SHORT-TERM CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY
Food Safety Trainer - Slaughterhouses
Transforming the Assessment and Inspection of Food Businesses (TAIB)
Cairo, Egypt
Background: Land O'Lakes’ Venture37 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping communities around the world build economies by strengthening agriculture from farm-to-fork, helping businesses grow, and linking farmers to markets. Since our start in 1981, we have been leveraging nearly 100 years of expertise in dairy, animal nutrition, crop inputs and agricultural insights from our close affiliate, Land O’Lakes, Inc., a farmer-owned agribusiness committed to fulfilling its purpose of feeding human progress.
Our team is made up of nearly 350 employees who are committed to market-led approaches, and passionate about collaborating locally to create lasting inclusive economic growth. By unlocking the potential of agriculture for the last 36 years, the lives of more than 3 million people have been transformed through nearly 300 programs in more than 80 countries.
Project Description: The Transforming the Assessment and Inspection of Food Businesses in Egypt (TAIB) project is a seven-year $10M project funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will expand domestic and international trade of Egyptian food products by supporting the establishment and scale-out of a new government entity, the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA). TAIB will provide technical and financial support to NFSA that is responsive to the evolving needs of the nascent regulatory authority. Assistance will be aimed at harmonizing Egyptian food law and regulations with international standards, implementing robust inspection systems, managing outbreaks, conducting science-based risk assessments, monitoring Egyptian food safety systems, and reducing foodborne illness.
Purpose and Objectives of the Assignment: At the request of NFSA's Chairman, TAIB is providing support to NFSA in modernizing their slaughterhouses regulatory system. This includes enhancing the technical capacities of NFSA's inspectors in the areas of slaughterhouses' hygiene and technical requirements. In light of this, TAIB is currently seeking to hire a consultant(s) or consultation firm to design and deliver a comprehensive training program for the slaughterhouses control department at NFSA.
The training program should cover the following key topics:
Consultants Tasks: To complete this scope of work, the consultant(s)/Consultation Firm is expected to complete the following:
1. Conduct a meeting with TAIB and NFSA to discuss the training program and expected outputs.
2. Develop and submit an outline for the training program.
3. Develop the training materials.
4. Develop a pre and post-test for the training to assess the knowledge gained by participants.
5. Deliver the training program.
6. Submit a final report that contains the results of the pre and post-tests, major findings and recommendations and completed attendance sheets.
Deliverables:
1. Training outline
2. Training materials
3. Final Report
Requested Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills and qualifications:
Evaluation Criteria: All offers will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Reporting: The consultant will report to TAIB’s Technical Director.
Period of Performance and Level of Effort: The period of performance will be through April 30, 2024. The level of effort for this consultancy is not to exceed 30 days. The consultant will be paid in accordance with the completion of approved trainings and their associated deliverables.
Application Instructions: Interested applicants should submit their CV and proposed fee for completing the scope of work to Piper Marsh at pmarsh@landolakes.com. If more than one individual is proposed as part of a team or Consultation firm, all experts’ CVs should be included in the submission. The fee should be inclusive of labor only. Any travel costs (international airfare, lodging, per diem) associated with completing the scope of work will be arranged for and paid directly by Land O’Lakes Venture37.
The consultant or firms should submit their profiles, technical and financial proposals.
Land O'Lakes Venture37 will never ask you for personally identifiable information, and we will never request money or payment during the recruitment or employment process.
Land O’Lakes Venture37 is an equal-opportunity employer and an organization striving to help global communities thrive through agriculture. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors. Our culture values a diversity of voices. So bring us your unique experiences, your workstyle, and your dreams — they’ll only make us stronger.
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