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HVA International

HVA International is an independently operating Company engaged in Management, Engineering and Consultancy of Agro-Industrial projects in Developing Countries, The Middle East and former East-Block Countries. Its products of specialisation are Dairy, Poultry, Sugar, Oil Palm, Coffee and Tea Industries and the pertaining farms and plantations.

HVA International is a member of the Koop – Group of Companies.

Within our organisation job opportunities are available in the following projects abroad:

Establishment of the processing plant for a minimally processed fruit and vegetable  project in the Middle East

For this project HVA International is looking for a:

bulletFood Technologist

During the establishment of the processing plant for minimally processed fresh-cut fruits and vegetables and/or fresh unpasteurised fruit juices the Food Technologist will in particular advise on:

bullet Processing technology and practices with regard to washing and sanitising
the produce and the use of preservation agents.
bullet Optimal packaging method and materials.
bullet Requirements for design of processing lines, facilities and buildings to
permit good food hygiene practices.

The ideal candidate could assume production management responsibility after commissioning the plant, for a period of six months or longer.

The candidate should have at least the following qualifications:

bullet Experience in production of minimally processed fresh-cut fruits and
vegetables and/or fresh unpasteurised fruit juices.
bullet Degree or higher diploma in food technology or related subject.
bullet

Proven working experience in processing of fresh fruit and vegetables.

bullet In-depth knowledge of food hygiene aspects of production and packaging of minimally processed fruits and vegetables and relevant quality systems.


For additional information please contact Mr Ype Verhey, Project Manager:
(tel: +31-20-3116032), email ydbverhey@hvainternational.nl.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application and CV marked
“Food Technologist Middle East” to HVA International, Personnel Department,
P.O. Box 12204, 1100 AE Amsterdam, e-mail: personnel@hvainternational.nl

 

Sugar Project in Kenya, Implementation of sugar plantations, irrigation system and farm machinery workshop

The project comprises of the implementation of the following components:

bullet 3500 ha nucleus estate.
bullet About 5000 ha outgrowers.
bullet Irrigation on the 3500 nucleus estate.
bullet Farm machinery workshop for the nucleus estate and assistance to
outgrowers.

For this project HVA International has the following vacancies:

bulletAgricultural Machinery Workshop Engineer

Key Qualifications

bullet Mechanical engineer or agricultural engineer with experience in farm
machinery workshops.
bullet Preferably experience in the large-scale operations.
bullet Experience as site engineer in agro-industrial projects.
bullet Preferably working experience in Africa.

Main activities

bullet Supervising the construction and installation of the workshop.
bullet Running the workshop as counterpart of the future workshop manager and reporting to the Team Leader.
bullet Training of staff in the workshop on Operation and Maintenance.
bulletAgronomist

Key Qualifications

bullet Agriculturist with M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree and extensive experience in sugar
cane plantations.
bullet Experience with sugar cane outgrowers.
bullet Interest in applied research.
bullet Preferably working experience in Africa.

Main activities

bullet Supervising the development of new cane plantations in the nucleus estate.
bullet Liaising with Client’s outgrower manager and agronomist for the planning of
seed cane and cane supply to the factory
.
bullet Supervising the installation of the agricultural services facilities (laboratory
for agricultural research)
.
bullet Training of agricultural staff
bulletIrrigation Engineer

Key Qualifications

bullet Civil engineer / irrigation engineer with M.Sc. degree and experience in
design / detailed design and preparation of Tender Documents.
bullet Experience with FIDIC contract procedures.
bullet Site working experience in agro-industrial projects / irrigated sugar cane plantations.
bullet Preferably working experience in Africa.

Main activities

bullet Detailed design of irrigation system.
bullet Supervising the implementation / installation / construction of pump
stations, dams and irrigation (sprinkler) system
.
bullet Training of relevant staff on Operation and Maintenance.

For additional information please contact Mr C.P.J. Hopmans, Senior Sugar Consultant: telephone +31-(0)20-3116009; e-mail: cpjhopmans@hvainternational.nl

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application and CV marked with the respective position to HVA International, Personnel Department. P.O. Box 12204,
1100 AE Amsterdam, The Netherlands. You may also respond via e-mail: personnel@hvainternational.nl

 

HVA International is expected to be shortlisted for a study on the commercialisation of Cassava in the Democratic Republic Congo. For this study we are looking for:

bullet Cassava supply chain experts

Key Qualifications

bullet Proven experience in one or more aspects of the cassava supply chain,
including primary production, post harvest technology, collection & transport, processing and distribution.
bullet Sound knowledge of French, writing and speaking.

For additional information please contact Mr Ype Verhey, Project Manager:
(tel: +31-20-3116032), email ydbverhey@hvainternational.nl.

 

HVA International is also looking for:

bullet

Associate Consultants (continuous)

HVA International regularly seeks consultants to work on international projects in Africa, South and Central America, Asia, Middle East, CIS and Eastern European countries. If you have more than 5 years relevant experience in these regions and would like to be included in our roster of associate consultants, please send your detailed Curriculum Vitae in English, preferably by E-mail, to our Consultancy Support Services department, indicating availability and preference for short and/or long-term assignments.

 

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