Description
An exciting opportunity to share your expertise in nutritious food production, product development, and business scaling as part of the Scaling up Nutrition (SUN) movement under the World Food Programme (WFP).
Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.
Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .
The opportunity
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Open to national and international candidates
- Short-term until June 2025
The Role:
The Food Technologist will provide technical assistance (remotely) on local production of nutrient dense/fortified food and fortified rice-based products by selected 3-5 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Its main objective is to empower SMEs to produce local nutrient-dense foods sustainably and consumers can access nutrient-dense food at affordable price in the local market. The role will work with local SMEs to enhance capacity through coaching and mentoring, and provision of technical advice.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the launch of the Call for Application (CFA), including setting up the selection criteria for SMEs, announcing the CFA through relevant communication platforms, and engaging with both members and non-members involved in producing healthy and nutritious food products
- Oversee the onboarding and orientation process for selected SMEs, including conducting individual discussions to assess their needs, challenges, and product ideas
- Design, develop, and customise training modules to address gaps and opportunities in product development for nutrient-dense or fortified foods
- Coordinate and deliver interactive online training sessions, ensuring engagement and progress monitoring for SMEs
- Implement a framework to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the training programs, ensuring that SME progress is tracked and documented
- Prepare a final evaluation report with insights, achievements, and recommendations for further SME development and supply chain readiness in the local food sector
Selection criteria
- Have a strong background in food processing technology (mainly on the following production line of value-added nutrient dense/fortified food and/or fortified rice-based snack, porridge, noodle and soup)
- Ability to design, develop and customise training modules and tools for capacity-building
- Well-experienced in local SMEs capacity enhancement especially in developing countries
- Strong knowledge of WFP nutrition guideline and SUN Business Network's standing point
- Excellent presentation skills including the ability to speak confidently to stakeholders about WFP and the SUN movement mandate and activities
- Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to work across multiple priorities
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How to apply
Please submit your application by clicking "Apply for job" at the top of this page. Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.
A completed application includes:
- Resume
- Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria
Apply before 11:59pm (AEDT), Sunday 2 February 2025
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.
Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day.
Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.
Should you require additional support with during as part of your application, please email hr@austraiaassits.org.au
Position Type
Project opportunity
Region
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Sector
Humanitarian Aid (International Development)
Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery (International Development)
Additional Information- Organization: 755 COZ
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