Food Technology Specialist, Kenya
Technoserve, Inc. is an international nonprofit development organization founded in
1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor rural areas of the
developing world to build businesses that create jobs, income and economic opportunity
for their families, their communities and their countries. TechnoServe implements
agricultural value chain and small and medium enterprise (SME) development programs
in 20 countries in Africa, India and Latin America using a market-driven, businessoriented
approach. For more information on
TechnoServe, please visit . TechnoServe has forged a partnership with one of the world’s leading food processing
companies in the world, to implement a knowledge and technology transfer program to
strengthen the ability of emergent Kenyan food processors to be competitive suppliers
of finished food products that meet local and regional quality standards, including
products needed by vulnerable populations via food aid markets
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Qualifications:
Applying candidates should possess the following requirements:
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Kenyan national currently based in East Africa •
B.Sc. in Food Technology, Master’s degree preferred. •
At least 5 years experience in food processing, preferably at least 2 in the private sector •
Strong private sector experience and entrepreneurial skills •
Proven track record in providing technical solutions to food processors •
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills •
Strong interpersonal and management skills •
Good computer skills in business software (Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint) •
Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili •
A valid driving license Qualified candidates should submit their applications by email (letters and CV’s as one document- Not
separate attachment) addressed to the Country Director. Your application should include your current
monthly/previous salary and benefits as well as your expected salary. Submit your application to
so as to reach us by 9th July 2010. Only qualified candidates shall be contacted.
Women are encouraged to apply. 
