Job Description

Posted on January 15, 2022

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
TechnoServe is implementing the USAID funded Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing (AINFP) regional program in collaboration with Partners in Food Solutions (PFS). The program leverages the power of the private sector to create better nutritional outcomes for base-of-the-pyramid consumers and more profitable market opportunities for local farmers. This is achieved by supporting local food processing companies in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia through remote technical assistance and training from world leading food processing companies under PFS to increase the availability of safe, affordable and nutritious food.
TechnoServe AINFP works alongside PFS to engage local food companies, identify their growth challenges, and link them with volunteer experts from PFS corporate partners. The program builds the efficiency and inclusiveness of food processors through improving production and profitability, increasing linkages with smallholder farmers, and growing distribution channels to better reach Base of the Pyramid (BoP) markets.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
TechnoServe is seeking one intern to support a market study project for one of the program client – Omega Foods Limited, based in Chongwe, Lusaka Province.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to finalizing the data collection tool considering the context and by collaborating with the client and AINFP team.
Data collection from traders within the scope of the study in Lusaka/ Chongwe
Data collection from sample households within the scope of the study in Lusaka/ Chongwe
Data Cleaning and Encoding
Final cleaned and encoded data that is ready for analysis

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A degree in business studies, like business management, Marketing, or related field
1 to 2 years’ experience in the food value chain
Experience with FMCG market research/ data collection
Better interpersonal and organizational skills
Good written and verbal communications skills
Good oral and written presentation skills and Ability to use Microsoft applications (Excel, MS word and PowerPoint).
English language skills.
Desire to learn and grow professionally