Deadline: 20 July, 2020
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of International Food Safety Specialist.
FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Responsibilities
- Design and disseminate targeted information campaign on food safety issues and impact on health and nutrition for producers and consumers
- Promote adoption of practical evidence-based measures for prevention and control of mycotoxins in food
- Include in FFS curriculum specific training on Good Agricultural Practises (GAP)
- Develop key messages on food safety suitable for each type of target audience
- Capacity building on specific food safety control measures along the targeted value chains
- Any other tasks required to optimise the impact of the programme
- Produce a comprehensive consultancy report for the assignment
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in Food Safety, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Food Science or Food Processing or a related field, with at least five years of experience planning, implementing and monitoring programmes related to improving food safety, health and hygiene practices
- Twelve years, minimum, of experience in food quality assurance and management
- Knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO language such as French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian for consultants
- Knowledge of Portuguese will be an asset
To apply and for more information, click here.
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