Le Centre international de la pomme de terre (CIP) recherche un consultant en innovation alimentaire – Johannesburg / Afrique du Sud
Requirements :
- Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Nutrition, Agricultural Economics or related fields.
- Project Management and or Supply Chain Management certification desirable.
- At least 5 years of project management experience.
- Experience with food product development desirable
- Experience working in an FMCG environment is essential.
- Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel.
- Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Recognized as results-oriented team player who is adaptable to changing project needs.
Key responsibilities :
The Consultant will be responsible for successful implementation of collaborative Research and Development activities involving at least two private sector companies and market and consumer research partners in addition to CIP. The specific responsibilities include:
- Serve as primary point of contact for project operations
- Provide overall technical coordination of project implementation
- Coordinate Research and Development on puree production, bakery applications and bread recipes working closely with CIP scientists, bakery technical staff, and other partners
- Coordinate CIP’s technical and scientific inputs into Concept Design and Qualitative and Quantitative Research led by other project partners and supported by CIP
- Provide technical and business support to all public and private sector partners and ensure that they are fully and actively engaged.
- Convene and facilitate meetings and workshops amongst project partners as per workplan
- Produce timely and high-quality technical reports on collaborative activities and meetings/workshops
- Manage adherence to contractual requirements and ensure remedial actions are taken within established timelines and policies.
- Assist in the preparation of food technology outreach campaigns in South Africa.
- Facilitate interactions with food science, nutrition and agriculture professional organizations and stakeholders in South Africa to support project goals.
- Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by CIP and McCain to meet the objectives of the project.
Benefits :
- 9-month contract.
- The position is limited to South African nationals and permanent residents.
- Location to be confirmed but likely in Johannesburg/Pretoria area.
- Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
