FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY ADVISOR

VACANCY: FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY ADVISOR (Full-time)
LOCATION:Accra, Ghana

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Being responsible for ACA’s food safety and quality program for African cashew processors, the Advisor will:
Define and communicate facility and equipment standards to cashew processors
Implement and audit systems for quality and food safety including training and assistance missions
Provide laboratory and technical support for reference samples, non-routine analytical testing and microbiology support
Recommend and revoke food safety and quality seal approval for factories
Develop and maintain resources for technical information on cashew shelling and packaging
Support development of communications relating to food safety and quality.
Ensure coordination with ACA partner organizations
Assure sustainability of program and develop appropriate contingency plans

REQUIREMENTS:
Proficiency in food safety and quality assurance systems
Proficient in critical controls in cashew processing
Effective communicator, arbitrator and manager
Adaptable to culture and costs limitations
Ability to travel frequently and remotely
Very good language skills in English and French

TO APPLY
Please send your application to: [email protected] by 5 March, 2011