About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Officer (SC8) in Monrovia, Liberia. The successful candidate will integrate the Food Safety and Quality assurance Management System (FSQMS) across procurement, logistics, Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF), smallholder farmers, and food fortification projects to ensure food safety and quality risks are managed throughout the supply chain.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs.
- Internal mobility opportunities.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
Who can apply?
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, Food Safety and Quality Management, Food Control, Nutrition, or another related field.
- Alternatively, a first university degree in a relevant discipline combined with at least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in food safety and quality assurance, food technology, food control, or a related field.
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in food safety and quality assurance, food technology, quality management systems, food supply chain management, supplier quality assurance, food inspection, laboratory management, and food safety incident management.
- Fluency (Level C) in English, both oral and written.
- Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC, HACCP).
- Experience in industrial food production, food fortification and food safety, and stability testing.
- Knowledge in ISO, Codex standards, laboratory analysis, inspection, certification, accreditation.
- Proven experience in conducting suppliers’ audits, incident management, and product traceability.
- Ability to advise operations, logistics and procurement on food contracting, handling, and distribution.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with clients and partners.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 2 September 2026, 23:59 GMT (Monrovia).
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with a degree in food science, food technology, or a related field.
- Those with at least three years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or laboratory management.
- Experts in conducting supplier audits and managing product traceability.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is on-site in Monrovia, Liberia, requiring full-time commitment.
- Candidates must have specific knowledge of ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or HACCP.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an excellent opportunity for a food scientist or quality assurance officer to manage complex food safety systems across a humanitarian supply chain and advance their career within the WFP.
Our take
Qualified food safety professionals with a strong background in supply chain management and ISO standards should seriously consider this role in Monrovia.
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