Senior Food Safety Expert

NTU International is preparing a proposal for the EU-funded project “
EU Assistance for the Uzbekistan Agri Food Development Strategy 2020–2030
”, which aims to support the Government of Uzbekistan in the implementation of a sustainable, market-oriented, inclusive and climate-smart agri-food system. The project focuses on strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks, institutional capacities, and public sector governance in support of the Agri-Food Development Strategy 2020–2030.

The Technical Assistance will support the development and implementation of a harmonised food safety regulatory framework aligned with Codex Alimentarius standards and, where appropriate, EU food safety legislation, including institutional strengthening and laboratory accreditation support.

NTU International is seeking a Senior Food Safety Expert to support food safety reforms, regulatory alignment, institutional strengthening, and food control systems development in Uzbekistan.

• Support development and implementation of food safety regulatory frameworks and institutional reforms;
• Provide technical assistance on food safety legislation, food control systems, and risk-based inspection mechanisms;
• Support harmonisation of national food safety standards with Codex Alimentarius and relevant international standards;
• Advise public institutions on food safety governance, enforcement systems, and compliance mechanisms;
• Support strengthening of laboratory systems, food safety monitoring procedures, and quality assurance frameworks;
• Contribute to preparation of food safety assessments, regulatory analyses, operational procedures, and technical guidelines;
• Support development of service costing models and sustainable financing approaches for food safety services;
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, food safety agencies, laboratories, and development partners;
• Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity-building activities related to food safety systems and regulatory compliance;
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and analytical outputs related to food safety reforms and institutional strengthening initiatives.

• Master’s degree in food safety, food science, veterinary medicine, public health, agricultural sciences, or another relevant field.

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in food safety systems, food control, public health, or agri-food sector governance;
• Proven experience working on food safety or agricultural development projects in developing or transition economies;
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor-funded programmes.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in food safety regulation, food control systems, or institutional strengthening related to food safety governance;
• Demonstrated experience with Codex Alimentarius, HACCP systems, food inspection systems, or food safety regulatory reforms;
• Experience related to laboratory systems, accreditation procedures, SPS frameworks, or export certification systems is considered an advantage;
• Experience supporting projects financed by the EU, FAO, World Bank, IFAD, WHO, or other international financial institutions is considered a strong asset;
• Experience working with Ministries, food safety authorities, laboratories, or regulatory agencies is considered an advantage;
• Experience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or post-Soviet countries is considered an asset.

• Working knowledge of Russian is considered a strong asset.