National Post-harvest Tuna Processing Technician

Supports FAO’s tuna value-chain work across Tarawa, Makin and Nikunau, providing practical guidance on safe fish handling, processing equipment and value-added products while coordinating training, micro-canning operations, community livelihoods, logistics and implementation reporting.

Department: Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands

• Guide safe tuna handling, storage, processing and quality-control practices
• Support commissioning and operation of tuna micro-canning centres in Makin and Nikunau
• Develop, test, package and promote value-added tuna products
• Train government personnel, vendors, women’s groups, youth and small businesses
• Coordinate equipment, procurement, travel, workshops and local logistics
• Monitor implementation risks and progress against agreed workplans
• Collect field evidence and prepare monthly and end-of-assignment reports
• Support business plans and sustainable livelihood arrangements for processing facilities

• At least three years of practical experience in fish handling, processing, food production, food safety, fisheries value chains, livelihoods, technical training, small-business support or project implementation
• Working knowledge of English
• Knowledge of Gilbertese
• Kiribati nationality

• National assignment requiring Kiribati nationality
• Work includes field travel to Makin, Nikunau and other project islands