Food Safety & Knowledge Management Consultant

World Food Programme; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

World Food Programme is seeking a short-term consultant to support the Food Safety Assurance Unit in strengthening IT systems, knowledge management, and training delivery. The role involves coordinating updates to the Food Safety and Quality Manual and facilitating trainings for staff and partners to ensure compliance with WFP standards.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in food science or nutrition, plus 2+ years related experience in knowledge management or process improvement,

Qualifications

• Education: University degree in Food science and technology, Nutrition or other field relevant to international development assistance
• Experience: At least two years post Bachelor’s or one year post Master’s in knowledge, communication or process management within the food industry
• Knowledge/Experience with knowledge and project management tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Maintain digital systems within the Food Safety scope (e.g.: DOTs, FOSTER)
• Coordinate information sharing initiatives linked to Communications
• Ensure updates of the WFP Food safety and Quality Manual
• Coordinate the organization, scheduling, and execution of trainings
• Coordinate trainings and knowledge management activities as required
• Support in capacity strengthening material development
• Coordinate organization of compliance testing activities as required
• Support other technical projects as required

Skills

Knowledge management

Project management

English proficiency

Training content development

Team coordination

Education

Food science degree

Nutrition degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

World Food Programme is seeking a short-term consultant to support the Food Safety Assurance Unit in strengthening IT systems, knowledge management, and training delivery. The role involves coordinating updates to the Food Safety and Quality Manual and facilitating trainings for staff and partners to ensure compliance with WFP standards.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in food science or nutrition, plus 2+ years related experience in knowledge management or process improvement,