The InternationalPotato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit one (1) dynamic and experienced ResearchAssistant, Nutritionist to provide support in the implementation of the “Integrationof Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) Value Chain Development” into MIONJOproject in Madagascar.
The Position: The selectedcandidate will be based in Toliara, he/she will report to the Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
· Strengthen nutritionintervention delivery and mainstream sweetpotato nutritional value acrosssectors (health, agriculture, education, etc.).
· Develop trainingmaterials on OFSP processing, focusing on micronutrient retention.
· Support small andmedium processing enterprises in implementing good hygiene practices.
· Train enterprises onOFSP processing equipment use.
· Assist with designingand setting up processing equipment and quality control systems.
· Conduct and documentexperiments for internal discussions and studies.
· Lead nutritionawareness campaigns with national/regional offices and NGOs.
· Provide technicalsupport for food availability, acceptability, and consumption studies.
· Contribute toadvocacy materials, food guides, and media strategies on health benefits.
· Supportadministrative operations for effective supply chain management.
· Conduct first-levelanalysis of nutrition-related data.
· Develop newstrategies and protocols for project activities
· Performother duties as assigned, considering risk management in tasks.
· Bachelor’s in degree Nutrition,Food Science, Biology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
· Minimum 3 years of relevantexperience, including in emergency interventions and challenging conditions.
· Advanced MS Office skills:statistical analysis and database management preferred.
· Proficiency in Frenchand Malagasy; working knowledge of English.
· Experience in foodtechnology, quality management, and product formulation.
· Strong analytical,interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills.
· Knowledge of legalregulations on nutrition and food safety.
· Proven ability tobuild relationships with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple tasks undertight deadlines.
Why should you considerthis opportunity?
· CIP is a global and reputable internationalorganization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
· CIP is dedicated to achieving food security,improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in rootand tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
· CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a globalresearch partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty,enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
What are we offering?
· Excellentworking environment.
· Compensation package commensurate with experience.
· Fixed term contract with possibility of renewal subject onperformance and availability of funds.
· Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
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