Call for Technical Experts, Global FORK Activity
ACDI/VOCA
- Washington DC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Strengthen linkages between food processors and the broader business ecosystems for nutritious foods.
- Increase sharing and uptake of knowledge, learning, and tools to support local food processors of safe and nutritious foods.
- Food Processing Technologies
- Food Processing financing mechanisms
- Food Processing Enterprise Development
- Food Safety and Quality Certification
- Post Harvest Handling and storage of staple and horticultural crops
- Livestock, Meat, Dairy, Horticulture, Aquaculture Supply Chain Development
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, agricultural economics, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in food processing, value chain development, or related field, preferably in an international development context.
- Strong technical expertise in food processing techniques, food safety, and quality control standards, particularly in resource-constrained environments with limited law enforcement.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing food processing interventions in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience working across a range of products and levels of processing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and multicultural settings.
- Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus