Career Opportunities

About Global Food Partners:

Global Food Partners is seeking a Scientific Officer to join its Science and Extension team, to support the organisation’s work helping egg producers transition to cage-free egg systems in Asia.

Global Food Partners (GFP) is a Singapore-based multinational consulting firm that works with leading food and hospitality businesses to provide innovative solutions and implement and maintain high animal welfare in food production and responsible sourcing policies to improve their profitability and sustainability.

For more information visit:
www.globalfoodpartners.com and https://academy.globalfoodpartners.com/learn

About the role:

The role of the Scientific Officer is primarily to assist GFP's Senior Animal Scientist and its Science and Extension team in the development and delivery of a research and training strategy and help on a variety of projects centred around the adoption of higher welfare cage- free producer systems. This work will include both desk and field duties to create training and other materials to build the capacity of egg producers and other stakeholders in best practice cage-free egg production. The fundamental objective of this role is to support the transition to higher welfare cage-free production systems across the Asian region.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitating education and training for egg producers, including coordinating meetings and organising workshops and seminars
• Drafting, editing, fact checking and proof-reading training materials, guidelines, videos, course content, and other technical documents
• Supporting GFP’s farm consultation activities, including conducting on-site visits, writing reports, and providing recommendations to egg producers
• Supporting the establishment of GFP’s model farms and training centres
• Developing and delivering presentations for internal and external webinars and events
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Animal Scientist.

Requirements

Global Food Partners is committed to creating the most diverse and inclusive environment possible, free from bias and discrimination both during the application process and on the job. We simply seek out the best talent who share in our mission and vision. We prioritize hiring people from underrepresented groups and strongly encourage people of every ethnicity, orientation, age, and gender to apply.

Please consider applying even if you do not believe you meet the key responsibilities listed below. However, the applicant must be comfortable working remotely, as well as working closely with people from different cultural backgrounds. Due to the small and dynamic nature of the organisation, the applicant must also be flexible with work assignments, and comfortable with performing tasks assigned to them.

We are a small, dynamic team seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to contribute to our work. The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong commitment to advancing higher welfare farm animal production
• Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Work well in a team as well as independently
• Have relevant scientific, agricultural or project management qualifications or experience, ideally in livestock production or welfare
• Have a thorough knowledge of laying hen welfare and egg production systems
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. A working knowledge of Asian languages is a plus
• Be confident public speaking
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Be willing and able to travel internationally

Details and how to apply:

• Position type: Consultant or full-time employee, depending on location
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Location: Preference will be given to applicants located in Asia, although we will consider applicants located elsewhere. You will mainly be working remotely with regular virtual team meetings.
• Rate of Pay: The rate of pay will be calculated based on, among other things, a candidate’s experience, education, and geographic location.
• Application Deadline: 31 January, 2023, 11.59pm SST. We will be assessing candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply now.
• Application process: Please send the following to team@globalfoodpartners.com.
  • Your CV and cover letter including what motivated you to apply for the role and why you would be a good fit for the role (of 1-2 pages)
  • Optional - other materials you think would be relevant to your application such as samples of your previous work.
• Any questions? If you have any questions about this role or would like more information, please do reach out to us at team@globalfoodpartners.com.