Job Description

• Position: Food Safety and Quality Officer
• Position Type: Full time.
• Duty Station: Taiz -– School Food Project (Healthy school Kitchen).
• Duration of Contract: 5 months / The cost of work is lump-sum, non-incapable and the employee liability does not end except with the closure of the project.
• Supervision: Direct supervision of the Projects Manager 
• Deadline: 12/12/2024

Background

The Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) is a nonprofit and independent NGO in Yemen. It focuses on improving the quality of Yemeni people’s life through well-planned and comprehensive projects in WASH, Education, Food security & livelihood Shelter, CCCM, Protection, Health and related activities that strengthen underserved communities in all parts of Yemen with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergencies.
HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people. Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of the Program’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. HDP defines the program’s commitment to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) of vulnerable adults, involving HDP Employees and Related Personnel. In recognition of the special vulnerability of children, also HDP affirms commitment to the welfare and protection from sexual exploitation and all forms of abuse of children, involving HDP employees and related personnel.
The Food Safety and Quality Officer is responsible for ensuring that all food prepared and distributed under the Healthy Kitchen Project meets local and international food safety and quality standards. These responsibilities include monitoring adherence to hygiene practices, conducting periodic inspections, and training staff to maintain high food safety standards. The Officer also works to enhance food quality and meal safety while ensuring that they are in line with WFP guidelines and the Human Development Program's regulations.

Summary of the project

The School Kitchen project aims to provide healthy and proper school nutrition for male and female students. The project targets 15,000 students in 20 schools in Taiz Governorate - Salah and Al-Mudhaffar Districts and is funded by the World Food Program (WFP) and partnership with Haeel Saeed Anam (HSA).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of Projects Manager, the Food Safety and Quality Officer, will undertake the following tasks:

 Core Competencies:  

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the HDP’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of HDP.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and diplomacy.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills. 
• Analytical Thinking.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

II.    Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health or related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance or similar roles.
• Preferably have knowledge of WFP food safety and quality standards and guidelines.
• Familiarity with food safety management systems such as HACCP or ISO 22000.
• Experimental working and commentary programs are food production.