James Fatorma

Collected and recorded student assessment data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Interacted with parents and community members, building trust and clear communication channels.
Managed administrative records and utilized digital tools for daily tasks.
Prepared and submitted regular reports to a supervisor.

Conduct field surveys and visits to the farms of both new applicant and existing cooperative members.
Verify and map the exact size and boundaries of cocoa farms using GPS tools or traditional measurement methods.
Assess the health and maturity of cocoa trees, identifying the prevalence of pests and diseases (e.g., Black Pod, Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus).
Evaluate farming practices, including shade management, soil conservation, and pruning techniques.
Collect essential data required for certification schemes (e.g., UTZ, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade), including farm size, input use, and labor practices.
Support the establishment and maintenance of a farm traceability system to track cocoa from the specific farm to the cooperative.
Document and report any practices that are non-compliant with cooperative or certification standards.
Evaluate the creditworthiness of members applying for input loans by analyzing their farm's productivity, existing debts, and repayment history.
Verify the intended use of inputs and provide a recommendation to the cooperative's loan committee.
Estimate potential cocoa yield for the upcoming season through pod counting and farm assessment.
Monitor harvesting and post-harvest practices, including fermentation and drying, to ensure they meet the cooperative's quality standards.
Identify and report factors that may lead to low yield or poor-quality beans.
Act as a liaison between farmers and the cooperative's extension agents.
Identify common challenges faced by farmers and report them to facilitate targeted training workshops.
Assist in demonstrating good agricultural practices (GAPs) to farmers during field visits.
Prepare detailed and accurate survey reports for each farm visit, including photographs, maps, and recommendations.
Maintain up-to-date records of all member farms in the cooperative's database.
Submit regular reports on field observations, pest outbreaks, and overall crop conditions to management.
Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with cooperative members.
Explain the benefits, rules, and responsibilities of cooperative membership to existing and prospective farmers.
Gather feedback from members regarding the cooperative's services and channel it to the management.