Oluwatosin Oni
About Oluwatosin Oni
Oluwatosin Oni is a Senior Program Manager with extensive experience in agricultural program management and evaluation. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Ahmadu Bello University and has worked with organizations such as Catholic Relief Services and the University of Ibadan.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Oluwatosin Oni currently serves as a Senior Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he focuses on program management, utilizing his expertise in spatial analysis and behavior change communication. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in Agriculture from 2015 to 2017. His work at Catholic Relief Services emphasizes the promotion of agricultural initiatives, particularly in Nigeria.
Education and Expertise
Oluwatosin Oni holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Ahmadu Bello University, where he studied from 1993 to 1999. He furthered his education with a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ibadan, completed in 2003. He has also obtained several certificates, including a Certificate in Participatory Planning Monitoring and Evaluation from Wageningen University & Research in 2009 and a Certificate in Gender Issues in Value Chains from the same institution in 2012. In 2020, he earned a Diploma in SMEs: Creating Growth through Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Galilee International Management Institute.
Background
Oluwatosin Oni began his career as a Research Assistant to Professor Falusi at the University of Ibadan in the Department of Agricultural Economics from 2003 to 2004. His early experience laid the foundation for his later roles in agricultural program management. He has developed skills in ICT4D, including the creation and deployment of e-forms and the use of barcodes, which enhance data collection and program efficiency.
Achievements
Oluwatosin Oni is recognized for his expertise in promoting the Cassava Seed System in Nigeria. He serves as a Master Trainer for the Nigerian Agricultural Enterprise Curriculum, contributing to the development of agricultural education and training. His experience includes working with methodologies such as Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) and Barrier Analysis, which inform his approach to agricultural program management.