[Remote] National Expert on Seaweed Processing and Marketing

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on achieving food security and improving nutrition. They are seeking a National Expert on Seaweed Processing and Marketing to facilitate small-scale seaweed processing, product innovation, and market development for new seaweed species in Indonesia.ResponsibilitiesAssist in seaweed product development for small-scale processing for seaweed-based products using raw material from pilot farms, in collaboration with relevant institutions (Activity 3.2)Deliver training for processing and marketing groups to build their capacity in value addition and product development and promotion (Activity 3.4)Support entrepreneurship training and business matching initiatives and its related documentation (Activities 4.1 and 4.2)Support the review of market trends and positioning strategies for newly developed seaweed products. (Activities 4.2)Prepare related reports including training reports, Back-to-Office-Report and End-of-Assignment-Report under her/his responsibility (cross cutting outputs)Undertake any other tasks as required by FAO-IndonesiaSkillsAn advanced university degree in processing and marketing for aquaculture/fisheries products or relevant/related fieldAt least 5 years of relevant experience in small-scale seaweed processing, product innovation, and market developmentWorking knowledge of English and Bahasa IndonesiaNational of Indonesia or resident of the country with a valid work permitProven experience in supporting seaweed-based product development, including food products, cosmetics, biodegradable packaging, organic fertilizer, bio stimulants, feed ingredient and in delivering training to producer groups or cooperativesExperience in marketing strategies, entrepreneurship promotion among small holder farmers and processors, and linking seaweed processors to value chains and business partners will be a key asset for this roleStrong analytical skills in assessing seaweed market trends, identifying value-chain gaps, and evaluating business opportunitiesExcellent social, communication and organizational skills with national and sub-national government, international experts and local communitiesDemonstrated ability to open-up to new approaches and new practices on the relevant programme developmentDemonstrated commitment to participatory and bottom-up approachesDemonstrating detail orientation, proactive attention to outcomes and expectations, and the ability to understand and effectively use information and dataAbility to facilitate business-to-business (B2B) connections and negotiate agreements that enhance market access and competitivenessCompany OverviewThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. It was founded in 1945, and is headquartered in Rome, Lazio, ITA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.fao.org.