Company Profile

Nathan, a Cadmus Company is a leading provider of analytic and economic consultancy services worldwide. In the past decade, we have implemented more than 120 projects in more than 50 countries leveraging our global presence in Washington DC, London, and India. From improved transparency and deeper stakeholder engagement to more effective policies and more resilient businesses, we deliver results that impact economic growth, human development, and poverty reduction. We are passionate about applying our deep analytical expertise and advanced proprietary tools to generate economic solutions tailored to our clients’ unique challenges.  Nathan focuses on a range of economic development subject matter areas including Trade & Logistics; Economic Policy & Governance; Private Sector Development; Women’s Economic Empowerment; and Financial Solutions. 

Job Description

• Collaborate with the Quality team within the assigned SMEs to prepare internal controls and documentation that encourage adopting and adhering to food safety principles and quality standards. These include internationally recognized standards like HACCP, GlobalGAP, Codex standards, and more, aiming to meet the quality requirements of off-takers.
• Establish a close working relationship with the assigned SME's, key stakeholders, such as farmers and processors, to ensure their readiness for quality audits.
• Participate in employee training, educating them on the best practices for food safety, hygiene, and proper handling procedures. This training is crucial to preventing contamination of food products and related hazards.
• Contribute to creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) tailored for key project beneficiaries. Organize meetings or workshops to effectively convey and put into action these SOPs among the intended beneficiaries.
• Provide assistance in comprehending and adhering to the relevant standards enforced by organizations such as the Food and Drug Authority (FDA), Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as essential concepts like Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as necessary to support to support the SME.

Required Skills or Experience

• A degree in fields related to the position, such as Food Science and Engineering, Food Technology, Postharvest Technology, Food Safety, Food Quality Management, Agriculture, Agronomy, or similar disciplines from an accredited tertiary institution. An HND/diploma certification will require 2years of industrial experience in food-related industries.  
• Demonstrable knowledge of upstream food safety and quality standards, including but not limited to GMP, HACCP, Global GAP, ISO 22000, Codex norms etc.  Prior exposure to and/or familiarity with food science and processing concepts.
• Strong communication skills in writing and speaking are crucial for effective interaction within our team and stakeholders. Proficiency in a local language would be an asset. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Interest in product / process development, food manufacturing.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, regulatory affairs, food manufacturing or quality assurance 
• Ability to perform data analysis.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply