In response to this, the Kenyan government is currently engaged in an ambitious effort to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015.
Help Self Help Centre (HSHC) is a local non-governmental organisation (NGO) aimed at enhancing the living standards of people in the Mt Kenya region.
Their goal is to boost commercial production among the smallholder farmers and to accompany them in the ongoing search for better markets.
What does the role involve?
Working with Help Self Help Centre’s (HSHC) Marketing and Value Chain Development Manager you’ll build relationships with suppliers and customers, as well as ensuring products are profitable. To do this you will:
You’ll be a qualified food technologist with at least 3 to 5 years experience. You’ll have a degree level qualification in food science or food technology and ideally a post-graduate qualification in either.
You should have a background or interest in working with non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Experience in branding is also advantageous. You’ll be flexible and demonstrate adaptability to the local culture and environment, as well as being respectful of the organisational culture. In addition you’ll be required to learn how to ride a motorbike.
And the rest...
We’ll ask you to commit to at least 6 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement (including motorbike training), and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights and accommodation. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: K2057/0003/0001 by clicking on; Food Technologist Job Positions in Kenya
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