ALEXIS BINENE KADIATA 
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo | <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_PHONE_NUMBER> | 
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Summary 
Dynamic Agricultural Specialist with years of experience in agricultural research, 
monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and data collection in the Democratic Republic of the 
Congo (DRC) context. Proven expertise in developing and refining, data collection tools, 
and reporting high-quality, evidence-based findings to support donor reporting 
standards. Skilled in English and French reporting, training data collection teams, 
implementing structured observations, and conducting stakeholder interviews to ensure 
robust data quality. 
Skills 
• Technical Expertise: Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Food Security, Data Collection 
& Analysis (Excel, SPSS), Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (MEAL) 
• Fieldwork: Leading field data collection, conducting interviews, structured 
observations, and consultations with stakeholders 
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication in French (Fluent) and 
English (Advanced) 
• Team Collaboration: Experienced team player within multicultural and 
multidisciplinary teams 
• Training & Capacity Building: Skilled in training and coaching field data collection 
teams on M&E methodologies and agricultural practices 
Education 
• Master of Science in Agronomy and Nematology (2017-2019) | Ghent University, 
Belgium 
• Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology (2013-2014) | Tshwane University of 
Technology, South Africa 
• National Diploma in Biotechnology (2008-2012) | Vaal University of Technology, 
South Africa 
Certifications 
• MEAL Essentials Certificate | Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation, 2024 
• Project Management Essentials Certificate | Cornerstone OnDemand 
Foundation, 2024 
Languages 
• French (Fluent) 
• English (Advanced) 
• Lingala (Conversational) 
• Tshiluba (Basic) 
Professional Experience 
Research Technician | Ministry of Scientific Research | Kinshasa, DR Congo | Oct 2019 – Present 
• Led the development of data verification tools for agriculture-focused projects. 
• Directed field data collection initiatives and consultations with key stakeholders, 
contributing to M&E processes. 
• Analyzed agriculture data, producing actionable insights for project planning and 
decision-making. 
Researcher | Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (ILVO) | 
Ghent, Belgium | Aug 2018 - Sep 2019 
• Conducted advanced research on pest resistance in crops and generated 
evidence-based reports for stakeholders. 
• Collaborated in structured observations, supporting knowledge-sharing on 
agricultural best practices. 
Intern, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture 
(IITA) & International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) | Kenya, Uganda 
| Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 
• Implemented IPM strategies and epidemiological surveys, strengthening 
agricultural resilience. 
• Facilitated training and technical support on IPM techniques for local farmers. 
Research Technician | Ministry of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation | 
Kinshasa, DR Congo | Aug 2015 - Aug 2017 
• Developed M&E tools for agricultural projects and led field data collection and 
analysis activities. 
• Provided actionable insights through field data analysis for project optimization 
and resource allocation. 
Agronomy Researcher | Tshwane University of Technology | Pretoria, South Africa | Jan 
2013 - Dec 2013 
• Researched biocontrol methods, advancing sustainable disease control solutions 
in citrus production. 
Quality Controller | Brasserie Lemonaderie et Malterie, BRALIMA SARL | DR Congo | Jul 
2011 - Jun 2012 
• Ensured compliance with quality standards through quality control activities, 
supporting food safety and process improvements. give similarities in percentage Position Summary: 
The Agriculture Officer will be responsible for supporting ongoing agriculture-focused TPM 
activities that CART conducts in the DRC. The Officer will work as part of the TPM Field 
Coordinators team, comprising of Field Monitors and Field Supervisors. The Officer will generally 
play a lead role in collecting primary TPM data (e.g., leading direct, structured observations and 
conducting interviews), coordinating data collection planning with BHA IPs, providing contextual 
and background knowledge during the TPM planning and data collection phases, and supporting 
data verification, data analysis, and report writing. This position may be based in either Goma or 
Kinshasa but will require travel across the DRC. This is a full-time position which will report to 
CART’s Deputy Chief of Party for the DRC. 
Responsibilities: 
• Contribute to the developed and refinement of TPM methodologies, instruments, 
and tools to ensure that they are relevant and appropriate for monitoring 
agriculture-focused activities. 
• Review background information for relevant IP awards to understand the context 
for the TPM activities. 
• Facilitate the training of data collection teams to ensure that they are familiar 
with the technical aspects of the activities being monitored and capable of 
successfully implementing the relevant monitoring approach. 
• Lead data collection efforts at the field level including consultations with IP 
staff, interviews with beneficiaries and key stakeholders, and direct structured 
observations of implementation sites, in collaboration with Field Monitors, Field 
Supervisors, and other Subject Matter Experts as relevant. 
• Support data verification, analysis and reporting for food security and 
agriculture-related activities, including responding to CART management, 
USAID/BHA, and BHA IP feedback. 
Qualifications: 
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture science, such as agriculture or agronomy, or 
other relevant disciplines required. Master’s degree in agriculture or relevant 
discipline is strongly preferred. 
• Minimum five years of professional work experience in planning, programming, 
and implementing programs focused on agriculture and food security activities 
required. Experience working in a humanitarian context is preferred. 
• Experience with relevant technical work in at least two of the following areas 
required: food security; value chains; data collection; and monitoring and 
evaluation. 
• Experience working on assignments that have delivered high-quality, evidence
based reports to USAID and/or other donors required. 
• Experience working with USAID and/or other international donors required. 
• Experience working as part of a multicultural and multidisciplinary team required. 
• Understanding of the DRC context and specifically the provinces/territories 
where CART will be conducting monitoring activities, primarily in the eastern 
DRC, Kasaï, and Kasaï central regions.   
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, attention to detail, 
organizational, and report writing, interpersonal, and team management 
skills required. 
• Fluency in French required. Advanced level English strongly preferred.