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Agricultural Development
Dietitian:
A Case of Dietitian as Educator and Innovator
Tiffany Flik CalcuttHLSC 473
July 16, 2012
Do you know?
What field are many people increasingly looking to invest money in? Farming, also called AgInvesting
Why?↑ population + ↑ meat demand + climate change = ↑ Food prices
↑ Food prices = ↑ return (10-20%)
Where are many of these farms? Africa, Eastern Europe, South America
AgInvesting
Investors want safety, high returns and to “Do good in the world”
http://www.npr.org/2012/06/15/155095598/african-land-fertile-ground-for-crops-and-investors
Source: “African Land Fertile Ground for Crops and Investors,” All Things Considered, NPR, June 15, 2012.
Linked with Eating “Green” trend
Nearly 2/3rds of those surveyed believe “sustainable food production” is important
(i.e. not jeopardizing the availability of resources for future generations)
Build not extract wealth
Source: Palmer, S. Top Ten Nutrition Trends for 2008, Today's Dietitian; 9 (12), Dec 2007
AgInvesting and Future Trends
“Consumer confidence increasingly depends on communications transparency”
ADA trend #4 : “Global expansion in communications"
Multinational companies must be good neighbors
Jarratt,J., Mahaffie,J. The profession of dietetics at a critical juncture. JADA, 107 (7) July 2007, S39-S57
Future Trends cont.
Opportunity Knocks
How can multinational investors deliver on “making a difference?”
Ensure proper nutrition for locals Employ an RD Publicize RD’s work
The Job
Agricultural development dietitian Educates 2 target populations
Native populations Using new $ to buy vs. grow food Farming, cooking and incorporating new mix of crops
Corporate investors Positively impacting health and nutrition of local
populations
Job Description/Advertisement
Job Title: Agricultural development dietitianLocation: Rei do Agro, Mozambique
Leading U.S. agricultural investment firm seeks experienced RD to lead nutrition welfare for community surrounding new African farm.
Duties/Responsibilities: Complete nutrition assessments of community members; analyze and address nutritional needs with personalized farming, shopping and cooking educational plans. Serve as key member of Social Responsibility team, reporting to Chief Operating Officer. Manage six-figure expense budget and communicate programs to corporate, including written and oral presentations.
Qualifications: Bachelors in nutrition/health science and RD certified; Masters degree in business, nutrition or international agricultural development preferred. 5-10 years related work experience. Prior international experience a must.
Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000
Send resume to: Alan MarmeloHR ManagerAslan Global ManagementP.O. Box 990850 Naples, FL 34116 [email protected]
Requirements
Key Qualifications1. Bachelors in nutrition/health science and RD certified2. Preferred: Masters in business, nutrition or
international agricultural development 3. 5-10 years related work experience 4. Experience abroad; cultural competency
Competencies1. Perseverance2. Leadership3. Adaptability4. Communication skills5. Interpersonal skills
Hence mid-upper management level salary
Would I apply?
Agricultural Development Dietitian is not my calling
Location biggest barrier
Foresee frustrations with management Profit motive vs. social welfare
Conclusions
Opportunities for nutrition careers are great
Flexible boundaries between job fields Nutrition expands into finance, public health, agricultural
development, etc.
Stretching conventional notions → most interesting work