Food Safety and Quality Assurance Officer
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP uses food assistance to support people recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. We are committed to a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce operating in an inclusive environment, living our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion.
Job Purpose
The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Officer will support the Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) unit in Türkiye by providing essential technical assistance and analytical expertise. This role is crucial for ensuring that all FSQ actions are completed accurately and on time, enabling informed decision-making. The officer will conduct technical assessments and audits of food suppliers and processors against WFP standards, monitor contracted inspection companies and laboratories, and analyze technical reports. Additionally, the role involves supporting cooperating partners' programs by enhancing their technical capacity, contributing to the development of food technology protocols, and ensuring alignment with WFP's procurement and supply chain strategies. The position requires a proactive approach to relationship building and emergency preparedness to ensure effective food assistance delivery.
Responsibilities
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP utilizes food assistance to aid people recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. The organization champions diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. WFP offers a multicultural and inclusive work environment, investing in employee development through training, coaching, and mentorship. A career at WFP provides opportunities to work globally with passionate colleagues committed to delivering effective humanitarian aid. The role of a Food Technologist involves supporting the Food Security and Quality (FSQ) unit by conducting technical assessments and audits of food suppliers, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 22000 and ISO 9001. This includes monitoring contracted inspection companies and laboratories, analyzing data, and compiling technical reports to inform management decisions. The Food Technologist also supports cooperating partners by enhancing their technical capacity and contributes to developing protocols and tools related to food technology, aligning with WFP's procurement and supply chain strategies. They are expected to foster productive relationships with colleagues and follow emergency preparedness practices to ensure rapid response during crises.
Work Experience
Experience required includes implementing HACCP systems and basic ISO 22000 requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are also necessary.
Skills
Food Technology, HACCP Systems, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Interpersonal Skills, English Language Proficiency, Technical Assessments, Supplier Audits, Data Analysis, Report Compilation, Capacity Building, Protocol Development, Emergency Preparedness