Post-harvest and Primary Processing Specialist (National) (SC-9)

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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Organizational Setting

The overall aim of this project is to provide Technical Assistance (TA) to strengthen the capacity of implementing agencies to successfully implement the Smallholder Agriculture Competitiveness Project (SACP) and reach expected SACP results. The implementing line agencies are Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Department of Agricultural Marketing (DAM) and Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC). DAE is the lead agency under overall supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA).

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Bangladesh, direct supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor (STA) – SACP and in close coordination with the SACP Project Director and Components’ Directors.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will support the implementation of the activities aiming at improvement of the post-harvest and primary processing technologies for the selected high value crops. The duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following\:

Tasks and responsibilities

• Review and update training manuals on harvest, post-harvest, primary processing and storage technologies.
• Facilitate refresher Training of Trainers on post-harvest, primary processing and storage techniques, with emphasis on reduction of post-harvest losses, ensuring better product quality, reduction of storage and transport losses, enhanced food safety and other value adding activities. Involve private sector resource persons in the preparation of the ToT.
• Provide technical backstopping to trained trainers during the roll out of the training programme to the beneficiaries. Participate in the field missions as necessary.
• Develop simple processing guidelines for women and youth-led small-scale food processing business models. Facilitate Training of Trainers for the Project staff.
• Advise the procurement process of equipment for small-scale food processing and matching grants\: i.e. identify types of equipment needed, draft technical specifications, etc.
• Contribute to FAO-TA progress reports regarding the relevant activities.
• Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the Senior Technical Advisor.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in agricultural engineering/mechanization, food processing, agribusiness or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of English and Bangla
• National of Bangladesh or resident in the country with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in the field of promoting improved and adapted post-harvest, primary processing and storage technologies in Bangladesh.
• Experience working with the private sector (input providers and produce buyers, small-scale agriculture enterprises) and producer organizations.
• Experience in training and coaching, preferably of government extension staff.
• Excellent communication skills including writing skills, proven ability to convey complex ideas through clear communication, and concise reports, and effective oral presentations.
• Willingness to work as a team member with multicultural and multidisciplinary team of experts.
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives of the assignment work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivation, willingness to learn and good work ethics.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

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