CARD-F, Multi Location
Saffron EDP in Herat province is designed to create sustainable jobs and income opportunities in Herat province. Saffron EDP will be working in the entire saffron value chain project and it will be implemented by the CARD-F Implementation Unit. The interventions which are implemented/ under implementation by CARD-F will strengthen the Saffron value chain. CARD-F is therefore looking for a saffron laboratory technician to perform the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and share his/her work plan with CARD-F within the 1st two days of appointment;
Provide technical theoretical and practical training on various production aspects of saffron e.g. selection of bulbs; time and method of planting, irrigation, fertilization, diseases management, harvesting and collection;
Provide technical theoretical and practical training to DAIL staff, on the use of lab equipment and conducting various lab test: the consultant should teach all the microbiological, Physical and chemical test including but not limited to the following:
Training of project and government staff on the following subjects:
1. Land selection and preparation,
2. Saffron bulb selection, processing, handling and storage,
3. Saffron cultivation methods,
4. Saffron fertilizer requirement and application,
5. Saffron irrigation requirement and application,
6. Saffron pest and diseases indemnification and management,
7. Saffron harvesting
8. Saffron drying, sorting, grading, packaging, transportation and storage.
9. Any other topic suggested by the participants.
Training the project staff, lab staff and processors (CARD-F beneficieries) on the following subjects:
A. Testing physical and chemical properties of saffron:
1. Importance and basic requirement of saffron drying, packaging and storage
2. Introduction to the existing lab equipment, their installation and use,
3. Moisture and volatile matter determination test;
4. Determination of total ash;
5. Determination of acid-insoluble ash;
6. Determination of extract soluble in cold water;
7. Determination of Maximum water absorption test in saffron special compounds based on dry matter;
8. Thin-layer chromatography(TLC) for identification of article colorants;
9. Implementation of (Crosin, picrocrosin and safranal) by spectrophotometer machine;
10. Determination of added artificial color;
11. Saffron Oil Determination test;
12. Nitrogen determination test;
B. Microbiological tests of saffron:
13. Mold counting test;
14. Escherichia coli test;
15. Enterococcus test;
16. Revitalizing Sporosteroids;
17. Aflatoxin determination test;
18. Any other required test that is not mentioned above.
C. Setting up and use of the following saffron processing machines:
1. Shirring pack machine
2. Jet printer machine
3. labeling and coding system
4. drying machine
Qualifications
Education
Having at least Master degree in Agriculture;
PhD holder in Agriculture will be given preference;
Experience:
At least 5 years professional experience in field of Saffron production, processing and qualty controll
Preference will be given to those who has experience in International training and consultancy services related to Saffron quality control.
Skills:
Dynamic person with strong initiative
Professional attitude, integrity and project focused.
The candidate shall be willing to travel to target districts of Herat under CARD-F Projects
Submission Guideline:
Please read the submission steps in order to have a successful application.
By Electronic submission:
Ideally, you should apply electronically by send your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the position to Email address given below
Please SPECIFY ONLY VA number (CARD-F-KBL-21-17) in the subject line of your Email
DO NOT attach any other documents and certificates only Your CV and Cover letter
By Hard Copy
Alternatively, you may submit a hard copy of your CV and a one-page covering letter in an envelope marked “Confidential”. Please note clearly on the envelope the VA number and position for which you are applying for. The envelope should be addressed to:
Masoodullah Ghyasi
HR Manager
CARD-F Office, Evergreen Building, Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock, Kart-e-Sakhi Square, Jamal Meena, Kabul, Afghanistan.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply:
2. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
3. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Post Date
Oct 30, 2017
Closing Date
Nov 09, 2017
Reference
CARD-F-KBL-21-17
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary Range
As per NTA salary scale
Years of Experience
5 years
Probation Period
Not Specified
Contract Type
Consultant
Contract Duration
Not Specified
Contract Extensible
true
Minimum Education
Master's Degree
Gender
Any
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