Senior Food Safety Expert
NTU International is preparing a proposal for the EU-funded project “EU Assistance for the Uzbekistan AgriFood Development Strategy 2020–2030”, which aims to support the Government of Uzbekistan in the implementation of a sustainable, market-oriented, inclusive and climate-smart agri-food system. The project focuses on strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks, institutional capacities, and public sector governance in support of the Agri-Food Development Strategy 2020–2030.
The Technical Assistance will support the development and implementation of a harmonised food safety regulatory framework aligned with Codex Alimentarius standards and, where appropriate, EU food safety legislation, including institutional strengthening and laboratory accreditation support.
NTU International is seeking a Senior Food Safety Expert to support food safety reforms, regulatory alignment, institutional strengthening, and food control systems development in Uzbekistan.
Key Responsibilities
- Support development and implementation of food safety regulatory frameworks and institutional reforms;
- Provide technical assistance on food safety legislation, food control systems, and risk-based inspection mechanisms;
- Support harmonisation of national food safety standards with Codex Alimentarius and relevant international standards;
- Advise public institutions on food safety governance, enforcement systems, and compliance mechanisms;
- Support strengthening of laboratory systems, food safety monitoring procedures, and quality assurance frameworks;
- Contribute to preparation of food safety assessments, regulatory analyses, operational procedures, and technical guidelines;
- Support development of service costing models and sustainable financing approaches for food safety services;
- Coordinate with the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, food safety agencies, laboratories, and development partners;
- Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity-building activities related to food safety systems and regulatory compliance;
- Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and analytical outputs related to food safety reforms and institutional strengthening initiatives.
Education
- Master’s degree in food safety, food science, veterinary medicine, public health, agricultural sciences, or another relevant field.
General Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in food safety systems, food control, public health, or agri-food sector governance;
- Proven experience working on food safety or agricultural development projects in developing or transition economies;
- Experience in international development cooperation and donor-funded programmes.
Specific Professional Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in food safety regulation, food control systems, or institutional strengthening related to food safety governance;
- Demonstrated experience with Codex Alimentarius, HACCP systems, food inspection systems, or food safety regulatory reforms;
- Experience related to laboratory systems, accreditation procedures, SPS frameworks, or export certification systems is considered an advantage;
- Experience supporting projects financed by the EU, FAO, World Bank, IFAD, WHO, or other international financial institutions is considered a strong asset;
- Experience working with Ministries, food safety authorities, laboratories, or regulatory agencies is considered an advantage;
- Experience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or post-Soviet countries is considered an asset.
Languages
- English (C1 mandatory);
- Working knowledge of Russian is considered a strong asset.
Please note that inclusion in the expert pool does not guarantee immediate assignment. Experts will be contacted based on project requirements and matching qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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