculty curriculum, including external review and internal review meetings with various faculty departments.10. Supervised students’ scientific tours for 9 departments for a couple of years (2009-2011).

Elobied, Sudan

- teaching economic courses - supervising students research.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Agricultural Economics

Activities and Societies: training and capacity building of rural peopleconducted research on poverty and income inequality at macro.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Natural Resources And Environmental Economics

Activities and Societies: Teaching and supervising students Research

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Agricultural Economics

Activities and Societies: Field data and analysisConsultant with many NGOs and CBOs in assessment, evaluation and investigation

Master'S Degree, Agricultural Economics

Activities and Societies: field surveys and data analysisconducted research and submit a thesis on oil seeds production and marketing.

Master In Agricultural Economics, Production Economics

Activities and Societies: Field surveys

B.Sc (Hon.), Natural Resources And Environmental Studies, Division Two Upper (Gpa 3.46)

Activities and Societies: member of English society, football team supervisorI was top to my batch in Agricultural Economics and have been.

Bachelor'S Degree, Agricultural Economics

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Agricultural Economics

M.Sc, Agricultural Economics

B.Sc (Hounr), Natural Resources And Environmental Studies

Master'S Degree, Agricultural Economics

B.Sc., Natural Resources And Environmental Studies