Fruit Puree Sterilization and Good Manufacturing Practices Training at Improving Economies for Stronger Communities (IESC)

Objectives of the Assignment:   

The objectives of the assignment are:  

•  Train a select team on fruit puree sterilization and aseptic packaging 
•  Train the company’s production team on good manufacturing practices 
•  Identify additional areas that could benefit from F2F A2F technical support 

Deliverables: 

•  Training materials developed 
•  List of people trained 
•  A PowerPoint presentation highlighting achievements and recommendations 
•  Trip report 

Volunteer Outreach:

• USAID and IESC encourage all F2F A2F volunteers to participate in public outreach. An important objective of the program is to increase awareness of Americans’ good work in developing countries. Volunteers should select at least one outreach activity from the list below, to be completed within one month of return to the US: 
• Write an entry for the IESC website. 
• Post a photo, video, or text related to the F2F A2F assignment on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, personal website or other social media site, and send a link to IESC staff. 
• Send a press release to a local newspaper in the volunteer’s hometown. (IESC can provide a template) 
• Write something for an alumni or professional association newsletter, or other publication. (IESC can help as needed). 
• Give a presentation about the F2F A2F assignment to colleagues, students, religious group, rotary club, etc. 
• Send an email about F2F A2F to friends, family, or colleagues. 

Requested Expertise of Volunteer Expert: 

• A master's or doctoral degree in food technology and processing or closely related area 
• At least 10 years’ experience working in food processing  
• Practical experience in fruit puree manufacturing 
• Practical experience in fruit puree sterilization and aseptic packaging 
• Practical experience in conducting good manufacturing practices trainings  
• Experience working in Kenya and/or the region is a plus    
• Strong leadership and communication skills and capacity to plan strategically and flexibly    
• Experience delivering group training  
• Sufficiently physically fit, with appropriate medical clearance    
• Writing Skills: reporting requires good computer skills including, but not limited to, working, and generating reports with MS Word. Experience with PowerPoint presentations is desirable    
• Good writing and analytical skills, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills (adult education skills), ability and desire to teach in both classroom and factory settings   
• All F2F A2F volunteers must be US citizens or permanent residents