Women for Women Rwanda (WfWR) is a Local Non-profit Organization committed to improving lives of socially excluded and marginalized women in conflict and post-conflict settings.

Website: https://www.womenforwomenrwanda.org/

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR RECRUITING A FOOD SAFETY SPECIALIST TO DELIVER TRAINING AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO 4 COOPERATIVES IN FRENCH BEANS AND STRAWBERRY VALUE CHAINS

Background

Women for Women Rwanda (WfW-Rwanda) is a national NGO dedicated to supporting women and girls in Rwanda to break the cycle of poverty and social exclusion. The organization empowers women to become socially and economically capable of leading their communities toward better health, education, and overall conditions.

In partnership with GIZ, WfW-Rwanda is implementing an 18-month initiative, titled “Strengthening Women-led Cooperatives in Rwanda.” This project aims to enhance the competitiveness and income-generating capacity of women-led cooperatives engaged in diverse value chains, including leather product manufacturing, tailoring, French bean cultivation, and strawberry farming. The project targets cooperatives in Gasabo and Nyaruguru districts.

WfW-Rwanda is seeking a Food safety specialist to provide specialized training and technical support to 4 cooperatives in French beans and strawberry value chains

Consultant’s Professional Qualifications and Requirements

Consultant type

Length of Contract

Districts

Requirements

Food safety specialist

22 Days

Gasabo & Nyaruguru
  • Masters or Bachelor’s degree in food science and Technology or in any another related field.
  • Proven knowledge in food safety, government legislation relating to food safety and hygiene, food hygiene and safety hazards-how to identify and prevent them, food handling, safe food storage, temperature control and refrigeration
  • Experience training adults, especially women.
  • Having the competency to deliver the training in Kinyarwanda.
  • Strong communication skills.

Expected Deliverables/Responsibilities

The Consultant is expected to:

provide basic knowledge in food safety, including:

  • Introduction to Food Safety and Regulatory Framework.
  • Food Contamination, Hazards, and Risk Management.
  • Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) System Progress assessment and certification processes.
  • Food Safety in Market Linkages and Consumer Awareness.
  • Provide practical sessions: Use and maintenance of advanced processing machines
  • Assess women’s progress and provide monthly reports
  • Perform additional related tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV, educational degrees, three (3) referees, certificates of completion of good service, motivation letter and a Kinyarwanda training module of food safety (in one document).

Application should be sent with the subject: “Food science specialist” to wfwr.procurement@womenforwomenrwanda.org  not later than 21st March, 2025 at 5:00 PM local time.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For Women for Women Rwanda

Berna Rusagara