Monitoring Assistant (Food Safety and Quality) SSA4

Overview

To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages, specifically supporting the hot meals project in Lebanon by contributing to the planning, implementation, and improvement of food safety and quality assurance procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments.
• Receive and collate comments and feedback from cooperating partners and beneficiaries.
• Provide guidance for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitor tools and methods.
• Prepare field mission reports to document programme implementation.
• Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance.
• Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, report issues or discrepancies.
• Maintain information records and monitor plan documentation.
• Collate assistance programme(s) data in accordance with clear direction.

Required Experience

At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in food safety and quality control, or nutrition, in a food production, manufacturing or institutional setting. Basic knowledge of food safety and quality assurance principles, including Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and HACCP principles. Experience with food safety monitoring, kitchen inspections, audits, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene standards. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

Completion of secondary school education. University degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Nutrition, Public Health or a related field is an advantage.

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