Background

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people.

One of our programs in Ethiopia is supporting food fortification. Food fortification is one of the key strategies endorsed by the Government of Ethiopia to reduce micronutrient deficiencies. GAIN is working with Government, private sectors and non-government organizations on wheat and oil fortification. For fortification program on implementation, GAIN is looking a technical assistant to support the fortification program.

Job description and responsibility

• Identify and assess milling facility and develop the capacity of the mill on internal quality monitoring of fortification.
• Provide training on internal quality monitoring and auditing for selected millers and oil processors.
• Follow up the status of fortification implementation at selected wheat and oil factory and provide additional technical support.
• Organize different workshop on fortification.
• Facilitate and provide training on selected topics.
• Organize data and Prepare project implementation report.
• Other assigned related works

Job Requirements

Education

Master's degree in Food Science or related subject

Work Experience:

• A minimum of five years of experience in food processing industry
• Experience in food fortification and providing training.
• Being a TOT (trained by GAIN) on internal and external quality monitoring of fortified products is advantageous.

Demonstrated skills and competencies.

• Strong analytical, writing, synthesis skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills are required
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit Cover letter and CV via Ethiojobs.