Ioane Malaki

My work experience in the past 40 years as summarized below and indicated with my involvement with the institutions as noted above have been in the area of education, specifically at the levels of secondary and university, in the area of food production. I am therefore submitting this note to indicate my interest in this undertaking and that I am sure I can contribute positively to its realization.

Ministry of Education and Culture, Samoa (MEC)

2024

Consultant as Moderator for the Samoa Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSSLC-Year 13) Agricultural Science examination.

2023

1. Consultant as Examiner for the Samoa School Certificate (SSC-Year 12) Agricultural Science examination.

2. Consultant as Chief Scorer for the Samoa School Certificate (SSC-Year 12) Agricultural Science examination.

2022

1. Consultant as Examiner for the Samoa National Junior Secondary Certificate (SNJSC-Y10) Agricultural Science

2. Consultant as Moderator for the Samoa School Certificate (SSC-Year 12) Agricultural Science examination.

3. Consultant as Moderator for the Samoa School Certificate (SSC-Year 12) Biology examination.

2021

1. Consultant as Examiner for the Samoa School Certificate (SSC-Year 12) Biology examination.

2. Consultant as Chief Scorer for the Samoa School Certificate (SSC-Year 12) Biology examination

3. Consultant as Moderator for the Samoa Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSSLC-Year 13) Biology examination.

2020

1. Consultant as Examiner for the Samoa School Certificate (SSC-Year 12) Biology examination.

2. Consultant as Chief Scorer for the Samoa School Certificate (SSC-Year 12) Biology examination.

3. Consultant as Examiner for the Samoa School Certificate (SSC-Year 12) Agricultural Science examination.

4. Consultant as Moderator for the Samoa Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSSLC-Year 13) Biology examination.

The University of the South Pacific

School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS)

Consultant Coordinator and Lecturer for the Bachelor of Agriculture Programme

AG134: Agricultural Mechanisation, Semester 2, 2020 to 2023

Undertook consultancy for both the Face-to-Face and Blended modes.

Coordinator for AG383, AG384 and AG134

1 st August 1994 – 31st December2019

Coordinator and Lecturer for AG383: Research Project Management Skills;

This is a capstone core course for the 3 year Bachelor of Agriculture degree (BAgr) where students learn (through lectures etc.) and practise research skills by undertaking a full research project culminating in the submission of a scientific research report and two seminar presentations; one on the proposal and the other on the research findings. Responsibilities involved the development of the Course Outline (which include the Course Learning Outcomes, Course Contents and learning resources), provision of lectures and course assessments.

Coordinator for AG384: Vocational Practical Training

This was also a core course where students were required to undertake 20 week practical attachments with approved relevant institutions. Responsibilities involved the development of the Course Outline and Practical Manual (which include the Course Learning Outcomes, Course Contents), provision of lectures and demonstrations, course assessments and grading.

Coordinator and Lecturer for AG134: Agricultural Mechanization

Responsibilities involved the development of the Course Outline (which include the Course Learning Outcomes, Course Contents and learning resources), provision of teaching (lectures and tutorials) and course assessments (including the formulation and moderation of tests and final exam question papers, marking and grading). This course is offered both in the Face to Face and Online modes.

Other Roles

· Coordinator for the BAgr 20 week Vocational Practical Experience

· Seminar Coordinator for the Samoa Campus at Alafua

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Undertook consultancy for the United Nations inter-agency Theme Group on Rural Development and Food Security. The aim was to produce two booklets (in English and Samoan) to provide information to the public and farmers in Samoa on what can and should be done in order to help minimise damage to food crops as a result of cyclones and strong winds. The project was undertaken under the auspices of the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator based in Samoa as part of efforts to mitigate against the severe impacts of cyclones on food security. This resulted in the following publications:

Malaki, I. 2001. Combating the effects of cyclones on food security in Samoa. Office of the UN Resident Coordinator, UN Theme Group on Rural Development and Food Security. 26 p.

Malaki, I. 2001. Faaitiitia o le Oge ona o Afa. UN Theme Group on Rural Development and Food Security. Office of the UN Resident Coordinator, Samoa.