Since 1963 and in 148 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that designs and delivers technical and management solutions in agriculture, economic growth, and resilience to promote economic prosperity and social inclusion.

Call for Technical Experts, Global FORK Activity

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a broad variety of long-term experts and short-term consultants with food processing experience for an upcoming Global Feed the Future FORK Activity funded by USAID. The anticipated program will be implemented across multiple countries and will invest in safe, nutritious food processing through the provision of context-specific expertise, and partnerships with governments, the private sector, civil society, and academia.

The new Program will:

1. Strengthen business and technical practices of food processors.
2. Strengthen linkages between food processors and the broader business ecosystems for nutritious foods.
3. Increase sharing and uptake of knowledge, learning, and tools to support local food processors of safe and nutritious foods.

This 5-year program is anticipated to start in 2024.

Responsibilities

Seeking Qualified Experts with knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Food Processing Technologies
• Food Processing financing mechanisms
• Food Processing Enterprise Development
• Food Safety and Quality Certification
• Post Harvest Handling and storage of staple and horticultural crops
• Livestock, Meat, Dairy, Horticulture, Aquaculture Supply Chain Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, agricultural economics, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in food processing, value chain development, or related field, preferably in an international development context.
• Strong technical expertise in food processing techniques, food safety, and quality control standards, particularly in resource-constrained environments with limited law enforcement.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing food processing interventions in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working across a range of products and levels of processing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and multicultural settings.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus