Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) Assurance Officer – School Feeding Jobs – Andre Foods International

Job Title: Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) Assurance Officer – School Feeding

Organisation: Andre Foods International

Duty Station: Moroto, Uganda

About Organisation:

Andre Foods International (AFI) is a registered National Non-Governmental Organization (NNGO) in Uganda, pivotal in supporting refugees and vulnerable communities. AFI focuses on a multi-faceted approach to address food insecurity, malnutrition.

Job Summary: AFI is actively seeking for an experienced and qualified candidate to fill the position of Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) Assurance Officer – School Feeding

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Co-facilitate the ToT on FSQ and Hygienic Cooking with District Health Inspectors, targeting Health Assistants, covering safe food handling, personal hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, storage and FIFO stock rotation.
• Support the cascade of FSQ and Hygienic Cooking refresher training to school cooks, caterers and storekeepers, including the Energy-Efficient Cooking Module on proper use and maintenance of institutional cook stoves.
• Oversee rollout and use of FSQ Monitoring Kits (moisture meters, aflatoxin testing tools) and institutionalise moisture-monitoring protocols across project schools.
• Support joint technical site assessments with District Engineers and Health Inspectors to identify critical gaps (ventilation, drainage, kitchen/storage layout) for justified light-touch improvements.
• Maintain a tracking system for non-conformities and corrective action plans across schools, following up to ensure timely closure.
• Liaise with WFP food safety/quality focal points, District Health Inspectors, District Production Officers and UNBS representatives on food safety matters.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health, or any related field from an approved, recognized and reputable academic institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience in Food safety, quality Assurance, or Nutrition programmes, with practical skills in training, inspections, and compliance with national and international Food Safety and quality standards.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a MUST.
• Having a valid Riding permit is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates for the above position should address their cover letters, academic documents and their detailed CVs indicating day time telephone numbers and names of three (3) referees to: – The Head of Human Resource & Organization Development – Andre Foods International (AFI). P.O Box 173102 Kampala GPO – Uganda – Office Tel: 039-3240766.

All applications MUST be hand delivered to Andre foods international Moroto Field Office, Located at Circular Road, Plot 4, Moroto Municipality.

Deadline: 8th August 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24