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• Work in close collaboration with the Project
  Coordinator, update the different training packages/modules, business plan
  models and training materials
• Work in close coordination with the Project
  Coordinator, select and asses suitable entities for yoghurt production in
  the selected areas, taking into account the motivation of the group, availability
  of milk, structures and technologies already in place, and options at the
  demand side
• Mentor and train selected groups on the
  production of yoghurt, coach and guide groups on solving quality issues
  and building capacity of group members in this area,
• Offer support groups on acquiring packaging
  material and accessing inputs to the yoghurt business.

• Offer technical support to yoghurt producers
  in exploring business opportunities along the value chain of yoghurt
• Provide support to yoghurt producers in
  preparing business plans and track the implementation, evaluate
  bottlenecks and provide solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
  of the yoghurt producers
• Offer technical support in establishing and
  operating market structures (e.g., milk collection, processing facilities,
  distribution, etc.) and establishing marketing information systems among
  value chain actors

• Facilitate and monitor business management
  and governance as groups develop into yoghurt producers and coordinate
  their registration process
• Coordinate and build up linkages and networks
  with the appropriate policy makers and other stakeholders

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  in food technology, dairy technology, food microbiology or a related field
  is required with one year of experience or Diploma in the same, plus three
  (3) years of experience in the food sector as well as in business
  administration.
• Working knowledge and experience in food
  production and the dairy value chain
• Practical experience in business and development
• Working knowledge and experience of working
  with the private sector
• Practical experience in setting up and thus
  nurturing small and medium scale enterprises with special emphasis on
  cottage based food processing.
• Good qualities to train, educate and coach
  groups and individuals
• Excellent communication skills
• Skills with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
  browser, and other appropriate technology
• Motivated to work responsibly with little
  supervision
• Proven ability to meet and deal with others
  in a courteous and tactful manner
• Ability to produce and present adequate
  reports
• Ability and willingness to work with a
  flexible schedule
• Willingness and ability to travel
  extensively, including using public transport
• Fluent in major local language/s and English,
  both spoken and written

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