Food Safety Officer

Job Posting: 05/Sep/2024

Closure Date: 03/Oct/2024, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: ESF

Job Type: Staff position

Type of Requisition: Professional

Grade Level: P-3

Primary Location: Italy-Rome

Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension

Post Number: 2002606

CCOG Code: 1H



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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values. FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting
The position is located at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in the Agrifood Systems and Food Safety Division (ESF), Economic and Social Development Stream. The Division provides strategic leadership for FAO's support to Members in the development of more sustainable agrifood systems.

Reporting Lines
The Food Safety Officer reports to the Senior Food Safety Officer, ESF.

Technical Focus
Effective and efficient management of food safety and of official food control measures to improve food safety at national, regional and global levels.

Key Results
Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.

Key Functions Researches and analyses technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and statistics and/or related policy issues to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services. Produces a variety of technical information, data, statistics and reports, as well as input for technical documents and web pages. Provides technical support/analysis to various assessments, studies and initiatives and provides technical backstopping to field projects. Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes and databases. Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams; collaborates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres on work groups and committees and promotes best practices. Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Member Nations, such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events, including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools. Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations. Supports resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework. Specific Functions Contributes to the maintenance of continuous relevance of the FAO/WHO (World Health Organization) Food Control System Assessment Tool. Supports the assessment of national food control systems as a basis to address the capacity development needs in a strategic manner. Contributes to and supports the formulation and implementation of national and regional projects aiming at strengthening food safety and food control systems. Gathers knowledge and contributes to the development of training materials and technical guidance documents related to official food controls and food safety. Supports technical assistance to Members with regard to their capacities to implement the food safety provisions of SPS related trade agreements. Analyses country specific requirements in the area of food safety and food control policies. Contributes technical knowledge and policy advice to Decentralized Offices in the development and implementation of projects. Supports partnerships with non-government stakeholders around specific food safety and food control issues. Collaborates closely with other FAO units at headquarters, Regional, Subregional and Country Offices, as well as with relevant national and international institutions. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements Advanced university degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, food technology, pharmacology/toxicology, veterinary public health, food microbiology or a related field. Five years of relevant experience in advising on, managing and implementing food control programmes and public sector policies for food safety. Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). Competencies Results Focus Teamwork Communication Building Effective Relationships Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions. Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge of food control systems. Extent and relevance of experience in implementing food control capacity development programmes. Extent and relevance of experience in different countries and regions. Experience with project formulation, resource mobilization, sound resources management support, operations and capacity to deliver against deadlines. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________


FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.



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GENERAL INFORMATION Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

Dependency allowances Rental subsidy Education grant for children Home leave travel 30 working days of annual leave per year Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund International health insurance; optional life insurance Disability protection
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:

elements of family-friendly policies flexible working arrangements standards of conduct. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOW TO APPLY To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO's behalf. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT



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