Promoting Economic Diversification - SPS Management, Food Safety

Candidate Profile. The expert will have experience in all aspects relating to SPS measures, international compliance and legal framework harmonization. He or she will have strong managerial, analytical and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing. Experience in South East Asia and in particular within the Greater Mekong Sub-region countries would be a distinct advantage. Job Description. The expert will: (i) In anticipation of the inter-ministerial Prakas on the Implementation and Institutional Arrangements of Food Safety Based on the Farm to Table Approach being endorsed[1] the expert will work closely with the relevant ministries and agencies cited in the Prakas to implement the articles particularly developing regulations and codes of practice. (ii) In consultation with the government agencies concerned develop a comprehensive food policy, as a basic common reference document containing the guidelines for food safety as a precursor to a national food law. (iii) In consultation with the government agencies concerned provide assistance to the establishment of the inter-ministerial coordination committee for SPS (food safety). (iv) Coordinate with other donors that are working in supporting the institutional and legal framework concerned with SPS activities, WTO and ASEAN compliance. (v). Identify focal points concerned with implementing SPS related legal and regulatory documentation in MAFF, MOC, MoH and MIME and provide training for the personnel identified in the writing up of regulations and legal documents and work closely with them in activities related to Regulatory Impact Assessment. (vi) The Expert will elaborate a report at the end of each mission detailing work undertaken and specific findings and recommendations in relation to the terms of reference listed above.