Frank Kalavya is a Tanzanian citizen born in 1990. He received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Sokoine University of Agriculture from 2012-2015. He has experience as a temporary teacher and has conducted research and fieldwork on topics like tea farming and the effect of plant spacing on crop growth. He is skilled in Swahili and English communication as well as Microsoft Office programs and data analysis software. His interests include research, reading, and exchanging ideas about social and environmental issues. References are provided.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
FRANK KALAVYA.
Name : FRANK KALAVYA
Address: P. O. Box 3000 Date of Birth: 27th
April , 1990
SUA Morogoro Nationality: Tanzanian
Mobile: +255-766 948390 Religion: CHRISTIAN
+255-783 146216 Marital Status: Married
Email : fkalavya@gmail.com Gender: Male
Scholarly Qualifications
 2012 – 2015 : Bachelor of Science in Agriculture general (Sokoine University of
Agriculture (SUA) )
 2010 – 2012: Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Education ( Karatu Boys High
School)
 2005 – 2009 : Certificate of Secondary School Education ( Usongwe Secondary School)
 1999 – 2005: Certificate of Primary School Education (Maendeleo Primary School)
Field Attachment
Julay – September 2015
Conducted a field practical training at WAKULIMA TEA COMPANY at KAtumba (Tukuyu)
in Mbeya region .The field was well conducted resulted to an outstanding performance of grade
A.
Some of the knowledge acquired during that field are:-
 Tea plucking
 Tea skiffing and weed management
 Tea Tipping
 Fertilizer application on Tea farms.
August – September 2014:
Conducted a field practical training at Isangati Agricultural Development organization in
Mbeya region .The field was well conducted resulted to an outstanding performance of grade A

2. Research Attachmment
January – May 2015:
Conducted at Department of Crop Science and Production horticulture building; The effect of
Spacing of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranean ) on growth and total above ground dry
weight.
Job Experience
October 2011 – April 2012: As Temporary Teacher At Makongolosi secondary school in
mbeya region.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Strong Communications Skills
1 Swahili, fluent in speaking and excellent writing skills, English in speaking and
excellent writing skills
Computer Literacy
 Well vested with Microsoft products especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power
Point, Publisher, Access) and Internet Application
 Also well vested on Data analysis software such as Gen start and SPSS.
Interests/Hobbies
 Accessing internet; reading books and News papers,
 Exchanging ideas and experiences with people of all educational levels, studying various
social-economic and environmental issues,
 Watching TV and listening news.
 Conducting Researches
 Reading various articles such as Globalization, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource
 Interest in learning new things

3. Ability
 To work under minimum supervision
 To work in a dynamic environment
 To work under pressure
 Flexible, willingness to learn and work as a part of a team
 Concentration in a given task
 Fast learner and ability to digest matter
 To work with people of different cultures and races.
REFEREES
Mr. YOHANA JUMANNE MAGANGALI
TANZANIA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
P.O.Box 166
MWANZA
Cell: +255 742267933/ +255 789095554
Email; yohanaj24@gmail.com
Prof. S.W.O.M. REUBEN
Department of Crop science and Production ,
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O.Box 3000,
Chuo Kikuu- Morogoro.
Cell: +255752047869/ +255787213383
Email:smreuben@yahoo.com
Dr. GRATION RWEGASIRA
Department of Crop science and Production ,
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O.Box 3000,
Chuo Kikuu- Morogoro.
Cell: +255 754595058

4. CERTIFICATION.
I, undersigned hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this profile
correctly describes qualifications, my experience and myself.
FRANK KALAVYA