Food Process Technologist - Volunteering opportunity in PNG
Closing Date: 11 December 2024
Category: Agriculture & Horticultural Sustainability
Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced Food Process Technologist, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the Department of Agriculture and Livestock of PNG, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL)
The Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the national institution responsible for the oversight and development of the country's agriculture and livestock sectors. As the backbone of PNG’s economy, agriculture supports the livelihoods of a significant portion of the population and is critical to the nation’s goals for inclusive, sustainable economic growth and food security. DAL plays a pivotal role in shaping the sector’s future by providing policy advice, technical and administrative support, and strategic leadership.
The Assignment
As Food Process Technologist you will equip and support food processors and communities with essential skills and knowledge to transform raw agricultural produce into safe, marketable products. You will provide technical expertise and support in order to strengthen food safety standards and develop safe, efficient, and sustainable practices in small-scale food processing. You will assess the current state of small-scale food processing technology, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver targeted technical guidance to meet the specific needs of small-scale food processors, ultimately helping to strengthen standards for food safety.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
Most people living in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are Melanesian, but some are Micronesian or Polynesian. PNG has over 800 known languages although there are three official languages: Tok Pisin, English, and Hiri Motu. Numerous indigenous languages are still used by people from a society that ranges from traditional village-based life to modern urban living.
Underlying the Papua New Guinean culture is the wantok system. Wantok, or ‘one talk’, refers to the people who speak your language or your extended family/clan; a Papua New Guinean’s primary loyalty will be to their wantok.
The country is predominately Christian, with indigenous faith and spirituality still important to many locals.
The people of Papua New Guinea are famously warm and hospitable and the isolated mountain ranges are often home to unique fauna and flora found nowhere else in the world.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced Food Process Technologist, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the Department of Agriculture and Livestock of PNG, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL)
The Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the national institution responsible for the oversight and development of the country's agriculture and livestock sectors. As the backbone of PNG’s economy, agriculture supports the livelihoods of a significant portion of the population and is critical to the nation’s goals for inclusive, sustainable economic growth and food security. DAL plays a pivotal role in shaping the sector’s future by providing policy advice, technical and administrative support, and strategic leadership.
The Assignment
As Food Process Technologist you will equip and support food processors and communities with essential skills and knowledge to transform raw agricultural produce into safe, marketable products. You will provide technical expertise and support in order to strengthen food safety standards and develop safe, efficient, and sustainable practices in small-scale food processing. You will assess the current state of small-scale food processing technology, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver targeted technical guidance to meet the specific needs of small-scale food processors, ultimately helping to strengthen standards for food safety.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
- A tertiary qualification in food science, food technology, or a related field.
- Proven expertise and experience in small-scale food processing technology, with knowledge of equipment, processing techniques, and quality control measures.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting assessments, developing technical guidance, and providing capacity-strengthening support.
- Ability to mentor, coach, and support the professional development of others
Most people living in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are Melanesian, but some are Micronesian or Polynesian. PNG has over 800 known languages although there are three official languages: Tok Pisin, English, and Hiri Motu. Numerous indigenous languages are still used by people from a society that ranges from traditional village-based life to modern urban living.
Underlying the Papua New Guinean culture is the wantok system. Wantok, or ‘one talk’, refers to the people who speak your language or your extended family/clan; a Papua New Guinean’s primary loyalty will be to their wantok.
The country is predominately Christian, with indigenous faith and spirituality still important to many locals.
The people of Papua New Guinea are famously warm and hospitable and the isolated mountain ranges are often home to unique fauna and flora found nowhere else in the world.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- 9 months full time Volunteering opportunity in Papua New Guinea
- Flights, accommodation and other expenses covered by VSA
- Make a lasting difference across the Pacific
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?