Peter Diyayi

Field Extension Worker at AGENCY FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION & DEVELOPMENT (ACTED)

since April, 2026

• Nationality: South Sudanese • Place of birth: Kulu of Mvolo County • Date of birth: 01/01/1998 • Marital Status: Married

Work experience

Plan and deliver extension activities for farming communities (crop production, soil health, pest management, post-harvest practices, and farming enterprise support).
Conduct farmer trainings and demonstrations (group trainings, field schools, demo plots, practical sessions).
Provide technical support to farmers: farm planning, input use guidance, appropriate seed/variety selection, planting schedules, spacing, and basic farm management.
Promote Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) including water management, integrated pest management (IPM), hygiene in handling produce, and farm recordkeeping.
Facilitate adoption of improved technologies (e.g., improved seeds, soil amendments, climate-smart practices, irrigation methods where applicable).
Conduct field visits and monitoring, observe crop progress, troubleshoot issues, and document challenges and solutions.
Collect data for reporting and M&E (beneficiary numbers, training attendance, adoption rates, yields/impacts where feasible).
Prepare regular reports for supervisors (weekly/monthly activity reports, activity plans, and lessons learned).

Work experience

Data Collection, on FSNMS, MSR registration on ODK, Kobo etc.
Survey Administration, administer structured questionnaires and ensure that the data collected is accurate and
comprehensive.
Community Engagement, often collaborate and interact with local communities, helping to explain the purpose
of the data collection and encouraging participation.
Training and Capacity Building, by assisting in training new mobilizers or volunteers on data collection
methods and tools.
Data Quality Assurance, by monitor the quality of data collected, ensuring it meets FAO standards for
reliability and validity.
Reporting, after data collection, be involved in compiling and reporting findings to FAO projects and
initiatives.

Education

Work experience

Registration of the beneficiary using KOBO collect, ODK and Smart Paper Web /online report
Tracking beneficiaries lists according to the targeted numbers as per locations Responsible for entering data
into databases and ensuring that data is organized, accurate, and verified.
To assist field staff by providing data related support, helping to interpret data findings, and ensuring that
data collection methods are followed.
Training other staff on data management tools and methodologies.
To work closely with other departments to ensure that data needs are met and that information flows
smoothly across the organization.
Responsible for checking the accuracy and integrity of data, implementing measures to minimize errors.
To provide technical support for data management software and tools used within the organization.

Work experience

Working directly with farmers to understand their needs, challenges, and aspirations, fostering strong
relationships within the community.
Conduct training sessions and workshops on best agricultural practices, introducing farmers to new
technologies, sustainable practices, and improved crop varieties.
Gathering data on farming practices, yields, and market trends to inform project planning and policy
development.
To connect farmers with resources owners such as seeds sellers, Pesticides shops, tools, and financial services,
helping to improve their productivity.
To encourage farmers to form cooperatives or groups for collective purchasing, marketing, and sharing of
knowledge, which can enhance their bargaining power.
To monitor the progress of agricultural projects, evaluating the impact of the interventions.
To facilitate knowledge exchange among farmers, researchers, and extension agents, promoting a culture of
learning and adaptation.
Registration of the beneficiary using manual registration form and distribution list.

Work experience

To assess the food security status of populations, identifying vulnerable groups and areas at risk of food
insecurity.
Conducting field visits to evaluate local food systems, production practices, and the overall nutritional
status of communities.
Preparing reports and summaries based on monitoring activities, highlighting trends, challenges, and
recommendations for stakeholders.
Working closely with local stakeholder, NGOs, and community organizations to coordinate efforts and
share information on food security measures.
Providing training and support to local staff and communities on food monitoring techniques, data
collection methods, and best practices.
Engaging with stakeholders and local communities to raise awareness about food security issues and
promote practices that enhance food availability and nutrition.
Registration of the beneficiary using registration form and transfer the registered ben-names in distribution
list.
Assisting the managers with meeting with county agriculture (CAD) in their leave period.
documents and data regarding all projects.

Education