AINFP Food Processing Internship Program at TechnoServe Kenya

INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVE

• The program seeks to recruit recent graduates, Master’s and Ph.D. students in the fields of food science and finance to work with local food processing firms in, Kenya, The internship provides valuable professional development opportunities to receive on-the-job training in a private sector setting, preparing them to become the next generation of African food technologists and business consultants. In addition to their on-the-job contributions to the client, interns will develop case studies, and carry out research and support pieces of training with supervision by program staff. Overall the internship is aimed at expanding practical knowledge, refining career goals, and building professional networks. The location of the internships will be on-site where the processors are located.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

first degree from a recognized university in any of the following disciplines:

• Food processing / Food Science and Technology
• Finance / Accounting
• Must have graduated within the last 2 years, completed coursework awaiting graduation, or currently pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. degree
• Provide a recommendation/reference letter from the university attended.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Should possess interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be goal-oriented, dynamic, passionate, and self-motivated
• Must be a team player and have the ability to solve problems
• A person of integrity
• Must be computer proficient

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

• AINFP program invites applications from qualified candidates for the internship program with knowledge in the following areas:

Food Technology:

• Food Safety and Quality Standards
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Nutrition and Fortification
• Product Development and packaging
• Food Manufacturing Specifically Dairy, nuts and oils processing.

Finance / Accounting:

• University degree in accounting or finance and CPA II or CPA finalist undertaking the degree Course.
• At least 1 year experience working in a busy accounts department
• Familiar with computerized accounting programs
• Accurate, thorough, able to meet deadlines
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality in relation to sensitive and confidential financial information and decisions.