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Empowering ONG La Lumière Women through Natural Food Processing
Location: Kedougou, Southeastern
Assignment Number: SEN366
Volunteers Requested: 1
Recruiter: Sherri Kabaou | SKabaou@winrock.org | 501.280.3019
Winrock
International is seeking a Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer to provide support for a
19-day assignment in Kedougou, Southeastern Senegal. The volunteer will train ONG
La Lumière women groups on fruit and vegetable processing and preservation,
focusing on good practices and improved processing techniques and technologies.
Particular emphasis will be placed on processing fruits and vegetables using
natural methods, such as food safety and hygienic practices. The NGO is
particularly interested in making homemade preserves, jams, and juice and is
looking for alternatives to the chemical spices currently used in their
cooking. The volunteer will be responsible for teaching the women how to make
natural bouillon, which will improve the community’s health and provide a
source of income.
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and background:
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in agriculture,
food science, or related field.
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Experience using modern and efficient
equipment for fruit and vegetable processing and preservation.
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Ten years’ experience in fruit and vegetable processing,
including experience training others in this topic.
·
Excellent written and verbal communication
skills.
·
French language skills preferred but not
mandatory.