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Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities:
Under the leadership of the Technical Director: Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs, the Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs Associate will support the Technical Director in modernizing NFSA’s regulatory framework with Codex and other international best food regulatory practices by conducting research, drafting, and reviewing technical regulations and other legal documents and agreements that will contribute to the advancement of NFSA’s food regulatory agenda. The Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs Associate will support the TAIB team in the development of communication materials that inform industry and stakeholders on NFSA’s forthcoming regulatory changes. The Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs Associate will be responsible for monitoring the progress of NFSA’s drafting of food policies and recommending suggestive actions for support as required to the Technical Director. The Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs Associate will participate in the review of and comment on polices, job description and administrative procedures supported by TAIB in relation to their conformity with the requirements of the Egyptian labor law and other relevant laws. The Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs Associate will contribute to the development of key programmatic documents including annual work plans and semi-annual reports.
The primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct research and review to support the drafting of technical regulations, legal memos, guidance documents and other legal instruments to support NFSA’s resolutions to existing and emerging food trade issues.
- Provide translation of technical regulations as necessary.
- Draft and review informational and communication materials for public and private sector stakeholders pertaining to NFSA’s regulatory changes.
- Research effective food regulatory practices and policy documents and provide briefings for TAIB’s management and NFSA.
- Provide input into the development of project annual work plans and ensure achievement of project goals and targets.
- Ensure that all impact data is properly recorded.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party or Technical Director.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in law.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in food policy and/or international trade law.
- Proven knowledge of the food safety sector in Egypt.
- Excellent legal research and drafting capabilities.
- Ability to translate food policy and legal documents from English to Arabic and Arabic to English.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and strong communication skills.
- Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor tasks.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in taking initiative and resolving difficult situations.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) and regulatory food systems in the region.
- Experience in drafting technical regulations or standards related to food.
Reporting and Supervision:
The Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs Associate will report to Technical Director: Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs. This position does not oversee other staff.