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sequa gGmbH is a globally operating non-profit development organisation. Since 1991 sequa has carried out programmes and projects of international cooperation in close collaboration with the German private sector. sequa offers knowhow and long-term experience in capacity development for chambers and associations (BMOs), vocational education and training, private sector development and trade promotion. The organisation is based in Bonn, Germany. sequa employs more than 100 persons (2023) and reported a turnover of EUR 71 m in 2022. We are offering a project-based assignment as The Project GIZ has been commissioned with the implementation of the project "Private Sector Development in Ethiopia" (PSD-E). PSD-E aims to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups and small growth-oriented companies from improved growth opportunities. The target groups are owners and employees of SMEs, start-ups and small growth-oriented companies. This shall be achieved through five Outputs: (1) Institutional, human resource and technical strengthening of relevant public institutions, (2) Capacity enhancing of chambers and associations, (3) Strengthening the capacities and services of intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem, (4) Strengthening the capacity of private & public business development service providers, (5) Direct support to MSMEs and entrepreneurs affected by conflicts and crises. sequa implements Output 5 of PSD-E project. The general objective of the intervention is to address the needs of the population affected by the crises by creating or securing employment and income prospects through business recovery and continuity support of Ethiopian SMEs from affected regions. Moreover, the support will provide access for the population to cost-effective, environmental and climate friendly as well as qualitatively appropriate products and services targeting basic foods, WASH, logistics, transport and ICT sectors. The intervention measure primarily targets SMEs with high growth and employment potential, employing typically between 10 to 50 employees. They must already be established in the local market and offer access to helpful consumer goods or services needed by the crisis-affected population. SMEs with more youth, women, and IDPs/Returnees employees are given priorities. Scope of the Assignment The scope of this assignment is to provide food processing and safety training support for Baltina and Spicy foods producing SMEs in Dessie and Bahirdar, Amhara region. Through the training, the consultant is expected to equip the beneficiary SMEs with adequate food processing and safety knowhow, thereby adhering to national food safety standards. Your Tasks / Responsibilities & Deliverables The consultant is expected to provide the following work packages for the two SMEs supported: Tasks/ Responsibilities Deliverables Days Work package 1: Gap assessment and Status-quo analysis Onsite observation of raw materials handling and preparation, production process, packaging and storage,Assess the use of necessary health and safety equipment throughout the production process to avoid possible contaminations,Identify production processes that do not comply with national and international safety standards,Conduct need assessment, analyze the teams technical knowhow, and identify the areas where training is needed. Inception report that includes:Gap assessment SWOT analysisImprovement opportunitiesAction plan 3X2 SMEs Work package 2: Develop appropriate measures to overcome the gaps observed Prepare training material that covers at least the following:Production process,Product and personal safety requirements at each production phase,Raw materials and finished goods and storage,Good housekeeping,Good manufacturing and hygiene practices.Develop required manual, procedures, and forms according to the Ethiopian Food and Drug Administration,Optimize process parameters such as temperature, moisture content, and others to improve product quality and safety,Redesign and enhance production process flow, if needed. Training manuals 5X2 SMEs Work package 3: Provide capacity-building support to optimize processes and improve food hygiene and safety Provide training to the SME team on:Optimized production process,Hygiene and safety requirements that comply with national standards,Good manufacturing and hygiene practices.Implement the theoretical notions of the training into tangible results,Increase product production by improving processes and improve product quality,Build customer trust through improved raw materials preparation, process, and product hygiene and safety. Provide training Provide training report Final report 12X2 40 In addition, the consultant is expected to provide additional duties if needed. Location: Amhara Region Assignment Period: September 2023-December 2023 Working time scope: 40 days within the assignment period, and expandable depending on personal qualification and needs of assignment Project: Private Sector Development in Ethiopia (PSDE): Output 5 Job code: ETH-1023- SME Food Processing, Hygiene and Safety ExpertYour Qualification / Skills Graduate degree in food science, food processing technology, food engineering or other relevant field of study from a recognized institution,Excellent understanding of Baltina and Spicy foods production process,Adequate knowledge of national and international food hygiene and safety standards and regulations,Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to facilitate and work in a multi-disciplinary team,Excellent analytical and report-writing skills,Good written and oral skills (English and Amharic),Computer literacy (MS Office),Excellent writing and reporting skills in English.Your Working ExperienceAt least five years of experience in conducting food processing, hygiene and safety management consultancy services, Proven experience in conducting food safety gap assessments/audits,Proven experience in working with SME-sized Agribusinesses in the food processing industry. |