NNANGA MENGUE HERVE
YAOUNDE,CAMEROUN
Summary
Experienced agronomist with over 10 years in sustainable cocoa production, focusing on capacity building, compliance with international standards, and field team management. Led large-scale training programs impacting over 11,000 producers and facilitated multiple certifications for partner cooperatives with Sic Cacaos/Barry Callebaut. Possesses strong expertise in agronomic diagnostics, compliance audits, and agricultural performance improvement. Results-oriented leader with proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams effectively. Organised and proactive, with proven abilities in project management and communication. Possesses strong problem-solving skills and ability to coordinate tasks and resources effectively. Aims to drive successful outcomes and streamline processes in Capacity building and compliance role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
• Coordonnateur des Opérations de Durabilité
Barry Callebaut Cameroun
Yaoundé, Cameroon
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in budget preparation and financial planning procedures.
- Facilitated cross-departmental meetings for improved collaboration efforts.
- Enhanced team productivity with efficient delegation of tasks.
- Maintained all project documentation, guaranteeing accuracy and accessibility.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge base.
- Collaborated across departments for strategic planning purposes.
- Facilitated oversight of sustainability operations within multiple regions.
- Supported team of 5 area coordinators and 50 sustainability officers.
- Assisted in design and deployment of large-scale capacity-building programs.
- Trained over 11,000 producers, achieving graduation for more than 10,000 individuals.
- Enhanced agricultural practices and supported yield improvement.
- Collaborated with partner cooperatives and internal teams.
- Implemented and monitored compliance systems for certification standards.
• Superviseur des Opérations de Durabilité
Barry Callebaut Cameroon
Yaoundé, Cameroon
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Supervised field activities related to sustainability and compliance.
- Supported teams of trainers for producers.
- Monitored and implemented compliance action plans.
- Assisted with audits and prepared partner producer organisations for certification.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Identified potential risks and mitigated them through proactive measures.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, resulted in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Organised team resources, resulted in improved project timelines.
- Monitored employee attendance records for maintaining discipline within team.
- Implemented company policies effectively, maintained high standards of service delivery.
• Superviseur Senior Farm Services
Barry Callebaut Cameroon
Yaoundé, Cameroon
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated agricultural services and technical advice for producers.
- Supported diagnostics of farms and enhancement of agricultural practices.
- Monitored producers performance.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing new scheduling practices.
• Community Coordinator
Barry Callebaut Cameroon
Yaoundé, Cameroon
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Facilitated pilot phase of Forever Chocolate sustainability vision implementation for Barry Callebaut within agricultural communities.
- Supported mobilisation of farming communities for sustainable cocoa production.
- Assisted in executing community development initiatives.
IMS manager
SOCOPROCATO
Tonga, Cameroon
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Coordination of cooperative activities.
- Monitoring of producers and provision of technical support.
- Contribution to organizational structuring.
- Implementation of an internal certification management system leading to the acquisition of 4 RA certificates and one COH certificate.
IMS Manager
SOCOPA
Akoéman, Cameroon
09.2013 - 08.2018
- Assisted in managing operational aspects of producer groups.
- Supported organisation of training and awareness activities.
- Monitored performance of group members.
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
Education
Ingénieur Agronome - Agronomy
FASA
Dschang 10.2007 - 09.2012
DEUG Sciences Agronomiques - Agronomy
FASA
Dschang 10.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor Degree - Biochemistry
UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE I
CameroonSkills
- Project lifecycle knowledge
- Supply chain understanding
- Employee management
- Training and Development
- Microsoft Office
- Project coordination
- Team oversight
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
French
Fluent
Timeline
• Coordonnateur des Opérations de Durabilité
Barry Callebaut Cameroun
08.2023 - Current
• Superviseur des Opérations de Durabilité
Barry Callebaut Cameroon
09.2020 - 08.2023
• Superviseur Senior Farm Services
Barry Callebaut Cameroon
09.2020 - 09.2021
• Community Coordinator
Barry Callebaut Cameroon
09.2018 - 09.2020
IMS manager
SOCOPROCATO
09.2014 - 08.2018
IMS Manager
SOCOPA
09.2013 - 08.2018
Ingénieur Agronome - Agronomy
FASA
10.2007 - 09.2012
DEUG Sciences Agronomiques - Agronomy
FASA
10.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor Degree - Biochemistry
UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE I