Food Security Field Officer

Job Description :

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor all food security-related activities within the project.
• Ensure fair, transparent, and accountable distribution of food to beneficiaries.
• Assess and report on local food availability, nutritional needs, and market trends.
• Work with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of food items.
• Develop, implement, and monitor food safety protocols in line with national and international standards.
• Oversee proper food handling, storage, and preparation to prevent contamination.
• Ensure kitchens and food preparation areas are clean, well-maintained, and pest-free.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of kitchen and storage facilities.
• Implement and monitor kitchen safety procedures, including safe equipment use and fire prevention.
• Train staff and volunteers on kitchen safety practices and emergency protocols.
• Ensure proper maintenance and servicing of kitchen equipment.
• Monitor waste management and promote environmentally friendly disposal methods
• Provide training for staff, volunteers, and community members on nutrition, food safety, and hygiene.
• Develop and disseminate relevant materials on food and kitchen safety.
• Raise awareness among beneficiaries about safe food preparation at the household level.
• Work closely with the procurement, logistics, and M&E teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate records of food stock, distributions, and inspections.
• Submit regular reports on food security status, safety compliance, and incidents.
• Submit regular narrative and financial reports on food security status, safety compliance, and incidents to the Project Manager upon time frame request

• Implement info sessions, the outreach process, and the assessments and needs aplications of volunteers, beneficiaries, and kitchen workers

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant field experience in food security, food safety, or humanitarian food programs.
• The Field Officer must have a valid driving license and their car available for work-related travel
• Knowledge of international food safety standards
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in challenging and multicultural environments.
• Fluency in Arabic and good command of English.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Experience in kitchen safety management and food distribution systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.