Regional Food Safety and Quality Assurance Officer
Category | Grade:Professional | P-4Deadline:24 Aug 2026Job ID:JR125524Posted on:31 Jul 2026
Overview
The officer leads regional food safety and quality assurance across WFP operations, guiding country offices on risk controls, supplier oversight, regulatory compliance and integrated supply-chain systems that protect beneficiaries and improve food assistance.
Department: Food Safety and Quality Assurance Unit
Languages
Required: English, Spanish
Desired: Another UN language or Portuguese
Minimum Experience
8 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Lead regional implementation of WFP food safety and quality policies and procedures
- Guide country offices on food safety risk controls across sourcing, storage, transport and distribution
- Oversee supplier assessments, audits, corrective actions, laboratory testing and inspection services
- Advise offices on regulatory compliance and engagement with food authorities and quality institutions
- Strengthen food safety data systems, incident reporting and evidence-based operational decisions
- Lead cross-functional collaboration, staff development and emergency food-safety support
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in food technology, health sciences, food control, nutrition or a related field, or a first degree with two additional years of relevant experience
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in food safety and quality, procurement, logistics or supply-chain management
- Fluency in English and Spanish
Skills
Food safety risk managementQuality assurance systemsRegulatory complianceSupplier assuranceTechnical leadershipCross-functional coordination
Additional info
- International Professional fixed-term rotational appointment
- Selected candidate must relocate to Panama City