Food Safety Manager - Juba

Job Purpose
The Food Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring food safety systems and standards across ImpactWave International’s food assistance, nutrition, school feeding, and livelihood programs. The role ensures that all food commodities procured, stored, transported, prepared, and distributed by the organization meet national regulations, international food safety standards, donor requirements, and humanitarian best practices to safeguard the health and well-being of beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Management

• Develop and implement food safety policies, procedures, and guidelines across all food-related operations.
• Establish and maintain food safety management systems in line with HACCP principles, Codex Alimentarius standards, and donor requirements.
• Monitor compliance with food safety regulations and organizational standards at all operational sites.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen food safety performance.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Conduct regular inspections and audits of warehouses, distribution points, kitchens, nutrition centers, and food handling facilities.
• Ensure compliance with local food safety laws, humanitarian standards, and donor regulations.
• Monitor food quality throughout procurement, storage, transportation, and distribution processes.
• Investigate food safety incidents, complaints, and non-conformities and implement corrective actions.

Food Supply Chain Monitoring

• Assess food suppliers, processors, transporters, and vendors to ensure adherence to food safety standards.
• Monitor storage conditions including temperature, hygiene, pest control, and stock rotation practices.
• Verify the quality and safety of food commodities received before acceptance and distribution.
• Support procurement teams in establishing food safety specifications for purchased commodities.

Training and Capacity Building

• Develop and deliver food safety training programs for staff, volunteers, partners, and community workers.
• Promote awareness of food hygiene, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
• Mentor field teams on food safety monitoring and compliance requirements.
• Support partner organizations in strengthening their food safety systems.

Risk Assessment and Incident Management

• Conduct food safety risk assessments across programs and operational sites.
• Develop mitigation measures to reduce contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illness risks.
• Lead investigations into food safety incidents and implement preventive actions.
• Coordinate food recalls or disposal processes where required.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Establish food safety monitoring indicators and reporting mechanisms.
• Analyze food safety data and prepare periodic reports for management and donors.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, corrective actions, and training activities.
• Support donor reporting requirements related to food safety and quality assurance.

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with government agencies, food safety authorities, UN agencies, and humanitarian partners.
• Participate in food security, nutrition, and logistics coordination meetings.
• Provide technical guidance to program teams on food safety requirements.
• Represent the organization on food safety and quality assurance matters when required.

Emergency Response Support

• Provide technical leadership on food safety during emergency food distributions and humanitarian responses.
• Ensure emergency food assistance programs comply with established food safety standards.
• Support rapid assessments of food safety risks in emergency settings.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Public Health, Nutrition, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Public Health, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• Professional certifications in HACCP, ISO 22000, Food Safety Management Systems, or related fields are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, food quality management, or related areas.
• Experience working with humanitarian organizations, NGOs, UN agencies, or food assistance programs is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of international food safety standards, humanitarian food assistance guidelines, and donor compliance requirements.
• Experience working in complex or emergency settings is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, and quality management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong audit, inspection, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication, training, and facilitation skills.
• Strong report writing and data analysis abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and challenging environments.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Working Conditions

• Based in Juba, South Sudan, with frequent travel to field locations and program sites.
• May require visits to warehouses, food distribution centers, nutrition facilities, and remote project areas.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergency food assistance operations when required.