National Specialist in Food Microbiology
Assess, develop and improve food control systems and safety protocols.
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Overview
Assess, develop and improve food control systems and safety protocols.
You have:
- An Advanced university degree (a master’s degree or above) in Medical Microbiology, or food microbiology, or any other field relevant to the subject matter of project.
- Minimum of 05 years of relevant experience as a Food Microbiologist.
- Minimum of 08 years work experience in food safety activities at country level with at least 05 years’ experience in food control fields.
- The candidate must be a National of Sri Lanka or should hold a regular work permit.
- Working knowledge of English and Sinhala and/or Tamil.
Organizational Setting
The FAO of the United Nations of Sri Lanka office implement EU funded project on supporting the Sri Lanka's food control system to adopt better standard based practices in the agriculture and food sectors. The project aims at assisting the government to improve the food control system in line with international best practices for consumer protection. The National Specialist in Food Microbiology will contribute the implementation of this project
Reporting Lines
The National Specialist in Food Microbiology will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) Sri Lanka, the Lead Technical Officer, the FAO Legal Office and relevant FAO Technical Officers, in consultation with relevant government departments. He/she will interact closely with the national specialists and international consultants and will be supported by the Project Management Unit (PMU).
Technical Focus
Result Area 1 - Food competent authorities operate an effective food control system in line with international best practices for consumer protection.
Tasks and Responsibilities
His/her tasks include, but not limited to:
• Review the draft food safety policy, act and regulations and identify the gaps in the system. • Support the development of policy and legislation by the team. • Collect data and collate relevant information on laboratory capacities for food testing in the country using the tool for conducting an evaluation of the country food safety situation. • Assess human, financial and material resources and identify related gaps as well as need of food control laboratories • Develop Food hygiene protocols, procedure manuals, SOPs, training materials, • Evaluate codex text in relation to Food hygiene and relevant areas and propose national positions. • Assist in developing food safety policy, Food legislation, laboratory manuals, food inspection manuals, SOPs and training materials. Provide comments to the national legal report and draft legislation. Draft reports to be submitted to Technical Advisory Group according to the workplan • Collect data on foodborne diseases, food hygiene and food safety issues in the country • Validate the data/information collected by the other team members and collate the work. • Revise and finalize the draft reports using the comments from the wider stakeholder validation workshop.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• An Advanced university degree/ (a master’s degree or above) in Medical Microbiology, or food microbiology, or any other field relevant to the subject matter of project. • Minimum of 05 years of relevant experience as a Food Microbiologist • Minimum of 08 years work experience in food safety activities at country level with at least 05 years’ experience in food control fields, • The candidate must be a National of Sri Lanka or should hold a regular work permit. • Working knowledge of English and Sinhala and/or Tamil
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/ Functional Skills
• International experience in subject area is an added advantage. • Good understanding of agriculture/food related development issues and similar activities in Sri Lanka. • Demonstrated experience in working with government structures at national level and wider stakeholders and being well versed with national communication processes an added advantage. • Knowledge of UN administration and related procedures an advantage. • Proficiency in the use of office software packages and in handling web-based management systems
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to evaluate a food safety system? | This assesses your analytical skills and understanding of food safety evaluations. | Provide a clear example, detailing your approach and findings. |
| What strategies would you implement to promote better food hygiene protocols? | This tests your ability to innovate and apply knowledge in real-world situations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with food safety regulations during your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a successful project you led related to food microbiology. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle conflicting opinions from stakeholders on food safety legislation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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