National Expert on Seaweed Processing and Marketing

Job Details

   Assist in seaweed product development for small-scale processing for seaweed-based products using raw material from pilot farms, in collaboration with relevant institutions (Activity 3.2).
•    Deliver training for processing and marketing groups to build their capacity in value addition and product development and promotion (Activity 3.4).
•    Support entrepreneurship training and business matching initiatives and its related documentation (Activities 4.1 and 4.2).
•    Support the review of market trends and positioning strategies for newly developed seaweed products. (Activities 4.2).
•    Prepare related reports including training reports, Back-to-Office-Report and End-of-Assignment-Report under her/his responsibility (cross cutting outputs)
•    Undertake any other tasks as required by FAO-Indonesia.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements    

•    An advanced university degree in processing and marketing for aquaculture/fisheries products or relevant/related field
•    At least 5 years of relevant experience in small-scale seaweed processing, product innovation, and market development
•    Working knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia 
•    National of Indonesia or resident of the country with a valid work permit

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Proven experience in supporting seaweed-based product development, including food products, cosmetics, biodegradable packaging, organic fertilizer, bio stimulants, feed ingredient and in delivering training to producer groups or cooperatives. 
•    Experience in marketing strategies, entrepreneurship promotion among small holder farmers and processors, and linking seaweed processors to value chains and business partners will be a key asset for this role
•    Strong analytical skills in assessing seaweed market trends, identifying value-chain gaps, and evaluating business opportunities.

Contact Information

Closure Date: 19/Jun/2026,