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UN Volunteer Vacancy
Expert in Food Processing for the Ivory Coast
 

Through the United Nations International Short-Term Advisory Resources (UNISTAR), senior management executives and professionals can offer their expertise as short-term volunteers to companies and industries in developing countries and emerging economies. The United Nations Volunteers programme is currently seeking candidates to support the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs in the area of food processing and product development. The project aims to build capacity and provide technical expertise to micro and small enterprises members of the Federation. The incumbent is expected to

Advise on product development and adequate technologies in the fields of baking and confection; nuts roasting; and food and beverage packaging
Participate as trainers in a workshop on quality management, product development and business opportunities
Experience and Qualifications

Educational background in food processing/technology
Minimum of 7 years experience in the food industry with specialisation in baking and confection; nuts roasting technology and food and beverage packaging
Fluent in French
Duty Station

Abidjan

Conditions of service

A 2-week mission. UNISTAR Volunteers provide their services free of charge. Airfares and living expenses are provided.

Please reply in writing, enclosing a CV (Resume) marked "UNISTAR/IVC/Food" to:

United Nations Volunteers
RG - FSA - A125
Postfach 260 111
D53153, Bonn
Germany

If you reply by email, put the reference "UNISTAR/IVC/Food" in the subject field of your message.

Email: volunteer-vacancy@unv.org

Closing date: 10 August 2001

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted