Food Certification & Marketing - Volunteer Expert

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SCOPE OF WORK

Food Certification & Marketing - Volunteer Expert

Location of Assignment: Chuka, Kenya

Proposed Level of Effort: 2 weeks

Anticipated Start Date: mid-late March 2018

Position Objective:

The Expert Volunteer is expected to provide support in gaining required certifications and facilitating market linkages in dried fruits and vegetables. He/She will guide the company’s overall process of becoming export ready.

Anticipated Tasks:

• Assist in obtaining required certifications, such as: Global GAP and HACCP
• Facilitate market linkages in dried fruits and vegetable
• Prepare Sweet and Dried to become export ready

Deliverables:

• Certifications obtained
• Market linkages facilitated
• Company to be export ready

Desired Volunteer Qualifications:

• A university degree in food technology, market research, marketing, international trade, manufacturing chemistry, engineering, business, economics, development, or a related field;
• Technical competencies and qualifications in food processing, market research, and export development, including distribution and coordination;
• Knowledge of export procedures and requirements for the U.S. (under AGOA);
• Knowledge of U.S. market food safety, SPS, and quality certification processes;
• Previous experience in providing direct technical support to individual firms and business support institutions;
• Fluent in oral and written English;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Ability to work within strict deadlines;
• Established buyer relationships with retail channels in U.S./EU is a plus;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; and,
• Knowledge of East Africa and Africa agro-processing industry would be a great asset.

Interested applicants please apply here: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=IESCORG&cws=39&rid=809

*This is not a paid position*