Food Safety and Quality Assurance Officer – School Feeding

About the role

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 and malnutrition, with a particular presence in the Karamoja region.

AFI is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate to fill the position of Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) Assurance Officer - School Feeding, based in Moroto. The officer will strengthen food safety and hygiene practices across school feeding operations, working with district health and production teams, school cooks, caterers and storekeepers to ensure safe, quality and hygienic school meals for learners.

The role combines training, monitoring and technical assurance. The FSQ Officer will drive the institutionalisation of food safety practices across project schools, ensure monitoring tools are used consistently, and track and close non-conformities so that quality standards are upheld throughout the school feeding value chain.

Key responsibilities

• Co-facilitate the Training of Trainers (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 the 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.

The position therefore spans capacity building, field monitoring and stakeholder coordination. The officer will frequently visit project schools across the district, working with school feeding committees and local government technical staff to ensure that kitchens, storage facilities and cooking practices meet required hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health or any related field from an approved, recognised 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.

The ideal candidate combines solid technical knowledge of food safety and quality assurance with strong facilitation skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with schools, local government and programme partners.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

How to apply

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should address their cover letters, academic documents and detailed CVs, indicating daytime telephone numbers and the 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 the Andre Foods International Moroto Field Office, located at Circular Road, Plot 4, Moroto Municipality.

Deadline

8 August 2026.