About

I am a charismatic irrigation agronomy research scientist with strong knowledge coupled with experience in agricultural research, crop production, extension skills, community mobilization; and success in training farmers and field officers. Motivated and keen on taking on new and challenging opportunities in the field of research and crop production.

Skills

  • Survey and Data Collection
    7
  • Agriculture researcher
    10
  • Research Writing
    8
  • Agriculture
    10
  • Effective presentation and public speaking
    10
  • Agriculture extension officer and farmer trainer
    10

Recommendations

Christopher Jaffalie

 4/18/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Alfred Butao

Experience

Alfred Butao

Work experience
  • Identifying farmers’ agricultural production constraints through FGDs, KIIs, Questionnaires & Interviews; under specified disciplines; reports and observations.
  • Planning and developing research work programmes as well as preparing budget estimates.
  • Supervising junior staff on farm and at station trials, as well as ordering research trial materials.
  • Producing research reports, extension circulars and pamphlets.
  • Compiling and analyzing research data.
  • Implementing approved research programmes with the respective stakeholders.
  • Liaising with other organizations on matters relating to agricultural production and research services.

Alfred Butao

Work experience
  • Undertaking Management and Implementation: Logistical support including procurement of raw materials for manufacturing of charcoal briquettes.
  • Planning, developing, managing work plans for all factory employees outlining expectations, monitoring performance and professional development.
  • Providing communication and training: Liaising with top management; junior employees; as well as current and possible clients.
  • Supporting Marketing and Sales: Coordinating delivery of final product; formulating and supporting formulation of communications.

Alfred Butao

Work experience
  • February, 2018 - December, 2018
  • Fulltime
  • Develop Input Delivery and district logistics strategy and tactical plans. Coordinate all activities during distribution periods of seed, fertilizer, training and other non- agricultural products to over 16500 smallholder farmers.
  • Support Field Operations Lead, execute and manage field-facing communication ensuring all required content reach field staff.
  • Responsible for the agricultural calendar, track & report Field Operations agricultural/compliance KPIs, liaise with other departments outside Field Operations; lead, coordinate, design strategy and manage specific responses to pest and disease shocks.
  • Oversee all legume-based trials; training; market access.

Alfred Butao

Work experience
  • Oversee all crop product and services at client-level trial phases.
  • Lead staff development and performance management
  • Organize marketing and procurement of trial materials in collaboration with logistics and field operations departments.
  • Responsible for ensuring high-quality data collection, entry, cleaning and analysis of annual trial farmer surveys.
  • Responsible for designing and conducting Focus Group Discussions, and Interpreting the results.

Related persons

Christopher Jaffalie

 4/18/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Alfred Butao