Vacancy title:
Avocado Oil Consultant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Food Products Manufacturing]

Jobs at:
One Acre Fund

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, May 17 2025

Duty Station:
Kirinyaga | Kirinyaga | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Avocado Oil Consultant

• Job TypeContract
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• LocationKirinyaga
• Job FieldConsultancy  , Manufacturing 

Terms of Reference

Operational Setup

• Guide the layout optimization of existing machinery and production flow.
• Oversee the commissioning and testing of avocado oil extraction equipment.
• Recommend improvements for processing efficiency and product quality.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Help obtain necessary licenses and certifications (e.g., food safety, HACCP, export certifications).
• Ensure alignment with local health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Provide documentation and SOPs for quality control and traceability.

Team Support & Training

• Train staff on safe operations, hygiene standards, and quality assurance.

Product Development & Market Readiness

• Advise on raw material sourcing and post-harvest handling.
• Guide the development of packaging, labeling, and shelf-life testing.
• Provide insights into market trends, potential buyers, and quality benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in avocado oil production.
• Demonstrated involvement in facility setup or plant commissioning.
• In-depth knowledge of food processing standards and international certifications (e.g., ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP).
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment used in oil extraction.
• Excellent communication, training, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the Kenya regulatory landscape.
• Degree in Food Science, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• Consultancy experience with a startup or scale-up agri-processing ventures

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to One Acre Fund on oneacrefund.org to apply

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