Food Technologist
World Food Programme (WFP)
Dodoma
Tanzania
January 1, 2026
Full-timeJanuary 1, 2026
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP is recognized for its efforts and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace.
Job Overview:
The Food Technologist position at WFP is crucial for ensuring that food safety and quality standards are met throughout the supply chain. This role involves providing technical leadership and oversight on all aspects of food safety and quality, ensuring that all food commodities procured, received, stored, and distributed by WFP adhere to the highest safety and quality standards. The Food Technologist will serve as a technical resource for food technology and food safety-related matters, lead the implementation and monitoring of food safety systems, and support capacity building across various Country Offices, suppliers, and inspection service providers. The incumbent will also be responsible for incident management and data reporting, ensuring that WFP's food safety and quality systems are continuously improved and compliant with international standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Food Technologist will oversee food safety and quality by ensuring that all food commodities procured or received conform to WFP and national/regional regulatory standards. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving food specifications, conducting supplier audits, managing supplier non-conformities, coordinating compliance testing, and analyzing test results. The role also involves incident management, including reporting and root cause analysis, and providing technical training and guidance to WFP staff and partners. The Food Technologist will be expected to undertake regular field visits to suppliers and warehouses, respond to technical queries, and contribute to the development of WFP's food safety and quality policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Bio-processing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Microbiology, Agriculture Sciences, or a related discipline. Additionally, candidates should have a strong technical understanding of food safety and quality control processes, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of international food regulations and standards is essential, along with strong communication and coordination abilities.
Educational Background:
A university degree in a relevant field such as Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Bio-processing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Microbiology, or Agriculture Sciences is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding food safety and quality assurance processes.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in food quality assurance or food technology, preferably in large-scale food manufacturing, supply chain, or humanitarian settings. Experience in supplier evaluation, product testing, and incident management is highly desirable, as is a demonstrated ability to manage food safety and quality systems effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in both written and oral communication in English and Swahili is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Dodoma, Tanzania, and is a full-time role. The World Food Programme offers an attractive compensation package and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, or background. WFP also provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP is recognized for its efforts and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace.
Job Overview:
The Food Technologist position at WFP is crucial for ensuring that food safety and quality standards are met throughout the supply chain. This role involves providing technical leadership and oversight on all aspects of food safety and quality, ensuring that all food commodities procured, received, stored, and distributed by WFP adhere to the highest safety and quality standards. The Food Technologist will serve as a technical resource for food technology and food safety-related matters, lead the implementation and monitoring of food safety systems, and support capacity building across various Country Offices, suppliers, and inspection service providers. The incumbent will also be responsible for incident management and data reporting, ensuring that WFP's food safety and quality systems are continuously improved and compliant with international standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Food Technologist will oversee food safety and quality by ensuring that all food commodities procured or received conform to WFP and national/regional regulatory standards. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving food specifications, conducting supplier audits, managing supplier non-conformities, coordinating compliance testing, and analyzing test results. The role also involves incident management, including reporting and root cause analysis, and providing technical training and guidance to WFP staff and partners. The Food Technologist will be expected to undertake regular field visits to suppliers and warehouses, respond to technical queries, and contribute to the development of WFP's food safety and quality policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Bio-processing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Microbiology, Agriculture Sciences, or a related discipline. Additionally, candidates should have a strong technical understanding of food safety and quality control processes, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of international food regulations and standards is essential, along with strong communication and coordination abilities.
Educational Background:
A university degree in a relevant field such as Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Bio-processing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Microbiology, or Agriculture Sciences is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding food safety and quality assurance processes.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in food quality assurance or food technology, preferably in large-scale food manufacturing, supply chain, or humanitarian settings. Experience in supplier evaluation, product testing, and incident management is highly desirable, as is a demonstrated ability to manage food safety and quality systems effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in both written and oral communication in English and Swahili is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Dodoma, Tanzania, and is a full-time role. The World Food Programme offers an attractive compensation package and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, or background. WFP also provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
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