www.wfp.org United Nations World Food Programme Delhi : Food Technology Programme Officer

[mskavi]

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Delhi/NCR : Programme Officer (Food Technology)
Website: www.wfp.org
wfp.org

Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Country Director/Deputy Country Director, and under the direct supervision of the Head, Programme Unit, the Programme Officer (Food Technology) will be responsible for performing the following functions:
To provide technical advice and guidance on food processing.
To explore and identify suitable food products for development, testing and commercial production.
To provide advice on quality assurance and management that will help prevent losses and improve commodity management capacity in the country. Areas of intervention implies involvement in pre-delivery, post-delivery losses, as well as solving Fitness for Human Consumption issues and being responsible of food-processing when the quality of the food is concerned.
To ensure implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HCAAP)
To link with the relevant private sector companies and work with WFP HQ Units dealing with nutrition to strengthen fortification capacity and quality assurance in the production of fortified blended foods or fortified cereals.

Specific:
Technical Support
Assist with the design, training, implementation and evaluation of the new complementary foods.
Propose different complementary food recipes to be produced.
Recommend appropriate size and cost effective packaging for the supply of food.
Undertake market surveys per regions on available raw materials, its respective costs, its use, its consumption patterns (e.g., attention should be paid on its availability throughout the year and their yearly price fluctuations).
To describe quite accurately what are the food habits in the different regions where fortified products will be distributed (i.e., composition of the meal with average percentage of each food component, way of preparing the food, etc.).
Identify production capacity and augmentation requirements.
Produce small quantities of the different recipes on a pilot basis.
Analyze the macronutrient composition and micronutrient content in the different formulas to confirm that it meets the recommended guidelines
Attain Technical Advisory Group (TAG) approval for the pilot project to produce and distribute the complementary food to beneficiaries in pre-selected countries
Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)/Good Management Practices (GMP)

Food commodity quality control and loss mitigation
Propose adequate measures to mitigate food losses (i.e. situation analysis, sampling, food analysis, lab results interpretation, and salvage operation procedures).
Review the procedures for mitigating and documenting losses during transit and in warehouse. Formulate suggestions on improvements in procedure and/or implementation, in consultation with WFP Regional Office and HQ.
Participate in the technical review of services provided by contractors to WFP in connection with loss prevention and mitigation activities.
Collate data on the cause of WFP’s losses and formulate loss control measures (i.e. changes in commodity specifications, packaging, warehousing procedures, or pipeline management) to combat and ultimately reduce losses of commodities.
Assist in providing data and advice for the preparation of reports related to all types of loss mitigation.

Capacity Building/Training in food processing & quality controls
Train WFP and Government staff and develop modules in food technology issues (for example, fortification quality control).
Train processors and develop modules in food quality control (including GMP, HACCP, etc.)
Adapt training modules available within WFP and provide training to WFP and other stakeholders on loss prevention and mitigation.
Perform other related duties, as required and assigned.

Desired Candidate Profile:
Qualification
Advanced university degree in Food Technology with knowledge in areas, such as, food technology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, international guidelines, biology, supply chain, etc and with expertise in food fortification.
Experience
At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in developing fortified foods used in humanitarian and safety net programmes.
Knowledge
Knowledge on the special characteristics of complementary foods for children and other vulnerable groups (HIV impacted, etc.) Training and / or experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems.
General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.
Desirable skills and / or experience
Proven professional experience in the related fields with ability to work independently on technical matters with minimum supervision.
Advanced knowledge of WFP specified software (Microsoft Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point) Lotus Notes; experience in facilitation and moderating discussions and training.
Language
Excellent command of written and spoken English and working knowledge of Hindi.

How to apply
Applications for this vacancy should be sent by email to job.India@wfp.org indicating the Vacancy Announcement No.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
The applications can also be addressed to the

Human Resources Unit,
World Food Programme,
2 Poorvi Marg,
Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi 110057,
India.

Circulation list in India :
• WFP & All UN Agencies / Donors / NGOs / INGOs / Embassies
• WFP Website/UNDP Website
• DevNetJobs.org at http://www.devnetjobsindia.org/
This vacancy is open to applicants of either sex. Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.

Address:
United Nations World Food Programme
2, Poorvi Marg Vasant Vihar
NEW DELHI,Delhi,India 110057
Email Address: job.India@wfp.org
Telephone: 01126150000-01

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Resume
Dr. Jyoti Jha
Email id : jyotijha82 AT gmail.com , good_1 AT rediffmail.com , jyotihotmail AT yahoo.com
Objectives :
After almost two years of food industry experience, I thought to enhance my knowledge theoretically and enhanced practically skills with advancements in every branch of food industry. Possessing good command in computers, extension and analytical experience besides extended exposure to dairy industry and research done in cereal technology (Wheat) during my Ph.D. I am on look out for a challenging and promising career involving strategy, operations duly driven by performance indicators and rewards especially in R&D in any branch of food.
Professional Qualification :
- Jan, Year 2007- May, 2010 : PhD in Food Science & Technology (Specialization in Cereal Technology) secured 7.81 OCPA. from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004.
- Year 2003-2005 : Master in Food Science & Technology (Specialization in Diary Technology) secured 7.93 OGPA Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004.
- Year 1999-2003 : Graduation in B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science (Specialization in Food & Nutrition – Catering, Bakery and confectionery) secured 7.61 OGPA from Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004.
- Academic Qualification :
- Year 1999 : passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) from C.B.S.E. New Delhi and securing Ist Div (62%)
- Year 1997 : passed Matriculation examination from B.S.E.H., Bhiwani (Haryana) and securing Ist Div (64%)
Work Experience Summary :
Presently working as Reseach Associate in the project entitled “Micro-encapsulation of Bacteriocins for their controlled release” in Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana. This project is being funded by National Funds for Basic Strategic and Frontier Application Research Area” ICAR, New Delhi. (1st April, 2011 to till date) Working Dr. K. Narsaiah (Senior Scientist, AS&EC, CIPHET, Ludhiana) as Principal Investigator.
Worked as Senior Research Fellow in the project “Indo-Australian Programme on Marker Assisted Breeding-Wheat Grain Quality” from June Ist, 2010 to 31st March, 2011. I checked the various varieties of wheat generated after marker assisted breeding for their physico-chemical, rheological and baking characteristics. This programme was funded by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Delhi and working under Dr. R. P. Singh (Adjunct Faculty) who had earlier guided me in my Ph.D and at present working as Senior Biochemist in the Deptt. of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004.
Publications :
Jyoti Jha, N. S. Bains and R. P. Singh (Dec, 2010). Influence of genotype and environment on quality characteristics of wheat lines derived from winter wheat x spring wheat crosses. J. Crop Improvement (accepted)
Jyoti Jha, N. S. Bains and R. P. Singh (Dec, 2010). Rheological and baking characteristics of a diverse set of advanced winter x spring lines of wheat. J of Res. Punjab Agric. Univ (accepted)
R. P. Singh and Jyoti Jha (Dec, 2010). Assessment of gluten content and quality. Indian Miller (accepted)
Recently presented Quality report of NIVT-1A in “49th All India Wheat & Barley Research
Workers' Meet Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana,(August 27-30, 2010).
Project “Investigating genetic and environmental aspects of chapatti and bread making quality for identifying wheats suitable for industrial processing” funded by General Mills India Ltd., Bombay in Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, PAU, Ludhiana- 141004;
- Worked as Student Fellow alongwith my Ph.D and duration of the project : 1st Jan, 08 to 31st March, 10
- Nature of job : Physico-chemical, rheological and baking quality studies of wheat samples along with report preparation and documentation of the data.
- Resuts Outcome : Found PBW 550, VL 738, BW 8366 and BW 8371 suitable for industrial processing.
Haryana Milk Foods Ltd., Pehowa : Presently employed since last 1 year as Food Microbiologist- cum-Chemist in Quality Assurance Deptt. (7-9-05 to 31-12-2006)
- Reporting to : General Manager-cum- Quality Control Manager
- Job involves : Testing and release of all incoming Raw materials Raw materials(Raw milk, Packaging material for Madhu Ghee, Madhu Dairy-Mix,Madhu SMP, Madhu WMP especially& others)
- In-process control Measures to the release of Finished Goods : From Pasteurization, Standardization of milk for the production of Skim Milk Concentrate, SMP, Dairy-mix, WMP.
- Caliberation of instruments, Regular Filling up of Records, establishment of standards and interaction with Bureau of Indian Standards and Export Inspection Agency, HACCP Certification Agency, ISO agencies.
- Skilled in preparation of chemicals for Physical, Chemical & Microbiological testing of Raw milk, SMP, WMP, Ghee, Dairy mix, Concentrate .Some of the common procedures for Quality analysis of above products ; Micro-Kjeldhal (manual) for protein, Fat through Butyrometer, SNF through Lactometer, Moisture through Moisture meter and Hot air oven method, RM value in Ghee, Sediment through Sediment Tester, Adulteration tests in raw milk, Ash though Muffle Furnace, Na(ppm) though Sodium meter & SPC ,Coliform and thermophiles in raw and finished products, etc.
- R&D activities and preparation of Sweetened madhu lassi and Internal Auditing for Hygiene and sanitation in the plant and checking through Surface swab, Hand swab of workers, etc..
Achievements during this Job :
- Major role in First certification by HACCP, Exporting of SMP to Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan etc.
- Achieved reduction in the SPC & Coliform count in maintaining plant hygiene and sanitation through modulation of cleaning procedures.
Nestle India Limited, Samalkha as “Women Extention Co-ordinator” Agri Services Deptt. duration 6 months. (3-1-2005 to 13-5-2005)
Responsibilities included :
- Women Farmer education : Field visits associated with group meets of farmer ladies
- Sharing hygiene, education and newer developments in Cattle feeding and breeding and management to own and drive sustainable Dairy Farming.
- Environment Management-Water conservation, green plantation etc.
- Clean Milk production education.
- At factory-Milk release upon arrival duly screening for Physico-Chemical and Microbiological attributes.
- Chilled Dairy-Dahi (plain, fruit and Misthi) quality aspects.
Achievement :
- Fresh Milk Quality improvement : Achieved substantial reduction in Total Plate Count thereby improving % of Milk received at factory below target of TPC 1mio. (av. 30% improvement)
Professional Training :
- 1½months at “Quality Assurance lab” at Nestle India Ltd. Samalkha
- 1½months at 32nd Milestone Hotel, Gurgaon
Schooling Achievement :
- Very active performer in Drawing, Painting, Dancing, Singing and Cooking competitions at different state & zonal level and achieved the success by gaining the positions.
Strengths:
- Innovative and Creative
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Skilled in laboratory works
Other information:
- Good Working knowledge of computer and Basic software: MS Office, Page Maker, Corel, statically analysis of data etc.
- Research work carried out for completion of Masters Degree in FST under the topic DEVELOPMENT OF LOW FAT AND LOW CALORIE KULFI.
- Ph.D research topic ‘GENOTYPIC VARIATION AND STABILITY FOR PHYSICO-CHEMICAL, RHEOLOGICAL AND BAKING CHARACTERISTICS IN A DIVERSE SET OF ADVANCED BREEDING LINES OF WHEAT’.
- 10th Punjabi language exam cleared.
- Prepared 600 recipes standards of Catering, Bakery & Confectionary for the completion of Graduation in the specialized Subject.
- Have ready passport and may tour outside India.