FAO Coffee Experts Internship in KSA

FAO is offering Coffee experts internship in Saudi Arabia-Riyadh. The Coffee experts report to the Technical Adviser – Coffee Breeder under the overall guidance of the FAO Programme Director in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Capacity development and knowledge management for enhancing Coffee sector in KSA.

• The Coffee experts will contribute to the accomplishment of outputs of the project component on “Coffee production”’ and will carry out the following tasks:

For Coffee quality expert:

1. Collect coffee cherry samples (representing the coffee growing governorates) from smallholder growers in the Asir and Al Baha;
2. Prepare the cherry samples (drying to the recommended moisture content, hulling and winnowing) for bean and beverage analysis;

• For Coffee breeder experts:

1. Undertake morphological characterization of coffee genotypes grown by the small-holder growers in Jazan region;
2. Identify a suitable laboratory to carry out genomic analysis (DNA fingerprinting) to reveal the actual inherent diversity of coffee genotypes in target area;

• For Coffee pest and disease control expert:

1. Undertake a comprehensive survey on the existing situation of pests and diseases of coffee including locally available natural enemies in KSA;
2. Update the catalogue of major diseases, pests, weeds and natural enemies in target coffee in the target regions;

• For post-harvest technology/value addition expert:

1. Assess the availability, suitable processing technologies and value addition options for coffee Arabica in KSA;
2. Assess and recommend the options available for the utilization of coffee Arabica secondary products;

• For Tissue Culture Expert:

1. Undertake commercial production of seedlings using tissue culture for selected genotypes;
2. Develop tissue culture protocols for other priority crops that are grown by small holder farmers in the kingdom;

• Advanced University degree in biology, genetics, crop science, food science or any related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience in coffee production, processing, quality assessment, research, development, training, extension and working closely with coffee stakeholders,
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other FAO languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) for Consultants.
• Technical/Functional Skills:

1. Experience working with coffee production and processing of different ecological regions and varieties
2. Work experience in more than one regions and particularly in field positions with ability to provide technical and advisory services.
3. International work experience in technical cooperation projects including familiarity with results frameworks, project work planning and budgeting.
4. Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to convey and present sensitive issues/positions.
5. Analytical skills and ability to write clear and concise reports is considered a strong asset.
6. Proficiency in English is essential and familiarity with Arabic language is desirable.

• Competencies

1. Results Focus
2. Team Work
3. Communication
4. Building effective relationships
5. Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

About FAO:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Its goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. They believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

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