Stephen Tanga
Port Vila,Vanuatu
Summary
Dedicated agriculture professional with over 4 years of hands-on experience in commercial farming, farmer capacity building, and agricultural program management. Proven ability to deliver practical training, support community-based farming initiatives, and strengthen partnerships to enhance agricultural resilience and market readiness in Vanuatu
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Provincial Officer
Vanuatu Primary Producers Authority
Port Vila, Vanuatu
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated provincial and product-specific forums with farmers, stakeholders, and government bodies to align agricultural development goals.
- Provided strategic business advisory services to farmers and producer groups to improve commercialization and market access.
- Monitored and reported on member activities and program outcomes for senior management decision-making.
- Developed communication strategies and engagement materials to promote investment and partnerships.
- Contact: Mark Peter Bebe (CEO), 7738759
Agricultural Technician
Tzur Farm
Ein Yahav, Arava Region, Israel
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed crop schedules, monitored harvest operations, and implemented advanced agronomy practices.
- Assisted in export packaging, labeling, and logistics coordination.
- Collaborated with farm management to improve production efficiency and quality control.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery for planting, cultivation, and harvesting.
- Contact: Ilan Tzur (CEO), office@tzurfarm.com / (+972) 528666089
Assistant Laborer
Organic Fish + Farm Mariculture enterprise
Port Vila, Vanuatu
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported post-harvest processing, packaging, and sales reporting for root crops and tuna.
- Participated in customer delivery operations and inventory management.
- Contact: Alesi Lliwaiiono (Manager), lesiliwaiono@gmail.com
Agricultural Laborer
Teouma Valley Farms
Teouma, Efate, Vanuatu
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted in hydroponic system setup, crop maintenance, and drip irrigation installation.
- Assisted in the packaging of crops and inventory management.
- Contact: Michelle Prendergast (owner) +678 7737574
Education
Diploma in Advanced Agriculture Studies -
Arava International Center For Agricultural Training
Central Arava Region, Israel06.2023
Level 4 in Agribusiness -
Vanuatu Agriculture College
Luganville, Santo11.2020
Skills
- Technical Agriculture: Crop management, irrigation systems, permaculture design, farm machinery operation, sustainable farming, beekeeping, greenhouse operations, precision agriculture, hydroponics, post-harvest handling
- Commercial Farming: business advisory, market readiness, export logistics, grant acquisition
- Training & Development: Workshop facilitation, farmer mentorship, capacity building
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Fluent in English & Bislama, experienced in multi-stakeholder coordination
- Project Leadership: Community project co-founding, delegation leadership, partnership building
Certification
• Level 4 in Agribusiness (2019 - 2020): Vanuatu Agriculture College.
• Certificate of Participation (08/2019 - 11/2019): SPC RRRT's Pacific People Advancing Change (PPAC) Human Rights Advocacy Workshops.
• Certificate of Attendance (2020): Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Implementation Training.
• Diploma in Advanced Agricultural Studies (2022 - 2023).
• Training Course on Vegetable Cultivation Technology(09/2023 - 11/2023): Training sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and organized by Yuan Longping High-tech Agriculture Co., Ltd (People's Republic of China).
•Certificate of Attendance (2023): Business Advisory Skills Workshop.
•Certificate in Digitizing Agriculture (03/2024 - 04/2024): Digital Frontiers Institute.
•Certificate of Completion (06/2024 - 08/2024): Leaders for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security Phase 1 Online Training with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
•Certificate of Completion (09/2024): Introduction to Sustainable Development in Practice with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
•Certification of Competence (2024): Internal Inspections in accordance with the IFOAM Training Curriculum for Producer Organizations - Revised in March 2007.
•Certificate in Environmental Sustainability (2024): TAFE Queensland
•Certificate of Completion (09/2024): Building Climate Resilience Through Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Training with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
•Certificate of Completion (09/2024): Mastering National Adaptation Plans-From Start to Finish with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
•Certificate of Completion (11/2024): Introduction to Coral Reef Management with the Reef Resilience Network.
• Certificate of Participation (08/2019 - 11/2019): SPC RRRT's Pacific People Advancing Change (PPAC) Human Rights Advocacy Workshops.
• Certificate of Attendance (2020): Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Implementation Training.
• Diploma in Advanced Agricultural Studies (2022 - 2023).
• Training Course on Vegetable Cultivation Technology(09/2023 - 11/2023): Training sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and organized by Yuan Longping High-tech Agriculture Co., Ltd (People's Republic of China).
•Certificate of Attendance (2023): Business Advisory Skills Workshop.
•Certificate in Digitizing Agriculture (03/2024 - 04/2024): Digital Frontiers Institute.
•Certificate of Completion (06/2024 - 08/2024): Leaders for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security Phase 1 Online Training with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
•Certificate of Completion (09/2024): Introduction to Sustainable Development in Practice with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
•Certification of Competence (2024): Internal Inspections in accordance with the IFOAM Training Curriculum for Producer Organizations - Revised in March 2007.
•Certificate in Environmental Sustainability (2024): TAFE Queensland
•Certificate of Completion (09/2024): Building Climate Resilience Through Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Training with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
•Certificate of Completion (09/2024): Mastering National Adaptation Plans-From Start to Finish with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
•Certificate of Completion (11/2024): Introduction to Coral Reef Management with the Reef Resilience Network.
Projects Achievements
- Bee Brothers (2023 - Present): Co-founded honey production initiative; secured international grant funding. The first country in the South Pacific Region to win the grant funded by Dean Family Fellowship US, Jewish National Fund (JNF) and AICAT.
- Samaki Farm Solutions (2023 – Present): Commercial vegetable farming venture focusing on sustainable practices.
- Vanuatu Student Group Leader to AICAT Israel (2022–2023): Led student delegation for agricultural training in Israel.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bislama
Native
Native
Interests
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Hydroponics & Aquaponics
- Climate Adaptation
- Gender Equality
- Beekeeping
- Community Capacity Building
Accomplishments
• Certificate of Excellence (2022 - 2023): In recognition for outstanding achievements during the 2022 - 2023 Internship Program for Advanced Agriculture Studies held at AICAT.
Timeline
Provincial Officer
Vanuatu Primary Producers Authority
09.2023 - Current
Agricultural Technician
Tzur Farm
06.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Laborer
Organic Fish + Farm Mariculture enterprise
01.2021 - 01.2022
Agricultural Laborer
Teouma Valley Farms
04.2020 - 07.2020
Diploma in Advanced Agriculture Studies -
Arava International Center For Agricultural Training
Level 4 in Agribusiness -
Vanuatu Agriculture College