National Food Safety Consultant

United Nations Industrial Development Organization - UNIDO

Staff Closes 27 May 2026 15 days left

Overview

Provide tailored upgrading support to selected Food Business Operators to conform with the requirements of the developed national food safety scheme, monitor progress, and provide technical support for implementation of corrective actions.


Key Responsibilities
  • Review project information and the vTPA scheme.
  • Participate in master training courses.
  • Support baseline assessments and gap analysis of selected FBOs.
  • Develop comprehensive workplans with training schedules.
  • Contribute to the development of training materials.
  • Mentor and coach selected FBOs.
  • Monitor and report progress of selected FBOs.
  • Support enterprises in applying for audits.
  • Report progress, challenges, and issues to the Chief Technical Advisor.
  • Prepare and submit a final narrative report.
Required Experience

At least 3 years of work experience in one of the chosen value chains – i.e. rice, cassava, cocoa, coffee and fish, is required. At least 3 years of work experience, specifically in the field of food safety, is desirable. Experience in provision of trainings, workshops, coaching sessions, specifically to private sector actors, is desirable. The ability to demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of the application of HACCP principles in the design, development and operation of a Food Safety Management System (either through work experience or formal training – e.g. Intermediate/Advance Certificate in HACCP Principles), is desirable. Experience in the implementation of technical cooperation/development projects, is desirable. An understanding of the context and practical experience of working in Liberia or similar country in the region, is desirable. Experience and proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet, is required.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in agricultural science, agronomy, food safety, quality management, food sciences, engineering and food technology, agro-industries, or other relevant discipline, is required. A first-level university degree with 2+ years of relevant working experience will be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
60 working days over a six month period, subject to extension
Work Modality
Home based
Remuneration
Not specified
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