Profile: Trainer – Agri-food processing
Organization: Foundation John Paul II
Location: Amman, Irbid, Jerash, Mafraq
Contract duration: 2 months
Period: 1st September – 30 October 2024
Years of experience: 2
Position Summary
The trainer will conduct trainings for women associations on food processing (dairy, juices, jams and cookies)
Responsibilities and duties
The trainer will have the following tasks:
– Preparing the pre- and post- tests
– Developing training tools and materials (hard copy, digital) in cooperation with international experts;
-Train the beneficiaries and strengthen their techniques, regulations standards under Jordanian food processing regulations related to food processing, divided by product families (dairy, juices, jams and cookies).
– Transfer the good practices among the associations
– Analyzing the pre and post tests and sharing the results with FJPII
– Training follow-up through sharing the material
– Ensure proper data collection, record keeping and reporting
– Final report submission in Arabic or English
Required Qualifications
– MSc in Food Science and Technology (a minor in communication, marketing or business is a plus)
– At least 2 years of professional working experience with smallholder farmers of SMEs or in food processing training in Jordan
– Able to communicate well, in person and online
– Willingness and ability to travel to all project areas
– Driving license
– Demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel and Power Point.
– Ability to work independently and adaptable;
– Good spoken and written communication skills in English and excellent Arabic

Deliverables
1.Workplan for the entire duration of the assignment
2.Pre- and post- test
3. Set of training materials and tools
4.Intermediate and final report including suggestions on future capacity strengthening needs.