As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives.

The GIZ program “Support to Pandemic Preparedness in the EAC region” is currently looking to fill the position of Food Safety Advisor.

Duty station: Arusha Fixed term contract Job location: Band 4

Responsibilities

• Implementation of the activities and tasks under the output area of food safety as defined in the commissioning of the German ministry for economic cooperation and development
• Strengthening the EAC Secretariat’s capacity for coordination of risk assessment, risk communication and risk-based inspection services (for animal source foods) as offered by the Partner States.
• Strengthening capacities of EAC Partner States’ competent authorities for administration, auditing,
  and certification of safety compliance for animal sourced foods.
• Strengthening capacities of EAC Partner States’ competent authorities for microbial risk assessment,
  risk communication and testing of animal source foods.
• Improving the EAC Partner States’ border services for microbial safety monitoring and verification of animal sourced foods

Tasks

• Coordinate and ensure quality of the assessment of the situation of health hazards from cross- border animal source foods in the EAC.
• Assessment of gaps and needs for improving governance, inspection, testing and risk assessment for animal source foods in the EAC.
• Training on risk-based food safety management for experts and managers at regional and national level, as well as for inspectors responsible for food safety at border crossing points in the EAC.
• Development of evidence-based guidelines and standard operating procedures, e.g. for the visual inspection of livestock and handling of animal source foods in line and harmonized with international accepted frameworks and guidelines.
• Development of a teaching and learning toolkit in food hygiene, which reflects training needs across the border regions.
• Development of mechanisms for assessment and communication of risks associated with animal source foods in the region as well as coordination of these processes at the EAC level
• Developing a work plan for improving the inspections of animal source foods in the EAC region.
• Supporting the AV -PanPrep and the EAC Secretariat’s Senior Livestock Officer, Principal Health Officer and Principal Standards Officer in coordination of implementation of this program
• Facilitating learning by the EAC Secretariat and Partner States, from EU experience in risk management, assessment, and communication for animal source foods.
• Developing a system for sharing of information on non-conforming animal source foods in the EAC.
• Development of communication materials such as regular newsletters
• Ensuring the achievement of objectives as agreed with the commissioning party
• Facilitating the establishment of strong networks between the EAC and continental and global institutions with stewardship/normative function in the field of food safety

Required Qualifications

• At least Master’s degree in Food Safety, Public Health, Veterinary Public Health, Food Science, Environmental Health, or any other relevant field.

Professional experience

• At least 10 years of professional experience in the field of Food Safety, Public Health, or
  Environmental Health
• At least five years of experience in Food Safety at the international or regional level especially in the
  EAC,
• At least 5 years of experience in Quality Infrastructure and Technical Regulatory Framework,
• Experience of carrying out mixed-methods baseline studies and evaluations
• Knowledge on One Health approaches and Nationality of any of the EAC Partner States, and or gender, as added advantages
• Experience in drafting strategic documents for large institutions (needs assessment, organizational and strategic plans, etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with the secretariat of the East African Community

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Demonstrated ability to make oral and public presentations of technical issues
• Good interpersonal skills with experience in networking with partners at all levels
• Good knowledge of WTO SPS Agreement, and the works of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
  (Codex) and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
• Good knowledge of Project Management and Implementation

Applications:

Interested candidates should send their letter of application together with the CV and copies of academic certificates by email to hr.giz-tanzania@giz.de .

Please use the subject line “Food Safety Advisor – Arusha”. Closing date for submission: 30.06.2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability, or any other minority group.