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Action Against Hunger is seeking a skilled Food Processing and Marketing Advisor for the upcoming five-year, USAID-funded Feed the Future Global DASHED Activity. This role is crucial in enhancing the technical and business capacities of food processors to ensure the production and marketing of safe, nutritious foods. Based in Washington, D.C., this position involves significant international travel and is anticipated to start in 2025.
Purpose:
The Food Processing and Marketing Advisor will guide the development and implementation of strategies to strengthen the food processing sector as well as to implement effective social marketing campaigns. This role includes fostering innovation, improving market linkages, and enhancing food safety practices to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of food processors to meet consumers’ preferences and needs.
Engagement:
This position will engage with a broad network of stakeholders including government agencies, private sector partners, and local communities to promote best practices in food processing and marketing. The advisor will also facilitate partnerships and dialogues that enhance market access and regulatory compliance for food processors.
Delivery:
The advisor will oversee the implementation of project activities related to food processing and marketing, ensuring they align with both local needs and international standards. This involves designing interventions, monitoring their execution, and adjusting strategies based on performance data and stakeholder feedback.
Essential Job Duties
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manage a team dedicated to food processing and marketing initiatives, providing direction and support to ensure strategic objectives are met.
Fiscal Responsibility
Manage budgets related to food processing and marketing activities, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with funding regulations.
Required Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
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