Food Safety and Quality Assistant SSA5 – Beirut CO
WFP Lebanon encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. WFP does not charge a fee or request bank details at any stage of recruitment process. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.
Job Title: Food Safety and Quality Assistant SSA5
Type of Contract: Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Grade: 5
Duration: 11 months (renewable based on business need and performance)
Duty Station: Beirut Country Office
Date of Publication: 04 July 2023
Deadline of Application: 18 July 2023
Terms and Conditions:
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This vacancy announcement is open for qualified Lebanese nationals (only).
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WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, various types of leaves including maternity and paternity, medical and life insurances, provision of breastfeeding rooms for new parents, and various wellness platforms.
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WFP Lebanon offer flexible workplace arrangements upon prior approval.
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Our premises are accessible, and we are committed to accommodate to any required reasonable accessible needs to remove barriers in the workplace.
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Organizational Context: This job is based in WFP Country Office Beirut. Job holder will report to the Food Safety and Quality Associate within the Supply-Chain Unit.
Job Purpose: To support the planning, development and improvement of food safety and quality assurance procedures applied by relevant programmes including School Meals Programme aligned with WFP guidelines and regulations.
Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Food Safety and Quality Associate, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Act as a focal point to monitor and evaluate the food safety procedures applied in relevant programmes (i.e., School feeding modalities, Livelihood agribusiness supported projects, etc.), ensuring compliance with WFP food and safety regulations
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and continuously improving Food Safety and Quality Assurance protocols applied in relevant programmes (i.e., School feeding modalities, Livelihood agribusiness supported projects, etc.) implemented by WFP Cooperating partners and relevant third-party service providers.
- Oversee and monitor the food safety inspection procedures applied by contracted third-party service providers for the school feeding operation at relevant locations.
- In the event of food safety incidents, support investigation exercises, under the supervision of the head of unit, to enable lessons learned to be documented and shared to reduce the re-occurrence of the incident.
- Assist in assessing the food suppliers, farmers, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the availability of high-quality and locally sourced food items.
- Provide regular reports on food safety, quality control, and program performance to the relevant internal units.
- Assist in the development and execution of food safety and quality assurance training programs for relevant staff in the Cooperating partners or food sourcing entities working in relevant programmes (i.e., School feeding modalities, Livelihood agribusiness supported projects, etc.)
- Perform other related duties as required.
Standard Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area
Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience in food safety, quality control, and nutrition in a school or institutional setting.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in one of the UN languages ( Arabic or English). Fluency in French is an advantage.
Desired Experiences for entry into the role:
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Strong knowledge of food safety standards, nutritional guidelines, and regulations.
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Excellent understanding of food processing, preservation, and quality assurance procedures.
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Effective communication and training skills to interact with kitchen staff, nutritionists, and other stakeholders.
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Attention to detail and the ability to conduct thorough inspections and assessments.
People with disability who require additional support and/or any reasonable accommodation to apply for this position or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact lebanon.recruitment@wfp.org to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.
