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Job Description

The Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) is implementing the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project II (ZATP (I) which is a follow-on to the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP). The ZATP II will be implemented for 5 years from December 2023 to December 2028. The Project is a credit facility from the World Bank which seeks to increase access to markets and finance and promote firm growth in agribusiness. The Project has three components namely: (1) Support Access to Markets and Finance; (2) Promote Trade and Agribusiness Competitiveness; and (3) Project Management.

The Ministry seeks to recruit qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions:

JOB TITLE: SPECIALIST CONSULTANT – GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVE (GF)

Overall job purpose:

The Consultant will work to asses the level of implementation of food safety management system among selected Agribusiness Firms and Producer Organizations in relation to Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Global Food Markets Programme. The Consultant shall develop the training and mentorship programme needs and requirements for the Agribusiness Firms and Producers Organizations to implement the GFSI programme. In addition, he/she shall develop and implement the training and mentorship capacity building programme for Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) to implement the GFSI programme.

The Consultant shall provide Technical support to Agribusiness Firms and Producer Organizations to establish and document a food quality/safety system in line with GFSI requirements. He/she shall develop a Monitoring and Assessment system and/ tool for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the progress on the programme. Reporting to the Project Manager, the role involves providing comprehensive support in the implementation of the GFSI Programme.

Main Duties/Accountabilities:

i) Providing assistance to the International GFSI Expert to conduct trainings;

ii) Gapanalyses; and
iii) Provide advice to selected MSMEs and support implementation of GFSI Basic and Intermediate Standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

i) Grade 12 School Certificate with five O-Levels including English and Mathematics; ii) BSc. In Food Science/Safety/Technology or related field; and
iii) Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Science, Engineering, Agriculture or equivalent, PhD in relevant field will be an added advantage;

Experience:

i) At least 10 years demonstrable experience in implementation and auditing of food quality and safety management systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HAPP);
ii) At least seven years’ experience relevant to training in food safety management systems and standards; and
iii) Experience of working within the agriculture value chain, preferably with an understanding of implementing and/or operating an agro-management system within a company.

Additional Requirements

i) In, depth knowledge in the field of food safety management systems (national and international food standards), including Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI):

ii) Knowledge of relevant good practice guides, such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), Good Veterinary Practices (GVP);

iii) Understanding the principles of food safety risk management and risk mitigation including the processes used for determination of risk levels; and

iv) Understanding of methods and techniques of food safety management that enable the auditor to examine a food safety management system and to generate appropriate audit findings and conclusions.

Only suitable, experienced, skilled Candidates are encouraged to apply for these roles. Applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates should be emailed to [email protected] and hard copies to the address below:

The Permanent Secretary, Investment and Industrialization Attention:

Director of Human Resource and Administration

Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry

New Government Complex

P.O. Box 31968

LUSAKA

The closing date for receiving applications is 25 July, 2024 at 17:00hrs.