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.
