Food Technologist NOB, (Food Safety & Quality Assurance) Regional Bureau, Johannesburg
.
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. Present in nearly 80 countries, the organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas. We manage an operating budget of approximately $5.9 billion each year, distributing 12.6 billion rations to those most in need. We reach an average of 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries each year. The World Food Programme office in Johannesburg is a Regional Office coordinating and supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance to 12 Southern Africa countries including, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Malawi, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazzaville, Tanzania.
For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs). In COs job holders report to the Deputy Country Director or the designate, in RBs job holders report to the Regional Procurement Officer or Nutritionist, and in HQ job holders report to the Division Director or the designate. Job holders operate with a high degree of independence, may provide technical support to specific food processing initiatives, and are involved in day–to-day activities and analytical work.
JOB PURPOSE
To collect, analyse and report on information as a basis for maximising the efficiency of food Safety and Quality Assurance activities and enhancing food risk assessment and management in country operations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1.Implementation of WFP’s Food Safety and Quality Assurance to various Country operations.
2.Capacity strengthening of local and regional suppliers for quality management/assurance in relation to activities with WFP to scaling up food procurement of sustainable food supply.
3.Ensure an effective implementation of food vendor management with the focus on supplier validation and make sure all the suppliers’ performance can be tracked and fully compliant.
4.Integrate FSQ systems into various procurement and programmatic chain interventions (small-holder farmers, retailers and market activities, and school-based programmes)
5.Develop and implement initiative around FSQ capacity strengthening of internal and external stakeholders
6. Contribute towards the development and/or implementation of protocols and tools relating to food technology issues, ensuring alignment with WFP procurement and supply chain strategy, policies and plans.
7. Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (e.g. through the design and review of training materials).
8. Identify and build productive relationships with supply chain colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance.
9. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
10.Follow emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
11.Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
12.Other as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced university degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Safety and Quality Management, Health Sciences, Food Control, Nutrition or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Language: National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience providing support in:
• Emergency response capacity.
• Implementing food technology related tools and protocol.
• Working on food assistance programs development projects.
• Mentoring junior staff.
Knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems (i.e. HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 2200, BRC etc.)
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices
- Knowledge of Specialized Nutritious Foods
- Knowledge of processed and non-processed foods
- Knowledge of food fortification
- Knowledge of Food Vendor Management
- Knowledge of Food Incident Management
- Knowledge of Data Management
- Knowledge of Food Inspection Services
- Knowledge of Laboratory Analysis
- Proficient in computer skills (word, power point, excel, outlook)
- Good Analytical Skills (problem solving, result interpretation)
- Good Communication Skills (oral and written)
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Good Administration Skills
- Good Organizational Skills
CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION
- This is a 1 Year Renewable Fixed Term Contract
- Net monthly salary range: R57 647 to R67 895
- Benefits: 30 Days Annual Leave, Pension & Medical Insurance
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
This Vacancy Announcement will close on Monday, 16th January 2022, 11:59 South African Time
.
This position is open to South African Nationals only
Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
