Malawi_Technical Assistance to “AFIKEPO” Nutrition Programme

The aim of Afikepo Nutrition Programme in Malawi is to enhance nutrition security of the targeted groups in 10 selected districts through: increased and diversified dietary intake of safe and nutritious foods; increased use of enhanced nutrition knowledge and awareness and hygiene practices; and strengthened multi-sectoral governance of nutrition at all levels. The proposed contract will provide professional and technical services supporting the Government of Malawi to implement Afikepo Programme interventions in these districts.

The technical team will work in partnership with the Department of Nutrition, HIV and AIDS (DNHA) and other relevant stakeholders involved or associated with implementation of Afikepo. This will include providing technical cooperation to: support the Government in day-to-day management and implementation of the multi-annual programme estimate, coordination and monitoring of contracts by other implementing partners and support capacity development and strengthening of nutrition sector Ministries and structures to ensure smooth and effective implementation of activities and achieve programme's intended objectives as contained in the logical framework.

Qualifications: 

The proposed Food Technology Expert will specifically be in charge of the supporting of activities related to monitoring and assessing development of current food safety regulations. Reviews, legislation and existing quality assurance and control framework, capacity Building of field staff to monitor nutrition regulatory frameworks and standards in support of monitoring of ongoing bio fortification initiatives, aflatoxins and food and nutrition safety frameworks.

He /She should have the following profile:

Qualifications and skills

  • At least a masters’ degree in food technology, food science, Food human ecology, nutrition, bio-chemistry, or in a directly related discipline
  • Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in multicultural environments;
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English

General professional experience

  • At least 5 years proven experience working in food safety related assignments; experience in sub-Sharan Africa will be an asset

Specific professional experience

  • Proven experience in development of food safety legislations and regulations
  • Proven experience with monitoring food safety legislations and regulations
  • Proven experience on food processing and food fortification and / or bio-fortification initiatives
  • Proven experience with EDF rules and procedures will be seen as an advantage

Please send your most recent CV to: Barbara.Braun [at] afci.de