Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International Scientist – Sanitary & Phytosanitary (Food Safety) Jobs in Zambia
The Role:
CABI seeks to recruit a highly motivated SPS – Food Safety Expert to join an established interdisciplinary team dedicated to the development of sustainable agriculture and trade in Southern Africa. The successful candidate will contribute to developing and implementing projects and programmes with food safety components in the context of national and international trade and market access for agricultural products.
The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of trade-related projects at CABI’s Southern Africa. The position is based in Lusaka, Zambia but involves travel within Zambia and the Southern Africa region. The position will be offered for an initial contract of 3 years, renewable subject to continued needs, available funds, and performance.
Key Accountabilities:
The candidate will work closely with the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS), Value Chains, and Trade teams in CABI and relevant stakeholders. The candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:
Contribute to the development of trade and value chain projects;
Provide support to the implementation of projects with SPS elements particularly in the area of food safety;
Provide expertise in SPS consultancy services of CABI;
Support collaboration with in-country partner institutions in SPS capacity development and technical assistance;
Communicate project results through high-quality written outputs including papers for scientific audiences and presentations, documenting and analysing achievements and lessons learned, targeting national, regional, and international audiences;
Explore new areas of engagement in SPS areas that are in line with the CABI’s Strategic plan;
Leading technical reporting on the assigned SPS projects and consultancies
Work and collaborate with CABI staff on other themes;
Adhere to CABI policies and procedures, including HR procedures, health and safety requirements, financial and project management procedures, and IPR procedures;
Any other duties as required.
About You:
Post-graduate degree in a relevant agricultural or biological discipline related to food safety or related fields
Demonstrated understanding and experience in agricultural development work in Africa, with practical application of SPS measures
Experience working with diverse stakeholders in the agricultural field including research, food safety, and phytosanitary services
Demonstrated experience in project management, including writing progress and donor reports
Experience in working with senior government officials and donor organizations to present technical reports and project outputs is desirable
Evidence of successful completion of short courses in SPS or food safety will be an added advantage
Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge of good practices that prevent/limit health risks in food
Good understanding of food safety in the context of the provisions of the WTO Agreement on the Application of SPS
Practical knowledge of the application of SPS standards especially those of Codex Alimentarius in food systems
Knowledge of SPS capacity assessment tools for food safety in relation to Food Laws and regulations and their relevance to the African landscape and context
Awareness of the requirements of EU regulations relating to food safety Knowledge of risks that require determination through laboratory analyses and tests
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Knowledge of addressing SPS non-compliance issues and technical report writing
Understanding of agricultural development policies in Africa particularly the aspects relating to reducing crop losses through extension-focused interventions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including elements of ICT
Analytical capability for accurate interpretation and reporting of information from various sources, including those on calls for proposals and special donor requirements
Project management skills, including aspects of budgeting and financial reporting
Personal Attributes
Self-motivated, adaptable, well organised and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize among multiple competing requests;
Results focus on work planning, execution of tasks, and reporting
Strategic focus, corporate orientation, creative and innovative in approaching assigned duties
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Capacity to build effective relationships with programme stakeholders
Ability to work with diverse nationalities
Deliver quality results that are action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes;
Continuously seek to learn, share knowledge, and innovate;
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International Scientist – Sanitary & Phytosanitary (Food Safety) Jobs in Zambia
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