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WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the
Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
Serve as the primary focal point for overseeing food safety and quality assurance protocols in key WFP programmes Wheat operations ensuring compliance with WFP’s regulations and international best practices. Work closely with the inspection companies and provide guidance on WFP rules and regulations for monitoring food safety, ensuring that robust systems are in place to safeguard food quality at all stages of the food supply chain. Assist in developing, maintaining, and continuously improving Food Safety and Quality Assurance protocols applied in relevant programmes (i.eimplemented by WFP Cooperating partners and relevant third-party service providers. Oversee and monitor the food safety inspection procedures applied by contracted third-party service providers for the school feeding operation at relevant locations. In the event of food safety incidents, Lead investigation exercises, under the supervision of the head of unit, to enable lessons learned to be documented and shared to reduce the re-occurrence of the incident. Review the lab tests and follow up on inspection reports provided by the companies. Provide regular reports on food safety, quality control, and program performance to the relevant internal units. Assist in the development and execution of food safety and quality assurance training programs for relevant staff in the Cooperating partners or food sourcing entities working in relevant programmes (i.e., School feeding modalities, Livelihood agribusiness supported projects, etc.) Perform other related duties as required. Strong knowledge of food safety standards, nutritional guidelines, and regulations Attention to detail and the ability to conduct thorough inspections and assessments. Excellent understanding of food processing, preservation, and quality assurance procedures. Effective communication and training skills to interact with kitchen staff, nutritionists, and other stakeholders. WFP offers a
competitive benefits package including salary, various types of leaves including maternity and paternity, medical and life insurances, provision of breastfeeding rooms for new parents, and various wellness platforms. WFP Lebanon offers flexible working hours schedule upon prior approval. Our
premises are accessible, and we are committed to accommodate to any required reasonable accessible needs to remove barriers in the workplace. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
* Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
