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Noel Templer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Seed Systems Specialist, Africa at International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

  • Education

    • Wageningen university & research

      2025 - 2025
      Certificate course seed systems of opportunity crops 4 ects

      Post Graduate Course on Seed Systems of Opportunity Crops and Diversification of Food Systems.

    • Wageningen university & research

      2023 - 2023
      Certificate course, pe&rc and wass smallholder engagement in seed systems 2 ects

      The Graduate School for Production Ecology & Resource Conservation (PE&RC) and Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS) organized a course with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) on smallholder engagement in seed systems. The course involved a review and critical analysis of 8 cases of seed systems, globally, and their intentional engagement with smallholder farmers.

    • Eth zürich

      2018 - 2018
      World food systems summer school agroecology and sustainable agriculture 4 ects

      In January, the WFSC, in partnership with YAMSYS and the Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d’Ivoire (CSRS), ran their 7th summer school, this time in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Mixed-country-discipline participation i.e. 26 participants from 14 countries and 19 disciplines was realized. The theme of the course was “Food Systems in Transition” while using the West African context as a springboard to explore broader food system challenges globally.

    • University of nairobi

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of science (b.sc.) management of agroecosystems and environment honors

      Activities and Societies: University of Nairobi SDA Church

    • University of nairobi

      2012 - 2014
      Master of science (m.sc.) sustainable soil resource management

      Activities and Societies: Member of Nature Kenya (www.naturekenya.org) Master thesis titled “Enhancing Phosphorous Release from Minjingu Rock Phosphate through Integration of Legumes in Maize-based Cropping Systems of Kabete, Kenya”, 2015.

  • Experience

    • Go organic east africa

      Jan 2011 - Aug 2017
      E-learning trainer & content manager

      The International Training Course on Organic Agriculture (ITCOA) is a joint initiative of five East African Universities and the alumni of the ITCOA under the umbrella Go Organic East Africa. The course prides itself of being Afro-European with diversity in participants.In ITCOA, the students are exposed to a wholesome learning experience which primarily starts from a unified and interactive e-learning exercise. I lead the collation of up-to-date reference material that allows the students to immerse themselves in current core issues. The intention is always to have them appreciate while comparing their country’s situation in relation to organic agriculture across the world. My focus is always to keep tabs on the most recent and pressing developmental challenges in the organic agriculture sector. Show less

    • Syngenta

      Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
      Intern

      Health Safety and Environment Monitoring

    • University of nairobi - kenya

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
      Research assistant

      Carried out research on the economic impact of growing hybrid and open pollinated maize varieties in high, medium and low potential areas of Kenya

    • Go organic east africa/centre for development research, boku - vienna

      Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
      Tutor

      Coordinating student and farmer training and assessment in field sites of Uganda. Participating universities include: University of Nairobi, BOKU University - Vienna, Makerere University, Sokoine University and Bahir Dar University.

    • Agri experience limited

      Mar 2014 - Apr 2018

      Serving as the research manager for crop seed sector focused analysis. Currently working on USAID's rapid regional seed industry assessment on trade and DfiD's market assistance program.Specialities: seed systems development, policy analysis, M & E, market development, food systems and farmer ecology nexus Taking lead in developing seed variety commercialization for crop rotation varieties, promoting conservation agriculture in Kenya and assist with training agrodealers on soil-related marketing issues

      • Policy Analyst and Research Manager

        Mar 2015 - Apr 2018

      • Consultant Soil Scientist

        Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

    • Bioversity international

      Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
      Consultant, seed & market systems development

      My role is to consolidate feedback from all actors in the grain legumes and dryland cereals value chain, especially millet, as we seek to address the sustainability of seed systems.

    • Icrisat

      Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
      Consultant, seed & market systems development

      My role is to consolidate feedback from all actors in the grain legumes and dryland cereals value chain as we seek to address the sustainability of seed systems.

    • Ciat

      Dec 2018 - Nov 2022
      Systems specialist (seed, csa-cis)

      Technical backstopping in the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) Project, the SeEdQUAL initiative of One CGIAR as well as of the Humanitarian work of the Supporting Seed Systems for Development (S34D) Project.The goal of S34D is to enhance farmers’ access to a full range of seed choices and options to maximize their responsive decision making and planning for production. AICCRA on the other hand o strengthen the capacity of targeted CCAFS (CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security) partners and stakeholders in IDA-eligible countries in Africa. The SeEdQUAL Initiative aims to support the delivery of seed of improved climate-resilient, market-preferred and nutritious varieties of priority crops, embodying a high rate of genetic gain to farmers, ensuring equitable access for women and other disadvantaged groups.The AICCRA Project will endeavor to enhance access to climate information services and validated climate-smart agriculture technologies in IDA-eligible countries in Africa. Further, the S34D Project seeks to improve the functioning of national seed sectors in Feed the Future countries and in countries with resilience and emergency seed security programs. Show less

    • Catholic relief services

      Jan 2019 - Nov 2019
      Consultant, seed systems

      My role is to conduct research/fieldwork to assess production, nutrition, & diversity outcomes of DiNER fairs.

    • World overview of conservation approaches and technologies (wocat)

      Nov 2021 - now
      Associate researcher

      WOCAT is an established global network which supports innovation and decision-making processes in sustainable land management (SLM).

    • Alliance of bioversity international and ciat

      Dec 2021 - Sept 2023

      Technical backstopping and coordination of the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) Project, the SeEdQUAL initiative of One CGIAR and Soil Protection and Rehabilitation of Degraded Soil for Food Security (ProSoil) of GIZ-BMZ.The AICCRA Project seeks to strengthen the capacity of targeted CCAFS (CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security) partners and stakeholders in IDA-eligible countries in Africa. The SeEdQUAL Initiative aims to support the delivery of seeds of improved climate-resilient, market-preferred and nutritious varieties of priority crops, embodying a high rate of genetic gain to farmers, ensuring equitable access for women and other disadvantaged groups. The AICCRA Project will endeavor to enhance access to climate information services and validated climate-smart agriculture technologies. Show less

      • Lead Project Coordinator (Partnerships for Delivery, Technology Scaling)

        Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

      • Systems Specialist (Seed, CSA-CIS & SLM)

        Dec 2021 - Sept 2023

    • International maize and wheat improvement center (cimmyt)

      Sept 2023 - now

      As a Technical Lead, I provide strategic guidance on programming and design, emphasizing a go-to-field scaling approach. Implemented by CIMMYT in collaboration with key partners and supported by Irish Aid, the Transformative Dryland Crops Project aims to enhance food security and improve incomes for over 14,000 farm families in Niassa Province, Mozambique. By leveraging technology and innovative approaches, the project strengthens resilience and promotes sustainable agricultural practices to benefit communities across Niassa. Show less

      • Technical Lead, The Transformative Dryland Crops Project, Mozambique

        Jan 2025 - now

      • Member, Science Emerging Thought Leader Group

        Mar 2024 - now

      • Seed Systems Specialist, Africa & Asia

        Sept 2023 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Noel Templer
      Executive Training Certificate for the African Agribusiness Sector Market Matters Inc. Oct 2017 Market Matters Inc. organizes a regular annual training for entrepreneurs in the African Agribusiness Sector. This year, the "Making Markets Matter" Executive Agribusiness Training Program took place in South Africa and Kenya. This training was implemented in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the African Union Commission. This program offers great opportunities for networking as well as enhancing professional acumen.
    • Awarded to Noel Templer
      Certificate in Business Acumen Lattice Training Aug 2014 Lattice Training is a Kenyan training company, based in Nairobi. Lattice has been providing training services in the East African region for the last 7 years (6 of them as part of Lattice Consulting), with a focus to providing training that delivers a solid Return on Investment (ROI) to our clients. I graduated from a class that received a training which focused on cash flow and working capital management in agribusinesses, including ways of avoiding financial pitfalls.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Lake Basin Development Authority on Sept 2010
      Lake Basin Development AuthorityAssociated with Noel Templer