Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is a manufacturer of highly nutritious
quality fortified foods. Our nutrition products are intended to address
malnutrition among vulnerable population segments such as pregnant and
breast-feeding mothers, older infants and young children especially in the
first 1,000 days of their life. To this end, we plan to avail on a commercial
scale nutritional products for lifestyle consumer groups in Rwanda and the
whole E
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is a manufacturer of highly nutritious
quality fortified foods. Our nutrition products are intended to address
malnutrition among vulnerable population segments such as pregnant and
breast-feeding mothers, older infants and young children especially in the
first 1,000 days of their life. To this end, we plan to avail on a commercial
scale nutritional products for lifestyle consumer groups in Rwanda and the
whole E
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as much as we are a commercial, for profit organization, we also strive to have
the maximum social, economic and environmental impact possible on the
communities in which we operate.
as much as we are a commercial, for profit organization, we also strive to have
the maximum social, economic and environmental impact possible on the
communities in which we operate.
Our
model is to source raw materials from local small-holder farmers, employ,
develop and deploy local talent in the creation and growth of our fortified
foods business. We work with various partners and stakeholders to achieve our
goals.
model is to source raw materials from local small-holder farmers, employ,
develop and deploy local talent in the creation and growth of our fortified
foods business. We work with various partners and stakeholders to achieve our
goals.
Our
Mission
is to provide African consumers with high-quality fortified complementary foods
that are affordable and available.
Mission
is to provide African consumers with high-quality fortified complementary foods
that are affordable and available.
Our
Vision
is to be a trusted Africa-based producer of a range of nutritious foods that
are proven to improve health.
Vision
is to be a trusted Africa-based producer of a range of nutritious foods that
are proven to improve health.
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd finds Safety Health & Environment
towards employees, contractors and casual workers as a top priority, therefore
we summarize our most important safety rules into the AIF lifesaving rules. All
employees and visitors will get an in-depth training about the content of these
rules. We therefore encourage all walk-ins to strongly comply with these rules.
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd finds Safety Health & Environment
towards employees, contractors and casual workers as a top priority, therefore
we summarize our most important safety rules into the AIF lifesaving rules. All
employees and visitors will get an in-depth training about the content of these
rules. We therefore encourage all walk-ins to strongly comply with these rules.
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is looking for self-motivated,
qualified individuals with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to
join our team on the position of Product Developer.
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is looking for self-motivated,
qualified individuals with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to
join our team on the position of Product Developer.
General
Job information
Job information
Job
title: Product Developer
title: Product Developer
Business
Group/Unit: Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Group/Unit: Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Department:
Production
Production
Position
in the organization
in the organization
Reports
to: Chief Operations Officer- AIF Holding
to: Chief Operations Officer- AIF Holding
Direct
reports: None
reports: None
Indirect
reports: None
reports: None
Purpose
of the job
of the job
To
create new business by developing new products and technologies and to improve
present products and technologies. The product developer acts on the interface
of technology, nutrition and marketing.
create new business by developing new products and technologies and to improve
present products and technologies. The product developer acts on the interface
of technology, nutrition and marketing.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Execute
market studies and define areas of focus - Build
up and maintain product and industry know-how and use this knowledge to
generate new products - Translate
customer requirements into product development specifications. - Discuss
with Technology Management the plant and process requirements for
producing new products or grades - Maintain
contacts with equipment suppliers in order to ensure the development of
new equipment or the adaptation of existing equipment for the production
of new products - Coordinate
regulatory affairs in order to obtain approval for the product - Propose
and, after approval, execute Product Development Projects - Guide
and support Pilot Plant Production, scale increase and production of new
products - Contribute
to Research & Development and Marketing & Sales in setting up
innovation programs - Report
general trends in product development and report on progress of own
projects
Educational
level:
level:
- MSc
in Food Science & Technology or a related field with a focus on food
technology
Required
level of Professional Experience:
level of Professional Experience:
- A
minimum of 5 years’ experience as a product developer in a relevant
industry eg: food processing, dairy, nutritional food, cereal processing - Broad
knowledge of relevant industry, products and applications - Broad
knowledge of production methods used in the food or nutritional industry
(including raw materials, nutrition, sensory, technology and processing) - Up-to-date
knowledge of the food retailing market (eg: market analysis, food trade
shows, competitor analysis, analysis of all available media data
Managerial
and social knowledge:
and social knowledge:
- Good
communication and social skills - Ability
to generate new ideas that work - Ability
to work independently and with others - Ability
to work under minimum supervision - Advisory
skills - Innovative,
Creative and self-driven - An
entrepreneurial spirit - Ability
to act as interface between Marketing and production Departments - Proficient
knowledge of the English language is a ‘must’
Application
Process
Process
If
you believe you meet the above requirements, please submit your application
including an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact
and email address.
you believe you meet the above requirements, please submit your application
including an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact
and email address.
The
deadline for receiving applications is Tuesday 31st July 2016.
deadline for receiving applications is Tuesday 31st July 2016.
Please
apply to:
apply to:
Human
Resources Director
Resources Director
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Kigali
– Rwanda
– Rwanda
E-mail
on: recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.com
on: recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.com
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
short listed candidates will be contacted.
