FAO Food Processing Hub Specialist Jobs Kenya 2024

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FAO Food Processing Hub Specialist Jobs Kenya 2024

FAO Food Processing Hub Specialist Jobs Kenya 2024: Food and Agriculture Organization has announced latest Job vacancy in Kakuma, Kenya. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline July 30th, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.

About FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)

  • Organization Name: Food and Agriculture Organization
  • Year of Foundation: 16 October 1945
  • Headquarters: Rome, Italy
  • Official Website: www.fao.org

FAO Food Processing Hub Specialist Jobs

Position Quick Info

  • Job Title: Food Processing Hub Specialist
  • Organizational Unit: FRKEN – FAO Representation in Kenya
  • Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
  • Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
  • Duty Station: Kakuma
  • Country: Kenya
  • Grade Level: N/A
  • Duration: 5 months
  • Post Number: N/A
  • Closure Date: July 30, 2024

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop shared use policies and procedures and guide entrepreneurs in the implementation and reinforcement of the shared use agreements.
  • Support the food entrepreneurs to effectively and efficiently get the work done, manage schedules, and ensure the facilities are running smoothly.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operation of the shared use facility and processes of the Food Hub to ensure the safe, timely, and consistent flow of the Food Hub products.
  • Support establishment and maintenance of HACCP certification among other food safety management systems alongside observing Occupational health and safety measures. •
  • Provide entrepreneurs with guidance and direct management of all aspects of the Food Hub’s daily operations ensuring efficient and effective use of all Food Hub resources.
  • Develop and implement procedures to promote communication and information sharing to stimulate demand for the hub foods.
  • Collaborate with raw material suppliers, the food entrepreneurs, and consumers to identify business and market opportunities.
  • Support the identification of an organizational structure based on the groups’ focus and leadership.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the FAO Representative or their duly appointed representative(s).

Minimum Requirements:

  • University degree in Agribusiness, Food Technology, Business Administration and/or Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in technical training on food processing, food packaging, and marketing of food products
  • Working knowledge of English and Kiswahili
  • National of Kenya

Other Skills:

  • Supervisory experience required.
  • Technical knowledge and skills in food processing techniques, food safety standards, and quality assurance practices.
  • Ability to implement and oversee systems to maintain regulatory requirements for safe food handling.
  • Excellent record keeping and data management skills.
  • Experience working in a socioeconomically diverse environment and interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
  • Experience living and working in a rural environment, and/or working with small scale start-up food businesses
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

How to Apply?

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Updated: July 15, 2024 — 4:43 PM
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