Project Management Support Officer- Food and Medicine Regulatory System Strengthening, Nutrition (Retainer)_(Re-advertisement)

Functional Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of the 3-year EFDA transformation plan (FHRSTP II) and co-develop monitoring and evaluation tools for 3-year transformation plan of the Authority;
• Develop/revise standards, guidelines checklists which help for standardization of regulatory requirements and coordination among EFDA main office, branch offices, and regional regulatory bodies;
• Support the development and revision of tools on food product regulation
• Engage on establishment and implementation EFDA quality management system;
• Support in development of tools and meeting that support cGMP compliance of the local food manufacturers;
• Support implementation of strategic and flagship activities of EFDA;
• Support and facilitate and arrange capacity building interventions in the areas of food registration, inspection and the overall regulatory system;
• Other related assignments within the scope of role

Expected Deliverables

• High level advisory is provided to the director general office on the implementation of the Food and health product regulatory sector transformation plan with respect medical product sector regulation
• Number of regulatory tools developed and/or revised
• Number of regulatory workforce trained on specific regulatory areas
• EFDA food inspection directorate attain ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation and extend accreditation scope of food quality and safety laboratory
• EFDA own staff are coached and mentored in different regulatory activities
• Monthly and quarterly progress report submitted

The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

• A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health, or other related fields is required. OR
• Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health, or other relevant fields is desirable.

Experience

• At least two (2) years of proven experience of work in health system including management positions is required.
• Ability to demonstrate in depth understanding and analytical capacity across issues related to food regulatory system is desirable
• Experience working with development partners, the food and medicine regulatory system, strong understanding of GMP compliance of food manufacturing and Ethiopia’s health system is an added advantage
• Ability to promote teamwork between EFDA and DPs is desirable
• Good communication and negotiation skills is an asset

Language

• Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

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