Dairy Development Project Manager

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to  make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Food for Development (FfD) is the unit that coordinates and makes available the group’s extensive knowledge and experience in school feeding and nutrition programmes linked to agricultural and dairy development programmes that we have gathered over the years.

We support our customers and work in collaboration with governments, NGOs, UN and International Development Agencies to develop and implement school milk and school feeding programmes linked to local agricultural development.  More than 84,500 smallholder farmers involved in our Dairy Hub projects have delivered milk to our customers. Meanwhile, 66 million children in 49 countries receive milk or other nutritious beverages in Tetra Pak packages in schools.  

The preferred position location is Europe. Other host locations will also be taken into consideration. You will work in a global arena and will travel up to 50% of your time.

As our new Project Manager – Dairy Development you will:

• Execute technical assistance missions supporting our on-going Dairy Hub projects by providing practical training to smallholder farmers, Extension Service Officers, capacity building, monitor implementation, verify data collection, ensure that the Dairy Hub process in place, interview with customer supply chain personnel, quality inspection. 
• Support Tetra Pak Market Operations to manage new Dairy Hub projects in developing countries. Organise and implement Dairy Hub projects that conform to best practices used worldwide. Demonstrate qualitative impact data improvement linked to our projects, smallholder farm productivity improvement, and local value chain development.
• Prepare detailed documentation that presents technical assistance mission findings, project results, and recommendations to our customers and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide training and capacity building to our customers’ personnel and extension services. Conduct assessments of analysis of the milk quality, volume, pricing analysis, and propose improvement solutions for our customers.
• Drive project management and implementation for all Dairy Hub projects using our process and tools.
• Work closely with DeLaval to ensure their involvement in our Dairy Hub projects and their business development opportunities are captured.  

We believe that you have:

• a University Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science and Nutrition or related fields 
• at least 5 years practical experience within dairy farming and development work
• an excellent command of English, both oral and written is required. 

You have executed assessments of ongoing and newly implemented dairy development projects, put forth recommendations to improve, provide training, coordinate with all stakeholders to execute the recommended process. A good understanding of dairy farm management, milk procurement process and how dairy development models are used and applied in various countries.

As a person have a strong passion for hands-on training, lots of creative ideas, a lot of energy, a strong drive for results and the ability to deliver on time. You possess strong communication skills with an ability to be clear and concise. 

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at . 

This job posting expires on March 26, 2025.

To know more about the position contact Rafael Fabrega at +46 8 6792065
Questions about your application contact Susanne Stålring at +46 46 36 3919
For trade union information contact Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320 and Sveriges Ingenjörer Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

Du vill göra skillnad. Det vill vi också. Varje dag arbetar vi för att förbättra tillgången till säkra livsmedel för människor över hela världen – och samtidigt skydda planeten. Oavsett om du precis har inlett karriären eller är redo för nästa steg – kom till oss. Tillsammans kan vi bli en del av lösningen.