The project manager's field of work must be to build a development center for small-scale food production in Mjólkurstöðin's premises in Egilsstaðir in order to strengthen small-scale production, product development and research on products from agriculture and other food industries.
Areas of work and responsibilities
- to manage the operation of Matvælamiðstöð Austurlands
- to work with small producers in East Iceland on the implementation of ideas for local food
- to work with other Matís experts on the definition and acquisition of research projects
- to participate in the teaching, education and organization of courses related to local food production.
The employment period is for one year. The situation will be reassessed after that time.
Qualification requirements
University education and / or work experience that is useful in the job. Experience in product development. Initiative, independence and diligence in working methods. Agility in human relations and ambition to succeed in work.
The office of Matvælamiðstöð Austurlands is located in Egilsstaðir and it is therefore necessary for the employee in question to be resident in East Iceland.
For further information
Guðjón Þorkelsson, tel. 422 5000. Applications with information about education and work experience, as well as recommendations should be sent to: Matís ohf., Borgartún 21, 105 Reykjavík or to jon.h.arnarson@matis.is.
The application deadline is July 15th.
Matvælamiðstöð Austurlands is a collaborative project of Þróunarfélag Austurlands, Búnaðarsamband Austurlands, milk producers in Hérað, the municipality of Fljótsdalshérað, Auðhumla / MS and Matís ohf. to build a development center for small-scale food production in the premises of Mjólkurstöðin in Egilsstaðir.
Matís is a knowledge company that specializes in food and biotechnology. Matís employs almost 100 people in nine places in the country. Matís' role is to strengthen the competitiveness of Icelandic products and the economy, improve public health and ensure food security and sustainable use of the environment through research, innovation and services.
The advertisement in pfd format can be found here.
Further information on Matís' operations and employment opportunities at the company is provided by Jón H. Arnarson, jon.h.arnarson@matis.is.