Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Interns
Overview
The program seeks to recruit recent graduates, Masters and PhD students from in the fields of food science, marketing and finance to work with local food processing firms across Zambia. The internship provides valuable professional development opportunities to receive on-the-job training in private sector setting, preparing them to become the next generation of African food technologists and business consultants. In addition to their on-the-job contributions to the client, interns will develop case studies, carry out research and support trainings with supervision by program staff. Overall the internship is aimed at expanding practical knowledge, refining career goals, and building professional networks. The location of the internships will be in multiple towns across Zambia where the food processing companies are located.

Basic Requirements
• A first degree from a recognized university in any of the following disciplines:
• Food processing, Marketing, Business or Finance
• Must have graduated within the last 2 years, completed coursework awaiting graduation or currently pursuing a Masters or PhD degree
• Provide recommendation/reference letter from the university attended

Personal Attributes
• Should possess interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-motivated
• Must be a team player and have the ability to solve problems
• A person of integrity
• Must be computer proficient

Application Guidelines:
AINFP program invites applications from qualified candidates for the internship program in one or more of the following knowledge centres:
• Food Safety and Quality Standards
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Nutrition and Fortification
• Engineering
• Product Development and packaging
• Food Manufacturing

Qualified and interested applicants should submit a PDF Word-formatted single document consisting of:
• Cover Letter specifying the Knowledge centre on the subject and stating the reason for your interest in the internship program
• Max 3 – page CV
We welcome hearing from qualified and interested applicants. Due to a high volume of applicants, please understand that we are able to contact only those who meet the minimum qualifications. No phone calls, please.
Please Note:
This is not a salaried position and the program will only facilitate predetermined stipends.
TechnoServe WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of the internship.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
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