Junior Food Technologist (2 positions)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 02 Jul 2026 9 days left

Overview

Support the implementation of Farmer Field School (FFS) activities in Samegrelo under the Dairy and Fruit & Vegetable (F&V) processing components of the project. Contribute to the organization and delivery of farmer trainings and dissemination activities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and deliver training sessions within Dairy and F&V FFSs.
  • Disseminate information about the project amongst farmers and explain the Farmer Field School approach.
  • Support the identification of new Lead Farmers and identify neighbour farmers to participate as Student Farmers.
  • Collect data using ZOHO about field activities and surveys.
  • Support the preparation of training materials and presentations, updating the dairy/F&V processing curriculum.
  • Implement pre and post tests after trainings, and analyse data.
  • Participate in project coordination meetings and propose adjustments to workplan, logframe, MEAL plan and Communication Plan.
  • Prepare draft narrative reports.
  • Prepare visibility materials, including human stories, articles and posts.
  • Contribute to the preparation of procurement plans, and participate in the procurement process.
  • Support the Head of the Project Office in Zugdidi on the management of storage.
Required Experience

• At least one year of experience in field work in food technology/ food safety.

Qualifications

• University degree in Food Technology

Other Details
Languages Required
• Working knowledge of English
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
12 months with a 3-month probation period
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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