Nazir Mohammed Habibu
Brandon,Canada
Summary
Agribusiness Specialist and researcher in Agricultural and Food Economics, with expertise in rural development, supply chain management, and agricultural policy. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, capacity building, and agribusiness development, with research interests spanning food security and climate change. Dedicated to strengthening rural economies and advancing sustainable agrifood systems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Abroad
Brandon University
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Assist in the development of a capacity building model for rural community economic development initiatives, for example Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) involved in the Agri-food processing sector in international contexts.
- Conduct data collection and analysis leading to case studies of Agri-food processing SMEs in Canada, Italy, and Ghana.
- Develop policy analysis and recommendations for the Agriculture and Food-processing sector.
- Formulate action plans for attaining rural development and food security objectives in Ghana and primarily rural development goals in Canada and Italy.
- Participate in knowledge mobilization efforts such as drafting a project report and offering public presentations (e.g., conferences and webinars).
Receptionist
Società Cooperativa Sociale Nazareth
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Working as a Receptionist
- Managing a mini market
- Registration and keeping records of tourists
- General Maintenance of the Office
Assegnista di Ricerca (Research Fellow)
Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Graduate School of Agro-food Management and Economics (SMEA)
- Collaboration for research project "Sustainability and Resilience of small-medium enterprises in the Cremona agro-food system" Managed by SMEA (School of Management and Agri-food Economics.
- Researcher at the Observatory on the Zootechnical Products Market (OMPZ).
- Collection, processing, and analysis of data relating to production, consumption, exchanges, stocks, and prices of the worldwide market of the main agricultural commodities, in particular milk and derivatives, support the work of researchers.
- Webmaster of the website of the OMPZ (Content Management System)
Agribusiness Specialist
See West Consult
05.2012 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Dealers in Agricultural Machinery Supplies & Export of Agricultural and Forest Products.
- Liaise with Extension officers, local farmers and existing agro-companies.
- Coordinate farming activities in project areas.
- Supervise the supply of machineries, sales of agro-products and export of forest products.
Senior Administrative Manager
Naz UniTravel Agency
11.2010 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: Travel, Tourism and Volunteering Services
- Organize Study abroad for students, Summer Work and Travel and Tourism, Training and Internship programs for Students and Graduates.
- Coordinate and supervise the activities of foreign volunteers on the Rural Volunteer Programs in Ghana.
- Develop new partnerships with both foreign and local organizations.
- Management of activities including conferences and Seminars and also assist in financial management of the agency.
- Www.universalgh.blogspot.com
Voluntary National Service
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
05.2009 - 01.2010
- Agric Officer in charge of Statistics and Budget, design formats on computer and assist in compiling field reports.
- Municipal Directorate- New Juaben
Internship (Laboratory Assistant&Office Assistant)
Humboldt University
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Design formats on computer and assist in compiling field reports and data collection.
- Measurement of elements in soil, plant, and water using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS), Microwave Digestion, and Chlorophyll analysis.
Education
PhD - Agrisystem
Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
09.2025
MSc - Agricultural and Food Economics
Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
12.2019
BSc - Agriculture (Agricultural Economics)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
06.2009
Skills
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Research methods & Data Analysis, Communication and Collaboration
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Teamwork
DESIRED OCCUPATION
- Agribusiness Specialist
- Research/Teaching Assistant
- Related positions in the agricultural and Food industries
- Administrative, Sales, and Marketing positions
Conferences
Presentation at the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation (CRRF) conference on the topic of Rural Capacity Building and its role in supporting the competitiveness of agrifood SMEs. Date September 24, 2025.
Certification
- Completed the Course on Research Ethics based on the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans.
- Workshop on Future Research and the future of research.Transversal skills for future occupations
COMPETENCE
MOTHER TONGUE: HAUSA
OTHER LANGUAGES
ENGLISH: C2 (advanced) Listening, Reading, Interaction, Oral, Writing
ITALIAN: A2 (Basic) Listening, Reading, Interaction, Oral, Writing
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Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Abroad
Brandon University
05.2025 - 03.2026
Receptionist
Società Cooperativa Sociale Nazareth
03.2024 - 01.2025
Assegnista di Ricerca (Research Fellow)
Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
09.2021 - 01.2025
Agribusiness Specialist
See West Consult
05.2012 - 07.2017
Senior Administrative Manager
Naz UniTravel Agency
11.2010 - 04.2012
Voluntary National Service
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
05.2009 - 01.2010
Internship (Laboratory Assistant&Office Assistant)
Humboldt University
06.2007 - 08.2007
MSc - Agricultural and Food Economics
Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
BSc - Agriculture (Agricultural Economics)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
PhD - Agrisystem
Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore