FAO · 1 month ago
National Expert on Seaweed Processing and Marketing
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expFAO 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.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist 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-Indonesia
Qualification
Required
An advanced university degree in processing and marketing for aquaculture/fisheries products or relevant/related field
At least 5 years of relevant experience in small-scale seaweed processing, product innovation, and market development
Working knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia
National of Indonesia or resident of the country with a valid work permit
Proven 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 cooperatives
Experience 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 role
Strong analytical skills in assessing seaweed market trends, identifying value-chain gaps, and evaluating business opportunities
Excellent social, communication and organizational skills with national and sub-national government, international experts and local communities
Demonstrated ability to open-up to new approaches and new practices on the relevant programme development
Demonstrated commitment to participatory and bottom-up approaches
Demonstrating detail orientation, proactive attention to outcomes and expectations, and the ability to understand and effectively use information and data
Ability to facilitate business-to-business (B2B) connections and negotiate agreements that enhance market access and competitiveness
Company
FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14MKey Investors
Regional Humanitarian Fund
2026-05-21Grant· $4M
2015-12-29Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
Ahdi Mohammed
Communications and Partnerships Consultant
Min(Lily) Li
Partnerships Officer
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