Seafood Risk Assessment in Value Chain Program Contracted Staff (4 Positions)
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Agriculture, Food Science, Agriculture & Fisheries
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Therefore, MAFF/GDF is seeking qualified and experienced professionals to support the Project Management Unit (PMU-Food Safety) and works closely with CS-01 (Risk Assessment and inspection) consultants in Phnom Penh, as well as Provincial Project Implementation Units (PPIUs) in the targeted provinces. The positions are as follows:
- Contracted Staff Based in Kep province (1 person)
- Contracted Staff Based in Kampot province (1 person)
- Contracted Staff Based in Sihanouk Ville province (1 person)
- Contracted Staff Based in Koh Kong province (1 person)
Duration: 40 months, renewable contract
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support project implementation at the provincial level by collecting baseline data on diagnostic food safety from existing processing establishments and landing sites.
- Carry out inspections of processing establishments and landing sites to ensure compliance with food hygiene and Cambodia Quality Seal (CQS) requirements.
- Assist in the application and closely monitoring of fish processing establishments and landing sites in coastal provinces to ensure compliance with and continuous improvement in the implementation of the CQS.
- Conduct food safety sampling according to the project's Residue Monitoring Plan (RMP) for marine aquaculture farms.
- Support the inspection teams to perform systematic and thorough inspections of fish establishments and landing sites.
- Support the implementation of residue monitoring programs for marine aquaculture products, including sampling, laboratory testing, and reporting.
- Foster enhanced awareness and understanding of food safety management systems and the importance of the CQS standard.
- Work closely with national food safety specialist and project team members to align field activities with overall project objectives, receive guidance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Arrange and prepare the samples from the provinces to send to the laboratories.
- Prepare progress report detailing activities carried out, and observations made.
- Inspection checklist records keeping and data entry.
- Actively participate in team meetings, training sessions, and capacity-building activities to enhance technical knowledge and improve project outcomes.
- Prepare progress reports on findings, observations, and progress to inform the project team leader.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the project management unit (PMU) to support project objectives and organizational goals.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, agriculture, food science, microbiology, or a related field.
Work History:
- Microbiology, food science, food quality control, food inspection, food auditing, or related fields for 1 year as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Basic knowledge of food safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Report writing and presentation skills are preferable.
- Good command of the English language.
Soft Skills
- Critical thinking, data analysis, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
