Food Control Specialist

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO’s) Representation in Egypt, which is headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist the Government of Egypt to develop policies, programmes and projects to improve food security and nutrition, promote sustainable agricultural development, reduce rural poverty, develop inclusive agri-food systems and strengthen livelihood resilience – in line with the Organization’s Strategic Objectives and United Nations’ global and Government of Egypt’s national Sustainable Development Goals.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Egypt, and under the close technical supervision of the Project coordinator, and in close collaboration with the International Consultants leading the national food control system assessment and the national team in FAO.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical support to specific activities under GCP/GLO/949/EC: “Strengthening food control and phytosanitary capacities and governance”.

Tasks and responsibilities

• As a follow up to the inception workshop, provide support in the data collection and transmission process. • Collect and validate data submitted in the reporting tables and, with the international assessor(s), follow up on completeness of table to clarify any point and seek further data as necessary; • Collect and review the additional evidence, as necessary for the assessment and forward to the international assessor(s); • Support the elaboration of the schedule for the validation mission by the lead assessor and arrange corresponding appointments. • Support the implementation of the validation mission by the international assessor(s), assist with facilitation of contacts and taking meeting notes; • Review and provide feedback on the draft assessment report developed by the international assessors; • Assist with the collection of feedback on the draft assessment report; • Support the organization of the strategic planning workshop; • Support the implementation of the strategic planning workshop, take notes and contribute to the workshop report; • Contribute to the final assessment report, incorporating the findings of the final workshop.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma in food technology, nutrition, public health, veterinary public health or related fields • A minimum of five years of experience in food control • Working knowledge of English • National of Egypt or resident of the country with valid work permit

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Selection Criteria

• Working knowledge of food safety and food control concepts and terminology in English