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  • Posted: Jan 24, 2019
    Deadline: Feb 15, 2019
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    CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries - from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America - we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola out...
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    Technical Consultant - Feasibility Study

    Overview of the position:

    • Food systems in Somalia have great potential, but currently lack sufficient investment & support to ensure that nutritious food is available & attainable. WFP’s approach focuses on improving local production, storage, processing & fortification, food quality & safety standards & market access to support the availability of nutritious food in Somali markets & build an equitable food system that is more resilient to shocks.
    • Domestic fish consumption in Somalia is limited to coastal areas because of poor infrastructure & short shelf life of fresh fish, which has restricted access to fish for a large portion of the population. Shortage of meat experienced particularly during the recurring droughts has diverted some demand towards fish, especially among low income groups like Internally Displaced People (IDP).
    • However, Somalia's fisheries sector lacks key equipment & infrastructure & serious limitations in the cold chain compound the problem further.
    • The purpose of this assignment is evaluating potential benefit & conducting feasibility study for establishment of canned fish processing plant in Somalia.

    Responsibility:

    • Study of fishing modes in Somalia.
    • Study of fish species available for commercial fishing.
    • Evaluate main challenges on fresh fish market.
    • Identify what type of small-scale processing facilities or devices (cooling) would tackle the challenges.
    • Propose range of solutions/systems applicable including costs & period within which they can be implemented.
    • Compile report.

    Deliverable's at the end of the contract:

    • Evaluation report.
    • Proposal document of applicable solutions/systems.

    Project reporting:

    • This role reports to the Deputy Head of Logistics.

    Team management:

    • This role does not have team management responsibility.

    Geographical experience:

    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Africa (desirable).

    Experience:

    • Deep-sea fishing & fish processing.
    • An advantage would be establishment of facilities in developing countries.

    Education:

    • Deep Sea Fishing School, University Degree in Oceanography / Ichthyology or completion of Superior Ichthyology / Fishing Technology Institution.

    Languages:

    • Fluency in both oral & written communication in English.

    Other relevant information:

    • To be advised.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to CTG Global on recruitmentctg.force.com to apply

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