Food Technologist ( School Feeding )

Shining Star Educational Organization of Afghanistan (SSEOA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan, with Registration Number 4388 dated February 18, 2018. SSEOA works in the fields of education, health, and livelihood in the remote regions of Afghanistan. SSEOA envisions creating educational opportunities for girls and women to grow, thrive, and prosper. SSEOA works to empower communities in Afghanistan through education, especially for girls, promotes peace through education, and conveys the importance of these activities all around the country. Our mission is to empower Afghans, especially girls and women in the remote regions of Afghanistan by creating educational opportunities and livelihood skills because SSEOA has a firm belief that without educating girls, peace and prosperity is not possible.

SSEOA boasts a team of highly qualified professionals renowned for their discipline, organization, efficiency, and extensive tenure within both national and international organizations. The team is spearheaded by an Executive Body comprising of the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Program Director, Finance Manager, and Program Manager, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. At the helm of strategic governance stands SSEOA's Board of Directors, comprising five distinguished members renowned for their extensive experience working with the government and NGO sector.

The Food Technologist will be responsible for the safety and quality assurance of school feeding modalities. The role involves process optimization and technical support to ensure high-quality and safe designated food commodities are prepared and delivered to the school students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test and evaluate raw materials for quality and compliance with food safety standards.
• Conduct regular food storage warehouse inspections and quality checks of ingredients.  
• Collaborate with school meal production teams to improve efficiency and consistency in manufacturing.
• Develop standard operating procedures for ingredient mixing baking, cooling, and packaging.
• Monitor parameters during the storage, preparation, and handling, and provide technical guidance to improve school feeding food commodities quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance of food production areas with food safety regulations and GMP practices.
• Conduct quality-control tests and sensory evaluations.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the production process.
• Develop training materials on food safety, food quality, and technical processes.
• Train production and quality control staff on best practices in school meal processing.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in food technology, Pharmacy, or any related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing and processing units.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and GMP.
• Familiarity with bakery production equipment and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Strong analytical, communication, and training skills.
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari).

Email / Application Form: hr@sseoa.af

SSEOA is committed to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse and ensuring the safety and dignity of all employees and beneficiaries. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards SEA. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory reference checks, which may include verification of safeguarding and PSEA- related conduct.  By applying, candidates acknowledge their commitment to these principles and to complying with the organization's code of conduct.