The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.

ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Angus Butchering and Meat Processing for a Volunteer Assignment in Georgia. The selected Volunteer should have hands-on practical knowledge of food safety requirements for butchery and Angus meat processing (starting from animal feed to processing and storage).

***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***

This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for Spring/Summer 2024. 

Provisions for the Volunteer:

• All international and local travel
• All lodging
• A per diem to cover meals and incidentals
• Travel Visa (if applicable)
• Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
• In-country support from field office staff
• Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

While in-country, the Volunteer will:

• ​​Help the host's butcher understand the correct technique of preparing, trimming, weighing angus meat​
• Train the host’s butcher (and probably, the butchers from the community) in cutting and boning a carcass
• Train the host’s butcher in packaging meat and storing it correctly​
• Understand the impact on the environment and storing meat in accordance with health and safety standards 

• At least 5 years relevant work experience
• Practical experience growing vegetables in a greenhouse
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous international experience a plus
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and apps like Zoom, WhatsApp, Facebook Etc.