Overview/Responsibilities: FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Food Production and Quality Assurance Specialist
Position Title: Food Production and Quality Assurance Specialist
Reporting To: Agricultural Specialist, NHPplus
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
JOB SUMMARY: The Food Production and Quality Assurance Specialist shall report to the Agricultural Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Nutrition and Health Program Plus (NHPplus) in Kenya project. The overall purpose of NHPplus is to improve the nutritional status of Kenyans. The Food Production and Quality Assurance Specialist will oversee the overall food manufacturing and production processes and will develop and review quality and safety policies. The position is contingent on funding.
Project Description: JOB SUMMARY: The Food Production and Quality Assurance Specialist shall report to the Agricultural Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Nutrition and Health Program Plus (NHPplus) in Kenya project. The overall purpose of NHPplus is to improve the nutritional status of Kenyans. The Food Production and Quality Assurance Specialist will oversee the overall food manufacturing and production processes and will develop and review quality and safety policies. The position is contingent on funding.
Additional Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage product development initiatives, including product evaluation and formulation.
- Direct on-site food safety and quality audits of major suppliers.
- Execute quality, food safety, sanitation, production management and food fortification training and/or capacity building activities for staff.
- Participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives for NHPplus as well as Kenya.
- Ensure cost-effective operations throughout entire food production cycle, including packaging and storage.
- Ensure consistent, timely and cost-effective supply of fortified, nutritious food commodities.
- Work across sectors and with multiple stakeholders.
- Contribute to development of work plans, implementation plans, budgets and performance monitoring plans.
- Prepare and submit progress reports as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:
- Master’s Degree in a food-related discipline, such as food science, microbiology, chemistry, or food industry management with five years of direct work experience as a senior expert in food production and food quality assurance or relevant Bachelor’s Degree plus ten years of direct work experience.
- Knowledgeable about national and international food safety standards and quality assurance methodologies that are customary within the food industry and mandated by government regulations.
- Proven track record in instituting quality assurance and improvement measures to achieve national and international accreditation.
- Experience in quality audits and capacity strengthening of employees in production management, food fortification, sanitation and hygiene.
- Demonstrated expertise in food production methodologies and operations in Kenya.
- Familiarity with new food product development.
- Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork, and planning skills, with a proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in both the public and private sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level Government of Kenya officials, NGOs, private sector groups and donor organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a team.
- Professional level of oral and written fluency in the English language.
- Proficiency in relevant Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with US government programming, rules and regulations a plus.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360′s Career Center at http://ift.tt/1plKlYk or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source (UNjobs.org) in your application.FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
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